April 28, 201213 yr comment_105675 Woot! Good pick by Bears. I would have preferred Randle but I'm okay with this. Now go get an OL and a CB. Report
April 28, 201213 yr Author comment_105677 Outside of the top 2 picks, I think this is the best wideout on the board (Floyd/Blackmon were better). Bears gave up a 5th to get it (I'm fine with that). This guy can go get the ball and is just a flat out good wideout. I don't know how he will play at this new weight but I'm excited. Cutler has some weapons. I expect defense/olinemen the rest of this draft. Report
April 28, 201213 yr comment_105678 Woot! Good pick by Bears. I would have preferred Randle but I'm okay with this. Now go get an OL and a CB. I agree if they went WR I would have thought it be Randle. Report
April 28, 201213 yr comment_105680 Well...... Terra picks it again Here is some info on him. Alshon Jeffery Height: 6-2⅞ | Weight: 216 | 40-Time: 4.48 Official Bio Strengths: • Great height and bulk with long arms and huge hands • Fantastic leaping ability, body control and ball skills • Wide catch radius and can snatch balls out of the air • Physical and understands how to utilize that big frame • Runs with power and can break tackles after the catch • Very tough and is willing sacrifice his body if needed • Really takes care of the football and rarely fumbles • An above average blocker who gives sufficient effort • Productive and durable w/ lots of quality experience Weaknesses: • Lacks top end speed and doesn't get much separation • Not very explosive with marginal burst and acceleration • Poor route runner and doesn't know how to get open • Focus will wane and drops too many catchable passes • A bit stiff and lacks quickness / agility to create in space • Maturity / Work Ethic / Dedication have been questioned • Played in system that's produced a lot of busts in pros • Conditioning issues and has a tendency to gain weight Injury History: • Suffered a broken hand which required surgery in 2011 Notes: A three-year starter and team captain for the Gamecocks --- A 2nd Team All-American in 2010 --- Named 1st Team All-SEC in 2010 and 2nd Team in 2011 --- Brother, Shamier Jeffery, also plays football at South Carolina --- A standout basketball player in high school and was part of a team that went 80-0 and won four state championships --- Owns the school record for career receiving yards, which is also the second-highest total in SEC history, as well as single-season receptions and receiving yards --- Missed spring practice in 2010 due to an academic issue --- Photo taken prior to the 2011 season in which Jeffery looked bloated and out of shape raised more than a few eyebrows --- Had 4 catches for 148 yards and 1 touchdown in 2012 Capital One Bowl but got ejected for fighting with Nebraska CB Alfonzo Dennard --- Did not have the big junior campaign that most were expecting but opted to go pro anyway --- Is too much of a one-trick pony (jump balls) and deficiencies were masked in Steve Spurrier's offense but could be in for a rude awakening at the next level --- Overrated prospect with major bust potential who was a better collegiate player than pro prospect. NFL Player Comparison: Mike Williams Career Statistics Year GP REC YDS YPC TD 2009 13 46 763 16.6 6 2010 14 88 1,517 17.2 9 2011 13 49 762 15.6 8 Totals 40 183 3,042 16.6 23 2012 NFL DRAFT | 2012 NFL DRAFT | 2012 NFL DRAFT © 2012. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer | Media Inquiries | Advertise This site is an independently operated source of news and information and is in no way affiliated with the National Football League (NFL) or the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). All information listed within this site is copyright of Scott Wright and Draft Countdown. Any reproduction, republication or redistribution of this site's content without express consent is strictly prohibited and will be pursued to the fullest extent of the law. Report
April 28, 201213 yr comment_105681 Love it. Huge drop off at WR after Jeffery and Randle, and they move up to make sure they get the guy the prefer. Report
April 28, 201213 yr comment_105682 Well...... Terra picks it again You picked McClellin? Man, you are all over it. Report
April 28, 201213 yr comment_105683 Talk about major YAC. Jeffery is one of the more physical runners after the catch in college football. Brandon Marshall is probably the best in all of the NFL in terms of running after the catch. Two huge Redzone targets. What's that noise I hear? Oh that's just the collective groan from all NFC North teams after this pick. Report
