124 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 The Best: Wide receiver ESPN.com The Best: Wide Receiver Jeffri Chadiha: Steve Smith, Carolina. He's the most explosive receiver in the game right now. The man literally can take over games with his devastating combination of speed and quickness, and his toughness is vastly underrated. He'll go over the middle, and he'll fight for balls in the air. The best thing that can be said about Smith is that he still attacks the game like the kick returner he was when he first entered the NFL. He plays every down as if his career is on the line. John Clayton: Marvin Harrison, Indianapolis Jerry Rice proved the great ones can play successfully forever, and that's what Harrison is doing. Despite being 34 years old, Harrison is the league's best receiver. Like Rice, Harrison is a perfectionist. He runs routes precisely and spends his practice time working with Peyton Manning on timing. Despite continuous double coverage, Harrison finds ways to get open. Over the past eight years, he has averaged 103 catches a season. Last year's 95-catch season was a confirmation that Harrison, despite injuries, hasn't lost anything. His 14.4 yards per catch average was the second-best of his career. His 18 catches of 20-plus yards was the fourth-best of his career. Harrison might not catch Rice in stats, but he's the only one who has a chance. Merril Hoge: Smith This is a tough question because so much goes into making a great receiver. He has to have great hands, the ability to make the big play downfield and the toughness to go over the middle, and he must be a game changer. To me, those attributes scream Steve Smith. When Smith is on the field, every defensive player in the secondary is thinking about the potential route he's going to run because he has the ability to go score on any kind of route. His intensity is what really stands out, though, in terms of his being the best receiver in the game. You know every time he steps on the field that he's going for the jugular and the win. If that means taking a big hit to make a catch in traffic or blowing someone up downfield with a big block, that is what he'll do. Matt Mosley: Harrison With apologies to Smith and Chad Johnson, Harrison remains the best wide receiver in the NFL. Sure, he's now in his mid-30s, but he's still among the most dangerous players in the game. If you talk to some of the top cornerbacks across the league, most of them still say Harrison's the toughest wide receiver to defend on a weekly basis. The Panthers' Smith might be more explosive at times because he has the type of speed that can turn a short pass into a 70-yard touchdown at any minute. Johnson has unbelievable size and speed, but I've watched teams take him out of games before. And the same goes for Smith. That's something that almost never happens to Harrison. His streak of 170 games with at least one reception is the longest among NFL players to begin their careers. And he's had multiple catches in 167 of those games. I realize it helps to have one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time throwing to you and an elite receiver on the other side, but Harrison's ability to constantly exploit an opponent's weakness sets him apart. The fact that he's almost freakishly unaffected by his greatness makes him all the more deserving in my mind. Len Pasquarelli: Harrison There are so many great wide receivers in the NFL that it's difficult to narrow them into a workable list. But after much deliberation and personal agonizing, we settled on a subset of four -- Marvin Harrison, Chad Johnson, Torry Holt and Steve Smith -- for consideration. We were especially impressed with Smith because, of the four finalists, he is the one who has posted big numbers without a viable complement for much of his career. In the end, though, it's simply too hard to ignore Harrison's accomplishments. The Indianapolis Colts star will turn 35 in August, only a few weeks after the start of training camp, but continues to excel, and you have to break out a microscope to discern any slippage in his game. Only once in his career, way back in 1998, did Harrison post fewer than 60 receptions in a season. In the eight seasons since, he has registered more than 80 catches and 1,100 yards, and had double-digit touchdown catches, every year. His four-year stretch 1999-2002 -- in which he averaged a remarkable 117.3 receptions, 1,580.5 yards and 13 touchdowns -- is one of the greatest in NFL history. In 11 seasons, Harrison has averaged 92.9 catches. The incomparable Jerry Rice averaged 85.6 catches in his first 11 seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.I.MikeBleedsGreen Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Marvin = Money Besides he is a SU alum what did you expect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbn007 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Smith. No question about it. He is a gamebreaker on every play. A threat to score from anywhere, at any time, on any down. And, while not to knock Marvin, Smith does not have Peyton throwing strikes to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ten Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Harrison isn't physical enough for me and doesn't really show up in big games.Chad Johnson and Steve Smith are the two best WRs in the game,I'll give the edge to Johnson because I prefer his physical style of play and he isn't a **** like Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted June 1, 2007 Author Share Posted June 1, 2007 To me it comes down to these guys: Steve Smith Marvin Harrison Terrell Owens Ocho Cinco Hines Ward Smith is a game breaker, Harrison is consistent, Owens has the size and