Coach Stubblefield's hasn't been mentioned on the board but his WR's have been a pleasant surprise in the first two games.
They have made clutch catches and crucial blocks.
The WR's are a function of the QB & OL and as both those units progress, the WR's should be able to fully shine in this offense.
Also after watching the UNC game and focusing in on the WR's, I see why Wiggins, Pope, and Highsmith don't get more reps.
IMO, the others don't offer much. I see why Tate Martell was moved to WR and think he can easily pass up Wiggins/Pope/Highsmith, IF he applies himself. He has the football IQ, size, speed, and athleticism to be a good complimentary player at WR.
Wiggins, Pope, and Highsmith are another season away from getting meaningful reps.
They have made clutch catches and crucial blocks.
The WR's are a function of the QB & OL and as both those units progress, the WR's should be able to fully shine in this offense.
Also after watching the UNC game and focusing in on the WR's, I see why Wiggins, Pope, and Highsmith don't get more reps.
- Wiggins a few plays before Osborne made a great TD grab on the slant, Wiggins ran the same route and would have scored too but he spent too much time playing patty cake with the CB at the LOS and Williams came off him.
- Pope simply isn't physical enough and if you watch in press coverage he gets knocked around and knocked way off his route to the point the timing with Williams is negatively affected and Williams has to look for other options.
- Highsmith dropped the easy dig route on the play action rollout. Last year he showed solid hands and the ability to make contested catches. Highsmith should shine in this pro-style offense, however, he's limited athletically. He should be a go to option against zone teams if he can show reliable hands.
IMO, the others don't offer much. I see why Tate Martell was moved to WR and think he can easily pass up Wiggins/Pope/Highsmith, IF he applies himself. He has the football IQ, size, speed, and athleticism to be a good complimentary player at WR.
Wiggins, Pope, and Highsmith are another season away from getting meaningful reps.
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