His name is Earl! Watch these video clips!

[cutlerfan]

Please watch these and give me your opinion. I think Earl can help us.

The thing about Earl is that he catches everything and he gets open and is very good at YAC.

Look at these Videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-Szn...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-2yd_EPqB8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDRIj...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwUzAWUHFy0


What it takes to succeed as a college wide receiver

http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/previ...odd&id=2994316

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By Todd McShay
Scouts Inc.

The following is a breakdown of the eight categories (size excluded) we use when evaluating college wide receivers. Also included in each category are, in my opinion, the top three examples from college football today.

1. ROUTE RUNNING (HIPS)

Best three examples:
1. Earl Bennett, Vanderbilt (Jr.)
2. Harry Douglas, Louisville (Sr.)
3. D.J. Hall, Alabama (Sr.)

Route running is all about creating separation from the defender(s). The best route runners typically possess great combinations of instincts, fluidity, quickness and body control. They know how to break press coverage at the line of scrimmage and they get in and out of their breaks quickly. They show a knack for finding soft spots in zone coverage and for separating from man coverage. They are not afraid to go over the middle and they do a great job of coming back to the quarterback after the initial play breaks down.

2. PASS CATCHING (HANDS)

Best three examples:
1. Jarett Dillard, Rice (Jr.)
2. Earl Bennett, Vanderbilt (Jr.)
3. Dorien Bryant, Purdue (Sr.)

Must possess soft, quick and strong hands. Focus is crucial; must look the ball in and snatch away from pads when at all possible. Show ability to pluck on the run, catch over the shoulder and adjust to the poorly thrown pass. Make tough catches in traffic. Big hands are a bonus. Hand-span: More than 10 inches is great, more than nine inches is good, 8½ inches or less is marginal.

3. DURABILITY (BODY)

Best three examples:
1. Earl Bennett, Vanderbilt (Jr.)
2. Dorien Bryant, Purdue (Sr.)
3. Harry Douglas, Louisville (Sr.)

Rarely or never misses games due to injury. Aggressive but also smart; knows when to step out of bounds instead of looking for the extra yard. Is slippery after the catch and takes fewer "big hits" than most. A flexible athlete. Will play through pain. Must work to maintain stamina, strength and conditioning.

4. SPEED (LEGS)

Best three examples:
1. Percy Harvin, Florida (So.)
2. Eddie Royal, Virginia Tech (Sr.)
3. Will Franklin, Missouri (Sr.)

Speed is the one skill that can set apart the good from the elite. Top-end speed allows receivers to eventually run away from most defensive backs -- as route runners and after the catch. The 40-yard dash is a good indicator of top-end speed: Sub-4.40's is considered exceptional, 4.40-4.49 is good, 4.5-4.59 is below average, 4.6 and higher is marginal.

5. QUICKNESS (FEET)

Best three examples:
1. DeSean Jackson, Cal (Jr.)
2. Sammie Stroughter, Oregon State (Sr.)
3. Harry Douglas, Louisville (Sr.)

Receivers with quick feet can get in and out of their breaks faster and they are usually bigger threats to run after the catch. Initial burst is just as important as top-end speed, as it allows receivers to reach fifth-gear faster. Receivers with a great combination of initial burst and top-end speed are obviously the most dangerous. One of the best measures of quickness is the 10-yard dash, where sub-1.60 is considered outstanding and 1.70-or-higher is considered poor.

6. BALL SECURITY (FOREARMS)

Best three examples:

1. Marcus Monk, Arkansas (Sr.)
2. Dorien Bryant, Purdue (Sr.)
3. Limas Sweed, Texas (Sr.)

Secure the ball first, and then get up the field. Use good "ball leverage" at all times. Must be instinctive and feel blind-side tacklers before initial contact. Be smart -- use two arms in traffic and use the sideline an ally.

7. VISION (EYES)

Best three examples:
1. DeSean Jackson, Cal (Jr.)
2. Keenan Burton, Kentucky (Sr.)
3. Sammie Stroughter, Oregon State (Sr.)

Shows a knack for recognizing various coverage looks. Recognizes when defender in man coverage is vulnerable to a double-move. Consistently finds holes in zones and passing windows for his quarterback to make the throw. Also finds the right crease to hit after the catch and quickly recognizes and cutback lane in space.

8. BLOCKING (ARMS)

Best three examples:
1. Marcus Monk, Arkansas (Sr.)
2. De' Cody Fagg, Florida State (Sr.)
3. Earvin Taylor, Texas A&M (Sr.)

