Well, I'm not those guys, but I think he looks more like an eric Decker...
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'11 CA WR Nelson Spruce (Signed to Colorado)
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Well, I'm not those guys, but I think he looks more like an eric Decker...
Idot Buff
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who?
buffman60
New Member
WR out of Minnesota. drafted by the donkeys in the 3rd i believe.
Idot Buff
Guest
Thanks.....personally, I would completely run away from the donks at this point...even though I have been a fan since 1973.....
Sexton Hardcastle
Club Member
The first guy that came to mind is Darrin Chiaverini.
If he can be even half the WR Darren was, he's going to be a good one.
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Idot Buff
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Well....if he is complimented with a ton of speed, ok. Otherwise, do you remember Dusty Sprague...and the end arounds? No.....
[video=youtube;cx9WWaKQk5s]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cx9WWaKQk5s[/video]
gladiator music Ftw!! :lol:
gladiator music Ftw!! :lol:
Sexton Hardcastle
Club Member
I'm thinking this kid is going to be a little bit better than Sprague was, but who knows. I'm not an expert.
EDIT: You are correct about the speed part though. I always forgot how quick DC was. The main thing I do remember about Darrin was his hands. The kid caught every damn ball thrown his way. Under-thrown, overthrown, the kid caught everything.
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it was just what type of receiver he was. IF this kid comes anywhere near Decker in production (or height :smile2
It would be fanstastic. He just doesn't have the speed of a shipley type, but he has good body control. Looks very much like a solid possession WR.buffman60
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according to rivals spruce is 6-2, and decker is 6-3. http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Eric-Decker/48c2a608-4961-41d8-81f5-9c43a132f25f
The Guest
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First off, a big welcome to Mr. Spruce.
Secondly, I'm not sure what people are seeing in his videos that I'm not. Yes, I saw him get open in traffic a few times and make great catches. But I also saw him burn past the secondary to get open and then continue to expand his gap time and time again. I don't know what the level of competitions was, but he looked like he had great speed to me.
Secondly, I'm not sure what people are seeing in his videos that I'm not. Yes, I saw him get open in traffic a few times and make great catches. But I also saw him burn past the secondary to get open and then continue to expand his gap time and time again. I don't know what the level of competitions was, but he looked like he had great speed to me.
Thank you. Westlake HS is one of the top 15 programs in the state, plays in a great league, and Spruce dominated as both a WR and CB. He only played CB in the big games when the team needed him, but still won DB of the year in the conference.
I'd like to see more burst out of him. It looks like it takes him a few strides to get going. But he consistently pulls away from guys. My guess is that he's legitimately running a sub-4.6 forty.
Welcome aboard Spruce.
FlatironsBuff
Well-Known Member
To be fair, 'ever' just has to include 'In the last year'. Semantics.
Nice to have you on board Spruce! The tape looks pretty impressive and it will be nice to get back to these 6'2" type WRs. Hackett and McCoy types
I do not see slot receiver either. He has a natural stride that is a bit more upright than you would ever want to see out of a receiver working the slot.
Decker's a very good comparison. Spruce is a more highly regarded college prospect than Decker was, but they're pretty similar. Decker probably shows better quickness in and out of his breaks, but Spruce shows better top end speed. Both have great hands and ideal WR body types. Spruce put up better high school numbers in a much better league, though.
Bienemy4life
Member
Spruce looks very good playing against great competition. Very athletic and wins balls in the air. Good get, welcome aboard Mr. Spruce.
Johnny Juzang
Well-Known Member
Did Spuce play with one of the Montanas? Seems like that's where Joe's kids attended HS.
White_Rabbit
Well-Known Member
Looks good, welcome Nelson!
Nick Montana went to Oaks Christian, which is also located in Westlake Village and plays in the same league. One of the best leagues in the nation. St. Bonaventure is in there, too.