His conclusion:
Sure, Heyward-Bey's speed and Russell's big arm will be a nice combination a few times a season. Heyward-Bey probably will make a few big plays as a rookie. It would be a shock if he will be a productive player all season. In fact, I would be surprised if Heyward-Bey ever becomes an elite player. There is little chance he will become the best receiver in the Bay Area.The Raiders' drafts this decade have been highlighted by the wrong call. In 2004, the team took Robert Gallery over Larry Fitzgerald. In 2006, they took Michael Huff over Jay Cutler. And now this.
This could be the worst mistake of all. If it is, the Raiders won't have to look far to be reminded of it.
The only thing I can absolutely quibble with is the suggestion we should have taken Cutler over Huff. Huff might suck, but I'd take JaMarcus over Cutler any day.
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The Gallery and Huff criticisms are classic benefits of hindsight. No pundit considered them reaches at the time. I guess we can hope that the pundits are wrong again. I'd rather reach for a guy who turns out to be a productive player than make a consensus pick for Huff that doesn't pan out.
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