hands (minus last season when his index finger was broken and he dropped passes for once), Ocho Cinco has all the tools and when he runs his mouth he is funny and backs it up on the field and Hines Ward is just a complete receiver with the best blocking skills of any WR out there. In the end, I have to give it to OCHO CINCO. Ocho Cinco cannot be stopped, he knows it and all the Cornerback's in the NFL know it. His antics are FUNNY, he is not an a$$hole and when was allowed too, his endzone celebrations were always hilarious and something awesome to see. He has height, speed, very good hands and comes up in big spots / games for the Bengals. Harrison is my close 2nd, followed by Owens, Smith & Ward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 The Best: Wide receiver ESPN.com The Best: Wide Receiver Jeffri Chadiha: Steve Smith, Carolina. He's the most explosive receiver in the game right now. The man literally can take over games with his devastating combination of speed and quickness, and his toughness is vastly underrated. He'll go over the middle, and he'll fight for balls in the air. The best thing that can be said about Smith is that he still attacks the game like the kick returner he was when he first entered the NFL. He plays every down as if his career is on the line. John Clayton: Marvin Harrison, Indianapolis Jerry Rice proved the great ones can play successfully forever, and that's what Harrison is doing. Despite being 34 years old, Harrison is the league's best receiver. Like Rice, Harrison is a perfectionist. He runs routes precisely and spends his practice time working with Peyton Manning on timing. Despite continuous double coverage, Harrison finds ways to get open. Over the past eight years, he has averaged 103 catches a season. Last year's 95-catch season was a confirmation that Harrison, despite injuries, hasn't lost anything. His 14.4 yards per catch average was the second-best of his career. His 18 catches of 20-plus yards was the fourth-best of his career. Harrison might not catch Rice in stats, but he's the only one who has a chance. Merril Hoge: Smith This is a tough question because so much goes into making a great receiver. He has to have great hands, the ability to make the big play downfield and the toughness to go over the middle, and he must be a game changer. To me, those attributes scream Steve Smith. When Smith is on the field, every defensive player in the secondary is thinking about the potential route he's going to run because he has the ability to go score on any kind of route. His intensity is what really stands out, though, in terms of his being the best receiver in the game. You know every time he steps on the field that he's going for the jugular and the win. If that means taking a big hit to make a catch in traffic or blowing someone up downfield with a big block, that is what he'll do. Matt Mosley: Harrison With apologies to Smith and Chad Johnson, Harrison remains the best wide receiver in the NFL. Sure, he's now in his mid-30s, but he's still among the most dangerous players in the game. If you talk to some of the top cornerbacks across the league, most of them still say Harrison's the toughest wide receiver to defend on a weekly basis. The Panthers' Smith might be more explosive at times because he has the type of speed that can turn a short pass into a 70-yard touchdown at any minute. Johnson has unbelievable size and speed, but I've watched teams take him out of games before. And the same goes for Smith. That's something that almost never happens to Harrison. His streak of 170 games with at least one reception is the longest among NFL players to begin their careers. And he's had multiple catches in 167 of those games. I realize it helps to have one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time throwing to you and an elite receiver on the other side, but Harrison's ability to constantly exploit an opponent's weakness sets him apart. The fact that he's almost freakishly unaffected by his greatness makes him all the more deserving in my mind. Len Pasquarelli: Harrison There are so many great wide receivers in the NFL that it's difficult to narrow them into a workable list. But after much deliberation and personal agonizing, we settled on a subset of four -- Marvin Harrison, Chad Johnson, Torry Holt and Steve Smith -- for consideration. We were especially impressed with Smith because, of the four finalists, he is the one who has posted big numbers without a viable complement for much of his career. In the end, though, it's simply too hard to ignore Harrison's accomplishments. The Indianapolis Colts star will turn 35 in August, only a few weeks after the start of training camp, but continues to excel, and you have to break out a microscope to discern any slippage in his game. Only once in his career, way back in 1998, did Harrison post fewer than 60 receptions in a season. In the eight seasons since, he has registered more than 80 catches and 1,100 yards, and had double-digit touchdown catches, every year. His four-year stretch 1999-2002 -- in which he averaged a remarkable 117.3 receptions, 1,580.5 yards and 13 touchdowns -- is one of the greatest in NFL history. In 11 seasons, Harrison has averaged 92.9 catches. The incomparable Jerry Rice averaged 85.6 catches in his first 11 seasons. Alk: Randy Moss, New England This was pretty tough to decide on at first but then it occured to me that I was just thinking way too hard. So I said to myself. "Self!! Who is a really good wide receiver that plays for the Patriots?" It all became so clear then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj meadowlands Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 To me it comes down to these guys: