Thought I would create a thread dedicated to the Alpha WR's as there has been a lot of attention already on getting a better Mecole or MVS or tiny 140 lb slot WR's.
Alphas can't be stopped, you can only pray to contain them.
Malik Nabers
Adonai Mitchell
Adonai Mitchell is no stranger to Georgia fans. 2nd & 18, 8:16 left in the fourth quarter, Stetson Bennett drops back and completes a 40-yard touchdown strike to Mitchell over the outstretched Alabama defender to garner Georgia the lead in the national title.
It's arguably the biggest catch in program history, and according to sources, Mitchell is only scratching the surface of his stardom. It's virtually every day at this point, Mitchell will have people within the building raving about some miraculous catch he's made, or how he caught 80% of the footballs during 11on11 scrimmages.
Watch as Adonai takes over the game and has to be held repeatedly to avoid further embarrassment.
Originally Posted by O.city:
Wins in similar ways.
Doesn't quite do it as well.
"Doesn't quite do it as well" is an understatement of epic proportions. Pickens displayed excellent body control and a real knack for fighting for the ball. While similar in size, Pickens displayed some fantastic athletic ability when the ball was in the air and seemed to all of a sudden become "more athletic" depending on the degree of difficulty of the catch.
There is simply nothing in Mitchell's "tape" that exhibits what Pickens displayed. [Reply]
There are some positives. He's very fluid for his size, with great body control, and great hands.
But he damn sure isn't a separator.
I'm not a huge fan either. I think he's more of a 2nd rounder even at 32.
Fluid for his size? Sure, i'll accept that. He does pluck the ball our of the air, so yeah, good hands.
But damn, not only does he not separate, he's not a contested catch guy either. Not impressed with his body control, has some wasted motion with limbs flailing around. Not a burner, obviously. Clearly not a YAC guy either.
You'd draft him hoping he becomes Hopkins. And lord knows most WR's with that skillset never become Hopkins.
If he ends up in the NFL as some guy who can read zones and do that savvy Kelce/Hopkins shit to get open, ok fine. But damn that's a long shot.
Me? Im banking on athletic ability and that "IT" factor when i draft a WR. [Reply]
How about Keon Coleman?! I think he's the best "Alpha" WR we have a shot at!
He's young too! What really sells me on the kid is go watch his returns! ...see how he instinctually makes the immediate move after catching the ball to shake initial defenders and take off up field, like he doesn't have to think about it or he's seeing the play in slow motion. Especially slick for a 6-4 guy. Fuck! Our WRs can't even catch a pass when they're wide open, this kid's effortlessly one or two chess moves ahead of the field before he even touches the ball. His natural instincts and athletic ability really shine in those plays! [Reply]
Originally Posted by Couch-Potato:
How about Keon Coleman?! I think he's the best "Alpha" WR we have a shot at!
He's young too! What really sells me on the kid is go watch his returns! ...see how he instinctually makes the immediate move after catching the ball to shake initial defenders and take off up field, like he doesn't have to think about it or he's seeing the play in slow motion. Especially slick for a 6-4 guy. ****! Our WRs can't even catch a pass when they're wide open, this kid's effortlessly one or two chess moves ahead of the field before he even touches the ball. His natural instincts and athletic ability really shine in those plays!
I like Keon more than Franklin or Worthy. But Franklin will come in more polished for his role. Keon you have to be patient to get him to a possession 1. [Reply]
Originally Posted by MahomesMagic:
Anyways, this is the Alpha thread. If you want to talk about a tiny slot or a MVS replacement there are other spots for you to promote those guys.
I don’t think size has to do with alpha. Alpha has to do with your attitude and drive. Is tyreek an alpha? Absolutely. He wants the ball in the big moment. Old Steve smith for the panthers. Yes sir. He wants to win and will fight to get it done. I don’t want a loser mentality at wr. And the fact that Texas kept drawing up plays for Adonai Mitchell in the big moments shows you something. They didn’t go to worthy and in some big games worthy dropped passes in big moments. Can the player handle the moment and have the confidence and drive to win and put that work in? If so, he’s an alpha, no matter his size. I don’t see those alpha traits in worthy. I wish I did. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Couch-Potato:
Ok, let's go Alpha!
1. WR Keon Coleman
2. WR Xavier Legette
3. RB/WR Malachi Coley
4. RB Braelan Allen
5. TE Theo Johnson
^That's a physically dominant draft class!
Yeah, everyone trying to find the next MVS or Mecole or Skyy Moore when the only WR we drafted that is good in the last 6 years is a beast in Rice. [Reply]
Originally Posted by MahomesMagic: Yeah, everyone trying to find the next MVS or Mecole or Skyy Moore when the only WR we drafted that is good in the last 6 years is a beast in Rice.
