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Post by nyg2 on Apr 29, 2021 11:16:04 GMT -5
Well, one last discussion about Devonta Smith's weight...
Devonta Smith did an interview with Shannon Sharpe where he addressed concerns regarding his weight. He said as a freshman in high school he only weighed 120lbs and by the time he was a senior he was 145-150lbs. He says at Alabama he was eating nonstop, anytime he wasn't working out he was constantly eating. He goes on to acknowledge that at the pro level he will never be over 180lbs and he's comfortable with that, and concludes by saying "This is who I am. Either you're going to accept it or you're not. It is what it is.".
Ultimately, DG will have to make the decision as to whether his size and the way he plays can translate to the pros. He can't draft him in the hopes that he will add weight when basically he has shown the inability to do so and quite frankly the guy seems quite happy with how much he weighs. What you see is what you get.
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Post by GameTime on Apr 29, 2021 11:22:53 GMT -5
I wish I could say that and mean it....lol
I dont care about his weight. It will have zero bearing on his success or failure in the NFL.
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Post by giantlegacy on Apr 29, 2021 11:23:46 GMT -5
His metabolism will eventually slow down
I was at 150 lbs at his age and ate like a garbage disposal unit and never hit the gym
3 years later I was up to 170 and a classic "skinny fat"(looked like a pregnant skeleton)
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Post by DJones19 on Apr 29, 2021 12:20:45 GMT -5
He also said that he can run in the 4.3s in the same interview.
..and said he doesn't know where the idea he isn't fast comes from.
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Post by DJones19 on Apr 29, 2021 12:22:47 GMT -5
What you see is what you get. True..What I see is a boatload of production. I head Daniel Jones weighed about 130 as a high school freshman and TIki was about 4'5... not sure how it's even relevant what a football player weighed when they were 13 years old. |
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Post by TheAnalyst on Apr 29, 2021 12:24:06 GMT -5
At worst a fantastic slot WR. At best a #1. Thats what he will be. He is going to make an impact in the NFL.
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Post by giantlegacy on Apr 29, 2021 12:28:37 GMT -5
At worst a fantastic slot WR. At best a #1. Thats what he will be. He is going to make an impact in the NFL. Prototypical modern dynamic playmaker that frightens defenses no matter where he plays I'll take one of these thank you |
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Post by Rangers13 on Apr 29, 2021 12:32:24 GMT -5
I’m concerned about his weight. This is the NFL and you will get hit. Visions of him sprinting behind the secondary are the norm but this league isn’t college. These are NFL men. 166lbs is nothing.
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Post by Fletch842 on Apr 29, 2021 12:33:08 GMT -5
I'll be totally stoked if the Slim Reaper ends up in our stable.
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Post by TheAnalyst on Apr 29, 2021 12:42:23 GMT -5
I’m concerned about his weight. This is the NFL and you will get hit. Visions of him sprinting behind the secondary are the norm but this league isn’t college. These are NFL men. 166lbs is nothing. Desean Jackson is about the same size. |
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Post by Rangers13 on Apr 29, 2021 12:49:06 GMT -5
I’m concerned about his weight. This is the NFL and you will get hit. Visions of him sprinting behind the secondary are the norm but this league isn’t college. These are NFL men. 166lbs is nothing. Desean Jackson is about the same size. eh, Jackson shorter and still heavier. This kid is 6’1ish and only 166lbs. Concerns me. IMO, Waddle is more like Jackson. |
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Post by Blue Hulk on Apr 29, 2021 12:49:57 GMT -5
That's what he thinks. All that guy needs is a Kardashian sister. They'll have him fat in no time.
But then again, they might also have him lose his mind like most of their exes.