Steve Smith Marvin Harrison Terrell Owens Ocho Cinco Hines Ward Smith is a game breaker, Harrison is consistent, Owens has the size and hands (minus last season when his index finger was broken and he dropped passes for once), Ocho Cinco has all the tools and when he runs his mouth he is funny and backs it up on the field and Hines Ward is just a complete receiver with the best blocking skills of any WR out there. In the end, I have to give it to OCHO CINCO. Ocho Cinco cannot be stopped, he knows it and all the Cornerback's in the NFL know it. His antics are FUNNY, he is not an a$$hole and when was allowed too, his endzone celebrations were always hilarious and something awesome to see. He has height, speed, very good hands and comes up in big spots / games for the Bengals. Harrison is my close 2nd, followed by Owens, Smith & Ward. Dude, you COMPLETELY snubbed Torry Holt. Torry is #1 or #2 for me, EVERY SINGLE TIME. Guy is straight unbelievable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Whem Smith is healthy he's very hard to stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Ferraro Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 1. Harrison 2. Johnson 3. Holt 4. S. Smith 5. Bolden 6. Owens 7. R. Williams 8. L. Evans 9. J. Walker 10. R. Wayne If you were starting a team today, it would be tough not to take Roy Williams as your first WR. He's young, and he puts up big numbers on a lousy team. Same is true of Lee Evans. I think Larry Fitzgerald makes the list if healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted June 1, 2007 Author Share Posted June 1, 2007 Dude, you COMPLETELY snubbed Torry Holt. Torry is #1 or #2 for me, EVERY SINGLE TIME. Guy is straight unbelievable. I like Holt, but for me he's 6 or 7. I don't see much difference between him and Reggie Wayne. I love Holt but I can't put him top 5. Well, maybe 5, could take out Ward maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted June 1, 2007 Author Share Posted June 1, 2007 1. Ocho Cinco 2. Harrison 3. T.O. 4. Smith 5. Holt 6. Ward 7. Wayne 8. Fitzgerald 9. Bolden 10. Walker Just misses: Lee Evans, Roy Williams, Andre Johnson, Donald Driver & Randy Moss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj meadowlands Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 1. Marvin Harrison 2. Torry Holt 3. Steve Smith 4. Chad Johnson 5. Larry Fitzgerald 6. Andre Johnson 7. Roy Williams 8. Hines Ward 9. Terrell Owens 10. Reggie Wayne Cusp: Laveranues Coles, Randy Moss, Lee Evans, Javon Walker, Plaxico Burress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drago Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 1. Harrison 2. Johnson 3. Holt 4. S. Smith 5. Bolden 6. Owens 7. R. Williams 8. L. Evans 9. J. Walker 10. R. Wayne If you were starting a team today, it would be tough not to take Roy Williams as your first WR. He's young, and he puts up big numbers on a lousy team. Same is true of Lee Evans. I think Larry Fitzgerald makes the list if healthy. what about reche caldwell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 TO is the best IMO He can flat out dominate and nobody can tackle him when he actually tries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green_blood Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I would have to take Marvin. Does TO have a ring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I would have to take Marvin. Does TO have a ring? He might if Mcnabb didn't wimp out on him in the Superbowl... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWC611 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I would have to go with Harrison. Day in day out he is very consistent, tough to defend, and the fact that he keeps is mouth shut and does his job with class doesnt hurt either. After him I would say Steve Smith then Ocho Cinco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Chad Johnson is overrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted June 1, 2007 Author Share Posted June 1, 2007 Chad Johnson is overrated. :eek: C. Johnson with Kitna & Palmer '02 - 16 GP, 14 GS, 69 receptions, 1166 yards, 5 TD '03 - 16 GP, 14 GS, 90 receptions, 1355 yards, 10 TD '04 - 16 GP, 16 GS, 95 receptions, 1274 yards, 9 TD '05 - 16 GP, 16 GS, 97 receptions, 1432 yards, 9 TD '06 - 16 GP, 16 GS, 87 receptions, 1369 yards, 7 TD vs S.Smith with Weinke & Delhomme '02 - 15 GP, 13 GS, 54 receptions, 872 yards, 3 TD '03 - 16 GP, 11 GS, 88 receptions, 1110 yards, 7 TD '04 - 1 GP, 1 GS, 6 receptions, 60 yards '05 - 16 GP, 16 GS, 103 receptions, 1563 yards, 12 TD '06 - 14 GP, 14 GS, 83 receptions, 1166 yards, 8 TD vs M. Harrison with Peyton Manning '02 - 16 GP, 16 GS, 143 receptions, 1722 yards, 11 TD '03 - 16 GP, 15 GS, 94 receptions, 1272 yards, 10 TD '04 - 16 GP, 16 GS, 86 receptions, 1113 yards, 15 TD '05 - 16 GP, 15 GS, 82 receptions, 1146 yards, 12 TD '06 - 16 GP, 16 GS, 95 receptions, 1366 yards, 12 TD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 :eek: '02 - 16 GP, 14 GS, 69 receptions, 1166 yards, 5 TD '03 - 16 GP, 14 GS, 90 receptions, 1355 yards, 10 TD '04 - 16 GP, 16 GS, 95 receptions, 1274 yards, 9 TD '05 - 16 GP, 16 GS, 97 receptions, 1432 yards, 9 TD '06 - 16 GP, 16 GS, 87 receptions, 1369 yards, 7 TD He has big games and completely disapears in others. And Houshmanzadeh is probably the most underrated wide out in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 He has big games and completely disapears in others. And Houshmanzadeh is probably the most underrated wide out in the game. You mean he has big games and some smarter coaches and better players can slow him down the next game... Chad Johnson is one of the best, he never disappears... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.