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I expect we wanted Barden but got beat to the punch, although Turner has experience in a big time program and is a big target. Not sure he has the NFL level separation ability.
I agree guys, I think we wanted Barden or Williams but since they got snatched under our noses, there wasn't another "Big" receiver left after Turner besides Carr from Florida State who wont be drafted.
I like the pick... speed isnt everything... if he is tall and catch... just get him down field and hope there is a small corner so that the team cover needs safety help over the top... he could be what we were looking for.. Everyone says he has good hands and route running ability... Jerry Rice never had speed but he had those key attributes...
He was the number one receiver recruit coming out of high school. It sure looked like the Giants moved infront of the Phins to steal Barden so I will be interested in seeing who develops into the better player.
Yeah I was wrong about that but you had him being our 1st round pick so you weren't exactly right either. He improved his stock at his pro day.
They were talking on NFL network that Miami did not like Ramses Barden so I don't think we were planning on taking him. He may be two years out from contributing.
We'll see how Turner does. He has to beat out London, Armstrong, Wilford and Lowber for an active spot.
Hopefully he works out for us, he wasn't impressive at USC, did nothing his first 3 years, and look at Mike Williams & Dwayne Jarrett who were more productive, and we already got a bust in Wilford. In the NFL separation is everything.
We could get Eddie Royal speedster like Johnny Knox and a proven guy like Igelesias(maybe speed was an issue), and sign an FA like Malcolm Floyd, I don't recall anyone signing him.
Yes it will be, Barden or Turner. Interesting. Probably who stays healthy will be the key. Turner is a good pickup for us. I didn't expect him to go 3rd round though. There was really a run on receivers in this draft.
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> From USCRipsIt.com:
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> - WR Patrick Turner: 4.59/40
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> He's big but not fast and certainly not quick.
> He'd better work overtime on getting open.
That's why I was wondering if he could be a project TE instead. Put 15-20 more pounds on his frame and he could be good.
Turner at least will have a niche. We don't have a big red zone receiver. Wilford didn't pan out. So he'll basically take Wilford's place as long as he can play. If he can play he'll be getting plenty work. If we had drafted someone like Iglesias instead, it would just be another average sized WR competing with London, Camarillo and everyone else on the roster. Turner will have a spot. I think he'll do well, even though he was drafted waaaaay too high.
Pat Kirwan on Sirius offered some positive feedback on Turner. He said he was glad that Parcells didn't lump him in with Mike Williams and Dwayne Jarrett. Kirwan didn't feel that he was a reach in the 3rd because of his size and his experience in a pro style offense.