Could Emmanuel Sanders fit the mold of Antonio Brown? - The Orange Mane

Brohemoth · 09-14-2016, 05:56 PM

I think we can all agree there is only one Antonio Brown. Still, it is an interesting comparison.

Physical Characteristics:

Antonio Brown
Age: 28
Height: 5'10
Weight: 181 lbs
40 Time: 4.47
Vertical: 33.5"
Arm Length: 31"
Hands: 9"

Emmanuel Sanders
Age: 29
Height: 5'11
Weight: 180 lbs
40 Time: 4.41
Vertical: 39.5"
Arm Length: 32"
Hands: 9.25"

Production on the field obviously goes beyond measurables, but Antonio and Emmanuel are almost identical. Sanders is actually the more athletic of the two.

Both have tremendous hands. Both are excellent route runners. Both can burn defenses with their speed.

What stops Sanders from reaching Antonio's caliber? Is it the presence of Demaryius Thomas? Is Antonio simply that much more gifted?

Could Sanders explode with a more vertically inclined QB like Big Ben? You could argue that we would have seen it when he was a Steeler, but Antonio didn't have stellar numbers his first few years either. Sanders seems to have taken a step forward since he came to Denver.

We keep Sanders out of the Top 10 conversation because of his build and his spot opposite DT. But being small and playing alongside big athletic Martavis Bryant didn't stop Antonio Brown.

What is Sanders' ceiling with the right QB and offense?

IndelibleScribe · 09-14-2016, 05:58 PM

Well, Brown is a different animal than Sanders. Sanders can be very similar in production though.

broncocalijohn · 09-14-2016, 06:00 PM

Not sure on similarities of play but does Sanders have the dance moves?

WoodMan · 09-14-2016, 06:03 PM

Big Ben is the big difference.

GoneFishin' · 09-14-2016, 06:09 PM

I don't know but sometimes I wished DT attacked the ball the way E-Sanders does. He is mad aggressive going after the ball. I love how he plays WR.

Drunken.Broncoholic2 · 09-14-2016, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WoodMan

Big Ben is the big difference.

I remember watching Sanders in Pitt. He wasn't as utilized as Manning did with him. Steeler fans didn't appreciate him cause he dropped that 2 pt conversion. They said he was soft and didn't put himself out there on catches.

Bronco Yoda · 09-14-2016, 06:57 PM

If I had to absolutely get a first down I'm targeting Sanders 1st overy everyone else.

Action · 09-14-2016, 07:19 PM

Brown is a different beast.

His short space agility is better than sanders and not close.

OBF1 · 09-14-2016, 07:20 PM

Brown is just a better overall player. Take Jerry Rice for example, he was never the tallest or the fastest, he just wanted it more and played that way whether during the season or during the off season. Sanders is a good player and I like him and his effort more than DT has ever shown.

DENVERDUI55 · 09-14-2016, 07:21 PM

It would be hard for me to say Sanders in more athletic until I see him twerk after a TD.

Guess Who · 09-14-2016, 07:40 PM

Sanders is not as powerful a runner.

IndelibleScribe · 09-14-2016, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DENVERDUI55

It would be hard for me to say Sanders in more athletic until I see him twerk after a TD.

So long as he doesn't molest the goal post...

Anikai · 09-14-2016, 08:09 PM

Saving my thoughts until Sanders kicks a punter in the face.

jmz313 · 09-15-2016, 05:50 AM

If only Sanders could of been drafted by the Steelers and play a few years with Big Ben...

Then we'd know if the Steelers saw more promise/production outta Antonio Brown or Sanders, if all things were similar. Maybe they'd let one walk.

ludo21 · 09-15-2016, 06:04 AM

not close really.

I am happy with Sanders as our #2 though. One of the best in the league at that spot.

Broncomutt · 09-15-2016, 06:22 AM

Sanders has taken some wicked shots and he gets up laughing about it and takes a bow.

