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rpmwr19
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 Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 1:55 pm Post subject: With pick #134, MINN selects - Greg Childs [WR] ARK |
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Greg Childs [WR] Arkansas
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219 lbs
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| Quote: | Release: Too big and strong for most defenders at this level to test him in press coverage. Good lateral agility to avoid press and make them pay due to good acceleration and better straight-line speed than he's often credited with possessing. Eats up the cushion, showing better agility and precision as a route-runner than most receivers of his size.
Hands: Soft, reliable hands. Shows the ability to extend and pluck outside of his frame. Can track the ball over his shoulder, though he likes to turn back to the ball when he can. Excellent concentration and good body control. Good arm length and hand strength to snatch passes high and wide, as well as slightly behind him. Capable of making
tough grabs with defenders clinging to him. Good toughness to take a hit and hang on. Appears to possess a strong vertical to go along with his excellent size, though he doesn't often enough use each to his advantage. Has to do a better job of timing his leap and snatching the ball at its highest point against NFL-caliber cornerbacks.
Route running: While Childs lacks elite straight-line speed, he keeps defenders off-balance with savvy route-running. Changes gears and uses head/shoulder fakes to draw defenders. Has a quick burst to sneak downfield, especially if he feels them attempting to jump a short route. Can plant his foot in the ground and show some explosiveness out of his break to create separation. Uses his size and burst to easily gain freedom on slants, crossers and the variety of quick screens in this offense. Not often asked to run deep outs in this offense, but appears to have the balance and quick feet to successfully do so. After the catch: Attacks the football. Doesn't wait for it to come to him, but rather goes to it, helping him build momentum to generate yardage after the catch. Is a load to bring down. Possesses good size and strength to run through arm tackles. Physical receiver who challenges defensive backs by lowering his shoulder and churning his feet. Some lateral agility to elude, though he's most effective due to his strength and surprising (for his size) acceleration. Long-strider with deceptive speed to sneak downfield for the deep ball. Good vision. Looks for teammates to help him and allows his blocks to set up rather than running past them prematurely. Good body control to tap his feet before going out of bounds.
Blocking: Takes his role as a blocker seriously. Shows good strength and effort blocking downfield, locking up the corner and working to seal his opponent from the action. Often sent in motion so he can provide a crack back block on an unsuspecting defensive end.
Intangibles: Impressed his coaching staff and teammates with his dedication in his rehabilitation from the torn patellar tendon. Refused to wear a knee brace during spring football and caught 13 passes for 210 yards and a 21-yard touchdown during three spring scrimmages. Unfortunately, appeared to be a shadow of his former self during the games that count... Good competitive fire for the position. Understands his role as a blocker in this offense and looks to help his teammates |
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Eric dunn
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| Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 1:56 pm Post subject: |
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Frank now has a woody
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vike daddy
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boo yah!
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vikesnewcoach11
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| Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 1:56 pm Post subject: |
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GREAT PICK!!!!!
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vike daddy
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| Eric dunn wrote: | | Frank now has a woody |
c'mon man... this is the second erection joke you've made in a few minutes.
totally unnecessary. and vulgar.
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ProudHorn
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Now, lets see how people can whine about this one?
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Vikefan79
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| Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 1:57 pm Post subject: |
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Horrible pick. Doesn't have the ability to be number 1 receiver.
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minnvikes22
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| Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 1:57 pm Post subject: |
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LOVE IT!!!!!! GREAT PICK!!!!!  !!!!! |
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Zephiel
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| LOVE this pick! Hopefully he can come back from his injury strong. |
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vike daddy
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| vikesnewcoach11 wrote: | | GREAT PICK!!!!! |
great, glad you like this one!
seriously. i want everyone happy when this is over.
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PrplChilPill
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| Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 1:58 pm Post subject: |
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Like I said, if you are going to take a WR, you should take three, in the hopes that one sticks....so far they have 2.
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JDBrocks
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I like it. Good H/W/S combo and production.
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vike daddy
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Childs understands how to use his body in the short game to create the space needed to be effective. He builds up his speed throughout the route and can battle with corners underneath when trying to gain position on slant and drive routes. He isn't a physical player, but he will use his big frame to shield when necessary. When running the fade route, he understands how to use the sideline to his advantage. He can make any catch and can torque his body when running in-phase.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2012/profiles/greg-childs?id=2533334
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PurpleMugen
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| Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 1:59 pm Post subject: |
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My favorite pick so far outside of Harrison Smith.
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vikingsrule
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| excellent high potential pick. Childs was a teammate of Wright. interesting. |
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