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I don't think that any WR is a good fit for Miami, what with not having a decent QB and all.ed_lunsford wrote:Hoping he winds up in Miami, think he would be a good fit.
Because they need a #2 Wr who can create more big plays and they have not drafted anyone who would be a roadblock for his path to the roster, they have 3 Wr's who are Starting Quality, then 2 UDFA's, which means his competition would boil down to straight out beating out 2 guys whom the team has little to no investment in.Tighthead wrote:I don't think that any WR is a good fit for Miami, what with not having a decent QB and all.ed_lunsford wrote:Hoping he winds up in Miami, think he would be a good fit.
Arceneaux's prospects in Miami aren't very good, according to a Dolphins columnist for the Bleacher Report:ed_lunsford wrote:Because they need a #2 Wr who can create more big plays and they have not drafted anyone who would be a roadblock for his path to the roster, they have 3 Wr's who are Starting Quality, then 2 UDFA's, which means his competition would boil down to straight out beating out 2 guys whom the team has little to no investment in.Tighthead wrote:I don't think that any WR is a good fit for Miami, what with not having a decent QB and all.ed_lunsford wrote:Hoping he winds up in Miami, think he would be a good fit.
LinkThe 23-year-old Arceneaux measures in at 6'2" and 211 pounds, but he runs a 40-yard dash between 4.5 and 4.6 seconds and is not exactly what you would call a vertical threat.
While he is drawing interest from handful of NFL teams, it's still likely he's going to get a very inexpensive two- or three-year deal, with the deciding factors being signing bonus and opportunity.
If signed by the Dolphins, Arceneaux would join the Dolphins eight-man deep offseason wide receiver group in hopes of competing for a roster spot during this summer's preseason.
Arceneaux is obviously someone that interests the Dolphins, but he is not an elite prospect and certainly doesn't bring with him the dominant resume that Wake did.
While there is always a chance he could blossom given the right situation and tutelage, Arceneaux could just as easily be the next Ryan Grice-Mullen or Rolly Lumbala rather than Cameron Wake.
Ouch. I think he has a much better chance than RGM or Lumbala did to stick in the NFL.B.C.FAN wrote:While there is always a chance he could blossom given the right situation and tutelage, Arceneaux could just as easily be the next Ryan Grice-Mullen or Rolly Lumbala rather than Cameron Wake.
ed_lunsford wrote:
FWIW Manny A has reported to have been running 4.4's to 4.5's in workouts for NFL clubs
At a recent tryout with the Chicago Bears, Arceneaux shocked the scouts and coaching staff by running an amazing 4.4 in the 40-yard dash. The Bears were impressed with Arceneaux’s speed, considering his size.
According to his agent, Bardi Ghahremani, Arceneaux has ran between 4.4 and 4.5 in most of his NFL workouts. Ghahremani as well said that the CFL star receiver is more concerned with having a legit opportunity to make an NFL team than money.
That can make a huge difference. In an offseason workout, measurables are extremely important. For a wide receiver, 4.4 is considered fast, 4.5 is nothing special and 4.6 is slow.ed_lunsford wrote:FWIW Manny A has reported to have been running 4.4's to 4.5's in workouts for NFL clubs
B.C. Lions receiver Emmanuel Arceneaux has worked out for six NFL teams, and is expected to meet with the Seattle Seahawks next week.
At a recent tryout with the Chicago Bears, Arceneaux shocked the scouts and coaching staff by running an amazing 4.4 in the 40-yard dash. The Bears were impressed with Arceneaux’s speed, considering his size.
According to his agent, Bardi Ghahremani, Arceneaux has ran between 4.4 and 4.5 in most of his NFL workouts. Ghahremani as well said that the CFL star receiver is more concerned with having a legit opportunity to make an NFL team than money.
Arceneaux is expected to sign with a NFL team in January, but if he decides to stay in the CFL, he has an offer from the Lions on the table.
For a guy his size, his times in the 40 seem excellent. He is a very fluid runner. At times his hands are excellent. He has shown ability to run after catch with the Lions.ed_lunsford wrote:
FWIW Manny A has reported to have been running 4.4's to 4.5's in workouts for NFL clubs
At a recent tryout with the Chicago Bears, Arceneaux shocked the scouts and coaching staff by running an amazing 4.4 in the 40-yard dash. The Bears were impressed with Arceneaux’s speed, considering his size.
According to his agent, Bardi Ghahremani, Arceneaux has ran between 4.4 and 4.5 in most of his NFL workouts. Ghahremani as well said that the CFL star receiver is more concerned with having a legit opportunity to make an NFL team than money.
I hear ya, ed. And I feel the same way.ed_lunsford wrote:Well Wcj, for me I really want Manny A to head down South and to tear things up as our beloved CFL to me, has a message to send.
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I agree with this. The 40 time was just something a coach pulled out of his @ss - in this case, Paul Brown because he figured that's as far as a football player needed to run so he needed to know what speed a guy went overe that stretch. Now, Brown was an innovator and a smart guy and there's a certain logic to the 40 but it's evolved into this iconic measurement out of proportion to its real importance.Hawkballer 14 wrote:It is easy to fall in love with the very over-rated 40 time. Personally, I hate it.
How many times will a player run 40 yards, in a straight line, unencumbered? A handful of times in a season, maybe? A good coach is able to find the players that don't necessarily fit the desired numbers but can bring it between the whistles.