Tim Brown: Starbucks Can Be a Star

Sometimes the best picks are not the most obvious ones. That's true for all walks of life, but today its true about both my stock pick and my favorite wide receiver.

People often ask me who is my favorite wideout playing the game today since that was my position when I strapped on the helmet for the Silver and Black. Terrell Owens? Nope. Torry Holt? Not quite. Randy Moss? No way. I will admit, it's a little hard to pass on T.O. though, but I do not usually pick those guys.

My answer may surprise you. The guy I love to watch play is Anquan Boldin of the Arizona Cardinals. He is a big, physical receiver who rules the middle of the field. He reminds me of myself if you add 20 pounds. I always envisioned coming off the ball and slapping a defensive back to the other side of the field, but at slightly under 200 pounds, it wasn't going to happen.

Boldin, on the other hand, will put a serious hurting on a DB or linebacker coming off the ball. He really plays offensive football. He has had some injury problems, but when he is on the field, he demands the defense's attention.

Oh, did I mention he just happens to wear 81 also?!

I know Arizona is not shown much nationwide on TV, but if you get the chance, watch this guy play. He has the ability to take over a game and break off a big run after the catch.