I like that.

hades · 09-15-2016, 06:40 AM

He's called He-Mmanuel Sanders for a reason

bpc · 09-15-2016, 06:42 AM

I love Sanders, great player. Brown is on a different level than any other WR in the league. He's legitimately the best player in the league. As somebody mentioned above, they play in much different offenses so you can't truly compare them. At the end of the day, great players have the stats and the Super Bowls. That's where Sanders can outflank Brown at the end of the day as Denver should have a few great chances to win Super Bowls over the next few years. Steelers will probably be knocking on the door too.

rmsanger · 09-15-2016, 08:26 AM

TheElusiveKyleOrton · 09-15-2016, 08:31 AM

He doesn't have the wiggle with the ball that Brown has. Guy has a lot of shake, doesn't go down quickly.

He-Man gets his yardage and hits the deck a lot of time, I think in the name of self-preservation, which is very smart.

ICON · 09-15-2016, 09:21 AM

You never know but the short answer no

Pontius Pirate · 09-15-2016, 11:27 AM

What about Colonel Sanders?

Could he morph into an Emmanuel Sanders?

They share the same name, so it is an interesting question to ask at the very least.

Shananahan · 09-15-2016, 11:30 AM

I still don't understand the question.

Kaylore · 09-15-2016, 11:32 AM

I love Sanders, but there are backups who wash out of the league who have the same measurables on paper as HOF players. You't just compare height weight and speed and declare that they could be the same.

Shananahan · 09-15-2016, 11:44 AM

But... maybe if we had the right kind of mold?

And he fit... inside it?

09-14-2016, 05:56 PM	#1
Brohemoth Ring of Famer Question everything Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 4,136 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Could Emmanuel Sanders fit the mold of Antonio Brown? I think we can all agree there is only one Antonio Brown. Still, it is an interesting comparison. Physical Characteristics: Antonio Brown Age: 28 Height: 5'10 Weight: 181 lbs 40 Time: 4.47 Vertical: 33.5" Arm Length: 31" Hands: 9" Emmanuel Sanders Age: 29 Height: 5'11 Weight: 180 lbs 40 Time: 4.41 Vertical: 39.5" Arm Length: 32" Hands: 9.25" Production on the field obviously goes beyond measurables, but Antonio and Emmanuel are almost identical. Sanders is actually the more athletic of the two. Both have tremendous hands. Both are excellent route runners. Both can burn defenses with their speed. What stops Sanders from reaching Antonio's caliber? Is it the presence of Demaryius Thomas? Is Antonio simply that much more gifted? Could Sanders explode with a more vertically inclined QB like Big Ben? You could argue that we would have seen it when he was a Steeler, but Antonio didn't have stellar numbers his first few years either. Sanders seems to have taken a step forward since he came to Denver. We keep Sanders out of the Top 10 conversation because of his build and his spot opposite DT. But being small and playing alongside big athletic Martavis Bryant didn't stop Antonio Brown. What is Sanders' ceiling with the right QB and offense?

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09-14-2016, 05:58 PM	#2
IndelibleScribe Oreo Lucian Rockefeller Commitment or Fear Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 30,653	Well, Brown is a different animal than Sanders. Sanders can be very similar in production though.

09-14-2016, 06:00 PM	#3
broncocalijohn Famer of Rings I said Do It! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 30,462 Adopt-a-Bronco: Simon Fletcher	Not sure on similarities of play but does Sanders have the dance moves?

09-14-2016, 06:03 PM	#4
WoodMan Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The 505 Posts: 2,005	Big Ben is the big difference.

09-14-2016, 06:09 PM	#5
GoneFishin' Ring of Famer Longtime listener first time caller Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 1,935 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	I don't know but sometimes I wished DT attacked the ball the way E-Sanders does. He is mad aggressive going after the ball. I love how he plays WR.

09-14-2016, 06:57 PM	#7
Bronco Yoda . Relax... I got this! Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 16,411 Adopt-a-Bronco: TailGateNut	If I had to absolutely get a first down I'm targeting Sanders 1st overy everyone else.

09-14-2016, 07:19 PM	#8
Action ************************* Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Broncos Posts: 7,819 Adopt-a-Bronco: 2015DraftClass	Brown is a different beast. His short space agility is better than sanders and not close.

