Football Is Larry Fitzgerald the best WR in the NFL? - Page 4

Hootie · 01-11-2009, 03:25 PM

They are posing this question on CBS pregame...

I say most definitely.

Larry Fitzgerald has such amazing body control...I wouldn't take anyone over Fitz...he plays the game how it should be played, and he's a freak.

Mr. Laz · 01-11-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kcxiv

His attitude should not matter. HE's asking about the WR, not the person.

I think Fitz is probably the best right now though. He can do it all.

attitude doesn't matter UNLESS that attitude effects his play on the field .... which it does for Moss.

when your attitude makes you "play when you want, not play when you want" if effects your WR rating imo

keg in kc · 01-11-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

gonzo helps, but you're right.

Yeah, gonzo definitely does help. The lack of a running game has to hurt, too, although they were markedly better this year than last. He and Gonzo are the only real offensive threats, although I like the looks of Charles.

keg in kc · 01-11-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

attitude doesn't matter UNLESS that attitude effects his play on the field .... which it does for Moss.

when your attitude makes you "play when you want, not play when you want" if effects your WR rating imo

I wonder how much of an issue that's been with Moss since arriving in New England.

Just imagine a guy with his talent and Jerry Rice's work ethic...

**OnTheWarpath15** · 01-11-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Hootie

Blow me, dude.

Randy Moss and Andre Johnson beg to differ...this is a stupid question?

Why don't you suck a dick...I don't know what it is around here about posters like you that think their opinion is so much better and valid than everyone else.

Christ. We have some angry, angry, angry people on this board.

Nothing angry about it.

He's the best, and you're calling me angry for agreeing with you...

It's really not even close, IMO.

KCCHIEFS27 · 01-11-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Nothing angry about it.

He's the best, and you're calling me angry for agreeing with you...

It's really not even close, IMO.

Not close? Calvin Johnson is incredible on a horrendous team, with no stable QB. The guy is 6'5 230+ and only in his second year. How he didn't get in to the Pro Bowl is beyond me. I'd say give me Calvin Johnson with Fitzgerald a close second.

Molitoth · 01-11-2009, 05:30 PM

I almost posted this exact thread earlier.

Yes hands down Fitz is the best in todays NFL.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 01-11-2009, 07:03 PM

It's not really an either/or question. Randy Moss makes it more complex than that. If you put Randy Moss with a very good to great QB, he's the best WR in the league bar none. No one changes a game from the outside like Randy Moss. He makes it easier for everyone on offense.

If you don't have a great QB though, I would take Fitzgerald. And Owens doesn't belong anywhere near this discussion anymore. He has lost several steps.

**The Franchise** · 01-11-2009, 07:21 PM

1. Larry Fitzgerald
2. Randy Moss
3. Andre Johnson
4. Steve Smith
5. Calvin Johnson

rad · 01-11-2009, 07:41 PM

Definitely.

I'd like to see what Braylon could do with a talented QB. Even with DA behind center, more than a few times I was like "wow". I guess you'd call him a poor mans Larry.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 01-11-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by rad

Definitely.

I'd like to see what Braylon could do with a talented QB. Even with DA behind center, more than a few times I was like "wow". I guess you'd call him a poor mans Larry.

Braylon has the talent, I'm not sure he has the head.

He seems to lack focus in catching the ball, and lacks discipline in his route running.

If he ever decided to bear down and work as hard as the other top guys, he'd be a top guy, IMO.

rad · 01-11-2009, 07:49 PM

He has potential, I guess that's what I was gettin' at.

kobebehar · 01-11-2009, 07:59 PM

There was a fascinating interview on KFAN 1440 AM in Minneapolis.

Michelle Tafoya was interviewing Chris Carter, and Chris talked about how he has worked with Fitzgerald and sort of taken him under his wing.

Once I heard that, I could absolutely see it in his game, body control, yes. But mostly the way fitzgerald never ****ing ever drops a catchable ball, his mental focus is second to none.

THAT is why he's the best, even over the physical freaks that are more impressive like TO, CalJohn and Boldin.

MTG#10 · 01-11-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Hootie

Moss has better big play potential but I don't think he has better hands, I don't think he runs better routes, and he most certainly isn't as dedicated to the 'little' things...

But yeah, arguments can easily be made for Fitz, Andre Johnson and Randy Moss...maybe Terrell Owens as well. Those have to be the elite four...and no one else really comes close to their tier.

TO isnt even close to the caliber of player as Fitz, 'Dre, and Moss.

To answer the question though, yes I think Fitz is the best WR, followed closely by Andre Johnson. I cant even put Moss up there with them two because of his work ethic.

**Rain Man** · 01-11-2009, 08:27 PM

The thing that's amazing about Fitzgerald is that he's been making plays while in well-played double coverage. When you have a guy who consistently draws double coverage, that puts the rest of your offense in a 10 on 9 situation. When you have a guy who can still make plays against the two guys covering him, that changes the equation even more.

I'm not sure if he's better than a motivated Randy Moss, but Randy Moss isn't motivated 16 games a year. For the sake of the game, it's a shame that Moss doesn't have a good work ethic.

Valiant · 01-11-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

I'm a little curious to see what he'd do with a real QB behind center, but he may never get that chance. Kind of amazing that he's basically a 1000-yard receiver twice now, despite getting passes from Croyle, Huard and Thigpen, and with no outside threat opposite him.

Year 3 should be interesting.

See I was thinking.. What he would do if he would not drop so many ****ing easy balls or onside kicks..

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