Xavier Worthy is Trash

[BuffaloBlitz83]

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[Mad Max]

Hahaha I saw that. Funny.

it has zero predictive significance as to how he will turn out of course, but funny it was.

[sahlensguy]

Kadarius Toney?

[Gibby 2.0]

I wouldn't say trash, but speed doesn't necessarily mean good hands. A receiver needs both. Beebe had speed out of the wazoo, but he couldn't catch like Reed, Brooks, or Lofton

[GreedoII]

overrated

[Woodman]

I wouldn't say trash, but speed doesn't necessarily mean good hands. A receiver needs both. Beebe had speed out of the wazoo, but he couldn't catch like Reed, Brooks, or Lofton

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Runs down Leon Lett!

[sahlensguy]

I'd take Worthy - if he came with last year's Lombardi.

[Woodman]

I'd take Worthy - if he came with last year's Lombardi.

That is the difference.

[Mad Max]

I'd take Worthy - if he came with last year's Lombardi.

F that. We’re getting Vince but we’re gonna take it, no gifts will be needed.

[sahlensguy]

F that. We’re getting Vince but we’re gonna take it, no gifts will be needed.

Love the attitude...

I'd still take the trophy and the bust, though.

[notacon]

I suspect he is going to be most valuable on punt and kick returns.

The Bills did not want Worthy because he's not a good fit this team at this time.

[POTLAND PSILBYLO]

Put this in your MAHALO CAN

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[DetoxTent]

College football coaches love tracking the NFL draft (https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft/), not only the players they helped develop but others they recruited or faced in recent years. The coaches paid close attention to the events in Detroit (https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft/news) last weekend. They also bring a distinct perspective to draft evaluation, after recruiting many of the top players, coaching them and game-planning for them.

I spoke with head coaches and assistants from every power conference after the draft to gather insight on the players, the teams, the hits and the misses. Here's an evaluation of the 2024 class through the eyes of college coaches (Note: Coaches are listed according to their roles during the 2023 season):


The first round ended with a flurry of wide receivers, drawing different reviews from coaches. The Kansas City Chiefs (https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/kc/kansas-city-chiefs) traded up with the Buffalo Bills (https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/buf/buffalo-bills) to draft Texas (https://www.espn.com/college-football/team/_/id/251/texas-longhorns) speedster Xavier Worthy (https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4683062/xavier-worthy), who set an NFL combine record by running the 40-yard dash in 4.21 seconds but also struggled with drops at times during his career with the Longhorns.

"He's a helluva player, and Kansas City's a good fit for him as well," a Big 12 defensive assistant said. "In that system, in that scheme, they have some possession receivers; you can't ask for a better situation for him."

A Big 12 defensive coordinator added of Worthy: "I'm not sure why Buffalo didn't want him. He's not super physical, but the guy can freaking fly."

"He's not your traditional receiver who runs routes," a power-conference defensive coordinator said. "He can do a multitude of things with his skill set. Patrick Mahomes (https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3139477/patrick-mahomes) has to throw a 3-yard pass, he can make a guy miss, and all of a sudden, you've got a 20-yard gain. You know with running backs, you have scat-backs? He's the scat-receiver."

LINK: https://www.espn.com/college-football/insider/story/_/id/40076470/nfl-draft-2024-college-coaches-confidential-sleepers-surprises

[Mad Max]

LINK: https://www.espn.com/college-football/insider/story/_/id/40076470/nfl-draft-2024-college-coaches-confidential-sleepers-surprises

Worthy set the record for fastest 40 ever at the Combine.

That feat was so valuable to teams that he (would have) dropped to the 32nd pick of the first round…behind 6 other WRs and taken by a three time recent Lombardi winner with few holes and a taste for go go gadget receivers.

[sahlensguy]

"College football coaches love tracking the NFL draft (https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft/),"

Doesn't mean we should pay any attention to their stated opinions...

Because they are never not recruiting.

[DetoxTent]

Worthy set the record for fastest 40 ever at the Combine.

That feat was so valuable to teams that he (would have) dropped to the 32nd pick of the first round…behind 6 other WRs and taken by a three time recent Lombardi winner with few holes and a taste for go go gadget receivers.


And by your logic, Coleman went after him. Don't expect alot from James Hardy the 2nd.

[DetoxTent]

I suspect he is going to be most valuable on punt and kick returns.
The Bills did not want Worthy because he's not a good fit this team at this time.

And, in fact, there aren't too many teams that he would be a good fit. KC, maybe Philadephia, SF. Maybe the Rams.

[Mad Max]

And by your logic, Coleman went after him. Don't expect alot from James Hardy the 2nd.

Coleman is a risk as well, I won’t deny it. But we know that the only reason Keon went behind Worthy was due to our manipulation of the situation not because of actual perceived value (by the Bills or Pats for that matter).

[Woodman]

Coleman is a risk as well, I won’t deny it. But we know that the only reason Keon went behind Worthy was due to our manipulation of the situation not because of actual perceived value (by the Bills or Pats for that matter).

True ......... we were manipulators. :jig:

[notacon]

Coleman is a risk as well, I won’t deny it. But we know that the only reason Keon went behind Worthy was due to our manipulation of the situation not because of actual perceived value (by the Bills or Pats for that matter).

Almost every draft pick is a "risk". The skill (and challenge) comes in selecting players that fit your team scheme and present less of a risk.

[Mad Max]

Almost every draft pick is a "risk". The skill (and challenge) comes in selecting players that fit your team scheme and present less of a risk.

Obviously every draft pick is a risk.

we’re talking about specific players here in this thread

[notacon]

Obviously every draft pick is a risk.

we’re talking about specific players here in this thread


Granted. It still needs to be said.

Coleman is less of a "risk" than Worthy.

[Woodman]

Granted. It still needs to be said.

Coleman is less of a "risk" than Worthy.

Agreed.