Top Wide Reciever Corps in the NFL - Our 2007 NFL Predictions
by Ryan Spoon
SI.com just came out with their top 10 wide receiver corps of the 2007 NFL season (below), and I have some complaints or big question marks…
First, Cincinnati at number one is a problem because there is a very good chance that Chris Henry misses a huge part of this season considering his off field antics. Indianapolis is great (we know that), but head-to-toe the Cardinals have the best group of receivers… or do they? The Detroit Lions could easily take that spot this year (apparently Calvin Jonhson has been terrific thus far) - their only problem is that they don’t have a quarterback! I completely disagree with the Rams at #4 (everyone is old and beat up) and I think the Patriots are being underrated here.
My top 5:
1) Arizona Cardinals
2) Indianapolis Colts
3) New England Patriots
4) Detroit Lions
5) Cincinnati Bengals
1. Cincinnati - Chad Johnson, T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Chris Henry
Henry is suspended for half the season, but Johnson and Houshmandzadeh are good enough to carry this offense.
2. Indianapolis - Marvin Harrison, Reggie Wayne, Anthony Gonzalez
Lots of early buzz on Gonzalez, the rookie out of Ohio State, who should excel in the Brandon Stokley role.
3. Arizona - Anquan Boldin, Larry Fitzgerald, Bryant Johnson
This group should get better as Matt Leinart becomes more comfortable.
4. Detroit - Roy Williams, Mike Furrey, Calvin Johnson
This may seem high, but Williams is a Pro Bolwer and Johnson is going to be special.
5. St. Louis - Torry Holt, Isaac Bruce, Drew Bennett
Holt is still one of the best, Bruce is dependable in a complementary role and Bennett will do well here.
6. New England - Randy Moss, Wes Welker, Donte’ Stallworth, Jabar Gaffney
This unit could move up to top three or fall off the map. It will be interesting to see how Tom Brady spreads the ball around.
7. Dallas - Terrell Owens, Terry Glenn, Patrick Crayton
If T.O. has as many drops as last year, this group falls out of the top 10.
8. Denver - Javon Walker, Rod Smith, Brandon Marshall, Brandon Stokley
Smith and Stokley are coming off injuries, but at least one of the two should be productive. And Marshall has a lot of upside.
9. Carolina - Steve Smith
Yes, there’s only one guy here, but he’s good enough to carry whoever the Panthers line up on the other side.
10. Pittsburgh - Hines Ward, Santonio Holmes, Cedrick Wilson, Nate Washington
Ward is as solid as any other receiver in the NFL and Holmes is on his way up. The Steeles may open up their offense a bit this year, which would help these wideouts.
SI.com just came out with their top 10 wide receiver corps of the 2007 NFL season (below), and I have some complaints or big question marks…
First, Cincinnati at number one is a problem because there is a very good chance that Chris Henry misses a huge part of this season considering his off field antics. Indianapolis is great (we know that), but head-to-toe the Cardinals have the best group of receivers… or do they? The Detroit Lions could easily take that spot this year (apparently Calvin Jonhson has been terrific thus far) - their only problem is that they don’t have a quarterback! I completely disagree with the Rams at #4 (everyone is old and beat up) and I think the Patriots are being underrated here.
My top 5:
1) Arizona Cardinals
2) Indianapolis Colts
3) New England Patriots
4) Detroit Lions
5) Cincinnati Bengals
1. Cincinnati - Chad Johnson, T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Chris Henry
Henry is suspended for half the season, but Johnson and Houshmandzadeh are good enough to carry this offense.
2. Indianapolis - Marvin Harrison, Reggie Wayne, Anthony Gonzalez
Lots of early buzz on Gonzalez, the rookie out of Ohio State, who should excel in the Brandon Stokley role.
3. Arizona - Anquan Boldin, Larry Fitzgerald, Bryant Johnson
This group should get better as Matt Leinart becomes more comfortable.
4. Detroit - Roy Williams, Mike Furrey, Calvin Johnson
This may seem high, but Williams is a Pro Bolwer and Johnson is going to be special.
5. St. Louis - Torry Holt, Isaac Bruce, Drew Bennett
Holt is still one of the best, Bruce is dependable in a complementary role and Bennett will do well here.
6. New England - Randy Moss, Wes Welker, Donte’ Stallworth, Jabar Gaffney
This unit could move up to top three or fall off the map. It will be interesting to see how Tom Brady spreads the ball around.
7. Dallas - Terrell Owens, Terry Glenn, Patrick Crayton
If T.O. has as many drops as last year, this group falls out of the top 10.
8. Denver - Javon Walker, Rod Smith, Brandon Marshall, Brandon Stokley
Smith and Stokley are coming off injuries, but at least one of the two should be productive. And Marshall has a lot of upside.
9. Carolina - Steve Smith
Yes, there’s only one guy here, but he’s good enough to carry whoever the Panthers line up on the other side.
10. Pittsburgh - Hines Ward, Santonio Holmes, Cedrick Wilson, Nate Washington
Ward is as solid as any other receiver in the NFL and Holmes is on his way up. The Steeles may open up their offense a bit this year, which would help these wideouts.
posted by The Gryphon at 6:58 PM
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