I need to re-watch, not sure who 88 was running routes against (1st or 2nd team). And you're right, catching the ball is paramount. However, separation is a factor too - it keeps qb's from having to force the ball into tight windows that often result in turnovers. And that's why our whipping boys keep getting reps, as frustrating as it is.You said something that is more important than you could possibly imagine. "After a catch." I don't care if he runs like Fat Albert after he catches the ball. It beats the heck out of guys that run fast after dropping the ball.
My eyes don't lie and most fans saw the same thing I did. He had 5 catches for 58 yards. Showed nice moves after the catch. Big body WR with moves. He's going to be a problem.Haha holy sh*t dude.
See: Spring game overreaction thread
Sure man. He's a combination of Kyle Pitts and Anquan Bolden. Why stop there? We have a Megatron clone sitting right here as a walk on! What unimaginable luck.My eyes don't lie and most fans saw the same thing I did. He had 5 catches for 58 yards. Showed nice moves after the catch. Big body WR with moves. He's going to be a problem.
Get on board. This kid can play!!!
He flashed those festures and has that type of body so you can STFU!!!Sure man. He's a combination of Kyle Pitts and Anquan Bolden. Why stop there? We have a Megatron clone sitting right here as a walk on! What unimaginable luck.
Yeah, no way that's accurate. Kid looked like someone put pads on a heavy weight prize fighter.He looks bigger than 6'2 208. I was pleasantly surprised by his performance. Great work!
Agree, number one skill of a WR is catching the ball : 88 was so smooth catching the ball, it was effortless, the other kid who also showed hands was 84 :Who cares if he can run routes, block and... what's that other thing? Oh yeah, catch the darn ball. People need to forget speed when it comes to WR. Yeah, you don't want a guy that runs a 6.5 40, but the difference between a 4.5 guy and a 4.7 guy is minimal once you put on pads. Reggie Wayne wasn't a burner, but he did everything right. I'm taking a guy like that every day over a fast guy like Pope or Wiggins that can't catch the ball.
Guys get open by doing all the little things right, not by being the flash and simply outrunning everyone. If that's your only skill as a WR, you aren't going to last long.
Separation is important but you got to catch the rock, watching the bowl game was so frustrating, at least 6 major drops in the game :I need to re-watch, not sure who 88 was running routes against (1st or 2nd team). And you're right, catching the ball is paramount. However, separation is a factor too - it keeps qb's from having to force the ball into tight windows that often result in turnovers. And that's why our whipping boys keep getting reps, as frustrating as it is.