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re: am i the only one who always thought landry was better then beckham
Posted on 5/10/14 at 7:17 am to dreaux
Posted on 5/10/14 at 7:17 am to dreaux
Landry better for the college game, Beckham has the potential to be better for the NFL.
Landry's probably close to as good as he's going to get IMO. He'll be a solid starter at best, never a consistent Pro Bowler. Can Landry make a Pro Bowl or two, sure. But he's not big, he's not fast. NFL cornerbacks are as big on average, bigger in many cases. He needs to have a really good QB feeding him for him to shine at the NFL level.
Beckham still has room to grow as a player and has special talent. Will he, who knows? But I understand why he went before Landry.
Today Landry is the better WR but they're drafting for the player that Beckham can be, not what he is today.
Landry's probably close to as good as he's going to get IMO. He'll be a solid starter at best, never a consistent Pro Bowler. Can Landry make a Pro Bowl or two, sure. But he's not big, he's not fast. NFL cornerbacks are as big on average, bigger in many cases. He needs to have a really good QB feeding him for him to shine at the NFL level.
Beckham still has room to grow as a player and has special talent. Will he, who knows? But I understand why he went before Landry.
Today Landry is the better WR but they're drafting for the player that Beckham can be, not what he is today.
This post was edited on 5/10/14 at 7:27 am
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Posted on 5/10/14 at 7:43 am to Goldrush25
Landry game is physical and ball skills. Beckham game is speed and quickness. There are more questions about Landry being able to take advantage of NFL corners like he did in college with his style . There is no way for landry to prove it in the pre draft process. That is why he will fall to 2nd round.
Beckham was able to prove he has elite speed and quickness. Beckham is a safe pick. Landry is more of a risk but still to talented to get passed the 2nd.
Beckham was able to prove he has elite speed and quickness. Beckham is a safe pick. Landry is more of a risk but still to talented to get passed the 2nd.
Posted on 5/10/14 at 7:46 am to dreaux
Both are exceptional, but with the game on the line, my QB would be throwing to Jarvis 9 times out of 10.
Posted on 5/10/14 at 7:47 am to dreaux
of course you aren't the only one.
i always thought landry would be an even better pro, however beckham's measurables are incredible as well. both guys project to do well at the next level.
i always thought landry would be an even better pro, however beckham's measurables are incredible as well. both guys project to do well at the next level.
Posted on 5/10/14 at 8:32 am to dreaux
Landry was AUTOMATIC on 3rd down. And nasty on the field. One of my favorite LSU players ever. The 1st round's all about measurables, also OBJ helps on special teams. But i think Landry was a steal for the Phins.
This post was edited on 5/10/14 at 8:34 am
Posted on 5/10/14 at 8:40 am to dreaux
No, I also thought Landry was slightly better. The dude caught everything in his vicinity.
Posted on 5/10/14 at 8:57 am to Mack
Beckham can do everything as a receiver. He can play inside or outside, take the top off the defense, turn underneath rouse into huge plays, and go up and get balls with the rest of them.
Landry is also great but lacks the athleticism. Simple as that. I'm still amazed how under appreciate Beckham was around here.
Landry is also great but lacks the athleticism. Simple as that. I'm still amazed how under appreciate Beckham was around here.
Posted on 5/10/14 at 9:00 am to TequilaMockingBird
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Well Odell does things you just can't teach. If you've ever read this board you know JL was THE fan favorite.
Landry got everyone's attention as a freshman in the Auburn game. He became my favorite Tiger in that game.
Plus - football fans are always going to be drawn to a player who is tough as nails, plays bigger than his measurables and all that stuff. Landry is all of that - all heart, because he is not relying on any particular physical gifts - he is a barely "average" physical specimen for a wide receiver. He is, however, an exceptional football player. He is the "Jacob Hester" of LSU wide receivers of late.
Posted on 5/10/14 at 9:07 am to lsufan_26
they are both great & will do well in the Pros!
Posted on 5/10/14 at 9:16 am to Goldrush25
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Landry's probably close to as good as he's going to get IMO. He'll be a solid starter at best, never a consistent Pro Bowler. Can Landry make a Pro Bowl or two, sure. But he's not big, he's not fast. NFL cornerbacks are as big on average, bigger in many cases. He needs to have a really good QB feeding him for him to shine at the NFL level. Beckham still has room to grow as a player and has special talent. Will he, who knows? But I understand why he went before Landry.
How does Beckham still have room to grow but not Juice? Give me some specifics. I feel like you're just talking out your arse
Posted on 5/10/14 at 9:21 am to EarthwormJim
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Beckham can do everything as a receiver.
He's neither tall, nor very big - "everything" might be a stretch, here.
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He can play inside or outside, take the top off the defense, turn underneath rouse into huge plays, and go up and get balls with the rest of them.
He is an incredibly talented wide receiver, though, no question.
For the record, I would have taken OBJ before Landry if I were drafting for an NFL team.
Posted on 5/10/14 at 9:25 am to Ace Midnight
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He's neither tall, nor very big - "everything" might be a stretch, here.
Not really a stretch. He can run every route. And his speed and hand strength allow him to make big plays down the field.
Posted on 5/10/14 at 10:10 am to dreaux
Youre not the only one. I see why obj got taken higher but i think landry will turn into the next jerry rice. I hope they both end up having long careers they were great tigers.
Posted on 5/10/14 at 11:12 am to KG5989
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Nope. Jarvis will have a longer career and out produce OBJ. On the field, he's better. OBJ is better in shorts.
Landry is becoming the biggest steal in the draft.
You guys have always underestimated OBJ. Mainly because he normally got separation and thus had easier catches to make. Jarvis got less separation and was forced to make more difficult catches, which he was more than capable of making. But OBJ should not be discounted because of his ability to get separation.
They are both excellent receivers. I think the professional evaluators with millions on the line are a bit better at this than the rant.
Posted on 5/10/14 at 11:13 am to Dick Macho
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collective affinity for Juice is that he always had hands of gold
you must have missed his Soph year
Posted on 5/10/14 at 11:13 am to dreaux
No I agree with you.
Posted on 5/10/14 at 11:14 am to OTIS2
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Both are exceptional, but with the game on the line, my QB would be throwing to Jarvis 9 times out of 10.
I'm throwing to the open guy.
Posted on 5/10/14 at 11:21 am to Lester Earl
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I'm throwing to the open guy.
Jarvis had more catches and TDs than OBJ as a junior and a sophomore, so he was either open a lot, or Mett trusted him more to come down with the ball. I tend to think it was a combination of the two.
Posted on 5/10/14 at 12:18 pm to dreaux
I've always said the same thing.
Posted on 5/10/14 at 1:09 pm to EvrybodysAllAmerican
I think Landry will be much better as a pro. He does everything well and the teams will recognize his blocking and catching ability are much better than obj Imo.
Time will tell
Time will tell
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