Coaching is always an issue whether related to recruiting or performance on the field. However, no receiver below 6' tall should be rated as a 4 star much less a 5 star unless they just have superior athletic ability. McKenzie might fall into that later category but the guy is just too small at 5-8 and doesn't catch the ball with his hands/poor technique.

But not matter how you spin it/rationalize, this ground has not been getting done on the field both in terms of creating separation and reliable catching.

Bottom line: taller, more athletic receivers is definitely part of the solution to UGA's offensive problems.

This post was edited on 9/26/16 at 12:09 pm

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Posted by DawgsLife

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Posted on 9/26/16 at 12:10 pm to GurleyGirl

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Coaching is always an issue weather related to recruiting or performance on the field. However, no receiver below 6' tall should be rated as a 4 star much less a 5 star unless they just have superior athletic ability. McKenzie might fall into that later category but the guy is just too small at 5-8 and doesn't catch the ball with his hands/poor technique.

Other than catching the ball in a crowd height is not as important for a WR as it is for other positions. I knwo we are talking college, but when you look at the NFL these wide receivers are ALL under 6 feet tall:

Antonio Brown
Steve Smith
Desean Jackson
TY Hilton
Julian Edelman
Randall Cobb
Golden Tate and there are many, many more. Separation is MUCH more important. If a receiver can get open and has good hands I don't care if he is 5'4" tall.

Ok. that might be a stretch. Tall receivers are really good in the red zone....but TYPICALLY smaller receivers are quicker and have a better ability to get that all important separation.

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