If he stays healthy will be one of the top steals of the draft.
Having a legit #2 to complement OBJ takes this offense to another level. Exciting indeed.
Not to be argumentative, and I agree, sounds like he could be very good, but he was pick 40 and the 5th WR taken, how much of a steal could he be? He's expected to produce with that draft status.
If he stays healthy will be one of the top steals of the draft.
Having a legit #2 to complement OBJ takes this offense to another level. Exciting indeed.
Not to be argumentative, and I agree, sounds like he could be very good, but he was pick 40 and the 5th WR taken, how much of a steal could he be? He's expected to produce with that draft status.
Huh? what? GAH?
I Wonder With OBJ, Shepard and (Hopefully) Cruz ...
If he stays healthy will be one of the top steals of the draft.
Having a legit #2 to complement OBJ takes this offense to another level. Exciting indeed.
Not to be argumentative, and I agree, sounds like he could be very good, but he was pick 40 and the 5th WR taken, how much of a steal could he be? He's expected to produce with that draft status.
Huh? what? GAH?
Not sure what's hard to understand with what I typed or if you're choking, but look up.
RE: I Wonder With OBJ, Shepard and (Hopefully) Cruz ...
But I'm not going to heap expectations on this kid for his rookie season, therein lies disappointment. Someone pointed out that he's NOT the kind of athletic freak that OBJ is, and he's not, and while I have hopes for a good rookie season, I don't expect to see OBJ redux. He's more like OBJ Lite. I expect him to become a reliable possession receiver, but one who can also threaten deep. And I'm not just happy with that, I'm ecstatic!
If the Giants can get he and OBJ healthy together on the field with a 3rd receiver, he will demand attention from the D and, yes, that will do a whole lot for the entire Giants' O. Even the running game. Despite not being one of the biggest guys, one of his fortes is the ability to win consistently on short slants, and I wouldn't be surprised if his ability to get open on short routes soon makes him one of Eli's best friends.
If he stays healthy will be one of the top steals of the draft.
Having a legit #2 to complement OBJ takes this offense to another level. Exciting indeed.
Not to be argumentative, and I agree, sounds like he could be very good, but he was pick 40 and the 5th WR taken, how much of a steal could he be? He's expected to produce with that draft status.
So much of a steal that he can be better than the 40 players and 5 WR's drafted ahead of him.
If he stays healthy will be one of the top steals of the draft.
Having a legit #2 to complement OBJ takes this offense to another level. Exciting indeed.
Not to be argumentative, and I agree, sounds like he could be very good, but he was pick 40 and the 5th WR taken, how much of a steal could he be? He's expected to produce with that draft status.
So much of a steal that he can be better than the 40 players and 5 WR's drafted ahead of him.
Sterling background is quite unique. The sustenance that manifests the essence of his character and personality comes from a foundation deeply rooted. That he lasted to the 40th pick is more attributed to mensurables rather than athletic ability. I think the best comparison would be future HOF Steve Smith. SS has a similar physique with, one could argue, more athleticism and quickness.
When you place such natural God given ability within a resolute determined mind, the outcome can be nothing short of spectacular. The old saying "it takes one to know one" should be applied and respected. When the peers take notice and voice approval we should only express anticipation not detract its validity. I for one will not doubt this young man, and fully expect him to be OROY.
If he stays healthy will be one of the top steals of the draft.
Having a legit #2 to complement OBJ takes this offense to another level. Exciting indeed.
Not to be argumentative, and I agree, sounds like he could be very good, but he was pick 40 and the 5th WR taken, how much of a steal could he be? He's expected to produce with that draft status.
So much of a steal that he can be better than the 40 players and 5 WR's drafted ahead of him.
Would you call Alshon Jeffery a steal?
He went in about the same spot.
Good pick and its probably semantics. Just have a hard time calling a 2nd round pick a steal. And the "steal of the draft" gets tossed around way too easily in June.
