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Georgia, just how worried are you about your pass catchers?
Posted on 7/17/19 at 8:37 am
Posted on 7/17/19 at 8:37 am
Are you expecting a significant step back in the passing game?
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The top five receivers (including a tight end) from last season are no longer on the team.
Receiver Terry Godwin completed his eligibility. Receivers Mecole Hardman and Riley Ridley, as well as tight end Isaac Nauta, opted for early entry into the NFL draft. Receiver Jeremiah Holloman was dismissed from the team.
That leaves receiver Tyler Simmons and tight end Charlie Woerner, who both had nine receptions last season, were the most productive pass-catchers other than running back D’Andre Swift.
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Posted on 7/17/19 at 8:40 am to Farmer1906
It's obviously bothersome but there's plenty of talent. You obviously never want to lose ALL your WRs from the previous year though.
George Pickens was arguably the #1 WR in last year's class and should play a lot. His game is somehwat similar to ridley/holloman.
Demetris Robertson was arguably the #1 WR in his recruiting class and showed out at Cal his FR season, he'll play a lot. His game is somewhat similar to Mecole's.
Dom Blaylock was a top 3 WR in this last year's class. His game is somewhat similar to Godwin.
*fib reminder* Lawrence Cager is a big bodied transfer from Miami that's played in 25 career games and had 6 TDs last season that is similar to Javon Wims 2 years ago.
Then you have the others like tyler simmons that have played sparingly here and there.
We'll put a talented group on the field they just have basically zero experience. I would suspect that's really only an issue the first 1/4 of the season though, after that they should all be settled in.
George Pickens was arguably the #1 WR in last year's class and should play a lot. His game is somehwat similar to ridley/holloman.
Demetris Robertson was arguably the #1 WR in his recruiting class and showed out at Cal his FR season, he'll play a lot. His game is somewhat similar to Mecole's.
Dom Blaylock was a top 3 WR in this last year's class. His game is somewhat similar to Godwin.
*fib reminder* Lawrence Cager is a big bodied transfer from Miami that's played in 25 career games and had 6 TDs last season that is similar to Javon Wims 2 years ago.
Then you have the others like tyler simmons that have played sparingly here and there.
We'll put a talented group on the field they just have basically zero experience. I would suspect that's really only an issue the first 1/4 of the season though, after that they should all be settled in.
This post was edited on 7/17/19 at 8:54 am
Posted on 7/17/19 at 8:41 am to Farmer1906
Are you worried about your terrible back seven? A&M is about to get shredded this season.
Posted on 7/17/19 at 8:42 am to WG_Dawg
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I would suspect that's really only an issue the first 1/4 of the season though, after that they should all be settled in.
*checks schedule*
Damn, A&M plays yall in Nov.
Posted on 7/17/19 at 8:43 am to NFLU
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Are you worried about your terrible back seven? A&M is about to get shredded this season.
it literally took 2 responses to get a shite posting Lsu fan to pull off-topic on an actual football conversation.
Posted on 7/17/19 at 8:44 am to WG_Dawg
What??? No mention of TE Grad Transfer Eli Wolf and his average of 3 receptions per year to bolster the group?
Posted on 7/17/19 at 8:45 am to WG_Dawg
As usual WG wrapped it up with a bow quite nicely. Would also add in that Cager is getting great reviews as a Wims like threat with a huge catch radius.
I'm ultimately less concerned with the WR group and more interested to see how Coley utilizes the pieces and calls games. I trust that he's capable but want to see it come together.
I'm ultimately less concerned with the WR group and more interested to see how Coley utilizes the pieces and calls games. I trust that he's capable but want to see it come together.
Posted on 7/17/19 at 8:47 am to Farmer1906
What WG said ^.
Posted on 7/17/19 at 8:52 am to fibonaccisquared
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Would also add in that Cager is getting great reviews
I keep forgetting about him lol. I dont' think I've heard a thing about him after he announced the transfer.
Posted on 7/17/19 at 8:53 am to Farmer1906
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The top five receivers (including a tight end) from last season are no longer on the team.
This doesn't mean much, to me. Every team has a different identity, annually, and it will reflect as such when the field is taken.
Posted on 7/17/19 at 8:55 am to Farmer1906
While it would obviously be nice to have more known quantities there, it isn’t something that can’t be overcome.
Posted on 7/17/19 at 8:55 am to madmaxvol
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What??? No mention of TE Grad Transfer Eli Wolf and his average of 3 receptions per year to bolster the group?
We can smell the fear.
Posted on 7/17/19 at 8:57 am to WG_Dawg
I haven't either, and I was hyped up about D Rob. I am expecting him to come on strongly, now that he is in better shape and a little heavier.
Posted on 7/17/19 at 8:57 am to Farmer1906
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Are you expecting a significant step back in the passing game?
The talent is there. The experience is not (other than....Drob, Simmons and Cager).
I'm actually more worried about have a consistent pass rush.
Posted on 7/17/19 at 9:02 am to tissle
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I'm actually more worried about have a consistent pass rush.
We have plenty of talent on the edge, and every where else on the field. Let the coaches worry about a consistent pass rush. I had zero problems with the defense last year, and as it could have been better...It was situationally implemented personnel with the intentions to have some young guys baptized by fire. At least, this is how I viewed it.
This post was edited on 7/17/19 at 9:03 am
Posted on 7/17/19 at 9:07 am to Farmer1906
Raw, but a talented group is what we have.
Mecole and Nauta are big losses, would have loved it if they had stayed around this year.
We will be fine if Pickens, Robinson and Blaylock show out this year
Mecole and Nauta are big losses, would have loved it if they had stayed around this year.
We will be fine if Pickens, Robinson and Blaylock show out this year
Posted on 7/17/19 at 9:13 am to Farmer1906
We've had a different leading receiver in each of Kirbys first 3 seasons.
The only question for me is if Fromm finds a favorite target or if he trusts his reads and goes there with the ball.
Fromm is great at presnap reads. But sometimes, he's stuck on that favorite target and can force balls with other wide open receivers (easy for me to judge from the stands or TV, but still. He will force a ball or two).
The only question for me is if Fromm finds a favorite target or if he trusts his reads and goes there with the ball.
Fromm is great at presnap reads. But sometimes, he's stuck on that favorite target and can force balls with other wide open receivers (easy for me to judge from the stands or TV, but still. He will force a ball or two).
Posted on 7/17/19 at 9:16 am to WG_Dawg
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I would suspect that's really only an issue the first 1/4 of the season though, after that they should all be settled in
Just in time for the VOLS
Posted on 7/17/19 at 9:44 am to Farmer1906
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Are you expecting a significant step back in the passing game?
Step back? maybe, I guess. There is still a lot of talent there. Robertson, Blaylock, Simmons, Jackson and Pickens. Most of it young, so we'll have to see.
This post was edited on 7/17/19 at 9:51 am
Posted on 7/17/19 at 9:47 am to madmaxvol
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What??? No mention of TE Grad Transfer Eli Wolf and his average of 3 receptions per year to bolster the group?
He's depth. We have several really good TE's. Wolf will probably get a chance to block and might catch a few balls. It would be the first time Tennessee wasted talent. Kamara ring a bell?
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