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re: Better NFL prospect....Amari Cooper or Duke Williams?
Posted on 12/1/14 at 7:38 am to BuccWildBammer
Posted on 12/1/14 at 7:38 am to BuccWildBammer
I don't think any team should take a RB or WR with the #1 pick, but we're talking about the Raiders so....
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Posted on 12/1/14 at 7:42 am to SECSolomonGrundy
I was just thinking that they've gone D the last 2 years in the 1st and those are the 2 positions they need the most right now. Their 2nd rd pick from last year Derek Carr is doing alright, just needs some weapons
Then again you are right and there's always names that creep up closer to draft time like OL and such that could sneak into the convo
Then again you are right and there's always names that creep up closer to draft time like OL and such that could sneak into the convo
This post was edited on 12/1/14 at 7:43 am
Posted on 12/1/14 at 7:48 am to BuccWildBammer
I've never seen 3 wide receivers as physically talented in one game as the 3 I saw Saturday night.
Coates and Duke Williams are insane. Duke Williams catches anything within a 5 foot radius of his chest. It's unbelievable. And Coates physical tools are just freakish.
Feel like we're gonna look back on this game in a few years and be like "yea, that score makes sense" with all the offensive skill position studs on the field.
Coates and Duke Williams are insane. Duke Williams catches anything within a 5 foot radius of his chest. It's unbelievable. And Coates physical tools are just freakish.
Feel like we're gonna look back on this game in a few years and be like "yea, that score makes sense" with all the offensive skill position studs on the field.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 7:51 am to SummerOfGeorge
Uh, Duke dropped a wide open TD alone in the end zone.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 7:53 am to SECSolomonGrundy
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Uh, Duke dropped a wide open TD alone in the end zone.
And Coop dropped 3 balls in the previous 3 weeks. It happens to the best of them.
Not to mention Duke's ball wasn't exactly a straightforward drop. He was trying to get his feet figured out as he flagged to the corner of the endzone. Should have caught it, but you can see how he was thinking about 2-3 things as he was trying to pull it in.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 7:56 am to 2poop
Jonathan Rumph
Posted on 12/1/14 at 7:56 am to 2poop
Both of them are different types as OP pointed out. They're both outstanding. If I was an NFL fan, I'd be stoked if my team got either one of them. Hard to not argue for Duke being best but I can't help but wonder if Coop's success is that much better because of a first year QB. So, for now, I have to say tie.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 7:57 am to SummerOfGeorge
Yeah that would have been a lot harder catch than Mussberger/Palmer gave it credit for.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 8:04 am to 2poop
Cooper. The dude is almost uncoverable.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 8:05 am to 2poop
Duke
Posted on 12/1/14 at 8:10 am to 2poop
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Firstly, Cooper-Williams-White-Coates are likely hands down the best group of WR's ever in one Iron Bowl. Wow, what a treat to watch these guys gut it out last Saturday. . I think Cooper and Duke should be off the board by pick #15 and both are about equal in talent. I give Duke the edge based on the thought that he may be able take the punishment of NFL play better than Amari.
Cooper is the more polished receiver, but Duke has great physical abilities, size, and talent that can't be taught. Both should have excellent careers, but Duke has the higher ceiling. As of the present moment though, Cooper is a better overall player.
This post was edited on 12/1/14 at 8:12 am
Posted on 12/1/14 at 8:16 am to 2poop
2 different WRs. I have no doubt that Cooper will have a long successful career in the NFL, but Duke's potential is on a whole other level. If he can avoid injury, Duke will be a perennial pro-bowler.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 8:18 am to 2poop
Cooper is more polished, Duke will be on more highlight reels.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 8:21 am to 2poop
Cooper right now, but I think Williams might have the higher NFL ceiling. Who knows with Coates, he's so streaky. Regardless, hopefully at least one of the two come back next year.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 8:30 am to 2poop
I gotta go with Williams. In a year when he, landry, and OBJ were seniors in HS, Williams was the best of the 3. He has their hands with elite size.
That said, OBJ is better than both.
That said, OBJ is better than both.
This post was edited on 12/1/14 at 8:32 am
Posted on 12/1/14 at 8:31 am to memphisplaya
Maybe but his haircut is the worst
Posted on 12/1/14 at 8:33 am to SECSolomonGrundy
Not disagreeing there. 
Can't wait for Odell Beckham III to come to LSU. Both of OBJ's parents were super stars in FB(dad) had track(mom) for us.
Can't wait for Odell Beckham III to come to LSU. Both of OBJ's parents were super stars in FB(dad) had track(mom) for us.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 8:34 am to 2poop
The way Cooper plays reminds me of Antonio Brown for some reason.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 8:36 am to 2poop
This thread is perhaps the best discussion of football skills I have seen on the rant.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 8:40 am to SECSolomonGrundy
Coates has issues catching the hard thrown balls. Example was the throw in the front end of the endzone Saturday night. That is a Pro pass that he hasn't made all year.
Duke lacks the top end speed, but has the hands and body frame.
Cooper has the speed, but has not shown an ability to catch the ball in traffic.
Cooper will be a first round draft pick, Duke will be early second and Coates will be late second or early third. There will be a lot of good WRs in this years draft.
Duke lacks the top end speed, but has the hands and body frame.
Cooper has the speed, but has not shown an ability to catch the ball in traffic.
Cooper will be a first round draft pick, Duke will be early second and Coates will be late second or early third. There will be a lot of good WRs in this years draft.
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