Finally An Off-Season Ranking With Sense

[Townhallsavoy]

I thought Kenyon Drake was their 2nd string guy. 

That list may push for worst college football list of the last ten years.

TJ Yeldon at #2 (ahead of Mike Davis???), Derrick Henry (I run good at end game when Oklahoma way done won it) at #3, Tra Carson (329 yards last season) at #6, Leonard Fournette (just out of high school) at #8, and Kelvin Taylor (part of one of the worst offenses in the SEC but has NFL experience vicariously through his father) even mentioned on the list. 

Good god, y'all. 

[AUChizad]

I thought Kenyon Drake was their 2nd string guy. 

That list may push for worst college football list of the last ten years.

TJ Yeldon at #2 (ahead of Mike Davis???), Derrick Henry (I run good at end game when Oklahoma way done won it) at #3, Tra Carson (329 yards last season) at #6, Leonard Fournette (just out of high school) at #8, and Kelvin Taylor (part of one of the worst offenses in the SEC but has NFL experience vicariously through his father) even mentioned on the list. 

Good god, y'all.

Agree.

In reality, it's
1) Todd Gurley
2) Mike Davis
3-10) Cluttered, could really put them wherever you want.

Except putting Derrick Fucking Henry at #3. Or #4. Or #5-10.

Absolutely no justifying it besides the name on the front of his jersey and a never-ending sucking off of that program by the media.

[WiregrassTiger]

3-10) Cluttered, could really put them wherever you want.

What if I want to put them up your ass. Is it too cluttered?

[AUChizad]

What if I want to put them up your ass. Is it too cluttered?

Plenty of room.

[wesfau2]

Tra Carson (329 yards last season)

Grant AND Payne had twice as many yards each as this guy.

[AUChizad]

Grant AND Payne had twice as many yards each as this guy.

That's what I was screamin' earlier. As BACKUPS. It's a big reason both of the RB lists make zero sense.

[noxin]

List is bullshit without Duron Carter


...even though he never played RB

[Snaggletiger]

So, since they pimped RB's and QB's that have either played sparingly or not at all, I'm sure Duke Williams will be no lower than top 5 out of the WR's.  Amirite?


I said, Amirite? 

Or will they give Amari Cooper all top 5 slots?

[AUChizad]

Kinda what we already said.

Despite losing Tre Mason, who led SEC in rushing, @FootballAU has more rushing yds returning from 2013 than any other SEC team.

[jmar]

So, since they pimped RB's and QB's that have either played sparingly or not at all, I'm sure Duke Williams will be no lower than top 5 out of the WR's.  Amirite?


I said, Amirite? 

Or will they give Amari Cooper all top 5 slots?

Why not? We saw it with Darvin Adams.
Auburn and LSU have better backs than Arky (though proven) and far better than A&M.
And put Jeremy Johnson in 7th among the QBs as long as we're going to be stupid with Coker being listed ahead of experienced starters.   

[Buzz Killington]

So, since they pimped RB's and QB's that have either played sparingly or not at all, I'm sure Duke Williams will be no lower than top 5 out of the WR's.  Amirite?


I said, Amirite? 

Or will they give Amari Cooper all top 5 slots?

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[Godfather]

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[The Six]

The hell is this?

Wide receiver/tight end position rankings

1. Alabama: Like so many on this list, all of it depends on who is throwing the football. If Jacob Coker shows he can spin it, then Alabama will have the best group of pass-catchers in the SEC -- maybe the country. It isn’t just Amari Cooper and O.J. Howard, whom you will read about later this afternoon. Howard, who was underutilized in the passing game last year, is poised to have a breakout sophomore campaign. But there’s also veteran DeAndrew White, all-purpose star Christion Jones and depth that includes a litany of former blue-chip prospects.