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Post by Blue Hulk on Apr 29, 2021 12:51:52 GMT -5
I’m concerned about his weight. This is the NFL and you will get hit. Visions of him sprinting behind the secondary are the norm but this league isn’t college. These are NFL men. 166lbs is nothing. Playing on the outside and not going across the middle...less chances to get hit. All he has to worry about are Free safeties and the FS will be watching Kenny Golladay if he knows what's good for him. |
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Post by Kase1 on Apr 29, 2021 12:53:16 GMT -5
I’m concerned about his weight. This is the NFL and you will get hit. Visions of him sprinting behind the secondary are the norm but this league isn’t college. These are NFL men. 166lbs is nothing. He had no issue in the SEC playing against future and current pro's |
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Post by TheAnalyst on Apr 29, 2021 12:57:02 GMT -5
Desean Jackson is about the same size. eh, Jackson shorter and still heavier. This kid is 6’1ish and only 166lbs. Concerns me. IMO, Waddle is more like Jackson. I see 6'1 175. Still skinny though. |
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Post by Rangers13 on Apr 29, 2021 13:00:01 GMT -5
I’m concerned about his weight. This is the NFL and you will get hit. Visions of him sprinting behind the secondary are the norm but this league isn’t college. These are NFL men. 166lbs is nothing. He had no issue in the SEC playing against future and current pro's Com’on, the SEC isn’t the NFL. Look at the corners and safeties. Most won’t even be drafted. The kid plays on an All-Star team against amateurs. I’m sure he can run a pattern and catch yet what happens after a season of getting hit? He doesn’t weigh much. |
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Post by giantlegacy on Apr 29, 2021 13:01:32 GMT -5
I’m concerned about his weight. This is the NFL and you will get hit. Visions of him sprinting behind the secondary are the norm but this league isn’t college. These are NFL men. 166lbs is nothing. He had no issue in the SEC playing against future and current pro's Wasn't Sproles supposed to get killed with his tiny twink body type? How.long was he a dynamic threat at a more injury prone position? |
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Post by nyg2 on Apr 29, 2021 13:04:57 GMT -5
He had no issue in the SEC playing against future and current pro's Wasn't Sproles supposed to get killed with his tiny twink body type? How.long was he a dynamic threat at a more injury prone position? Darren Sproles never started all 16 games in a season during his entire career though. Also Sproles was 5'6 190lbs, so much shorter and heavier. |
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Post by Rangers13 on Apr 29, 2021 13:07:25 GMT -5
Sproles was drafted in Round 4 at approx 187lbs and 5’7. Not sure how one has much to do with the other
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Post by Kase1 on Apr 29, 2021 13:13:38 GMT -5
He had no issue in the SEC playing against future and current pro's Com’on, the SEC isn’t the NFL. Look at the corners and safeties. Most won’t even be drafted. The kid plays on an All-Star team against amateurs. I’m sure he can run a pattern and catch yet what happens after a season of getting hit? He doesn’t weigh much. He has played against PLENTY of DBs who are in or are going to be in the NFL. It's not like he lit it up in D3, he lit it up in 1 of the best conferences in the NCAA, dude won a heisman as a WR, that almost never happens. You make it sound like he didnt get hit in college Dude will be fine |
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Post by TCHOF on Apr 29, 2021 13:18:13 GMT -5
Com’on, the SEC isn’t the NFL. Look at the corners and safeties. Most won’t even be drafted. The kid plays on an All-Star team against amateurs. I’m sure he can run a pattern and catch yet what happens after a season of getting hit? He doesn’t weigh much. He has played against PLENTY of DBs who are in or are going to be in the NFL. It's not like he lit it up in D3, he lit it up in 1 of the best conferences in the NCAA, dude won a heisman as a WR, that almost never happens. You make it sound like he didnt get hit in college Dude will be fine He's been told that about his size his entire life.
I wouldn't bet against this guy.
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Post by nyg2 on Apr 29, 2021 13:27:59 GMT -5
I’m concerned about his weight. This is the NFL and you will get hit. Visions of him sprinting behind the secondary are the norm but this league isn’t college. These are NFL men. 166lbs is nothing. I have no problem taking him if you're taking him based on his production and the belief that his play style will translate to the pros. My problem is when some want to take him while acknowledging that his weight is a concern based on the belief that he can simply put it on a couple of pounds during the offseason, even though he's acknowledged the inability to do so and he seems pretty happy with his current size. |
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Post by DJones19 on Apr 29, 2021 13:28:04 GMT -5
He had no issue in the SEC playing against future and current pro's Com’on, the SEC isn’t the NFL. Look at the corners and safeties. Most won’t even be drafted. The kid plays on an All-Star team against amateurs. I’m sure he can run a pattern and catch yet what happens after a season of getting hit? He doesn’t weigh much. Anthony Carter was successful in the 80s when DBs could head-hunt and cheap shots were much more common. Carter weighed 160 in college and in the 150s in high school. He was a multiple time Pro Bowler and was durable...almost had 10k receiving yards in his career when the league was run heavy not counting his USFL stats. I'm more concerned with Waddle who was less durable in college who already has metal screws and plates holding together his leg. Saban was hesitant with Smtih but said Smtih kept on attending the Alabama camps and kept on beating their best DBs with repeatedly. |
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Post by Fletch842 on Apr 29, 2021 14:59:59 GMT -5
He has played against PLENTY of DBs who are in or are going to be in the NFL. It's not like he lit it up in D3, he lit it up in 1 of the best conferences in the NCAA, dude won a heisman as a WR, that almost never happens. You make it sound like he didnt get hit in college Dude will be fine He's been told that about his size his entire life.
