Best WR in the NFL today?

I'm going with Calvin Johnson. He is an incredible physical specimen. His athleticism, in my opinion, can't be matched. Plus, he has been putting up numbers with guys like Dan Orlovsky, Drew Stanton, and an old Daunte Culpepper.

Devin Hester.

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I have to go with Larry Fitzgerald. The guy is the complete package. He can make catches in any position. Fights for and get large YAC. He is clutch (64yd TD run in SB XLIII anyone?),has a good work ethic, and is a real team player.

Last season he put up 1100+ yards and 6TDs despite having 4 different, sub standard QBs throwing to him. And you only have to look back to the seasons before that where he put up multiple 1000+ yd seasons, and then shattered playoff records in the 2008 season playoff run to the Superbowl.

Andre Johnson is a close second, but i think Fitz is the best. My top 5 are:

1) Larry Fitzgerald

2) Andre Johnson

3) Calvin Johnson

4) Roddy White

5) Reggie Wayne/ DeSean Jackson (couldnt split them).

1. Andre Johnson

2. Larry Fitzgerald

3. Calvin Johnson

4. Brandon Marshall

5. Roddy White

Chris Webber, dudes 6'10!!! CWEBB04z

Coupled with the ability of clutch timeout calls. Truly a playmaker.

In pretty much any viable order: Fitzgerald Andre Johnson Calvin Johnson Tempted to but CJ above the rest as a Lions fan, but I can't just yet lol. GodofBigMacs

That would be the order I'd put them

I'd say Andre Johnson since he's been soo consistent for so quite a while now. Then I'd put either Larry or CJ second.

1) Larry Fitzgerald

2) Andre Johnson

3) Calvin Johnson

1nf4m0us

To me, it's pretty much a tie between these three.

Andre Johnson is tops on my list. Calvin Johnson and Larry Fitzgerald are right behind him.

I'm surprised no one's even mentioned Greg Jennings yet.

I'm surprised no one's even mentioned Greg Jennings yet.

theone86

I dont feel that Greg Jennings belongs in the top 5. The top 10, sure. But not the top 5.

But he's still fairly young, i wouldnt be surprised if he works his way in there in the next few years.

1) AJ 2) Fitz 3) Megatron 4) Roddy 5) Brandon Marshall 6) Reggie Wayne 7) Greg Jennings 8.)Coloston 9)Hakeem Nicks10) Desean Jackson

[QUOTE="theone86"]

I'm surprised no one's even mentioned Greg Jennings yet.

1nf4m0us

I dont feel that Greg Jennings belongs in the top 5. The top 10, sure. But not the top 5.

But he's still fairly young, i wouldnt be surprised if he works his way in there in the next few years.

I disagree. Greg Jennings is a great all-around receiver. He can run the deep routes, and when he gets the ball in his hands he can shake tacklers and get a ton of good YAC. I feel like there are only four other receivers you could make the case for being better than him-the Johnsons, Wayne, and Fitz-and even then I'm not so sure he's the last of those four. I definitely think he's better than Roddy White and Brandon Marshall.

But my point was that I'm surprised to not even see his name mentioned, just like a bunch of other receivers-Wayne (until MIAMI), Miles Austin, Marques Colston, Steve Smith, DeSean Jackson, Wes Welker, and Vincent Jackson. Not that I think any of them are necessarily top three or top five material, I just expected them to be in the conversation.

id have to say deshean jackson from the eagles.. i know he hasnt been in the league for very long but i think in the next 5 years i think hes gonna be one of the most elite players in the nfl... i would have said ochocinco but that **** has lost me as a fan the last 2 years... im tired of his antics.. the bengals are my team andi hope they drop him..

id have to say deshean jackson from the eagles.. i know he hasnt been in the league for very long but i think in the next 5 years i think hes gonna be one of the most elite players in the nfl... i would have said ochocinco but that **** has lost me as a fan the last 2 years... im tired of his antics.. the bengals are my team andi hope they drop him..

