Which WR drafted in the first round, not including Calvin Johnson, will have a better rookie season?

Question

Dwayne Bowe - KC
Robert Meachem-NO
Ted Ginn Jr. Miami
Anthony Gonzalez-Colts
Craig Davis-SD

I'm gonna say Dwayne Bowe, he is in a core with almost no recieving talent, should get at least No 3 right off the bat, probably number 2.

Answer 1

Craig Davis, The Chargers and AJ Smith have been better then anyone in the league lately at bringing in new talent so I'm going
with Davis plus he'll have rivers for 10 years and gates is the only real receiving threat.

Answer 2

I'm going to say Robert Meachem as well. Great receiver, great offense, and definitely an opportunity to make noise as the #2 WR behind Colston.

1) High octane offense (Bush, Deuce, Colston, Brees, him)
2) He'll probably see a lot of footballs thrown his way with most of the attention focusing on Colston on the other side and Bush coming out of the backfield.
3) Drew Brees, heading the #1 air attack from last year, and I don't see why it can't be the same this year.

72 catches, 930 yards, 7 TD, and an Offensive Rookie of the Year nod...helping the Saints get to a Super Bowl.

I like Dwayne Bowe if Trent Green can get back to his old 4,000+ yard self (or at least close to it; he is 37 coming off a concussion, after all). Kansas City is a team with really no receiving threat except for Tony Gonzalez. I think he'll be fine in trying to head up that receiving corps. At the same time, if he establishes himself pretty quick, then we could have a problem. I think he's the #3 WR in this draft besides Johnson and Meachem.

Ted Ginn, Jr. is simply not that good; why the Dolphins passed on Brady Quinn to get him is beyond me. All he has is speed and punt return ability. He will amount to nothing more than a Dante Hall type player in the NFL. Ted Ginn, Jr. = the most overrated player in the draft.

Anthony Gonzalez will be fine. He won't have the numbers because of the talent around him (Harrison, Wayne), but he has Peyton Manning. Sometimes, that's all you need.

I haven't heard much about Craig Davis, so I can't really make a call on him. He could make a very minor splash in that San Diego offense. Vincent Jackson, Eric Parker, and Malcolm Floyd are all in there already at receiver, so I don't know how much playing time he'll get. Also, there's always that guy named Antonio Gates who will be stellar...and oh, yeah...that Tomlinson guy is pretty good, too.

However, I think Sidney Rice could have a better rookie season than the last three on this list. In Minnesota, there is probably the best two-back attack in the league (Chester Taylor and Adrian Peterson). If Tarvaris Jackson can get settled in and get into a rhythm, and Sidney Rice can establish himself as the top receiver in that corps (Travis Taylor, disappointing Troy Williamson), then he will be fantastic.

Answer 3

Ginn Jr. from Ohio State will add that much needed deep threat to the Miami Dolphins. This is a team that in the past couple seasons, have relied on Marty Booker who has played very well, yet he has not played a full season in at least the past two (due to injuries), and also Chris Chambers who is a good receiver one week and not the next (very inconsistent). If the Dolphins end up with Trent Green and/or Daunte Culpepper stays healthy, Then Ginn will become a household name by the end of the year. He is the fastest player (during game, not in 40 times) to come out of the draft this year. If Miami's QB can get him the ball, exciting things will happen in Miami, just as they did at Ohio State.
We all know what Manning can do as well, so watch out for his new #3 receiver, Gonzalez, as well. He should put up some great numbers in Indi. This guy has great hands, yet he was overshadowed at Ohio State, By Ted Ginn Jr.

Answer 4

Robert Meachem will be playing in the #1 offense from last season along with Drew Brees and the Bush/McAllister combo. He should step right in and take Joe Horn's or Donte Stallworth's place as a receiving threat alongside rookie of the year Marques Colston. The Saints have a strong track record with rookie receivers. In that high octance offense, he's almost certain to put up big numbers as long as he can stay healthy.

Answer 5

Anthony Gonzalez-Colts

He has Peyton Manning as his Quarterback. Harrison and Wayne are two of the best WRs to learn from. Gonzalez will probably be the #3 WR.

I would guess Gonzalez makes at least 45 catches, 800 yards and 5 TDs.

Answer 6

No. The Lions will draft Brady Quinn because he had a sturdy NFL combine overall performance and he has a sturdy artwork ethic. Jon Kitna isn't a lengthy time period answer at QB. Quinn will convey excitement to Detroit. i do not imagine Calvin Johnson will be a bust although the Lions wasted 1st round selections on Charles Rodgers and Mike Williams.

Answer 7

I like Meachem...with Deuce McAllister, Devery Henderson, Reggie Bush, Marques Colston, Ohio State's Antonio Pittmanand Drew Brees among others..I just think that Meachem comes into a GREAT situation...

Answer 8

D-Bo for sho. ****@ that dude be killin cuz. The chiefs got a very good player and i think he will be the rookie offensive player of the year. They said he is the most nfl ready wr in the nfl. Runs the routes better than anybody in the draft and has speed. you just watch .

Answer 9

Dwayne Bowe, cause im a chiefs fan and he was a WR at LSU and lets see wasnt there someone else from LSU picked in teh first round? O ya , JaMarcus Russell im not a LSU fan but still you gotta admire the program they have there

Answer 10

Gonzalez with the Colts....He will step right in and be given all the advantages with Manning,Harrison,Wayne,and Clark. He has the chance to learn from these great players and one of the best offensive minds in Coach Tom Moore.