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D-Rob...why is he the #1 WR?
Posted on 4/12/16 at 4:57 pm
Posted on 4/12/16 at 4:57 pm
So, I realize this could fall under the 2016 recruiting thread, but it's really pretty specific. Why is D-Rob considered the #1 receiver in the class?
I ask this because he's listed at 6'0 (5'11.75 by some) and 175lbs, so elite size is not a factor. Are the intangibles really THAT spectacular?
Haven't been able to watch a ton of film on him, so just looking for others' thoughts.
I ask this because he's listed at 6'0 (5'11.75 by some) and 175lbs, so elite size is not a factor. Are the intangibles really THAT spectacular?
Haven't been able to watch a ton of film on him, so just looking for others' thoughts.
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Posted on 4/12/16 at 5:05 pm to S1C EM
Amari Cooper is about the same size...
Posted on 4/12/16 at 5:24 pm to BranchDawg
Comparable, I suppose. He was 6'1, 185. But I feel like he was more of an anomaly. Not saying shorter receivers can't be big playmakers (obviously), but to see them be rated #1 when lacking elite size is unusual.
Posted on 4/12/16 at 5:36 pm to S1C EM
DR looked like the best offensive player on the field at the Army AA game.
JMO, of course, but he looked to me like he would see the field immediately at UGA.
JMO, of course, but he looked to me like he would see the field immediately at UGA.
Posted on 4/12/16 at 5:55 pm to S1C EM
Speed, vision, and elusiveness.
Simply having him on the field will force defenses to adjust accordingly. Not only will he be able to stretch the field (something we desperately need), a screen pass to this guy could easily turn into a big play.
Simply having him on the field will force defenses to adjust accordingly. Not only will he be able to stretch the field (something we desperately need), a screen pass to this guy could easily turn into a big play.
Posted on 4/12/16 at 6:02 pm to grey
Highlights
Homerun speed and can make guys miss. Just makes me think of MM's touchdown against Florida.
Hopefully we can have more of that.
Homerun speed and can make guys miss. Just makes me think of MM's touchdown against Florida.
Hopefully we can have more of that.
Posted on 4/12/16 at 6:40 pm to grey
All good. Don't get me wrong, I hope we land him. I was just curious about what separated him from guys like Terry Godwin.
Posted on 4/12/16 at 6:44 pm to S1C EM
He's way faster than Godwin. Probably not as instinctive. Elite athlete though. We don't have anyone like him athletically at WR.
Posted on 4/12/16 at 7:33 pm to Crowknowsbest
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We don't have anyone like him athletically at WR.
Mecole Hardman can hold his own
Posted on 4/12/16 at 7:34 pm to Prettyboy Floyd
I think Hardman wants to play DB.
Posted on 4/12/16 at 7:38 pm to S1C EM
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what separated him from guys like Terry Godwin
Wasn't TGod listed with "athletes" instead of WRs?
Posted on 4/12/16 at 7:46 pm to IT_Dawg
Yes, but we utilize him as a receiver mostly and he fits the same size mold.
Posted on 4/13/16 at 9:32 am to S1C EM
Think Deion Sanders, who was 6' 0" his freshman year.
Posted on 4/13/16 at 10:35 am to Cobb Dawg
Fair enough. And for the two dingbats who downvoted the OP, it's a legit question. Actually, D-Rob was rated a 4-star athlete by 247 last July, so I don't think the question is really that far out there. I'm really just used to expecting the top receiver to be a guy on a 6'3 or better frame since that's the current trend.
Posted on 4/13/16 at 10:36 am to grey
BTW, watching those highlights, I feel more like I'm watching an ATHLETE, not a RECEIVER. He's clearly pretty versatile.
Posted on 4/13/16 at 10:43 am to S1C EM
Think something along the lines of DeSean Jackson
Posted on 4/13/16 at 11:00 am to Crowknowsbest
I think these are all pretty good comparisons. Dez Bryant sorta comes to mind, too, though D-Rob appears a little faster.
Posted on 4/13/16 at 1:00 pm to S1C EM
As far as the size concern goes, that is always a bit of a tradeoff. Big receivers are more able go up and get a ball while shorter receivers have better change of direction. There is a place for both types in basically every offense.
Posted on 4/13/16 at 2:47 pm to BipBip
Linebackers have a hard time guarding small, quick receivers. Just look at the Patriots' offense for the last several years.
Robertson is neither short or tall but his athleticism is amazing. If he enrolls at Georgia I'm gonna be celebrating a lot of great plays.
Robertson is neither short or tall but his athleticism is amazing. If he enrolls at Georgia I'm gonna be celebrating a lot of great plays.
This post was edited on 4/13/16 at 2:52 pm
Posted on 4/13/16 at 2:53 pm to Whiznot
Good point, Whiz.
Like I said, I was just curious. I appreciate those of you who actually offered some insight.
Like I said, I was just curious. I appreciate those of you who actually offered some insight.
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