Pick Your WR: Toomer, Plax, Smith, Nicks, Cruz, Odell

Imo

Pre-injury he was a legit stud #1 WR without the diva attitude.

shame about the leg.

Gimme Victor Cruz, as consistent as they come and can make catches in the middle of the field.

Best combination of attitude and talent.

Outside WR? I'll go pre-injury Nicks. Not as dynamic after the catch as Beckham, but great size and a perfect compliment to Cruz. And I don't have to worry about giving away 15 yards due to some obscene celebration.

Cruz never did anything when Nicks wasn't in the lineup. Nicks would be the second best option here, Cruz and Plax tied for third.

... good luck covering them

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Gotta go Odell I'm sorry - he could do it all

If you could pick two outside and one slot, which three WR's do you choose?

1. Cruz
2. Nicks
3. Odell
4. Plax
5. Toomer
6. Smith

for Mara I say Nicks and Burress outside with Smith in the slot

I think the best combo among all based on skill sets would be:

OBJ
Plax as your outside WR
Cruz in the slot.

That would be an unstoppable Corp and all would compliment each other so well.

In comment 14778778 giants#1 said:

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Outside WR? I'll go pre-injury Nicks. Not as dynamic after the catch as Beckham, but great size and a perfect compliment to Cruz. And I don't have to worry about giving away 15 yards due to some obscene celebration.

At first I think the same, Cruz did most of his damage in 2011 from the slot and had an insane YPC. However, with Odell's speed/quickness combo and RAC ability, I could see him being just as deadly from the slot.

I'm taking Hakeem Nicks. Big, physical player with huge hands - not a burner but very good "game speed." Loved watching him play.

If in their respective primes, I know these three are most clutch in the playoffs and Superbowl.

Im taking Plax and Nicks in their prime on the outside!!

He's the only one who gave the Giants consistent wins over the Eagles. He was, to the Eagles, what Desean Jackson has been to the Giants. A back-breaker/game-winner.

That would be quite a show.

Amani.

Plax, and possibly Cruz or Smith in the slot. I leaning towards Cruz as he was just as good on the outside. You can switch between Odell and Cruz in the slot. It would be an insane attack. I chose Plax over Nicks for his route running and jumping ability.

Cruz in the slot. Whom do you double? But can I also bring back the 2007-O8 OL?

OBJ
Plax as your outside WR
Cruz in the slot.

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Toomer, Nicks, Odell, Nicks, Cruz, Smith in that order

...in his prime, it's an absolute insult to list the others with him.

Beckham commanded double and triple teams at all times. His combination of catlike quickness, explosive speed and insane hands are above and beyond anything the NFL ever saw.

It's a shame that he's got an ego, that he can be a jerk, can be embarrassing, can be a dirty player, but NONE of that takes away his greatness in his prime.

I hate the Browns for the dirty hit that wrecked his career, and I loved the irony in sending him there.

Plaxico
Toomer
Nicks

In comment 14778843 x meadowlander said:

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...in his prime, it's an absolute insult to list the others with him. Beckham commanded double and triple teams at all times. His combination of catlike quickness, explosive speed and insane hands are above and beyond anything the NFL ever saw. It's a shame that he's got an ego, that he can be a jerk, can be embarrassing, can be a dirty player, but NONE of that takes away his greatness in his prime. I hate the Browns for the dirty hit that wrecked his career, and I loved the irony in sending him there.

Beckham better than Jerry Rice, Randy Moss, Calvin Johnson? Antonio Brown more recently put together some insane seasons.

I'm not sure if Beckham is done just yet, the slant against the Jets looked like the same Odell we are used to seeing. I'm hoping more of his downfall is a result of the dysfunction in Cleveland than the damage from injuries.

that have off the field issues I go:
Nick's and Toomey outside
Cruz in the slot.

For pure on the field dominance, Odell, Plax, Cruz.

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In comment 14778799 bceagle05 said:

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I'm taking Hakeem Nicks. Big, physical player with huge hands - not a burner but very good "game speed." Loved watching him play.