I think that that it is"argumentative', protestations notwithstanding
Not to be argumentative, and I agree, sounds like he could be very good, but he was pick 40 and the 5th WR taken, how much of a steal could he be? He's expected to produce with that draft status.
It's obvious that everyone feels that he represents much more than the fifth WR in a draft that was supposedly weak at the WR position. And that he is also much better than the fortieth player.
But you knew that and yet you posted a rhetorical disclaimer...therefore it's regarded as argumentative and your disclaimer is phony.
It's easy to forget Chad Johnson put up HOF worthy numbers in his career. If Sterling can put up numbers anything near what Chad did I'll take it in a heartbeat.
Not to be argumentative, and I agree, sounds like he could be very good, but he was pick 40 and the 5th WR taken, how much of a steal could he be? He's expected to produce with that draft status.
It's obvious that everyone feels that he represents much more than the fifth WR in a draft that was supposedly weak at the WR position. And that he is also much better than the fortieth player.
But you knew that and yet you posted a rhetorical disclaimer...therefore it's regarded as argumentative and your disclaimer is phony.
to the feeble minded perhaps, but to the more intellectual I think it was obvious I was in agreement with the general sentiment Shepard could absolutely outperform his draft status as 40th player and 5th WR yet the phrase "one of the top steals of the draft" is not something I'd use on a 2nd round pick.
Generally I'd expect "one of the top steals of the draft" to come from a later round on a player with far less expectations.
So as opposed to being argumentative, since I agreed with the general concept, I merely took exception to the phrasing.
if that's phony to you, go fuck yourself. is that genuine enough?
Try looking at the best two or three WR's in the last three drafts.
Were they drafted in order or did other WR's go first. Also you will find an excellent WR in round two. No one is expected to play according to their draft position (in Shepard's case #40) they are expected to be the best they can be.
Sterling background is quite unique. The sustenance that manifests the essence of his character and personality comes from a foundation deeply rooted. That he lasted to the 40th pick is more attributed to mensurables rather than athletic ability. I think the best comparison would be future HOF Steve Smith. SS has a similar physique with, one could argue, more athleticism and quickness.
When you place such natural God given ability within a resolute determined mind, the outcome can be nothing short of spectacular. The old saying "it takes one to know one" should be applied and respected. When the peers take notice and voice approval we should only express anticipation not detract its validity. I for one will not doubt this young man, and fully expect him to be OROY.
Great post makogman. On point, as well as eloquent.
RE: Try looking at the best two or three WR's in the last three drafts.
Were they drafted in order or did other WR's go first. Also you will find an excellent WR in round two. No one is expected to play according to their draft position (in Shepard's case #40) they are expected to be the best they can be.
Interesting. Would you recommend, as a potential draft strategy, picking the third or 4th best WR first?
Everything we have heard from the multitude of different sources (that pretty much cover the whole spectrum of Ex-players, coaches, analysts) has been overwhelmingly positive about this kid in every aspect. Should be a cause to be very excited over IMO.
"Becky" was really more Travis Beckum than it was Odell.. but yes, there were a few BBI mouthbreathers trying to re-use that nick on OBJ when he was having the hammy issues early on.
Having a legit #2 to complement OBJ takes this offense to another level. Exciting indeed.
Having a legit #2 to complement OBJ takes this offense to another level. Exciting indeed.
Not to be argumentative, and I agree, sounds like he could be very good, but he was pick 40 and the 5th WR taken, how much of a steal could he be? He's expected to produce with that draft status.
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If he stays healthy will be one of the top steals of the draft.
Having a legit #2 to complement OBJ takes this offense to another level. Exciting indeed.
Not to be argumentative, and I agree, sounds like he could be very good, but he was pick 40 and the 5th WR taken, how much of a steal could he be? He's expected to produce with that draft status.
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If he stays healthy will be one of the top steals of the draft.
Having a legit #2 to complement OBJ takes this offense to another level. Exciting indeed.
Not to be argumentative, and I agree, sounds like he could be very good, but he was pick 40 and the 5th WR taken, how much of a steal could he be? He's expected to produce with that draft status.
Huh? what? GAH?
