chris98251":878bad18 said:
DomeHawk":878bad18 said:
chris98251":878bad18 said:
Metcalf and Ferguson are both something Schotty wanted for our offense to open it up, bigger targets means bigger catch radius also and when you add the speed you are not forcing the defense to make choices, can our guys get to Wilson before he throws or do we double cover under and over ? That will leave someone open and or create a seam for a RB to get into.
Throw in we added speed all over in draft picks as well as our hold overs with Lockett and Moore and guys that seen spot duty and then McKissic and Penny it should be fun to watch.
His problem is he doesn't run good routes and doesn't have great hands.
I absolutely hate WR's who drop balls, they are drive-killers. BUT, he's crazy fast and very athletic. He can be taught route running, hands I am not so sure of.
None of this really matters though as these are still-developing athletes. WE really won't know much until at least a year, or probably two, have passed.
Read where he had very good hands, one scout to another and one work out or game to another maybe.
Routes, Moss was never known for great routes either or multi dimensional, at least this kid says he is willing to block which is one better then Moss.
Again going back to other posts, Pete doesn't expect this guy to run curls and quick comebacks, his strength is speed, size and ability to go after balls and I think that's how we will use him.
I get that from his draft profile and other evaluations I have read.
Weaknesses
Should rely on footwork and body positioning over arm-extension to clear the top of his route
Rushes through pattern ingredients rather than developing their flavors as a route chef
Gears it down a little when turning to locate the deep ball
Fails to sell route fakes to manipulate his opponent
Breaks and stems aren't as sharp as they could be
Had separate season-ending injuries in 2016 (foot) and 2018 (neck)
Suffered focus drops when working back to the ball
Drop rate too high over last two seasons
Needs better positioning of his big frame to block out defenders on comebacks
https://www.nfl.com/prospects/d.k.-metc ... 746f1b94aa