Here’s why some teams favor Malik Nabers over Marvin Harrison Jr., and what it means for the Bears: reports originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr. is considered by some as a “generational talent” at the wide receiver position and inarguably the best player in the 2024 NFL Draft.
But some teams prefer LSU’s Malik Nabers as the first pass-catcher to come off the draft board, according to ESPN.
“I’ve actually had people tell me they think Malik Nabers could wind up ahead of Marvin Harrison Jr.,” Adam Schefter said on his podcast. “I’ve actually heard arguments on behalf of all three guys (Harrison Jr., Nabers, Rome Odunze) all being the No. 1 receiver prospect in this class.”
For someone considered a “generational talent,” how could NFL teams possibly prefer another wide receiver over the rare talent?
“I’m not surprised to hear that,” ESPN’s Matt Miller responded to Schefter. “I think if the three of us sat down in a room together and watched film on these wide receivers, we would all probably end up with different things we liked about them. That’s what’s happening now. And especially as you scout for an individual scheme, like the Arizona Cardinals, you’re probably going to want something different than a team like the Buffalo Bills might want, or the Los Angeles Chargers might want.
“I think that’s where some of the discrepancies come in for your scheme. Malik Nabers with that awesome speed and yards-after-catch ability, might be more attractive to you than this true vertical receiver who’s a great route runner in Marvin Harrison Jr. Maybe you look at what San Francisco has done with two bullies playing wide receiver and you would love Rome Odunze because you want that 215-pound guy that’s just gonna dominate on 50-50 balls.
“I think some of it comes down to the type of quarterback you have and then the type of offense you run and in trying to decide which of those wide receivers best fits what you want. But those are the three; the…
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Publish date : 2024-04-09 19:57:17
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