KSEfAN420

Andre & Calvin Johnson

Cris Carter's top five list didn't have Calvin Johnson on it. I can understand if I am one of the few who believes he is the best, but not having him in a top five list is a crime.

andre johnson

Cris Carter's top five list didn't have Calvin Johnson on it. I can understand if I am one of the few who believes he is the best, but not having him in a top five list is a crime.

monkeytoes61

[QUOTE="monkeytoes61"]

Cris Carter's top five list didn't have Calvin Johnson on it. I can understand if I am one of the few who believes he is the best, but not having him in a top five list is a crime.

i5750at4Ghz

[QUOTE="i5750at4Ghz"][QUOTE="monkeytoes61"]

Cris Carter's top five list didn't have Calvin Johnson on it. I can understand if I am one of the few who believes he is the best, but not having him in a top five list is a crime.

monkeytoes61

[QUOTE="monkeytoes61"][QUOTE="i5750at4Ghz"] Depends on who else was in his top 5. Top 10 or so WRs are very interchangeable. i5750at4Ghz

[QUOTE="i5750at4Ghz"][QUOTE="monkeytoes61"] Desean Jackson. No disrespect to him, he's a great receiver. But Calvin Johnson has a way more complete game than Jackson.M_1_A_M_I

[QUOTE="M_1_A_M_I"][QUOTE="i5750at4Ghz"] True, but Desean makes up for that by being by far the most explosive WR in the NFL.SF_KiLLaMaN

[QUOTE="No_Hablo_Ingles"][QUOTE="SF_KiLLaMaN"] Even then, he doesn't have the height to go up and get catches like Andre and Calvin Johnson. SF_KiLLaMaN

[QUOTE="i5750at4Ghz"][QUOTE="monkeytoes61"] Desean Jackson. No disrespect to him, he's a great receiver. But Calvin Johnson has a way more complete game than Jackson.M_1_A_M_I

[QUOTE="SF_KiLLaMaN"][QUOTE="No_Hablo_Ingles"] Height has nothing to do with itNo_Hablo_Ingles

[QUOTE="No_Hablo_Ingles"]

[QUOTE="SF_KiLLaMaN"] Height has nothing to do with being an elite receiver? Both Calvin and Andre Johnson can jump over defenders and catch a ball because they are really tall. That enables them to make a catch on a bad throw. If they do not have that dimension to their game I don't consider them an elite receiver. Sure you can still be a great receiver but I don't see how you could possibly be better than those who can go up and make catches over defenders. Being tall always helps.monkeytoes61

I agree, but this lead would me to believe otherwise:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMmQkNT65Do

LOL

[QUOTE="M_1_A_M_I"][QUOTE="i5750at4Ghz"] True, but Desean makes up for that by being by far the most explosive WR in the NFL.i5750at4Ghz

[QUOTE="monkeytoes61"][QUOTE="No_Hablo_Ingles"] Being short doesn't hurt. Going up to get the ball requires a good vertical jump and great timing. Being 6'5 isn't required for going up to get the ball, look at Steve Smith (Panther, not the giant) a few years ago. Now I wouldn't take DeSean over Larry and company, but adds something to his team that the others just can't which makes him special.

Darth_Revan_666

I agree, but this lead would me to believe otherwise:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMmQkNT65Do

LOL

Andre Johnson hands down. Larry Fitzgerald is a close second but Fitzgerald doesn't have Johnson's speed or athleticism.

My top 5 1. DeSean Jackson (biased... he's actually my number 5) 2. Larry (He has that Randy Moss quality to him. "Throw the ball somewhat in my direction and I'll get it by jumping over a few DBs) 3. Andre (honestly... I don't see it, but everyone else can't be wrong) 4. Calvin Johnson (better then Andre IMO) 5. whoever you want.No_Hablo_Ingles

Most dysfunctional top 5 EVER.

[QUOTE="No_Hablo_Ingles"]My top 5 1. DeSean Jackson (biased... he's actually my number 5) 2. Larry (He has that Randy Moss quality to him. "Throw the ball somewhat in my direction and I'll get it by jumping over a few DBs) 3. Andre (honestly... I don't see it, but everyone else can't be wrong) 4. Calvin Johnson (better then Andre IMO) 5. whoever you want.Darth_Revan_666

Most dysfunctional top 5 EVER.