2. Texas A&M: Too bad Johnny Manziel didn’t stay another year because he might have really enjoyed the guys he was throwing to. Malcome Kennedy, he of 60 receptions and seven touchdowns last season, isn’t even the most exciting receiver on the field. That honor belongs to one of two freshmen. Ricky Seals-Jones, who redshirted last season, would have reminded Manziel so much of Evans, an impossibly tall target who can go up and get the ball. And then there’s Speedy Noil, the No. 1 athlete in the 2014 class, who looks like a dangerous weapon at slot receiver. With tight end Cameron Clear working the middle of the field, the Aggies should be able to stretch the field effectively.

3. Georgia: How can you not like Chris Conley? Not only did he write and direct a "Star Wars" fan film, he’s also a pretty good receiver with 45 catches for 651 yards last season. Starting opposite him, if his health holds up, should be Malcolm Mitchell. The redshirt junior has loads of potential, as he was second on the team in receiving in 2011 and 2012. Throw in Jay Rome, one of the more underrated tight ends in the SEC, and that’s a good group for quarterback Hutson Mason to work with.

4. Auburn: Nick Marshall is progressing as a passer at the right time. His receiver corps, which looked thin at times last season, is set to make a big jump. Sammie Coates, Auburn’s leading man, has the potential to become much more than a speed demon who can run a nasty post. Ricardo Louis, Quan Bray and Marcus Davis are all guys who have shown flashes of talent. Then there’s D'haquille Williams, the former No. 1 junior college receiver. The 6-foot-3, 210-pound target has all the tools to become one of the best receivers in the SEC.

5. Ole Miss: Offensive coordinators love it when they can stretch the field both vertically and horizontally. Laquon Treadwell, who as a true freshman trailed only Jordan Matthews for the most receptions in the SEC last season, is the type of home-run threat to keep safeties on their heels. Evan Engram, who made a positive impression as a rookie himself before succumbing to injury, gives Ole Miss a one-two punch by demanding coverage in the middle of the field because he’s simply too athletic a tight end to be covered by most linebackers in the league.

6. South Carolina: They’re on the small side. Let’s get that part out of the way. There’s not a 6-3 or 6-5 receiver Dylan Thompson will be able to lob the ball to this season. But nonetheless, he’s got some options. Damiere Byrd is one of the fastest receivers in the SEC, and Pharoh Cooper is another guy who is dangerous with the ball in space. That’s not to mention Shaq Roland, who has All-SEC type talent. Though his 6-1 frame might not excite you, he’s one of those guys who can create separation and get the ball in traffic. If there’s one spot you’d like to see the Gamecocks progress, it’s at tight end. And with Jerell Adams and Rory Anderson, there’s potential to improve.

7. Mississippi State: Dan Mullen needs to find some playmakers on offense. Outside of running back, his ability to develop talent at receiver and tight end has been somewhat of a disappointment. This year could change that. Jameon Lewis has the upside of a poor man’s Percy Harvin, someone who can take it the distance any time he touches the football. De’Runnya Wilson, a 6-5 target with a hoops background, is just the type of over-the-top threat to play off the small, speedy Lewis. With a good group of running backs and a quarterback who can extend plays, expect more from the passing game in 2014.

8. Tennessee: Butch Jones has a lot to be excited about when it comes to his receivers this season. But until the status of Pig Howard is determined, that excitement is on hold. The talented receiver was forced to miss all of the spring with “personal issues.” If he can return and join Marquez North, it would make for a formidable one-two punch. Add top signee Josh Malone into the mix and whoever starts under center should be happy with what he’s working with. That said, without a single starter returning on the offensive line, time for the quarterback to throw downfield could be a big obstacle.

9. LSU: Yes, the team’s top two receivers are gone. Jarvis Landry and Beckham were both the real deal last season, accounting for 66 percent of all receptions. And, yes, LSU is replacing its quarterback, too. But we’re betting on potential here. Travin Dural and John Diarse have the tools to be starters in this league. And then there are the freshmen. LSU signed two the top three receivers in the 2014 class -- No. 1 Malachi Dupre and No. 3 Trey Quinn -- in addition to Jacory Washington, the No. 5 tight end in the country.