Not sure what's hard to understand with what I typed or if you're choking, but look up.
Another way to look at it is, if we get better tackle play this season, our quick receivers will have more time to get open.
If the Giants can get he and OBJ healthy together on the field with a 3rd receiver, he will demand attention from the D and, yes, that will do a whole lot for the entire Giants' O. Even the running game. Despite not being one of the biggest guys, one of his fortes is the ability to win consistently on short slants, and I wouldn't be surprised if his ability to get open on short routes soon makes him one of Eli's best friends.
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If he stays healthy will be one of the top steals of the draft.
Having a legit #2 to complement OBJ takes this offense to another level. Exciting indeed.
Not to be argumentative, and I agree, sounds like he could be very good, but he was pick 40 and the 5th WR taken, how much of a steal could he be? He's expected to produce with that draft status.
So much of a steal that he can be better than the 40 players and 5 WR's drafted ahead of him.
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In comment 13010944 Coach Mason said:
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If he stays healthy will be one of the top steals of the draft.
Having a legit #2 to complement OBJ takes this offense to another level. Exciting indeed.
Not to be argumentative, and I agree, sounds like he could be very good, but he was pick 40 and the 5th WR taken, how much of a steal could he be? He's expected to produce with that draft status.
So much of a steal that he can be better than the 40 players and 5 WR's drafted ahead of him.
Would you call Alshon Jeffery a steal?
He went in about the same spot.
When you place such natural God given ability within a resolute determined mind, the outcome can be nothing short of spectacular. The old saying "it takes one to know one" should be applied and respected. When the peers take notice and voice approval we should only express anticipation not detract its validity. I for one will not doubt this young man, and fully expect him to be OROY.
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In comment 13010944 Coach Mason said:
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If he stays healthy will be one of the top steals of the draft.
Having a legit #2 to complement OBJ takes this offense to another level. Exciting indeed.
Not to be argumentative, and I agree, sounds like he could be very good, but he was pick 40 and the 5th WR taken, how much of a steal could he be? He's expected to produce with that draft status.
So much of a steal that he can be better than the 40 players and 5 WR's drafted ahead of him.
Would you call Alshon Jeffery a steal?
He went in about the same spot.
Good pick and its probably semantics. Just have a hard time calling a 2nd round pick a steal. And the "steal of the draft" gets tossed around way too easily in June.
It's obvious that everyone feels that he represents much more than the fifth WR in a draft that was supposedly weak at the WR position. And that he is also much better than the fortieth player.
But you knew that and yet you posted a rhetorical disclaimer...therefore it's regarded as argumentative and your disclaimer is phony.
It's obvious that everyone feels that he represents much more than the fifth WR in a draft that was supposedly weak at the WR position. And that he is also much better than the fortieth player.
But you knew that and yet you posted a rhetorical disclaimer...therefore it's regarded as argumentative and your disclaimer is phony.
to the feeble minded perhaps, but to the more intellectual I think it was obvious I was in agreement with the general sentiment Shepard could absolutely outperform his draft status as 40th player and 5th WR yet the phrase "one of the top steals of the draft" is not something I'd use on a 2nd round pick.
Generally I'd expect "one of the top steals of the draft" to come from a later round on a player with far less expectations.
So as opposed to being argumentative, since I agreed with the general concept, I merely took exception to the phrasing.
if that's phony to you, go fuck yourself. is that genuine enough?
When you place such natural God given ability within a resolute determined mind, the outcome can be nothing short of spectacular. The old saying "it takes one to know one" should be applied and respected. When the peers take notice and voice approval we should only express anticipation not detract its validity. I for one will not doubt this young man, and fully expect him to be OROY.
Great post makogman. On point, as well as eloquent.
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The draft is not a science
True, but IIRC, we waited until OBJ actually played in a game and proved it before rearranging his draft position.
You are skipping the part where everyone was calling him "Becky",a bust and a wasted pick for not being able to get on the field.
Moral of the story: who cares what people write on the internet. It doesn't impact anything.