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Driver is a more experienced Greg Jennings. The style of play those two show is almost exact. They can both bounce off of tackles, explode on the run, catch almost any ball and go deep at any point in time.
He is another veteran receiver you can trust in certain situations. One thing you can count on from Driver is that he will be one of the toughest and fearless players on the field each week, which is scary if you mix in his football ability. He is a great football player who uses his game to do his talking.
21. Marques Colston (NO)
Colston is one of the best receivers at climbing the ladder. He can snag a ball at its highest point while running in stride. His short routes tend to be a lot slower than his deeper routes, so it is very easy to read what Colston is doing.
When the ball gets to him though, he will grab it and never let go. He is always a threat to create a big play across the middle. he also does a great job of boxing defenders out with his size. I don't think his thumb will bother him this year and I expect an overall solid year from Colston.
22. Santonio Holmes (PIT)
Holmes is on the verge of just exploding as a top receiver. His size limits him from out jumping one-on-one coverage, but his speed and hands make up for that. He can get anywhere he wants to go and has developed better hands every year.
His offseason workouts have been extremely good from what I've heard, so he might be on the brink of having his best season yet. He can make the big play when needed which is what it comes down to in the end.
23. Hines Ward (PIT)
What can't this guy do? Out jump one-on-one coverage, that's about it.
24. Antonio Bryant (TB)
I have always been impressed with Bryant's athletic ability. He is a big body receiver who never quite figured out how to stay productive. He has finally found his jig in Tampa Bay yesteryear and displayed many highlight-type catches.
He seems a lot stronger than he has been in the past and is running with a purpose to get somewhere. I like the new Antonio Bryant and I don't believe he is a fluke. Winslow will help take pressure off of him as well.
25. DeSean Jackson (PHI)
He is quickly turning into a playmaker. His intelligence needs vast improvement, but is a very confident and athletic talent with tons of potential. His route running skills are very nice which is scary because he is so young.
He, along with every Eagle receiver, is a deep threat almost every play. He can make defenses pay with one step and displayed pretty decent hands. His consistency and determination as a mature NFL player needs development; but other than that, the sky is the limit for this kid.
26. Jerricho Cotchery (NYJ)
Cotchery has the talent and potential to become a reliable number one in his career. He has won the starting role in New York and with a new coach and system, his career might be secure if he can produce like he has the past few seasons.
Cotchery can jump with any defender, and slip by coverage to get open. He is a big target with great route running ability to go deep. He seems to be a hard-working player determined to become great. I like the future for Jerricho as a top receiver, just not the immediate future.
27. Lavernous Coles (CIN)
Coles is another underrated receiver with a lot of quality. He is a reliable target for any offense he is a part of. Coles has been the number one his entire career, now playing with the talented Ochocinco might help elevate his game to a higher standard.
Most people see Coles going to the Bengals as the beginning of the end in his career, but I believe he will produce the same way he did back in his prime.
The Bengals have a great supporting cast around Coles; and if he can learn the playbook and adapt quickly, then he might be producing solid numbers on a consistent week-to-week basis.
28. Bernard Berrian (MIN)
Berrian is an explosive playmaker any way you want to look at it. He can run with any defender and exploded quickly after making the catch. Every time he touches the ball it seems he is running away, mainly because he is not a receiver who can run sit-down routes as well.
He is most dangerous when his legs are moving. His vertical game is one of the best in the league and could actually compete as one of the best given a decent quarterback and maturity.
29. Torry Holt (JAC)
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