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Ok so it looks like this year we will have to do 3/4 of the season without Gordon, so what are we going to do. In my opinion it is by far the weakest position on the field. We had one receiver step up and the rest I just don't see it. We need to find a # or Maybe it's just early but I think we need to address it through free agency.
Last week Hawkins had a great game. 8 receptions 87 yards career high for him. Right now looks like he is our #1.
Austin Miles. Seems he is not nearly the receiver he once was. 2 catches 20 yards maybe it was the play calling but he just doesn't get downfield or create much seep ration when he was in. Not sure if he's a #2 anymore even though that is all we have.
Gabriel shows some promise but his size I don't think you could ever call him a #2 receiver either. Could be a real good slot guy and with some more playing time.
Benjamin. I may take some flak for this but he's not all that great. Yes he had a great TD catch last week. Best catch he's ever had but he in my opinion is not a #2 either. If you really watch him he never gets a chance to use his speed. Jam him at the line and he can't break away from it. It also throws his routes off. And his returns last week were killing me. Benjamin also gets injured way much.
Laron Byrd. Now I hope we get a chance to see this kid. I haven't heard anything about him since we signed him from Dallas practice squad. 6'3". 220 runs a 4.3. That's Gordon numbers. Only thing I really read about him was how he practices catching one handed when Greg little had to spend twice as much time on the jugs catching 2 handed. Preseason footage looked good (highlights) I heard he just got caught in a numbers game in Dallas.
Any extra news on Byrd I would be glad to hear and again it may just be really early and over reacting. Any other thoughts?
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Heres a good article on LaRon Byrd
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Heres a good article on LaRon Byrd
Link didnt work for me
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Will we see Byrd or Moore play at all today?
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Nothing we can do but pillage other teams practice squads. Don't see farmer giving picks for a wr this time of year.
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I still stand by my original comment. Although Austin looked much better this game and barnidge stepped up. Why didn't we even look at santonio Holmes? Is Vincent Brown worth a look? We have to do something with the receivers.
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Austin / Hawkins / Gabriel / Benjamin will be fine. Next year, we might get a better developed WR in Charles Johnson who now will have a full year of health on the PS (if he doesn't get plucked by someone else). We will also have Josh Gordon back. Plus, we have Byrd and Mamu developing. We have 2 1st round picks, one of which could be a WR. Plus, this FO has appeared capable of scouting small-school "skill" players that we may be able to steal again next year...
Don't forget our other weapons West / Crowell / Tate (when he's back) / Cameron (when he's back) / Barnidge / Dray / Agnew (if he learns to catch the ball)
Trading right now, or signing a FA WR is not necessary... barring injury of course.
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Austin / Hawkins / Gabriel / Benjamin will be fine. Next year, we might get a better developed WR in Charles Johnson who now will have a full year of health on the PS (if he doesn't get plucked by someone else). We will also have Josh Gordon back. Plus, we have Byrd and Mamu developing. We have 2 1st round picks, one of which could be a WR. Plus, this FO has appeared capable of scouting small-school "skill" players that we may be able to steal again next year...
Don't forget our other weapons West / Crowell / Tate (when he's back) / Cameron (when he's back) / Barnidge / Dray / Agnew (if he learns to catch the ball)
Trading right now, or signing a FA WR is not necessary... barring injury of course.
Austin / Hawkins / Gabriel / Benjamin will be fine. Next year, we might get a better developed WR in Charles Johnson who now will have a full year of health on the PS (if he doesn't get plucked by someone else). We will also have Josh Gordon back. Plus, we have Byrd and Mamu developing. We have 2 1st round picks, one of which could be a WR. Plus, this FO has appeared capable of scouting small-school "skill" players that we may be able to steal again next year...
Don't forget our other weapons West / Crowell / Tate (when he's back) / Cameron (when he's back) / Barnidge / Dray / Agnew (if he learns to catch the ball)
Trading right now, or signing a FA WR is not necessary... barring injury of course.
Agree, our wide-receiving corp will be fine as long as we can continue to the run ball. Good play-action-passing doesn't require superstar receivers because the deception is what makes the receivers get open.
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Don't the pats almost every year have question marks about who Brady will throw to and they do fine without super stars. I am not comparing hoyer to Brady. So don't go there
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Hawkins has been excellent so far even without a TD on the board, looks to have very safe hands which after watching Bess and Little last year was sorely needed.
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