Were not speedsters. Raymond Barry. Steve Largent. Carter of the Vikes (1st name?). Jerry Rice. Rev. Ike. I am not sure Snow was a burner, though he was really before my time. Was Swann a burner? I guess we could dispute the idea of a burner.

But route running ... getting open ... and catching the ball. These things are the gold standard and they do not require elite speed.

With a rookie, show me separation in heavy traffic and lots of tough catches.