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I'm starting to really like this kid as a mid-round, deep threat WR.

https://thedraftnetwork.com/articles/darnell-mooney-tulane-most-underrated-wr-2020-nfl-draft

Fast, thin wideouts are type-cast into the same deep threat role. What separates Mooney, however, is his ability to win vertically not only off of his athleticism but with technique. He’s well-versed at getting off the line of scrimmage against either off or press-man coverage and is a patient, crafty technician that understands leverage."The main thing is to give him something quick," Mooney told TDN. “And after that, if I stack you, it’s kind of over with.”
In order to find out what Mooney’s future has in store, I needed to look back to see what he’s always aspired to be. When I asked Mooney who he modeled his game after, two immediate answers came out of his mouth: Adam Thielen and Jarvis Landry.
“ runs great routes and super explosive in and out of his routes,” Mooney explained. “Jarvis Landry as well. I like Landry particularly because he's very aggressive. I’m not as aggressive as he is yet, but it’s a long time coming.”
Both of these are simply wonderful players to try and emulate as each excels in the technical and mental aspects of the game, areas where Mooney — or any prospect for that matter — could stand to improve in. They also are both superb with their hand usage and really comfortable using long arms to create last-second separation on deep patterns. Mooney has yet to really develop his hands to use as a weapon, but it’s clear that it’s a trait that he wants to (and can) improve on.

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Vikings Brawl 
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The #Vikings met at the combine with former SMU WR James Proche and recently spoke with him virtually.

Per @DWolfsonKSTP

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Top CB in the nation...

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@"BarrNone55" said: https://twitter.com/i/status/1252021311683080194
He's a Slot only guy, but Minnesota shouldn't even try to replace Diggs production all at once regardless of who the Rookie is. What they need to do is get someone who can challenge Defenses deep often enough to not have to ask Thielen to do it 

This kid is Will Fuller with much better route running skills. Like 7 times better route running skills. He's a Home Run threat on more than just the long stuff too.

I was initially down on this kid when Goeff had him in I think it was his 1st Mock. Cuz I hate the hands. Hate them. Not the drops. The hands. He puts them in poor positions to receive the pass properly too often.

But he's spoken about that publically and that can be coached up. And frankly, I need to get over thinking any one kid, no matter how highly rated, is going to replace the production that Stefon provided last year.

The Offense finished the year in the Top 10 despite Thielen and Cook missing chunks of time. But it was sporadic. Streaky. To get better, with another year in the same system but with some tweaks from a far more experienced Coordinator, requires the same  threats plus new wrinkles. Adam and Dalvin and Cousins are going to be consistent centerpieces and I like Irv, but something else needs to manifest. Deep Threat Rookie, Sharpe and Bisi as a combo should be enough to fill the gap. 

So I'm changing my opinion on the Deep Threat guys. Mims, Reagor, Hamler. Whatever helps the Offense to continue to progress. Can't forget Shenault either. 

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@"BarrNone55" said: https://twitter.com/i/status/1252394115746144256
Love the way he uses his hands and not a basket or against body.  That skill/hands does remind me of Hopkins now and C. Carter.

From PFF:
Higgins is probably the most complete ‘big’ wide receiver we’ve seen come into the league in quite some time. The things you normally worry about with tall wideouts is their ability to get off press. Higgins proved he could do that against two of the best press corners in the country during Clemson’s playoff run. With plus speed for his size, ridiculous ball skills, and production for multiple seasons, I feel good about Higgins hitting the ground running next year.

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@"minny65" said:
@"BarrNone55" said: https://twitter.com/i/status/1252394115746144256
Love the way he uses his hands and not a basket or against body.  That skill/hands does remind me of Hopkins now and C. Carter.

From PFF:
Higgins is probably the most complete ‘big’ wide receiver we’ve seen come into the league in quite some time. The things you normally worry about with tall wideouts is their ability to get off press. Higgins proved he could do that against two of the best press corners in the country during Clemson’s playoff run. With plus speed for his size, ridiculous ball skills, and production for multiple seasons, I feel good about Higgins hitting the ground running next year.



I wouldn't say "plus speed" but he's got some juice to him that I don't see in faster players like Mims. I like him in the 2nd round if he falls to 58. I think he's being a little underrated. 

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@"MaroonBells" said:
@"minny65" said:
@"BarrNone55" said: https://twitter.com/i/status/1252394115746144256
Love the way he uses his hands and not a basket or against body.  That skill/hands does remind me of Hopkins now and C. Carter.

From PFF:
Higgins is probably the most complete ‘big’ wide receiver we’ve seen come into the league in quite some time. The things you normally worry about with tall wideouts is their ability to get off press. Higgins proved he could do that against two of the best press corners in the country during Clemson’s playoff run. With plus speed for his size, ridiculous ball skills, and production for multiple seasons, I feel good about Higgins hitting the ground running next year.



I wouldn't say "plus speed" but he's got some juice to him that I don't see in faster players like Mims. I like him in the 2nd round if he falls to 58. I think he's being a little underrated. 


Glad to hear you say that because my next post was going to be "are we sleeping on Tee Higgins". All day at #58, just not sure he gets there...

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A few notes on Jerry Jeudy's knee:

- Teams know about his lateral meniscus
- He played two full seasons since his scope in April 2018
- Several teams that I checked with are still very high on him, aren't worried

He's still expected to go somewhere top-20.

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I think he hit the nitrous at the LOS...holy cow

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Honestly, this WR class is too damn big to get a handle on...just insane

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@"BarrNone55" said: https://twitter.com/i/status/1253022053801680896

Honestly, this WR class is too damn big to get a handle on...just insane


These highlights are rather CC80-like.... :o

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@"prairieghost" said:
@"BarrNone55" said: https://twitter.com/i/status/1253022053801680896

Honestly, this WR class is too damn big to get a handle on...just insane


These highlights are rather CC80-like.... :o

But way more of a vertical threat and speed.  But those hands are very good.

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I am a big advocate for Mims.  I also like Higgins but I would want Mims even over him.  Might be able to drop down a little depending how things shake out.  A lot of "experts" have moved Mims into the Top 20-25.  

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https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/nfl-draft-rumors-eagles-jalen-reagor-nfl-mock-draft

If the Eagles pass on Jefferson to take Reagor, that would be a gift. 

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