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Is Robert Meachem a Bust Already?
A common thought in the minds of some Saints fans is to deem first-round WR Robert Meachem a bust after not playing a single down in the 2007 season. The gifted receiver missed most of training camp with a knee injury and failed to make up for it to earn playing time during the season in which the Saints were attempting a playoff push. The question is if Robert Meachem is already a bust? In answering the question, I will look at first-round wide receivers in the past few drafts.
In the past seven drafts their have been a total of 32 wide receivers taken in the first round. The thirty-one not including Meachem averaged the following numbers in their first seasons in the NFL: 36 receptions for 515 yards. In other words, mediocre receiving numbers. Of the six receivers taken in the first round in 2001, only one (Reggie Wayne) is still with the team that drafted him. Zero of the three receivers taken in 2002 are still with their original franchise. Of the three taken in 2003, only Andre Johnson has stuck with the team that drafted him. The 2004 draft had some solid selections that included Larry Fitzgerald, Roy Williams and Lee Evans. The jury is still out on Reggie Williams, Michael Clayton and Michael Jenkins from that draft. Rashaun Woods, taken 31st by San Francisco is out of the NFL.
Selecting receivers in the first round is an inexact science. The busts outweigh the amount of stars taken in the first round. Receivers are often found in later rounds as well (Marques Colston, anyone?) So when looking at Meachem, it surely is too early to deem him a bust. He may become a Reggie Wayne. However, the odds are surely not in his favor in becoming a cog in the Saints receiving corps.
He’s no David Patton, that’s for sure…
April 21st, 2008 at 10:12 amthe saints should have drafted Steve Smith out of USC. He was the best receiver in the draft.
April 21st, 2008 at 1:29 pmuh sorry phil but that was DBOWE for sure
April 21st, 2008 at 6:16 pmBowe definitely had the better rookie season of all the receivers. I still believe Calvin Johnson will the best receiver out of last years draft.
April 21st, 2008 at 9:27 pmIF calvins back will hold up you MIGHT be right if not its DBO
April 22nd, 2008 at 6:39 amSteve Smith won a super bowl and made manning a better qb. He is the best receiver out of last year’s draft.
April 22nd, 2008 at 9:25 amSteve Smith is a lil bitch who beats his kids and gave genital herpes to more than 30 women and men… true story
April 22nd, 2008 at 4:12 pmRobert Meacham bust? No. We cannot say the 6-2 214 pounder out of Tennesse is a bust just yet. He needs to be a weapon in that saints offense this season which i see promising signs. In my opinion, still too early to stamp the BUST tag on Robert. Just say your prayers Saints fans that you get Shockey becasue Eric aint no Saint hes a Sinner
April 22nd, 2008 at 5:32 pmBowe had the most flashy and best statistical rookie year… But wait until this class enters its 3rd year. Calvin Johnson is and will be the best of this draft class… he just needs time to find his niche in the offense.
April 22nd, 2008 at 5:34 pmsteve smith actually played how many snaps last year? like i said IF and thats a big IF calvin stays or even gets healthy he will probably be the best but as of right now its DBO, look at the qbs those 3 had Kitna,ok- brees,good- croyle/huard with our oline(im a chiefs fan btw)-subpar.
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:01 pm