How would you feel about Ladd McConkey at 32?

staylor26 · 03-05-2024, 11:14 AM

Might be one of the more polarizing prospects I can remember on CP.

ModSocks · 03-05-2024, 11:19 AM

Havent watched him enough to have a solid take. But in general, i'd rather go BPA than over drat a guy who mostly belongs in a pool of day 2 guys.

ModSocks · 03-05-2024, 11:23 AM

And to be clear, i do like the kid. I think he's a good player. It just further reinforces my thought that they aren't going WR day 1.

Chiefnj2 · 03-05-2024, 11:35 AM

He's not a #1. Too much combine hype.

BlackHelicopters · 03-05-2024, 11:38 AM

Thank you. No.

Icon · 03-05-2024, 11:52 AM

I like McConkey because I think he's a great fit for our offense and I think he is a very safe pick with a high floor. McConkey has experience playing outside and in the slot. He runs crisp routes and seems to get good separation. He's good at finding holes in zone defenses and he doesn't just quit when the play breaks down. Also he has very reliable hands. These are traits our current WRs lack.

He's never going to be a #1 receiver because he lacks elite physical traits. I've never thought of him as a first round pick but, picking at 32, most players left on the board will have second round grades.

AD Mitchell has elite traits but never produced as a #1, is not a great route runner and quits when routes are covered.

Xavier Worthy has elite traits. Clearly he fast, quick, runs good routes and has good hands (when healthy) The question on him is how frail he is. Can he last a full season?

Troy Franklin doesn't possess any elite traits. Very poor contested catch percentage and is quite skinny.

Unless one of the truly elite WRs falls to us (or we trade up), we're looking at the next tier of WRs who should all have second round grades.

In summary, I would be fine with Ladd at 32 but I'm hoping we get lucky one of the elite WRs falls, we trade up or trade down (but not too far).

wachashi · 03-05-2024, 11:54 AM

Cautiously optimistic.

There are some prospects I'd rather have if they're available at 32 (Guyton, Worthy, Netwon), but McConkey is a high-floor, immediate contributor type. He could be a solid WR2 on day one.

He's not a gamebreaker type that's going to dominate with explosive plays, so I understand the sentiment that he's not a super exciting pick.

Womble · 03-05-2024, 12:01 PM

I would shake my head and say "for **** sake".

I think he'll be another Skyy Moore but obviously hope I'm wrong if we draft him.

Titty Meat · 03-05-2024, 12:27 PM

Combine creation

staylor26 · 03-05-2024, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Titty Meat

Combine creation

Nonsense, and that's coming from somebody that voted "underwhelmed".

RunKC · 03-05-2024, 12:38 PM

Checks every box. Showed it on tape, at the senior bowl and combine.

He’s gonna be really good

farmerchief · 03-05-2024, 12:42 PM

If he can break press converage at the line, get open, and catch the ball consistantly, Im all in. From what Ive read about him, he checks those boxes, plus has speed to go with it.

Chris Meck · 03-05-2024, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Womble

I would shake my head and say "for **** sake".

I think he'll be another Skyy Moore but obviously hope I'm wrong if we draft him.

No, he's what Moore was supposed to be. But Moore couldn't translate to the higher competition level. McConkey has been playing against future NFL talent and producing. I think there's little chance he fails, but he's probably not going to be a star.

staylor26 · 03-05-2024, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris Meck

No, he's what Moore was supposed to be. But Moore couldn't translate to the higher competition level. McConkey has been playing against future NFL talent and producing. I think there's little chance he fails, but he's probably not going to be a star.

Exactly. Perfectly said.

kccrow · 03-05-2024, 01:20 PM

Somewhere between underwhelmed and pissed depending on where Burton and Pearsall go because I feel they are fairly similar guys based on the information I have and I don't think any of the 3 are head and shoulders better than the other. Actually, I like Burton in traffic best. If those go bottom or 2 or later and we pass on a good player elsewhere, I'm probably going to be a little hot and think we reached for need.

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03-05-2024, 11:19 AM	#2
ModSocks Needs more middle fingers Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego Casino cash: $4284563	Havent watched him enough to have a solid take. But in general, i'd rather go BPA than over drat a guy who mostly belongs in a pool of day 2 guys. __________________ Life is like a dick. Sometimes it gets hard for no reason, but it can't stay hard forever.
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03-05-2024, 11:23 AM	#3
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Chiefnj2 In Search of a Life Join Date: Mar 2007 Casino cash: $7873688	He's not a #1. Too much combine hype. __________________ Mismanaging the clock.
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03-05-2024, 11:38 AM	#5
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03-05-2024, 11:52 AM	#6
Icon Starter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: flyover country Casino cash: $1515100	I like McConkey because I think he's a great fit for our offense and I think he is a very safe pick with a high floor. McConkey has experience playing outside and in the slot. He runs crisp routes and seems to get good separation. He's good at finding holes in zone defenses and he doesn't just quit when the play breaks down. Also he has very reliable hands. These are traits our current WRs lack. He's never going to be a #1 receiver because he lacks elite physical traits. I've never thought of him as a first round pick but, picking at 32, most players left on the board will have second round grades. AD Mitchell has elite traits but never produced as a #1, is not a great route runner and quits when routes are covered. Xavier Worthy has elite traits. Clearly he fast, quick, runs good routes and has good hands (when healthy) The question on him is how frail he is. Can he last a full season? Troy Franklin doesn't possess any elite traits. Very poor contested catch percentage and is quite skinny. Unless one of the truly elite WRs falls to us (or we trade up), we're looking at the next tier of WRs who should all have second round grades. In summary, I would be fine with Ladd at 32 but I'm hoping we get lucky one of the elite WRs falls, we trade up or trade down (but not too far).
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03-05-2024, 11:54 AM	#7
wachashi Veteran Join Date: Jan 2019 Casino cash: $7190400	Cautiously optimistic. There are some prospects I'd rather have if they're available at 32 (Guyton, Worthy, Netwon), but McConkey is a high-floor, immediate contributor type. He could be a solid WR2 on day one. He's not a gamebreaker type that's going to dominate with explosive plays, so I understand the sentiment that he's not a super exciting pick.
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03-05-2024, 12:01 PM	#8
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farmerchief Field General Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Freeport,Ks Casino cash: $2225067	If he can break press converage at the line, get open, and catch the ball consistantly, Im all in. From what Ive read about him, he checks those boxes, plus has speed to go with it.
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03-05-2024, 01:20 PM	#15
kccrow MVP Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Michigan Casino cash: $3247078	Somewhere between underwhelmed and pissed depending on where Burton and Pearsall go because I feel they are fairly similar guys based on the information I have and I don't think any of the 3 are head and shoulders better than the other. Actually, I like Burton in traffic best. If those go bottom or 2 or later and we pass on a good player elsewhere, I'm probably going to be a little hot and think we reached for need.
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