Originally posted by jonnydel:Originally posted by NCommand:Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:Originally posted by Hawaii49er:Holy crap. That's impressive. Even though I thought we could have had better, like Butler, if that's a small sample how he works off the field, look out. I sure hope he proves most of us wrong.
The NFL was so impressed by Butler that he went in the 4th round.
There are parts of his game that are really impressive but I think too many minimized his weaknesses. Samuel is easily a better overall receiver.
If we didn't take Deebo 36, where would he have gone?
Most pre-draft had Butler higher than Deebo but it's splitting hairs. Cossell as well.
And we'll get to see it live twice a year now for the next 4 years.
Butler was ranked higher among TV analysts because they don't take into account scheme fit and base it off highlights, measurables and production only. Butler's big negative is kind of like a glaring injury history on a player. The best ability is availability. Well, you're not a receiver if you can't catch the ball. Not to sound too John Madden, but you can't catch the ball if you can't catch the ball. His drops and bad hands were a major concern. Probably cost him at least 2 rounds.
MadDog:
36 Hakeem Butler Iowa St WR
39 Deebo Samuel South Carolina WR
That's where I'd slot them too. Crock also broke him down IIRC and felt the drops were correctable and also a product of someone asked to play in traffic a lot and being targeted defensively (Peacock).
Deebo has chronic hamstring issues and is vertically challenged. Missed more games with an ankle. Otherwise, he's ideal. In fact, he can jump out of the building so his height might not be as much of a weakness at the Z.
I'm with Greg Cossell on this one.
But I really like both a lot and both will be monsters in their respective offenses (WCO/NE & AR).
