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Originally Posted by txramsfan
Yes, Avery is raw. I don't know much about Burton. However, Avery just happened to be in the right place at the right time. This was a terribly weak WR group and Avery benefited from that. About Long, I don't know. We can all dissect things to the Nth degree.
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What makes Avery "raw"? He played a great deal in college and had 91 receptions last year. As for his route running, read these comments from his Senior Bowl performance:
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From Scouts, Inc.:
Donnie Avery, WR, Houston: He was one of the three most impressive receivers on the field this week from both squads. Avery seemingly got open on every route and, for the most part, didn't drop a pass that was catchable. His route running was very impressive, as was his speed. In fact, he got to the second level pretty easily, and defensive backs were trailing him for most of the week. Avery had the catch of the week on the first day of practices, when he timed his jump perfectly on an out route and came down with two feet in bounds.
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I think your opinion was tainted by watching Avery drop a few balls when he was playing with a dislocated thumb. He is a very good prospect.