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Dante
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 Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 3:42 pm Post subject: Earl Bennett to declare |
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Earl Bennett announced today he will bypass his senior season and Enter The 2008 NFL Draft.
http://www.nashvillecitypaper.com/news.php?viewStory=58494
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KiwiFan94
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I think this is a good move for Bennett he should be a first round choice and is probably the best receiver in the Draft.
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Renegades5544
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| Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 4:21 pm Post subject: |
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| You're kidding yourself if you think he's going in the first round. Not this year with the depth at other positions. |
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BearsWIN
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| Should be a mid/late 1st rounder. Of the receivers that've officially declared, Bennett and James Hardy are the top. The first one chosen will be based on whether the team wants a speed receiver (Bennett) or a tall possession guy (Hardy. |
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seminoles1
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| BearsWIN wrote: | | Should be a mid/late 1st rounder. Of the receivers that've officially declared, Bennett and James Hardy are the top. The first one chosen will be based on whether the team wants a speed receiver (Bennett) or a tall possession guy (Hardy. |
Bennett is not a speed receiver. He isn't big, he isn't fast, and he isn't very elusive. But, he is probably the best route runner and has close to the best hands in the draft. I would take him over any other WR in the draft because he just knows what to do. The things he did at Vandy were astounding. He reminds me of Jerricho Cotchery from the Jets.
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VikingZfan18
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| BearsWIN wrote: | | Should be a mid/late 1st rounder. Of the receivers that've officially declared, Bennett and James Hardy are the top. The first one chosen will be based on whether the team wants a speed receiver (Bennett) or a tall possession guy (Hardy. |
I doubt that he gets picked in the first ten picks of the second round. He lacks any one outstanding trait (except for his route running). He is somewhat small and lacks speed or YAC ability. Plus the depth of the draft at WR pushes him back (could see him being picked very early in the 3rd round).
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lomaxgr
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If for whatever reason Javon Walker isn't back in Denver, id love to see this guy hooking up with Jay Cutler (once again).
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EAsports
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This could be one of those guys who is over looked because he isnt a work out warrior.
I saw him play in person and I caught a good bit of his games as well. I know that this year its amazing he put up the stats he did with the QB situation. Against Florida he was getting open all game but the QB wasnt finding him. |
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starheather
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| could be a solid #2 receiver. just doesnt have the elite abilities you like to see to invest in a guy whos going to be your stud wr. im sure hes pretty bright though. only saw one game though. 2nd-3rd round for now, unless he shows some more speed to take it to the house every play. like i said only saw one game but didnt see any crazy body contorting jump over the guy over the shoulder type stuff that separates most of the elites |
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bobloblaw86
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| seminoles1 wrote: | | BearsWIN wrote: | | Should be a mid/late 1st rounder. Of the receivers that've officially declared, Bennett and James Hardy are the top. The first one chosen will be based on whether the team wants a speed receiver (Bennett) or a tall possession guy (Hardy. |
Bennett is not a speed receiver. He isn't big, he isn't fast, and he isn't very elusive. But, he is probably the best route runner and has close to the best hands in the draft. I would take him over any other WR in the draft because he just knows what to do. The things he did at Vandy were astounding. He reminds me of Jerricho Cotchery from the Jets. |
He's 6'1" 205 pounds so he isn't a small guy. Pretty decent size if you ask me. And I think he'll run in the high 4.4's low 4.5's which is also pretty good. Like you said, he runs really good routes, and this makes him play faster than he times because he is not wasting any motion when he's getting in and out of his breaks. Plus he isn't tipping off the defender so he can slip by easier. Basically every great WR ran good routes, which is why I think this is the most important aspect when evaluating that positions. That's why I think Bennett is going to be a very good player. |
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bobloblaw86
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| seminoles1 wrote: | | BearsWIN wrote: | | Should be a mid/late 1st rounder. Of the receivers that've officially declared, Bennett and James Hardy are the top. The first one chosen will be based on whether the team wants a speed receiver (Bennett) or a tall possession guy (Hardy. |
Bennett is not a speed receiver. He isn't big, he isn't fast, and he isn't very elusive. But, he is probably the best route runner and has close to the best hands in the draft. I would take him over any other WR in the draft because he just knows what to do. The things he did at Vandy were astounding. He reminds me of Jerricho Cotchery from the Jets. |
He's 6'1" 205 pounds so he isn't a small guy. Pretty decent size if you ask me. And I think he'll run in the high 4.4's low 4.5's which is also pretty good. Like you said, he runs really good routes, and this makes him play faster than he times because he is not wasting any motion when he's getting in and out of his breaks. Plus he isn't tipping off the defender so he can slip by easier. Basically every great WR ran good routes, which is why I think this is the most important aspect when evaluating that positions. That's why I also think Bennett is going to be a very good player. |
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Top 20-25 pick. I don't care what anyone else says.
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chand223
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I have seen most of his games as i live in Nashville except for about 2 months a year.
Great route runner, Very good hands, and very good game speed. Will probably run a 4.45 or so. He gets good seperation from corners. Solid #2 in the NFL.
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1st Rounder... if you need a player to compare bennett to think greg jennings
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