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Which WR is going to step up?

With Deion Branch certain to miss at least four games and Hackett leaving for Carolina, we seem really weak at wideout. With Burleson and Engram the only experienced WRs left on the roster of a team that likes 4 wideout spreads, we're bound to see a lot of  Ben Obamanu, Jordan Kent, Courtney Taylor and possibly Logan Payne. I was initially really bothered that we didn't take a WR like Steve Johnson with the sixth or seventh pick, focusing on a problem LS position instead. However, if Mike Holmgren thinks that the aforementioned young talent can make the step up then who am I to argue! That being said, who does everyone think is most likely to make an impact this year? Obamanu seems the obvious choice, as he's seen the most snaps. However, if Kent has developed into a solid route runner and consistent ball catcher, his mixture of size and blazing speed could be a huge asset.

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Who's going to make the biggest impact?
Ben Obamanu
34 votes
Jordan Kent
24 votes
Courtney Taylor
54 votes
Logan Payne
17 votes

129 votes | Poll has closed

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4 receiver sets

I don’t remember Holmgren always being a big fan of 4 receiver sets. It was a big deal when they acquired Branch because it was going to allow them to do multiple WR sets, which wasn’t something we did.

As for grabbing a rookie WR, especially one in the 6th or 7th round, would it really have made you feel any better? High draft pick rookie WR rarely contribute much, let alone someone drafted in the middle or later rounds.

by Nate Dogg on Jun 8, 2008 10:57 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ever since his game against Atlanta this last season

I’ve been high on Courtney Taylor.

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by Katal LM on Jun 8, 2008 2:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Taylor

I think a lot of us are high on Taylor based on what we saw last year. Obviously he had very few opportunities, but flashed the skills a few times. I distinctly remember a very tough catch he didn’t even make in one play that still captured the applause of the bar I was in. Still, not much real data to go on. Lets hope…

by michaelfox99 on Jun 8, 2008 4:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

One minor quibble

It’s “Obomanu,” with an “o” . . .

by The Ancient Mariner on Jun 9, 2008 7:37 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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