10. Florida: It’s time to prove it, Florida. We’ve heard for a few years now how the receivers were getting better. But last season was the same old story with no real playmakers on the outside. Maybe new offensive coordinator Kurt Roper will change that. Demarcus Robinson seems in line for a big sophomore bump, along with Ahmad Fulwood and Chris Thompson. With seniors Quinton Dunbar and Andre Debose back, there’s a good amount of depth to lean on. But until we see consistent results from the Gators’ receivers, we’ll have to wait and see if this really is the year.

11. Missouri: Gary Pinkel had to let Dorial Green-Beckham go. But what a waste of talent it was. He would have easily been the most talented receiver in the SEC. Now his future, and that of Missouri’s offense, is up in the air as the Tigers fail to return any of their top three pass-catchers from last season. Seniors Bud Sasser and Jimmie Hunt are back, which helps, but more receivers will need to emerge to help Maty Mauk in the passing game.

12. Kentucky: Javess Blue quietly was one of the most productive receivers in the SEC last season, despite having little consistency at quarterback. Blue, now a senior, finished 14th in the league with 43 catches for 586 yards and four touchdowns. He’ll anchor a group that has some potential. Ryan Timmons, a former four-star prospect in the 2013 class, could break through after playing in all 12 games as a freshman. And as far as true freshmen go, look for Kentucky to lean on its 2014 class that includes Thaddeus Snodgrass, T.V. Williams, Dorian Baker and Blake Bone.

13. Arkansas: Someone needs to take the load off of Hunter Henry this season. Henry, who caught 28 passes and four touchdowns as a true freshman in 2013, stands to make up the majority of the Razorbacks passing game now that Javontee Herndon, the team’s leading receiver in 2013, is gone. So is Kiero Small, the fourth-leading receiver. The good news: Demetrius Wilson, who missed all of last season, returns. Wilson, a big target at 6-foot-3, could be a difference-maker.

14. Vanderbilt: You don’t replace Jordan Matthews. You don’t replace the man with the most career receptions in SEC history. Vanderbilt will try, but it’s going to be difficult. And it’s going to be even more of an uphill battle considering that Jonathan Krause, the team’s second-leading receiver, also is gone. With those two no longer on campus, look for C.J. Duncan and Jordan Cunningham to step up.

Really?

[Snaggletiger]

A&M surprises me being that high.  I might swap us for Georgia.  Gotta' realize we were a running team last year, first and foremost.  When you lead the nation in rushing, people are naturally not going to pay too much attention to your WR group.  But I'd say being thought of as 4th out of 14 SEC teams ain't too shabby.  Definitely not the norm for AU.

[The Six]

A&M surprises me being that high.  I might swap us for Georgia.  Gotta' realize we were a running team last year, first and foremost.  When you lead the nation in rushing, people are naturally not going to pay too much attention to your WR group.  But I'd say being thought of as 4th out of 14 SEC teams ain't too shabby.  Definitely not the norm for AU.

What about ANYTHING Alabama does on offense warrants their rank? If this is all  then it's just a waste of time anyway. Has Alabama ever led the league in passing in the modern era? The sucking off of them is just unreal. I bet there were serious discussion to move Coker into the #1 or #2 spot for QBs. No team outside of Notre Dame gets more credit for the name on the front of the jersey than the Tahd. 

[Godfather]

bama gonna kick our ass this year.

[AUChizad]

Agree with Six.

The fuck. They start with:

Like so many on this list, all of it depends on who is throwing the football. If Jacob Coker shows he can spin it, then Alabama will have the best group of pass-catchers in the SEC -- maybe the country.

We don't know if Coker can hit the broad side of a barn, but gotta put Bama at #1. It's comical at this point that they just default to Bama #1 for everything.

[noxin]

It's comical at this point that they just default to Bama #1 for everything.

So you're saying Saban is gonna underachieve again?  Hope they're saving up for his buyout

[WiregrassTiger]

You guys sure don't buy in to the process. When Nick gets through with them, they are NFL ready. Just know that every position will be near the top under his tutelage.

[Snaggletiger]

I don't see where any of this matters.  Jim Donnan said it will be Bama and everyone else because Auburn will not be able to get by on "trick plays" again this year.