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Vanilla_Ice
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 Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 11:42 am Post subject: Jarius Wright |
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Just curious what Vikings fans think of this guy? Noticed him at the end of last year and he looked like a kid who had a nice skill set. This article is about fantasy, but it shows that he did come on a little at the end of the season. I liked what he did at Arkansas. Looks like he ran the ball a couple of times too.
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/02/26/seizing-dynasty-opportunity-surprise-ppo-stars-in-2012/
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vike daddy
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we all like him a lot. but we have little data to draw upon as to how great or average his future could be.
he's all potential right now, very little proven.
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| Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 11:53 am Post subject: |
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I wouldn't bank on him as a fantasy stud because despite the swirling winds I don't think Percy gets moved, Add on the fact that it's almost a guarentee the Vikings take a reciever in one of the first 2 rounds he'd be a 2nd/3rd reciever along with Kyle Rudolph who will get some balls. Good guy for later rounds but nothing more. Dude is a good player though.
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Vanilla_Ice
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| Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 12:24 pm Post subject: |
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| GoneWithTheWind wrote: | | I wouldn't bank on him as a fantasy stud because despite the swirling winds I don't think Percy gets moved, Add on the fact that it's almost a guarentee the Vikings take a reciever in one of the first 2 rounds he'd be a 2nd/3rd reciever along with Kyle Rudolph who will get some balls. Good guy for later rounds but nothing more. Dude is a good player though. |
I guess when AP gets that many touches and Rudolph is the red zone target there isn't much left to go around. |
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SteelKing728
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| Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 1:51 pm Post subject: |
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| Vanilla_Ice wrote: | | GoneWithTheWind wrote: | | I wouldn't bank on him as a fantasy stud because despite the swirling winds I don't think Percy gets moved, Add on the fact that it's almost a guarentee the Vikings take a reciever in one of the first 2 rounds he'd be a 2nd/3rd reciever along with Kyle Rudolph who will get some balls. Good guy for later rounds but nothing more. Dude is a good player though. |
I guess when AP gets that many touches and Rudolph is the red zone target there isn't much left to go around. |
Well, our offense has developed around those 2. Outside of Harvin, Wright had the most potential of our WR group. (but then, our other WRs included Michael Jenkins, Devin Aromashadu, Jerome Simpson and Stephen Burton. lol)
I think as our offense progresses, so will Wright. From what we've seen, he can be used effectively from the slot or outside, and can run a number of routes. We used him on a few reverse plays too. He has a dynamic skill set. I wouldn't be surprised if at some point he's returning kicks or punts for us as well. Still, we don't know a whole lot. He's just had flashes so far.
developmental wise, if Harvin doesn't stick around, Wright should be our #3, and fantasy wise, he's nothing more than a late round pick.
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vikingsrule
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| Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 6:57 pm Post subject: |
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I think Jarius Wright can be a good palyer, but he needs help from the outside. Though, Percy Harvin could hold Wright back. They essentially play the same position and if Harvin is here, Wright may not get as many opportunities.
This is why trading Harvin isnt such a bad thing in my opinon, Wright can be a good player.
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Vanilla_Ice
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| Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:33 am Post subject: |
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| vikingsrule wrote: | I think Jarius Wright can be a good palyer, but he needs help from the outside. Though, Percy Harvin could hold Wright back. They essentially play the same position and if Harvin is here, Wright may not get as many opportunities.
This is why trading Harvin isnt such a bad thing in my opinon, Wright can be a good player. |
Wow, you think he's as good as Harvin? What do other Vikings fans think? |
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| Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:48 am Post subject: |
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I do mot think he said as good as Harvin.....I think he can be a legit slot receiver, with a chance to be an outside receiver that is good, not great. I so think he is a legit starter in this league.
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| Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 11:13 am Post subject: |
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| Vanilla_Ice wrote: | | vikingsrule wrote: | I think Jarius Wright can be a good palyer, but he needs help from the outside. Though, Percy Harvin could hold Wright back. They essentially play the same position and if Harvin is here, Wright may not get as many opportunities.
This is why trading Harvin isnt such a bad thing in my opinon, Wright can be a good player. |
Wow, you think he's as good as Harvin? What do other Vikings fans think? |
No, Wright will likely not be as good as Harvin.
He could be effective tho.
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| I am as big a Wright fan as they come and even I don't think he is or will be as good as Percy. I do think he can step in and be effective if Percy leaves. He is more of a receiver than just an athlete in space. |
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vikingsrule
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| Vanilla_Ice wrote: | | vikingsrule wrote: | I think Jarius Wright can be a good palyer, but he needs help from the outside. Though, Percy Harvin could hold Wright back. They essentially play the same position and if Harvin is here, Wright may not get as many opportunities.
This is why trading Harvin isnt such a bad thing in my opinon, Wright can be a good player. |
Wow, you think he's as good as Harvin? What do other Vikings fans think? |
I never said that Wright can be as good as Harvin. I think Wright can be a good player though. They are really different types of players. Harvin is a more explosive, underneath receiver whereas Wright in limited time has shown to be a good down field receiver from the slot.
I like Wrights ability as a route runner and just having a natural feel for being a WR, more than I do Harvin. Harvin gets by more on pure physical gifts, he doesnt strike me as having a great feel for the game as a route runner.
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| Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 9:30 pm Post subject: |
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Wright doesn't have 'Harvin' abilities. I've read far too many comments on this board since early January implying that Wright will almost automatically fill Harvin's role if he were to leave.
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vikingsrule
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| joru1000 wrote: | | Wright doesn't have 'Harvin' abilities. I've read far too many comments on this board since early January implying that Wright will almost automatically fill Harvin's role if he were to leave. |
Wright is the most logical choice, but they shouldnt be confused as similar players. They have completely different styles and bring completely different skill sets to the table.
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