So, let's start with the known methods to attempt long range year-ahead forecasts used by governments, academics and commercial weather firms. 1) NOAA likes to use an El Nino/La Nina cycle and the trend is your friend persistence concept. If it's been hot/dry continue to forecast hot/dry.
There are some other wide receivers, notably Kansas Stateâs Tyler Lockett and Florida Stateâs Rashad Greene, who make a case for being the best route runner in the draft class. But there is no receiver in the draft who brings excellent route-running to a more complete package than Cooper.
Although statistics, scouting reports and other factors such as durability were considered, the criteria is based primarily on game film from the 2012 and 2013 seasons. Top shelf: Earl Thomas, Jairus Byrd, T.J. Ward, Devin McCourty, Eric Berry. With a cornerback's speed, Thomas has the best range in the NFL. Coach Pete Carroll has said Thomas is as good as any safety he's seen.