Notre Dame WR Golden Tate A Slot Reciever?

[Coachnorm]

There is reportedly talk at the Combine that Notre Dame's Golden Tate only projects as a slot/No. 3 receiver in the NFL. It's worth noting that most wide receivers produced by Charlie Weis' Notre Dame offense have gone on to do little in the pros. Tate, a split end for the Irish, is being billed a future slot receiver mostly because of his size (5'10/199).

GT could shoot up the boards somewhat if he turns in a fast 40 yard time.

 

[DearbornDolfan]

And this is what I've been saying forever.

 

[Coachnorm]

Sirius Radio reports Notre Dame WR Golden Tate was clocked at 4.36 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine. Tate is using the combine to position himself as a down-the-field playmaker, and a sub-4.40 40 should solidify his status as a first-round candidate.

 

[WesDawg]

And this is what I've been saying forever.

Oops.

Time to watch tape and let the Eyeball Test reign supreme. Tate put up great numbers all season long and lined up in a variety of roles when Floyd was injured. He strikes me as a jack-of-all-trades, master of none type WR, which in this context makes his flexibility even more valuable.
He's firmly back in the logjam of guys fighting it out to be the 2nd receiver taken after Bryant.

What say you, Leprechaun Nation? (Slabaugh) LOL

 

[chrisslabaugh]

I think you hit the nail on the head with your analysis Wes :thumbsup:

I don't think that he should be penciled in as purely a slot receiver, the guy has a great work ethic and should excel if given the chance to be a #2 or even a #1 receiver in the NFL.

 

[Miller]

Sirius Radio reports Notre Dame WR Golden Tate was clocked at 4.36 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine. Tate is using the combine to position himself as a down-the-field playmaker, and a sub-4.40 40 should solidify his status as a first-round candidate.

Tate's official time was 4.42

 

[Miller]

I think you hit the nail on the head with your analysis Wes :thumbsup:

I don't think that he should be penciled in as purely a slot receiver, the guy has a great work ethic and should excel if given the chance to be a #2 or even a #1 receiver in the NFL.

He looked good in his 40. Kid is tough, but as a jack of all trades master of none type guy, I think his ceiling is lower than some of the other WR's in the draft. His downside is also lower though. Perfect #3 WR, may grow into a solid #2, doubt he will ever be a true #1.

 

[Bull]

He's only been playing WR for a few years. It's tough for me to buy into the "lower ceiling" arguement. How can you know that yet? Steve Smith (Carolina). 5'9" 189lbs. He did ok.