+1 amazingly strong hands. Never forgot when he caught that ball over Charles Woodson and he patted him on the butt and basically said you got me. That’s a hall of famer showing a ton of respect to young WR. Nicks was a stud and a true number 1 WR. Shame be played through the injury vs the Bucs in 2012

...and it's PLAX. The tall, muscular, fast WR teams dream of, as good as any at making the tough catches over the middle, used his height to extreme advantage, and GOD did he and Eli have that End Zone corner fade DOWN. All you need to know on Plax was GREEN BAY 07'. Freakin sub-zero, they said it was UNWINNABLE, and Plax schools Al Harris ("HE CAN'T COVER ME!!!") and has the game of his life.

Nicks was the real deal too, hell, I thought he looked like a Hall of Famer after 2011, set the playoff yardage receiving record, an absolute gazelle, quick, phenomenal hands. All you need to know about him was in San Francisco, 2011. He and Cruz both, great games... and Manningham with the big TD. One of the best games in Giant history, Nicks was phenomenal.

Half of Cruz's big year frankly, was surprise. He was NOBODY, and suddenly nobody was turning 8 yard throws into 50+ yard TD's. His productivity was so monstrous it seemed impossible, unsustainable... and it was.

Amani Toomer was Mr. Giant. He slowly eased into the #1 receiver role, was dependable and we were blown away - first legitimate Giant WR threat since freakin' Homer Jones. Toomer was possibly the best sideline possession receiver I ever saw - how many times, falling face first, just getting the toes inbounds? A MASTER of the slant and go too.

They were all great. Injuries killed 3 of those careers, one shot himself in the ass. Only Toomer cleared his hundred-thousand-mile warranty.

Amazing we get to even have this conversation. I spent 20 years as a Giant fan without a single dangerous receiver to enjoy. (OK, Mike Sherrard for about 15 minutes...)

In comment 14778852 abcde said:

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In comment 14778843 x meadowlander said: Quote: ...in his prime, it's an absolute insult to list the others with him. Beckham commanded double and triple teams at all times. His combination of catlike quickness, explosive speed and insane hands are above and beyond anything the NFL ever saw. It's a shame that he's got an ego, that he can be a jerk, can be embarrassing, can be a dirty player, but NONE of that takes away his greatness in his prime. I hate the Browns for the dirty hit that wrecked his career, and I loved the irony in sending him there. Beckham better than Jerry Rice, Randy Moss, Calvin Johnson? Antonio Brown more recently put together some insane seasons. I'm not sure if Beckham is done just yet, the slant against the Jets looked like the same Odell we are used to seeing. I'm hoping more of his downfall is a result of the dysfunction in Cleveland than the damage from injuries.

I've been a fan since 78. Yes, in his prime, Beckham was better than every one of them.

Love Nicks and Plex but have to go w/ OBJ

I would go Plex and Nicks wide w/ OBJ in the slot.

In comment 14778858 x meadowlander said:

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...and it's PLAX. The tall, muscular, fast WR teams dream of, as good as any at making the tough catches over the middle, used his height to extreme advantage, and GOD did he and Eli have that End Zone corner fade DOWN. All you need to know on Plax was GREEN BAY 07'. Freakin sub-zero, they said it was UNWINNABLE, and Plax schools Al Harris ("HE CAN'T COVER ME!!!") and has the game of his life. Nicks was the real deal too, hell, I thought he looked like a Hall of Famer after 2011, set the playoff yardage receiving record, an absolute gazelle, quick, phenomenal hands. All you need to know about him was in San Francisco, 2011. He and Cruz both, great games... and Manningham with the big TD. One of the best games in Giant history, Nicks was phenomenal. Half of Cruz's big year frankly, was surprise. He was NOBODY, and suddenly nobody was turning 8 yard throws into 50+ yard TD's. His productivity was so monstrous it seemed impossible, unsustainable... and it was. Amani Toomer was Mr. Giant. He slowly eased into the #1 receiver role, was dependable and we were blown away - first legitimate Giant WR threat since freakin' Homer Jones. Toomer was possibly the best sideline possession receiver I ever saw - how many times, falling face first, just getting the toes inbounds? A MASTER of the slant and go too. They were all great. Injuries killed 3 of those careers, one shot himself in the ass. Only Toomer cleared his hundred-thousand-mile warranty. Amazing we get to even have this conversation. I spent 20 years as a Giant fan without a single dangerous receiver to enjoy. (OK, Mike Sherrard for about 15 minutes...)

