DHB a bust?

With the Fat one throwing to them, year 1 is a wash. From what I have seen, “-” has flashes of a quality, but he should not be our #1. Ford has proven that he is that guy.

The reality is MIller is our best receiver, and JC loves throwing to the TE. I don’t expect to see a huge year from any receiver due to the TE and running game. I just hope "-’ catches more than 26 passes this year. If the CBA gets worked out (it won’t) then I would like to see a re-structuring of his contract.

I know Al will force him into the game, but I would rather see Ford and Murphy as our top 2 WR’s.

after the McFadden breakout last year, we should wait until after his 3rd season to label him a bust, maybe even his due to Russel being his QB for a year, and this lockout.

However, that is not, nor has not been his role on the team. He was brought in to be a contributer and starter from day 1. He’s a guy who disappears from the offense for games at a time, and his production is laughable in comparision to his peers drafted around him, and even a couple of other young recievers on the team. I see him sliding down the depth chart this year and his production will continue to suffer.

but if you want to be a wide receiver in the NFL, you have to be able to catch the football. It’s not something that you should have to be taught at the NFL level and our pal “-” can’t catch a cold, and is not likely to learn anytime soon. So if he does some how manage to turn himself into a respectable 2nd or 3rd receiver someday, he’ll still be considered a bust of sorts just like Gallery. If your drafted 7th overall your expected to be an elite talent, he’s not. Just like Huff, also drafted #7 overall he’ll be considered a bust, maybe not of JaFatass’ status, but a bust none the less.
This is what we get for going for speed alone, although Jacoby Ford was drafted using the same methods, but in the forth round. At least Al seems to have figured out that if your going to draft the fastest guy in the draft you don’t have to do it in the first round.

The interesting part is, the organization ackowledged him as a developmental guy. I love the physical tools he possesses, as well as the dynamite work ethic. Does it mean he’ll be what we expect him to be ever? Not so sure.

I think he’ll be at the very least, a fine and serviceable addition to our team, and expect Denarius Moore to elevate the play of all the guys sooner than later. I don’t think he’s as bad a route runner as people say; he’s not good, either, but the potential is there. He has executed some double moves amazingly, and with the guys like him with the developmental label learn to relax and just catch a lot more when the separation becomes a given, which if he continues to work, will probably happen. We also need some chemistry to develop with his fellow wideouts, the pass protection packages and his gunslinger. This has been almost impossible with our lack of a wr corps that has emerged, and only a year with the current qb. Have other young guys shone their first year under similar circumstances? Absolutely. But the verdict is still out on this kid. This year is the make or break year without a doubt.

I’m pulling for him, because I love his work ethic, and ability to keep his mouth shut and be a solid locker room presence, often staying late to work on things in practice and otherwise. Right now, I can say it’s still about fifty-fifty he goes either way. I wish I could say better, but we just don’t know with the kid.

The one thing I am surprised about is that I no longer wish we’d have taken Michael Crabtree over DHB. He definitely looks to be a better wideout right now, and odds say he will be down the road, but all the other baggage he brings make him not worth it to me anymore.

The Nation is pulling for you Darrius; we’re holding out hope. Maybe not believers, but it’s your time to step up to the plate, son! It’s time to not overthink your golf swing here, and just step up and hit the ball.

especially ones who post! You’re right; it’s too early to say, but everyone will get an itchy trigger finger reeeeeeaalll quick this year if he doesn’t emerge.

but he’s shown marked improvement since he arrived. let him stick around, since if he can take it to the next level. Its not like we have a ton of proven guys at the position…

When you consider DHB was the 1st WR in the 2009 draft (#7) and all these WR’s were picked after him: M.Crabtree, J.Maclin, P Harvin, K. Britt, H. Nicks, M.Wallace, A. Collie, L.Murphy, B.Robiskie, J.Knox, and others, how could you not call him a bust?

However, Mike Williams(USC, Lions, Raiders, Titans, Seahawks) was considered a bust until this past season. He made the effort last year and it showed. I hope DHB calls him up and finds out the secret.

Enough said.

I can’t call the man a bust, not yet. He was drafted far too high, so him being a first round draft pick is not his fault. The Raiders could have grabbed him in the 2nd or 3rd easily. He has a great attitude, he worked hard last summer to get ready for the year. He has shown flashes of being pretty good, but he also disappears for games. He really needs a solid veteran receiver to show him the ropes. His hands will come with practice, which he seems to do. He is a hard worker and seems like a level headed guy. He’s fast, and that really does open doors for him if he starts catching and running his routes better. For now, Ford is still the man and Murphy is a solid 2 or 3. Young receivers need at least 3 or 4 years to really do something. Unless they are like Moss, it takes time. Nnamdi struggled his first few years and then turned it around. We just have to wait and see. Hopefully football happens this year, so we can wait less and see more :)

He gets one more season. Same QB, same offense. Hold on to the ball when Jason throws at you, make somebody miss, and block downfield for DMC. If you don’t post pro-bowl numbers but do those 3 things, you’re good.

Kind-of a small bust, but it doesn’t matter to old white men. (Al Davis)

he does need a break out season but i believe year 4 or 5 he will truly tell if he will bust or not

both were drafted relativly high and both had pretty dismale rookie and sophomore seasons, roddy broke out his third season when matt got there. maybe being in the same system will help jason campbell enough to allow DHB to have that break out season. if we can get chaz on the field itd deff help a ton. he’s a player that makes everyone else better at his position just by bein on the field. with him and hopefully a RT, we should be alright.

easy equation. i like the kid,throw tds to him all the time in madden,but hes not randy moss

A “bust” implies that people assumed you would be playing at something of a high level. Only one person assumed this, the rest of the world w/ 2 working eyes didnt think much of him. So basically dhb is performing at the exact level he was projected too.