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Post by Paradis on Apr 28, 2017 21:32:34 GMT -5
ardarius stewart Overview Alabama's passing offense ranked 87th in the country in 2016 with only 210.3 yards per contest, but that's no reflection on Stewart's talent. He did what he could to help a freshman quarterback in Jalen Hurts, catching 54 passes for 864 yards and eight scores and rushing for 68 yards on eight carries. He was a first-team All-SEC pick despite missing three games, two to a leg injury and a third via suspension for "violating behavior rules" per head coach Nick Saban. Stewart also had an important pass play in the national championship game to keep the Tide alive in the fourth quarter. He started every game in the team's title run the previous year, making 63 grabs for 700 yards and four scores. As a redshirt freshman in 2014, Stewart was a two-game starter (12-149 receiving). After being graded as a potential second-round pick by the NFL Draft Advisory Committee, Stewart decided to declare for the draft to take care of his two children and the rest of his family. Analysis Strengths Brings a physical play demeanor to the field at all times. Has takeoff to push cornerbacks into an aggressive backpedal. Karate fighting hands ward off jams and redirect attempts inside his route. Varies route speed to create uneasiness in defender. Sells route fakes with sharp head turns that tilt cornerbacks. Has a gas gear to race past defender and climb quickly over the top. Talented ball tracker with skills to win the deep ball on a consistent basis when matched one on one. Body control for mid-air adjustments is superb and his hands are like clamps. Very strong player and can take the ball away from corners when he needs to. Has kick return talent that translates into the NFL. Competitive runner after catch with skills that mirror a running back. Will elude certain tacklers and punish others. When asked to block and sustain, he's willing to do his part. Weaknesses Burly through the hips and doesn't have the build of the typical receiver. Saw 70 percent of his yardage gained come after the catch. Benefited from screens, pop passes and reverses. Routes could use more sharpness at his break points. Wasn't asked to create route separation on short and intermediate routes very often. Will need to work aggressively back to the ball as a pro. Can you get too cute with the ball in his hands and run himself out of yardage. There is still room for improvement with his hands. Draft Projection Rounds 2-3 Sources Tell Us "Really like him. He's got a dog mindset and just kind of launches into everything he does. Typical Alabama player but he's on that high end of the competitive scale which is a big compliment." -- AFC executive NFL Comparison Chris Hogan Bottom Line Alabama-tough and plays the game like a grown man. Stewart is an extremely competitive target who has been a catch-and-run option as well as a deep ball threat, but he has the tools to become a solid starter who can be effective in all areas of the field. While Stewart could come in and compete for early kick return duties, some teams may view his run after the catch skills as his true value-added talent. No
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Post by ryu79 on Apr 28, 2017 21:32:38 GMT -5
Wow. Maye with Cook on the board gave me dejavu back to picking Mcdougle with Davante Adams available... And picking this Bama receiver is totally shades of Shaq Evans...
What is happening?
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Post by maury77 on Apr 28, 2017 21:32:47 GMT -5
3 picks, 3 junk yard dogs. I think the message is clear here. The fact that most people hate it because there are flashier WRs left makes me like it more. If flashier is defined as having better statistics and being more athletic, then yes, there were definitely better offensive options available.
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Post by mrcoops on Apr 28, 2017 21:32:57 GMT -5
I would have gone Godwin, but Stewart has talent. Big, physical tough guy who has been compared to Anquan Boldin and Hines Ward in terms of playing style.
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Post by Paradis on Apr 28, 2017 21:33:23 GMT -5
Carlos Henderson Kareem Hunt Amtonio Garcia Bucky Hodges Jordan Leggett Josh Reynolds Just a few of the offensive players we left on the board for Stewart. It is what it is, I guess. If Stewart has a better career than Hunt or Henderson - I'll eat my penis.
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Post by Touchable on Apr 28, 2017 21:33:55 GMT -5
I'm not even going to jump the gun
Macc's scouts are the same dudes who found Anderson, Peake and Marshall in the 7th round and UDFA last year.
I don't really know shit about most of the wideouts this year outside of the Top 3-4 guys anyway.
What I'm wondering is why the fuck was Bowles rambling on about utilizing the TE more and we're set to roll out Braedon Bowman and Eric Tomlinson the first 2 weeks of the season.
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Post by maury77 on Apr 28, 2017 21:34:24 GMT -5
Alabama is on tv EVERY FUCKING WEEK. Can any of you honestly tell me you watched them and thought, "that Stewart kid can play"? He was like the fifth option on their offense behind Scarborough, Howard, Ridley, the other RB and the QB.
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Post by RobR on Apr 28, 2017 21:36:36 GMT -5
I'm not even going to jump the gun Macc's scouts are the same dudes who found Anderson, Peake and Marshall in the 7th round and UDFA last year. I don't really know shit about most of the wideouts this year outside of the Top 3-4 guys anyway. What I'm wondering is why the fuck was Bowles rambling on about utilizing the TE more and we're set to roll out Braedon Bowman and Eric Tomlinson the first 2 weeks of the season. I'd be happy with Sprinkle.
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Post by Lithfan on Apr 28, 2017 21:36:44 GMT -5
Jameis is getting a ton of weapons.
DeSean Jackson Chris Godwin OJ Howard
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Post by ryu79 on Apr 28, 2017 21:36:58 GMT -5
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Post by RobR on Apr 28, 2017 21:37:21 GMT -5
I would have gone Godwin,
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Post by bxjetfan on Apr 28, 2017 21:37:25 GMT -5
Carlos Henderson Kareem Hunt Amtonio Garcia Bucky Hodges Jordan Leggett Josh Reynolds Just a few of the offensive players we left on the board for Stewart. It is what it is, I guess. If Stewart has a better career than Hunt or Henderson - I'll eat my penis. I'm tempted to go all Tanya Harding on these guys just to watch this.
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Post by shakin on Apr 28, 2017 21:37:55 GMT -5
meanwhile great yankee game going on
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Post by rvajet815 on Apr 28, 2017 21:37:55 GMT -5
Wow. Maye with Cook on the board gave me dejavu back to picking Mcdougle with Davante Adams available... And picking this Bama receiver is totally shades of Shaq Evans... What is happening? Exact same player came to mind. Really frustrating. Especially with some playmakers still sitting there. Mediocre, safe roster filler...time and time again. I'm so sick of it.
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Post by Harrier on Apr 28, 2017 21:38:21 GMT -5
I'm done with Maccagnan. I don't care if he was a scout for 50 years and Vince Lombardi recommended him. Stewart is a 4th wide receiver in the pros. Spend months wasting time on this fucking draft so that this bespectacled dick face can't do his fucking job adequately. I'm starting to hate the beady eyed prick. His stupid little cup of coffee and gay-ass quotes about how the "process works" and from this "standpoint" The guys a drip.
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