Since that's what I said I can't argue with that. It is good to hear that you do in fact think that stats are indicative of potential. Even if they sometimes need to be qualified.
What I haven't heard in any of your posts in this thread is an answer to max's question. I frequently comment on just a small portion of someone's post so I'm not complaining but I am curious as to what your response to his question is. If you'd care to share.
Obviously, Watkins is the one guy who would come in with expectations to exceed what is already here. I just question the premise that he is a sure bet to be the #1 (have I mentioned I hate that term?) and why people seem to think he won't fall victim to the same types of issues that MOST rookie WRs struggle with. Ability aside, whoever they may bring just won't have the benefit of that veteran presence on the other side who will allow him to settle in.
As it has been said in here ad nausea, the majority of young receivers drafted high, have had that to fall back on. Jeffrey has Marshall. J. Jones had Roddy White. Torrey Smith had Boldin..... and so on. That guy just isn't here. Be it Watkins or whomever, they will have the burden of expectations to play at a HIGH level from day one. And its just not the norm.
Now, combine that with the offensive philosophy that they seem to have settled on, I just don't see any of these guys having the kind of impact on the offense that many in here want to believe they will.
I would rather they focus their attention on finding upgrades in the secondary, and on the interior OL, especially if they cannot re-sign Saffold.