Post of the month, slow clap...

Gimme him

In comment 14778858 x meadowlander said:

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...and it's PLAX. The tall, muscular, fast WR teams dream of, as good as any at making the tough catches over the middle, used his height to extreme advantage, and GOD did he and Eli have that End Zone corner fade DOWN. All you need to know on Plax was GREEN BAY 07'. Freakin sub-zero, they said it was UNWINNABLE, and Plax schools Al Harris ("HE CAN'T COVER ME!!!") and has the game of his life. Nicks was the real deal too, hell, I thought he looked like a Hall of Famer after 2011, set the playoff yardage receiving record, an absolute gazelle, quick, phenomenal hands. All you need to know about him was in San Francisco, 2011. He and Cruz both, great games... and Manningham with the big TD. One of the best games in Giant history, Nicks was phenomenal. Half of Cruz's big year frankly, was surprise. He was NOBODY, and suddenly nobody was turning 8 yard throws into 50+ yard TD's. His productivity was so monstrous it seemed impossible, unsustainable... and it was. Amani Toomer was Mr. Giant. He slowly eased into the #1 receiver role, was dependable and we were blown away - first legitimate Giant WR threat since freakin' Homer Jones. Toomer was possibly the best sideline possession receiver I ever saw - how many times, falling face first, just getting the toes inbounds? A MASTER of the slant and go too. They were all great. Injuries killed 3 of those careers, one shot himself in the ass. Only Toomer cleared his hundred-thousand-mile warranty. Amazing we get to even have this conversation. I spent 20 years as a Giant fan without a single dangerous receiver to enjoy. (OK, Mike Sherrard for about 15 minutes...)

When I started watching Chris Calloway was my favorite receiver. Thomas Lewis came in the picture with some hype that never materialized. Amani Toomer looked like a punt returner and nothing more until a few years in to his career when he finally showed me what it was like to have a good receiver on your team. Now it looks like we are churning them out one after the other. Maybe Slayton can be next, wishful thinking.

Peak Odell > all of them probably, but I wouldn’t want him if I was GM

They probably couldn't co-exist on a team together, but man that would be fun to watch a defense try to cover them..

I can't believe I'm leaving Odell out, but I have to take into account that he simply never won anything here and he self-destructed in the face of adversity here.

Give me Plax.

If it's a crew, give me Nicks, Cruz, Manningham. That group complimented each other so well.

Plax & Nicks on the outside. They had it all, and both at the same time would be trouble for anybody. They were very good run blockers as well.

In the slot, I'm picking Cruz over OBJ only because he was more of a team player. OBJ could never be happy sharing the limelight with Plax & Nicks. Plus, I loved Cruz salsa dancing to NY Groove!!!

For an added bonus, give me 2002 Jeremy Shockey at TE!

Smith in the slot. Of all the receivers we had over those years Smith was my favorite to watch.

In comment 14779086 Go Terps said:

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Smith in the slot. Of all the receivers we had over those years Smith was my favorite to watch.

This.

Odell is the best. I think Nicks is the next best. I like Cruz in the slot, but Toomer was a better all around WR.

In comment 14779109 Matt M. said:

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Odell is the best. I think Nicks is the next best. I like Cruz in the slot, but Toomer was a better all around WR.

Plax was also better , but not for the slot.

Homer Jones
Prime Season 1967 (14 games)
Stats: 49 catches, 1,209 yards, 13 TDs.

OBJ
Nicks
Cruz (these two are close to call, but if I could have one, it'd be Nicks)
Plax
Toomer
Smith

OBJ is clearly the best, but Nicks and Plax are the type that physically demand double coverage. Cruz is someone I view as a 1A - he's better when he has someone else on the outside.

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Smith in the slot. Of all the receivers we had over those years Smith was my favorite to watch.

Smith is the one who I included on this list because you can't deny his stats, but I don't think he has the kind of ability and impact on defenses that the other guys do.

I'd be interested to hear the case of Smith over Cruz in the slot.