09-14-2016, 07:20 PM	#9
OBF1 Ring of Famer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Orlando Fl Posts: 17,148 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mr Castro.	Brown is just a better overall player. Take Jerry Rice for example, he was never the tallest or the fastest, he just wanted it more and played that way whether during the season or during the off season. Sanders is a good player and I like him and his effort more than DT has ever shown.

09-14-2016, 07:21 PM	#10
DENVERDUI55 Gambling is a SIN^^^^^^ New to the Forum Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 11,722 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	It would be hard for me to say Sanders in more athletic until I see him twerk after a TD.

09-14-2016, 07:40 PM	#11
Guess Who Awesomeness Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 11,430 Adopt-a-Bronco: PAIN	Sanders is not as powerful a runner.

09-14-2016, 08:09 PM	#13
Anikai PUP List Champ Bailey's Beard Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NFC West Posts: 252 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brad fkin Roby	Saving my thoughts until Sanders kicks a punter in the face.

09-15-2016, 05:50 AM	#14
jmz313 Ring of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,721	If only Sanders could of been drafted by the Steelers and play a few years with Big Ben... Then we'd know if the Steelers saw more promise/production outta Antonio Brown or Sanders, if all things were similar. Maybe they'd let one walk.

09-15-2016, 06:04 AM	#15
ludo21 RIP Darrent Williams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 24,928 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paul Ernster	not close really. I am happy with Sanders as our #2 though. One of the best in the league at that spot.

09-15-2016, 06:22 AM	#16
Broncomutt USA Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,408	Sanders has taken some wicked shots and he gets up laughing about it and takes a bow. I like that.

09-15-2016, 06:40 AM	#17
hades Dallas biggest Bronco fan Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: They've done studies you know.... 60% of the time, it works every time Posts: 2,892	He's called He-Mmanuel Sanders for a reason

09-15-2016, 06:42 AM	#18
bpc "Nemo Me Impune Lacessit" 1 sword keeps another in the sheath Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 16,503 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brendan Langley	I love Sanders, great player. Brown is on a different level than any other WR in the league. He's legitimately the best player in the league. As somebody mentioned above, they play in much different offenses so you can't truly compare them. At the end of the day, great players have the stats and the Super Bowls. That's where Sanders can outflank Brown at the end of the day as Denver should have a few great chances to win Super Bowls over the next few years. Steelers will probably be knocking on the door too.

09-15-2016, 08:26 AM	#19
rmsanger Elway > PFM Another one bites the dust! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,596 Adopt-a-Bronco: Darian Stewart	No

09-15-2016, 08:31 AM	#20
TheElusiveKyleOrton Kicking & Screaming Hot Damn. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 14,911	He doesn't have the wiggle with the ball that Brown has. Guy has a lot of shake, doesn't go down quickly. He-Man gets his yardage and hits the deck a lot of time, I think in the name of self-preservation, which is very smart.

09-15-2016, 09:21 AM	#21
ICON \|^\|Punter of Gnomes\|^\| Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh..Snap! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 2,968 Adopt-a-Bronco: Max Garcia	You never know but the short answer no

09-15-2016, 11:27 AM	#22
Pontius Pirate I made a bad call Ripley Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: 'Nam Posts: 4,256	What about Colonel Sanders? Could he morph into an Emmanuel Sanders? They share the same name, so it is an interesting question to ask at the very least.

09-15-2016, 11:30 AM	#23
Shananahan #snakelife BLASTED Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 4,070	I still don't understand the question.

09-15-2016, 11:32 AM	#24
Kaylore Three Lombardis This one's for Pat Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 52,507 Adopt-a-Bronco: Pat Bowlen	I love Sanders, but there are backups who wash out of the league who have the same measurables on paper as HOF players. You't just compare height weight and speed and declare that they could be the same.

09-15-2016, 11:44 AM	#25
Shananahan #snakelife BLASTED Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 4,070	But... maybe if we had the right kind of mold? And he fit... inside it?