I heard this on the radio and really think it has merit. There are only two positions on the field where it is truly man to man, gut check, who's the better player. Those positions are WR and CB. If you notice the biggest showboats are the WR's and a close second would have to be the trash talking, celebrating every pass break up CB's. In order to play these positions, and play them effectively, you have to have that chip on your shoulder that you are going to destroy your man every play

 

As for the look at me and holdout attitudes, I think alot of this can be attributed to the fact that as a WR you are not guaranteed to have more than 6 or 7 touches a game. QB will touch it every play, RB usually will touch it half the plays, at WR you are sharing your catches with 4 or 5 other WR"s as well as TE's, FB's, and RB's. Thus, to be the high dollar value man when it comes to advertising yu have to sell yourself. Does this justify the actions? Heck no! But, I do think it helps explain them.

 

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Is it the Agents, Players or a combination of both, that seem to have all the constant drama surrounding them.

 

NFL WRs are certainly near the top of the charts as far as drama queens go. Sure, the agents do act as enablers, but it's definitely mostly on the players.

NFL WRs are certainly near the top of the charts as far as drama queens go. Sure, the agents do act as enablers, but it's definitely mostly on the players.

Does craving the spotlight, create this problem.

 

One would think the QB's, would be like this.

Does craving the spotlight, create this problem.

 

One would think the QB's, would be like this.

 

Seems like QBs have more important things to worry about. And, as was noted, those guys touch the ball on every play, and are quite used to the spotlight, from peewee on up the ladder. By the time they get to the NFL, many of them are bored with it all.

I heard this on the radio and really think it has merit. There are only two positions on the field where it is truly man to man, gut check, who's the better player. Those positions are WR and CB. If you notice the biggest showboats are the WR's and a close second would have to be the trash talking, celebrating every pass break up CB's. In order to play these positions, and play them effectively, you have to have that chip on your shoulder that you are going to destroy your man every play

 

As for the look at me and holdout attitudes, I think alot of this can be attributed to the fact that as a WR you are not guaranteed to have more than 6 or 7 touches a game. QB will touch it every play, RB usually will touch it half the plays, at WR you are sharing your catches with 4 or 5 other WR"s as well as TE's, FB's, and RB's. Thus, to be the high dollar value man when it comes to advertising yu have to sell yourself. Does this justify the actions? Heck no! But, I do think it helps explain them.

 

Add agents like Drew Rosenhaus to the mix and I think this is a perfect equations for an arrogant WR...good post.

I heard this on the radio and really think it has merit. There are only two positions on the field where it is truly man to man, gut check, who's the better player. Those positions are WR and CB. If you notice the biggest showboats are the WR's and a close second would have to be the trash talking, celebrating every pass break up CB's. In order to play these positions, and play them effectively, you have to have that chip on your shoulder that you are going to destroy your man every play

 

As for the look at me and holdout attitudes, I think alot of this can be attributed to the fact that as a WR you are not guaranteed to have more than 6 or 7 touches a game. QB will touch it every play, RB usually will touch it half the plays, at WR you are sharing your catches with 4 or 5 other WR"s as well as TE's, FB's, and RB's. Thus, to be the high dollar value man when it comes to advertising yu have to sell yourself. Does this justify the actions? Heck no! But, I do think it helps explain them.

 

Linemen do a lot of 1 on 1 battling as well...

Linemen are more of a unit IMO.

S3 I have thought about on different times to start a thread on this subject as well. I don't know what it unless it is all an ego trip, they know that they are in the spotlight most of the time and that they think the game is all about them.

All Me and No Team mentality, I have no use for it.

 

Irvin

Owens

C. Johnson

K. Johnson

D. Sanders

 

These imo are some of the worst (there was another one in Atlanta at one time, can't think of the name). I know that I am no doubt leaving some out.

 

The agents, as mentioned earlier imo are no doubt a part of the problem as well.

 

 

I think T.O. has found his team mentality, I mean come on, he cried for his QB on national TV.:lol:

Linemen do a lot of 1 on 1 battling as well...

 

Linemen don't touch the ball, and if they do then something has went way wrong.

Because elite WR's are a rare commodity and they're the top playmakers on their teams. Aside from a QB, a great WR can affect the game from an offensive standpoint more than any player on the field when it comes to defenses being forced to double or roll coverage to them. One great wideout can open the field up for the whole offense and there aren't a lot of guys with that ability.

 

Also, WR's are more frequently involved in explosive, highlight reel plays which plays into the "glamour" position idea. WR's don't catch 25 passes for 110 yards and a TD...they catch 4 or 5 balls for 110 yards and a TD or two. It's a much more "sexy" position.

 

The presence of an elite wideout has a bigger impact than any other skill player, IMO...and what I mean by that is that a guy like TO or Randy Moss can have a huge impact on their offense just by being on the field. They don't even have to touch the ball. It's their ability and the threat of the big play...defenses have to focus on them as much as anyone.

I heard this on the radio and really think it has merit. There are only two positions on the field where it is truly man to man, gut check, who's the better player. Those positions are WR and CB. If you notice the biggest showboats are the WR's and a close second would have to be the trash talking, celebrating every pass break up CB's. In order to play these positions, and play them effectively, you have to have that chip on your shoulder that you are going to destroy your man every play

 

Linemen don't touch the ball, and if they do then something has went way wrong.

 

I would have to disagree with that. I think Offensive lineman, and D-lineman is where its truly man to man and gut check time. Every single play a lineman is blocking someone, and is just a pure fight with the other guy and just very physical play. If you let down one second, you will either get your QB killed, or if you a D-lineman you will get blocked. It is a true test of who the better man is, more so than WR, CB IMO. As a WR its usually not going to be just man to man. Defenses play zones, they will have a safety over top to help if your man. So a lot of times, its just not pure one on one. Lineman every single time, your almost for sure going to have atleast one guy your going to have to battle it out with to block.

Does craving the spotlight, create this problem.

 

One would think the QB's, would be like this.

 

Not wanting to make this sound racist because I am truly not, but all of the people mentioned are African-American and just a small minority of starting QB's in the NFL are African-American and the QB position is one that requires more maturity and leadership and unselfishness. WR's, especially star ones are because of the position somewhat are arrogant and selfish and this creates problems for the team as a whole. This ties into some social issues of the African-American community as a whole, but that is for a another thread and another time.

Does craving the spotlight, create this problem.

 

One would think the QB's, would be like this.

 

You hear the QB's name every single play, makes them much easier to market.