April 28, 201213 yr comment_105684 Had 4 catches for 148 yards and 1 touchdown in 2012 Capital One Bowl but got ejected for fighting with Nebraska CB Alfonzo Dennard --- I remember this. Was watching the game (as my family follows Nebraska - most of which were at the game) and the commentators were going on and on about how talented this kid was. They had no doubt he would be a great NFL receiver. Watching him I thought "man this guy's huge" and he resembled more a Calvin Johnson than a Mike Williams to me. Another thing I liked, although it got him kicked out of the game, was the fighting. He and Dennard were mixing it up pretty much all game. That's the kind of receiver I want, someone that is going to fight for the ball every time. He was, they showed most of all the replays. And despite his getting thrown out of the game, he STILL won he MVP for that game. This is simply an awesome pick. Mostly because he was gotten in the 2nd round but also because now he is a Bear. Super Bowl here we come! Report
April 28, 201213 yr comment_105685 Talk about major YAC. Jeffery is one of the more physical runners after the catch in college football. Brandon Marshall is probably the best in all of the NFL in terms of running after the catch. Two huge Redzone targets. What's that noise I hear? Oh that's just the collective groan from all NFC North teams after this pick. He is our #2 and Bennett plays in the slot, where he belongs. Report
April 28, 201213 yr Author comment_105687 Hester is going to be utilized in the slot as well. If Knox finds a way back, I really love our wide receiving corps. Great combo of size and speed. Random side note, this guy put up good numbers against some of the top defenses in the SEC, including Alabama who had a safety and cb go in the 1st round. Report
April 28, 201213 yr Author comment_105690 I really want Forte to come back and play. Put him with Bush and the new weapons and this could be a real fun offense. Report
April 28, 201213 yr comment_105692 Real happy with this pick. Makes sense. Marshal Jeffery Bennett Hester Not bad WR Corp in my eyes! Hold up, I love it!!!! Report
April 28, 201213 yr comment_105693 Hester is going to be utilized in the slot as well. If Knox finds a way back, I really love our wide receiving corps. Great combo of size and speed. Random side note, this guy put up good numbers against some of the top defenses in the SEC, including Alabama who had a safety and cb go in the 1st round. Hell yes! It is nice to have a pick that the majority is happy with. That being said, where is Jason? Report
April 28, 201213 yr comment_105694 Bennett now gets to play his best position as a #3 and Hester can back him up while Jeffery gets single coverage all game with Brandon Marshall dominating every corner that tries to stop him. We're talking about a guy that made Derell Revis look like a scrub. Can't wait to see our offense now. Report
April 28, 201213 yr comment_105695 Hell yes! It is nice to have a pick that the majority is happy with. That being said, where is Jason? This guy was a top 10 pick early on because of him game. Now we have 2 Beast's at WR!!! Report
April 28, 201213 yr comment_105696 keep it real this was our first round pick before the trade.........I love me some Emery Report
April 28, 201213 yr comment_105697 Hell yes! It is nice to have a pick that the majority is happy with. That being said, where is Jason? I hope he gets his wish in the 3rd Report
April 28, 201213 yr comment_105698 Also, AJ did it with some bad QB's and constant double coverage. He is going to get a lot of 1 on 1 with Marshall out there. Report
April 28, 201213 yr comment_105699 He is our #2 and Bennett plays in the slot, where he belongs. PFW has him ranked as the 49th best player NFP has him ranked as the 99th best player GBND has him as the 40th best player Draftcountdown has him at 59. He seems to have a lot of varied opinions on him, just hope he does well for us. It seems that Emery has a plan and it doenst include much help for the OL. Report
April 28, 201213 yr comment_105700 I really want Forte to come back and play. Put him with Bush and the new weapons and this could be a real fun offense. This is a deep, loaded offense if the QB can stay vertical. Report
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