SpearSrai Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 http://www.sportsagentblog.com/2009/04/03/the-jump-to-the-nfl-who-has-it-the-hardest/ Articles such as the one above, written last Spring, suggest that quarterback and receiver are the toughest positions to transition to the NFL. So after careful review of the past two drafts, here's some data to challenge that assertion: In the past two years, three rookie QB's have led their teams to the playoffs. Those rookies, as of right now, have combined for a 4-2 playoff record, with all 4 wins coming on the road. Two of the three rookie QB's have led their teams to the AFC championship in that first season. (And let's not forget that Ben Roethlisberger led his Steelers to a 15-1 record as a rookie only a few years back, and won the Super Bowl in his sophomore season.) Now, take a look at this list of receivers drafted in 2008 and 2009, and consider what types of success they have had as rookies and sophomores. 2008: DeSean JacksonEddie RoyalJordy NelsonMario ManninghamDonnie AveryEarly DoucetEarl BennettHarry DouglasAndre CaldwellJosh Morgan (we took Marcus Smith and Justin Harper late) 2009: Percy HarvinMichael CrabtreeJeremy MaclinHakeem NicksKenny BrittMike WallaceLouis MurphyAustin ColliePierre GarconMario MassaquouiJohnny KnoxJulian Edelman (we selected no receivers, and one TE who we cut preseason) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravnravn Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 2009 was a banner year for WR's. But I cant faught Oz for taking Oher.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpearSrai Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 2009 was a banner year for WR's. But I cant faught Oz for taking Oher.. He's had two years to get one of those guys, and many of them were not first rounders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spen Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I still think its the QB position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Percy Harvin 1st #22Michael Crabtree 1st #10Jeremy Maclin 1st #19Hakeem Nicks 1st #29Kenny Britt 1st #30Mike Wallace 3rd #84Louis Murphy 4th #124Austin Collie 4th #127Pierre Garcon 2008 draft 6th #205Mario Massaquoui 2nd #50Johnny Knox 5th #140Julian Edelman 7th #232 These were WR's I was looking at too.Robiskie, Brian 2nd #36Tate, Brandon 3rd #83Iglesias, Juaquin 3rd #99Barden, Ramses 3rd #85Turner, Patrick 3rd #87 5th #137 Baltimore Ravens Jason Phillips Inside linebacker TCU He is on the team. I don't know if he has any promiss. 5th #149 Baltimore Ravens Davon Drew Tight end East Carolina Cut during camp and brought back. 6th #185 Baltimore Ravens Cedric Peerman Running back Virginia Not on roster. So we could not grab Knox at 140 instead of Phillips. At least Knox can contribute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravnravn Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 But boy we could of had Frenchy.. I still think its the QB position. What?? There were 6 balls dropped in that Colts game..S-I-X you dont see 6 drops at Perry Hall High. One of those drops was a sure 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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