Erick Decker: What's His Worth & Where Does He End Up?

[Johnnydollaz89]

One of the top FA WR's on the market. Plenty teams looking for a #1 option, but is Decker that answer? Or would he be a solid #2 option for a team like Detroit or Washington? Where do you think Decker ends up and what he gets paid?

Personally, I do see him as a fit in Cleveland or Detroit. Detroit needs that secondary option after Megatron and to take the pressure off of him. I think that would go over well, or a team like Cleveland where him and Gordon could work together, along with maybe Johnny Manziel?

A team like New England may lineup to pay him to be their #1 WR, depending on what Edelman is asking for. Or does Denver pony up the cash to keep the 4-headed monster together?

 

[cdumler7]

Last I heard they are expecting his market to be anywhere from $9-12 million. Some of that will depend on how teams view the upcoming WR class and if they think it would be more worth it to use a pick on one of them than a proven player like Decker.


As a Bronco fan I like Decker but honestly it is not going to bother me too much if he goes. There are other players I would put ahead of him as more important for the Broncos to re-sign or go after in FA.


To me he is a top tier #2 receiver in the NFL. He has been greatly helped by having D. Thomas on the other side taking the majority of the attention.
Pros for Decker
Decent hands
Better speed than most give him credit for
Has a nose for the end zone
Can help on Special Teams as a returner when needed


Cons
Can disappear in games
Drops some crucial throws
Struggles against physical corners
Looks for the flag a lot more often than trying to make a tough catch


Again very good receiver that any team should be happy to have just don't think he makes that great of a #1 receiver at this point. Bonus though for the team that does sign him he has an amazing hot wife who loves to sing at games.

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

You know somebody will pay him #1 money, but he wont be worth it. Nobody ever is, I really think he would be a great compliment to Megatron in Detroit.

 

[Clayton]

I think he is worth about $5-6 million a year. Average #2 WR hitting his prime

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

I think he is worth about $5-6 million a year. Average #2 WR hitting his prime

Agreed, but will most likely get #1 money.

 

[Jakology]

Decker will get an inflated contract from someone. He's no better than Brian Hartline, who got 5 years, 30.7 million from Miami. So Decker's worth around 6 million a year. But someone's going to give him close to 10 probably. I'd love to see him go to Detroit to help Calvin.

 

[flaraider]

I think he is worth about $5-6 million a year. Average #2 WR hitting his prime

I would take him for that kind of $$, he probably be #1 wr in Oakland.

 

[JDM]

He's a very good number two IMO, but will likely be paid as a number one.

On the New England comment, no way. He's a very good receiver but he won't be anything resembling what he will make.

On the hartline comment, yes, he is a huge step up from hartline.

 

[broncosmitty]

Love to have him in Detroit. Don't see it happening though. CJ will make over 5mil more than last year already. Plenty of holes to fill. Decker, and his most likely lofty price tag, (I gotta think 8-9 mil per will be the ballpark.)seem like a luxury at this point.

 

[Davis_Mike]

I think Decker is good but not great. I see him as a #2 WR. It's just hard to tell how much of his production is a product of having Manning passing to him & Thomas opposite of him.

Since 2014 will only be his age 27 season, I would be comfortable giving him 3 years $15-18 mil or 4 years $20-24 mil. Anymore than that would be a risk in my book. His greatest value is to the Broncos, who rightfully are letting the market set his value.

 

[CalamityX11]

Decker is that #2 guy but he'll get paid.... Broncos should hold on but if Decker bolts, he's out for the payday

teams with cap space could make the big play... Indy for example. That's a sleeper destination IMO.

I think Detroit has their #2 in Durham or Dunham whatever its spelled.

 

[broncosmitty]

Durham is fucking awful.

 

[CalamityX11]

Durham is fucking awful.

6'6 with the ability to seperate(not burn wise)? I thought he was good towards the end of the season..

interesting POV from Lions fan.

 

[broncosmitty]

6'6 with the ability to seperate(not burn wise)? I thought he was good towards the end of the season..

interesting POV from Lions fan.

He's Stafford's security blanket. Roomies in college. Not fast. (Not sure what hes able to seperate from.)Doesn't go and get balls. Fumbles when nobody is close to him. He's bad. Caught 44% of passes in his direction. (Targeted). Not sure, but that's the lowest % I know of for an NFL receiver in 2013. 38 grabs, five drops. He's not good. (3 grabs for 19 yards the last three games).

 

[sonnyblack65]

I'd love for New England to grab him. They dont have a true 1 or 2 receiver. Edelman is a slot receiver and Tomkins and Hobson are still young. Amendola is still injury prone and with Gronk being out, be nice to get a big fast receiver

 

[MrMoJoRisin63]

One of the top FA WR's on the market. Plenty teams looking for a #1 option, but is Decker that answer? Or would he be a solid #2 option for a team like Detroit or Washington? Where do you think Decker ends up and what he gets paid?

Personally, I do see him as a fit in Cleveland or Detroit. Detroit needs that secondary option after Megatron and to take the pressure off of him. I think that would go over well, or a team like Cleveland where him and Gordon could work together, along with maybe Johnny Manziel?

A team like New England may lineup to pay him to be their #1 WR, depending on what Edelman is asking for. Or does Denver pony up the cash to keep the 4-headed monster together?

It won't be New England

 

[R.J. MacReady]

Whatever city his wife would get the most exposure would get my vote.

 

[MrMoJoRisin63]

I'd love for New England to grab him. They dont have a true 1 or 2 receiver. Edelman is a slot receiver and Tomkins and Hobson are still young. Amendola is still injury prone and with Gronk being out, be nice to get a big fast receiver

Nahhh if:

Mark Harrison
6'3" 231
40: 4.46
3 cone: 6.99
Vertical Jump: 38.5
Broad Jump: 129
Bench 225lb, 17reps.

Pans out I can see him being a #1 and Dobson playing at the 2

 

[boltfan72]

Whatever city his wife would get the most exposure would get my vote.

Titans, Cowboys, or Texans then.

Yet another average receiver made to look like a superstar by Peyton Manning. I wonder how much extra Manning has gotten for free agent receivers over the years. Remember when people thought Austin Collie was good?

 

[Southieinnc]

Nahhh if:

Mark Harrison
6'3" 231
40: 4.46
3 cone: 6.99
Vertical Jump: 38.5
Broad Jump: 129
Bench 225lb, 17reps.

Pans out I can see him being a #1 and Dobson playing at the 2

Of course it's too early to compare Harrison with anybody.

Decker is worth more to stay in Denver than to NE. If he leaves, it will be for the money and he won't get it in NE.....