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Cole Cubelic thinks Duke and Coates leave early
Posted on 12/1/14 at 2:59 pm
Posted on 12/1/14 at 2:59 pm
Cole Cubelic @colecubelic
Had SEC asst tell me "Duke Williams is the best receiver this league has seen in a long time. I'd still take the kid at Bama but it's true"
Cole Cubelic @colecubelic
My opinion has changed......QT @slackernneed: @colecubelic kid at Bama is headed to NFL, but is Duke?
Cole Cubelic @colecubelic
No, I thought that yesterday. I do not today. QT @wdenson02: @colecubelic that Duuuukkkkee is coming back??
Cole Cubelic @colecubelic
Yes. QT @micahreynolds: @colecubelic @slackernneed what about Sammie Coates? Do you think he leaves early too?
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Posted on 12/1/14 at 3:11 pm to beaver
If they don't I'll be shocked
Posted on 12/1/14 at 3:14 pm to beaver
Cole Cubelic ever get that DUI charge cleared off his record?
Posted on 12/1/14 at 3:15 pm to beaver
It's pretty much common sense that they will. It's a good year to go early as a WR.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 3:15 pm to beaver
I will be shocked if they both come back. I do think Coates can improve his stock if he works on his hands. I think Duke is taking a big chance by coming back.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 3:16 pm to polydorr
Not really. This is a pretty deep draft at WR IIRC. I think they go, but just looking at the WR class, next year would probably be a better year to go.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 3:16 pm to beaver
Cole is really on the cutting edge with that info... 
Posted on 12/1/14 at 3:19 pm to GoCrazyAuburn
I think Duke has everything to lose by staying. 
I think Coates will put up freakish combine numbers and be close to the 1st round or late second, and I don't know if staying improves that enough to chance it.
I think Coates will put up freakish combine numbers and be close to the 1st round or late second, and I don't know if staying improves that enough to chance it.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 3:21 pm to TheJones
I think they both could have a lot to gain from staying, especially if Johnson plays like we think he will. I think right now they are both pegged at like 7/8th best receiver in the draft, or around there. With a good season next year, they could be top 3 no problem.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 3:27 pm to polydorr
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It's pretty much common sense that they will.
I don't think it's common sense really. Honestly, the best case scenario is taking out a huge insurance policy in case of injury and coming back. I doubt either go in the 1st round, so the money they'd be giving up is substantial. They're talented enough to still get drafted in the first 3 rounds even with an injury.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 3:27 pm to TheJones
I could see both sides of the coin and make an argument for either. However, as both have experienced injuries I am certain the decision to jump now will be an easy one.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 3:30 pm to RockyMtnTigerWDE
Agreed. I think both leave as well.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 3:46 pm to GoCrazyAuburn
Coates probably won't improve his draft stock too much even with another season. He's a burner and has too many drops. Maybe he could improve on his catching abilities, but I think NFL teams already know his potential in the league.
Duke though could improve a great deal. He's a newcomer for the SEC and is just starting to truly catch the spotlight. A 2nd year with preseason hype could put him right with Amari Cooper in terms of NFL potential. In fact, I would say Duke Williams has the ability to be a top 10 pick next year if he stays.
Duke though could improve a great deal. He's a newcomer for the SEC and is just starting to truly catch the spotlight. A 2nd year with preseason hype could put him right with Amari Cooper in terms of NFL potential. In fact, I would say Duke Williams has the ability to be a top 10 pick next year if he stays.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 3:47 pm to StringedInstruments
I can't stand Cole Cubelic. Amateur City.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 3:48 pm to TheJones
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I think Duke has everything to lose by staying
Duke likely won't blow it away at the combine so that is hard to say. His draft will be based off performance and film. Being injured for 1/4 of the games doesn't help that. If he comes back he is likely the dominant receiver in the SEC and Biletnekoff Finalist which all but guarantees him 1st round no matter his combine #s
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I think Coates will put up freakish combine numbers and be close to the 1st round or late second, and I don't know if staying improves that enough to chance it.
Coates is the weirder situation to me because GMs and how they feel about ball skills in college is so uncertain. Look at Martavis Bryant, average game tape but blows up combine and succeeding in the league. Guys like Terrell Owens had "drop" problems in college too
Posted on 12/1/14 at 3:48 pm to StringedInstruments
I don't know any specifics, but I don't see Duke having top end speed like Amari. I could very easily be wrong though.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 3:50 pm to Mac5500
AU should take insurance policies out on both to encourage them to stay.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 4:22 pm to Mac5500
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I don't know any specifics, but I don't see Duke having top end speed like Amari. I could very easily be wrong though.
I wasn't saying he's the same player as Amari, but he'll be just as coveted.
Amari is a route runner. A speed guy. Sure hands. Much like AJ Green.
Duke is the bigger bodied guy that the NFL loves right now. He looks and plays just like Calvin Johnson, Julio Jones, Dez Bryant, and Andre Johnson.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 4:37 pm to StringedInstruments
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Calvin Johnson, Julio Jones, Dez Bryant, and Andre Johnson.
Dez Bryant is the only one on that list he is like. Jones and Johnson are both taller and run sub 4.4 type speed at the combine. Johnson is taller and runs a 4.4
Posted on 12/1/14 at 4:41 pm to GenesChin
quote:This. But the Dez comparison is pretty spot on
Dez Bryant is the only one on that list he is like
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