This isn't a sexy pick, but really there aren't a ton of those guys left. Even before Stedman Bailey was suspended for 4 games my wide receiver group was pretty thin. Tony G was a big part of my passing attack last year and with his retirement that's a tough hole to fill. Martellus Bennett should fill some of that hole but I need a little more help. What my offense lacks is a big wideout. Wallace, Amendola, and Bailey are all 6 foot or under.
The San Francisco 49ers select: WR, Andre Holmes
An undrafted free agent. Spent his first two years getting cut by three teams (including our own Patriots) and never saw an NFL field. Took some PEDs and got suspended. Since he didn't have to be on the Raiders 53 man roster he made it through camp and preseason and the Raiders liked what they saw. Didn't see the field until Week 6, didn't have a catch until Week 10. What the hell do we see in this kid?
He's big, 6'4" and he knows how to use it. Goes up high and is able to use his size to catch jump balls. Made some real highlight catches in his short time last year. He was also in the top 1/3 of the league in drop rate. In just 7 games he had 25 REC and 431 YDS. Extrapolated over a full season that's 60 REC and 985 YDS. If you took his nameplate off and watched his highlights he may be confused with a top wide receiver in this league.
We don't expect a ton out of him but would love if he takes his game to the next level.
Dollar and bsj PM'd.
The San Francisco 49ers select: WR, Andre Holmes
An undrafted free agent. Spent his first two years getting cut by three teams (including our own Patriots) and never saw an NFL field. Took some PEDs and got suspended. Since he didn't have to be on the Raiders 53 man roster he made it through camp and preseason and the Raiders liked what they saw. Didn't see the field until Week 6, didn't have a catch until Week 10. What the hell do we see in this kid?
He's big, 6'4" and he knows how to use it. Goes up high and is able to use his size to catch jump balls. Made some real highlight catches in his short time last year. He was also in the top 1/3 of the league in drop rate. In just 7 games he had 25 REC and 431 YDS. Extrapolated over a full season that's 60 REC and 985 YDS. If you took his nameplate off and watched his highlights he may be confused with a top wide receiver in this league.
We don't expect a ton out of him but would love if he takes his game to the next level.
Dollar and bsj PM'd.