I wouldn't bet against this guy.
this And he's shown that he can take a wallop and still get up. Not like he played untouched in the SEC. He took some really big hits, bounced right up. May have some of Eli in him in that gumby kind of way. |
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Post by Rangers13 on Apr 29, 2021 15:23:02 GMT -5
Com’on, the SEC isn’t the NFL. Look at the corners and safeties. Most won’t even be drafted. The kid plays on an All-Star team against amateurs. I’m sure he can run a pattern and catch yet what happens after a season of getting hit? He doesn’t weigh much. Anthony Carter was successful in the 80s when DBs could head-hunt and cheap shots were much more common. Carter weighed 160 in college and in the 150s in high school. He was a multiple time Pro Bowler and was durable...almost had 10k receiving yards in his career when the league was run heavy not counting his USFL stats. I'm more concerned with Waddle who was less durable in college who already has metal screws and plates holding together his leg. Saban was hesitant with Smtih but said Smtih kept on attending the Alabama camps and kept on beating their best DBs with repeatedly. AY and the Michgian Panthers!! Entered the NFL at 25 years of age. You have to search far and wide for these guys. Yes and he did happen to play for Bama B.T.W. Same place JJ went and was drafted last season. They all look good at Bama and you have to hope they not only play well in the NFL but stay healthy. AY was light so does that mean 166lbs is nothing to be concerned about? Waddle has screws in his ankle or leg. Yeah, that’s not good either. The sad part about this whole debate is it still is taking place IMO. The team has a high #1 for QB, high for HB, high for OT along with an additional #1 at TE, a #2 pick at WR receiver, a #2 pick Guard and just overpaid for an X yet they still need another receiver and potentially a right side of the OL to get moving. Really? |
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Post by Rangers13 on Apr 29, 2021 15:32:02 GMT -5
He has played against PLENTY of DBs who are in or are going to be in the NFL. It's not like he lit it up in D3, he lit it up in 1 of the best conferences in the NCAA, dude won a heisman as a WR, that almost never happens. You make it sound like he didnt get hit in college Dude will be fine He's been told that about his size his entire life.
I wouldn't bet against this guy.
so he’s more determined than 230lbs Barkley at not getting injured? Nothing against the kid or his ability or determination but he’s 166lbs. Guessing if the Giants were picking in the top 6 like they have over the past three years (which is unreal) that nobody would be mentioning him. They would want Chase or others. Why? For the same reason for my concerns. Want JJ if he came out this year or Smith? |
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Post by te88 on Apr 29, 2021 15:33:42 GMT -5
I love it. Please fall to 11.
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Post by te88 on Apr 29, 2021 15:34:27 GMT -5
He's been told that about his size his entire life.
I wouldn't bet against this guy.
so he’s more determined than 230lbs Barkley at not getting injured? Nothing against the kid or his ability or determination but he’s 166lbs. Guessing if the Giants were picking in the top 6 like they have over the past three years (which is unreal) that nobody would be mentioning him. They would want Chase or others. Why? For the same reason for my concerns. Want JJ if he came out this year or Smith? I would take Smith and Waddle over Chase |
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Post by Rangers13 on Apr 29, 2021 15:35:09 GMT -5
so he’s more determined than 230lbs Barkley at not getting injured? Nothing against the kid or his ability or determination but he’s 166lbs. Guessing if the Giants were picking in the top 6 like they have over the past three years (which is unreal) that nobody would be mentioning him. They would want Chase or others. Why? For the same reason for my concerns. Want JJ if he came out this year or Smith? I would take Smith and Waddle over Chase Ok, so let’s if they go before Chase. |
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Post by TEM on Apr 29, 2021 15:54:09 GMT -5
Sounds like he needs an Italian mother feeding him.
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