Willingness is the first step in becoming a good blocker as a wide receiver. Take good angles in pursuit and show balance to hit the moving target in space. Play with a mean streak, be physical at the point of attack and give a great effort to sustain blocks once in position. The bigger and stronger, the better.


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[bpc]

I still would take Manningham over him in a heartbeat. I think he also has great route running skills, very good hands and has that extra gear to get seperation... something I think Bennett lacks which will hurt him on the next level.

[Requiem]

That's why we trade down this year's selection, pick up an extra second and fourth, and trade next years first and get a high second and third this year and get them both.

[cutlerfan]

Originally Posted by bpc

I still would take Manningham over him in a heartbeat. I think he also has great route running skills, very good hands and has that extra gear to get seperation... something I think Bennett lacks which will hurt him on the next level.

I would take Earl in a heartbeat over Manningham. You see CJ had it all and has done nothing. Jay had Earl his senior year. Earl is fantastic and I think the chemistry between Jay and Earl is a plus!

Earl is not a burner but he is a playmaker and will make the play. He is tough as nails and ALWAYS catches the ball.

[bpc]

I don't know... i watch a few of those films and he struggled to get seperation, especially against UT. Given, I have not watched a ton of his film but the CB's are going to be more physical, faster and aggressive at the next level.

It's all opinions, I just think Mario is going to be a lot better.

[socalorado]

Originally Posted by cutlerfan

I would take Earl in a heartbeat over Manningham. You see CJ had it all and has done nothing. Jay had Earl his senior year. Earl is fantastic and I think the chemistry between Jay and Earl is a plus!

Earl is not a burner but he is a playmaker and will make the play. He is tough as nails and ALWAYS catches the ball.

COSIGN!
The reason i would take Earl over Mario is because they are not that far away talent wise. But more importantly, Earl played with Cutler and it would be soo pefect to see a guy Cutler has chemistry with just come in and play. If Earl came to DEN i could see him with 40-50 balls and 750-800 yards his rookie season. These guys would just LOVE to play together again, and it would make for a great compliment to Marshall.
Also, i think if Earl played with Cutler it would help him want to stay with a freind who he knows and become a great combination, like Manning has with Wayne and Harrison. Instead of the nightmare DEN currently has with Walker.
Too many clowns coming here who just want the dough. get a guy who wants to play with Jay and do great things.

[lex]

How valid is the "chemistry" angle though? They played with each other two years ago. Jay has been playing in a different system since then and Bennett would have to learn that system. Plus Jay already has established a rapport with a couple of different receivers. Jay may not even have the same tendencies that made them click in college. Im not ruling out the "chemistry" angle but Im questioning how valid it is.

[socalorado]

Originally Posted by lex

How valid is the "chemistry" angle though? They played with each other two years ago. Jay has been playing in a different system since then and Bennett would have to learn that system. Plus Jay already has established a rapport with a couple of different receivers. Jay may not even have the same tendencies that made them click in college. Im not ruling out the "chemistry" angle but Im questioning how valid it is.

I just think once you know each other as players, it never goes away.
I would'nt doubt these guys are on the same page 10 min. into practice.
Just my 2 cents.
I think also that getting onto the same page with the playbook would be something that would excite these guys! Both are freinds and both know each other, i would think they would WANT to take it to another level.
Look at Sheff, he came in and formed a bond with Cutler as roommates and eventually they both had a chemistry with each other on the field as football players.
Hey if Mario came to DEN, i wouldnt mind it either!

[AlphaOmega]

I was impressed by the vertical elevation by that Big Lineman to "belly-bump" with receivers in the third video!

[cutlerfan]

Originally Posted by socalorado

I just think once you know each other as players, it never goes away.
I would'nt doubt these guys are on the same page 10 min. into practice.
Just my 2 cents.
I think also that getting onto the same page with the playbook would be something that would excite these guys! Both are freinds and both know each other, i would think they would WANT to take it to another level.
Look at Sheff, he came in and formed a bond with Cutler as roommates and eventually they both had a chemistry with each other on the field as football players.

Totally agree. Cutler would love to have him here. The ONLY weakness I see is that he does not have burner speed. He has Marvin Harrison speed.

He did not become SEC's leader receiver for nothing.

The one other attribute is how good of a kid he is. He does not run his mouth and is VERY coachable. I have not heard one bad thing about Earl and I see all the Vandy players here well only because I work at Vanderbilt.