As a 49ers fan Dwight Clark comes to mind.
Freddie Solomon (and others) were the "speed guys" during most of Clark's career but he did his part with sure hands and big catches.
In a way (and with a few exceptions) virtually every good-to-great Tight End would fit this category.
But we're looking at Wide Receivers, right?
Best ever slow footed receivers
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Re: Best ever slow footed receivers
Clark does come to mind though I felt he was faster than people give him credit for. Chip Meyers in Cincy and Chris Burford for KC were similar players.
When I used to watch the 49ers with Clark, I always looked at him more as a receiving tight end but Walsh liked to utilize him over the middle with Charle Young as well. Young might have been faster.
Though quick and smart, Edelman with the Patriots was also an excellent receiver without being a burner.
When I used to watch the 49ers with Clark, I always looked at him more as a receiving tight end but Walsh liked to utilize him over the middle with Charle Young as well. Young might have been faster.
Though quick and smart, Edelman with the Patriots was also an excellent receiver without being a burner.
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Not a potential PFHOFer-but one I think of is Mike Renfro who had some good seasons (and a few key catches) with Oilers and Cowboys in late 70s/early 80s...had some speed but certainly was not known as a super fast guy as a WR
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Re: Best ever slow footed receivers
Cole Beasley also helped the Cowboys and Bills. Tom Waddle was a receiver Mike Ditka liked with Chicago but didnt play very long.