*A Final Look at Howard Miller

[dropbear]

Howard Miller's DSFL career came to a satisfying conclusion today after a 31 - 6 win in the developmental league's Pro Bowl, in which he tallied 5 receptions for 98 yards. Now, Miller is finally set to make his transition into the NSFL.

But how does the rookie stack up against the league's top receivers? We thought we'd take a look at how he compares to the top 2 wide receivers (by receiving yards) from the Season 6, by analysing his speed, agility, catching ability, strength, intelligence, and endurance.

We will rate each receiver's attributes out of 100, as well as giving a % of Miller's comparison in that area. For example, if we believe Miller is half as fast as another receiver, we would rate his speed 50%.

Jordan Yates

Hands: 75 (Miller 81, 108%)
Speed: 100 (Miller 90, 90%)
Agility: 84 (Miller 80, 95%)
Strength: 70 (Miller 55, 79%)
Intelligence: 69 (Miller 40, 58%)
Endurance: 82 (Miller 64, 78%)


Josh Garden

Hands: 86 (Miller 81, 94%)
Speed: 92 (Miller 90, 98%)
Agility: 92 (Miller 80, 87%)
Strength: 65 (Miller 55, 85%)
Intelligence: 60 (Miller 40, 67%)
Endurance: 85 (Miller 64, 75%)


Review
Miller appears to be similarly physically gifted as two of the league's top receivers - not just from the past season, but its entire existence.

Considering the gulf in experience Yates and Garden have over Miller, the differences in their raw ability are far from excessive. In fact, Miller looks placed to be a better athlete overall than both, should he stay as committed to his trade as he has been leading up to being drafted.

Where Miller clearly lacks is game endurance and knowledge. This is to be expected, as he is yet to play a single snap in the NSFL. With experience, these traits will develop. When they do - and coupled with Miller's natural receiving talents - it seems apparent there will be nothing stopping him from becoming one of the league's greatest receivers.

But, as with all things in football, only time will tell...

[timeconsumer]

If you're arguing top two receivers of all time it's not Yates, it's Westfield you should be comparing yourself against.

[bovovovo]

If you're arguing top two receivers of all time it's not Yates, it's Westfield you should be comparing yourself against.

Yup

Westfield and Garden are easily the top 2 WRs. Yates is an RB archetype so hard to compare yourself to him build-wise if you're a WR

[AsylumParty]

Yup

Westfield and Garden are easily the top 2 WRs.

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[bovovovo]

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:ph34r:

You're still top 3 bb

[manicmav36]

Also, it's worth noting that while percentage wise it looks pretty close, that final 10% gap will take forever to close.

I love seeing a rookie come in and throw their weight around though! Keep it up.

[dropbear]

Whoops, I got Yates and Westfield mixed up. I was wondering why the Hands rating was so low!

Westfield
Hands: 90 (Miller 81, 90%)
Speed: 95 (Miller 90, 95%)
Agility: 100 (Miller 80, 80%)
Strength: 65 (Miller 55, 85%)
Intelligence: 75 (Miller 40, 53%)
Endurance: 96 (Miller 64, 67%)

@bovovovo

@timeconsumer

[dropbear]

Also, it's worth noting that while percentage wise it looks pretty close, that final 10% gap will take forever to close.

I love seeing a rookie come in and throw their weight around though! Keep it up.

Good point. I just wanted the established WRs to know I was coming for them, and would be snapping at their heels until regression makes them inferior

[timeconsumer]

Good point. I just wanted the established WRs to know I was coming for them, and would be snapping at their heels until regression makes them inferior

Good luck! Garden shouldn't be hard to surpass with regression but Westfield I expect to still be a weapon well into S10.

[iamslm22]

Trey Willie is another one who's gonna be tough for you to catch. Given that he's S3 and a complete monster he'll be pro bowl level for a while.