Sunday, March 20, 2011

A.J. Green: "I'm Tall, I'm Big, I'm Physical"

Ya know, as much as I enjoyed watching A.J. Green play football for the University of Georgia, I have to say it was disappointing to see how poorly he scored on the Wonderlic. In case you haven't heard, he only answered 10 of the 50 questions correctly.

If you're an NFL scout, you have to be a little concerned about how that will translate into his ability to play at the next level—some already have.

However, it seems to me that, unlike at quarterback, the position of wide receiver is not nearly as cerebral. Green has the ability to get open, catch the ball, and maintain body control in almost any situation. He's especially good at making the difficult catches near the sideline and in traffic—the Wonderlic doesn't test for those types of intangibles.

My guess is that Green will still be a very enticing pick for any team in need of a No. 1 receiver. Some may pass him by for reasons unspecified, but his Wonderlic score isn't likely to be one of those reasons.

As Green says, he's tall, he's big, and he's physical—he can get the job done.

(h/t sanfrancisco49ers)



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