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re: Question for Bama Fans--Ruggs
Posted on 4/23/20 at 3:55 pm to MileHighMathieu
Posted on 4/23/20 at 3:55 pm to MileHighMathieu
You're not stupid. 
He's not going to go up and battle for the 50/50 ball, but Ruggs' speed and athleticism can stress man coverage and force safeties deeper, which leaves underneath routes more free - because they know he can smoke on a fade, he can be deadly on a slant. His breaks and balance are fantastic. Despite his size he's also a great physical blocker, which is an underrated skill. Finally, he's smart.
He just doesn't have a lot of weaknesses, unless you really want to nitpick.
One of the reasons you saw a lack of top-end production last year is because of what you mentioned - he was sharing touches. Because of his ability to stretch the field, the route trees underneath can also be exploited by his teammates.
He's not going to go up and battle for the 50/50 ball, but Ruggs' speed and athleticism can stress man coverage and force safeties deeper, which leaves underneath routes more free - because they know he can smoke on a fade, he can be deadly on a slant. His breaks and balance are fantastic. Despite his size he's also a great physical blocker, which is an underrated skill. Finally, he's smart.
He just doesn't have a lot of weaknesses, unless you really want to nitpick.
One of the reasons you saw a lack of top-end production last year is because of what you mentioned - he was sharing touches. Because of his ability to stretch the field, the route trees underneath can also be exploited by his teammates.
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Posted on 4/23/20 at 4:09 pm to paperwasp
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He's not going to go up and battle for the 50/50 ball,
I'd argue that that is one of his strong suits. He made some incredible catches on 50/50 balls while at Alabama. His basketball skills really show with those types of plays.
Posted on 4/23/20 at 4:15 pm to paperwasp
He was #7 in the SEC in lowest drop rate
#2 in Yards After Catch
#2 in explosive play %
I think he'll do alright.
#2 in Yards After Catch
#2 in explosive play %
I think he'll do alright.
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