RCOHEN13 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 i watched a lot of U. Texas games and he was very under utilised but during EVERY telecast, they would make a reference or 2 to how they need to use this guy's speed. He was not as productive in college as Roscoe was, but i think he is gonna be a much of a WR in NFL that Roscoe did. BUT... Can this kid stay on field. If it's not 1 thing its another... Can we really rely on him being a 16 game NFL WR even if it is as a #4 "speed guy" role. He looked awesome on that slant pass he caught last week but got NAILED and flew like 5 yards from the hit! He definitely makes team over guys like Featherstone Graham, but i just have that feeling that during telecasts of Bills game we will hear them make a reference to his "olympics" speed and how they need to look for him, and then for him to wind up with 1 fly route a game and then pull up lame with a hammy, a quad or something in game 3 or 4 and this be a recurring theme as was with Roscoe. If Goodwin can stay on field, he can be a real nice extra toy for the offense when we go 4 and 5 WR sets or inserted in lineup in some 3 WR sets, especially in between the 40's where a deep shot is most likely cuz a FS has to keep an eye on him if he burns the CB out of the gate like he did few times last yr and some deep balls. Hopefully he can stay healthy and grab 35 catches and average 15+ a catch with 2-3 TD's this yr and be a distraction to teams safeties IF he can stay healthy. I just dont see him being able to be healthy for a full season but i hope i'm wrong cuz when he has been on the field, he's played well, has solid hands and has done very nicely in "regular" WR routes like that slant last week and he;s great on fly routes and comeback routes cuz DB's give him cushion and makes it easier for him to come back to the football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemac2001 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Streaks and Crossing Routes should be 95% of his routes to avoid him from getting hit and to use his speed across the field Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 No. I liked Roscoe more than most on here when he was playing for the Bills, but Goodwin is a better athlete and has better receiving instincts -- runs better routes, better hands, and I believe he's more durable (though that's yet to be seen so that's a fair point to bring up as you have). Goodwin is going to have a good year, I suspect he plays 15 games this year, missing the last week only because by then the team will have clinched the AFC East and thus will be resting starters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Romes Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 #12 all time in yards per punt return. Not too shabby. http://m.pfref.com/m?p=XXleadersXXpunt_ret_yds_per_ret_career.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCOHEN13 Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 #12 all time in yards per punt return. Not too shabby. http://m.pfref.com/m..._ret_career.htm Goodwin doesnt return punts for us. I hope he's our primary KO returner but with the ball pushed up those 5 yards, KO's that get returned are alot less common. I agree with MikeMac that Goodwin is a more viable WR option that Roscoe. Goodwin has that straight line speed and Roscoe was more a juker, which sometimes resulted in disaster plays and "what was he thinking" moments. Goodwin runs better routes and i also agree he's more suited for those quick slants, WR screens, go routes and comeback routes but if injuries happen in front of him and he has to move up depth chart, he is alot more capable of being a "regular" WR than Roscoe ever was. My concern is that he is brittle like Roscoe. Even when he was healthy last yr, it seemed like when he was getting playing time, he seemed to come off limping alot, take hard falls diving for balls that are uncatchable. I love his talent and think he can bring extra dimension to Bills O but just concerned he will have similar nagging injures like Roscoe did and never be able to fully make an impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Parrish gets hated on because he didn't live up to his 2nd Round billing (as to think we passed on Vincent Jackson) but he was a good depth WR and above average return man. Yet with the current KO rules in place not sure Goodwin will prove to be anything to be more than JAG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You herd it hear last Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 No. I liked Roscoe more than most on here when he was playing for the Bills, but Goodwin is a better athlete and has better receiving instincts -- runs better routes, better hands, and I believe he's more durable (though that's yet to be seen so that's a fair point to bring up as you have). Goodwin is going to have a good year, I suspect he plays 15 games this year, missing the last week only because by then the team will have clinched the AFC East and thus will be resting starters. But, he's not a starter. Who's gonna play WR in that game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Malooga Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 In one season, Marquise Goodwin has already put up nearly half the touchdowns Roscoe Parrish did in his career. Goodwin had 3 last year alone, Parrish has 7 in his entire career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Goodwin needs to learn how to avoid hits bc he takes too many like the one last week. Get what you can and get down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 (edited) i watched a lot of U. Texas games and he was very under utilised but during EVERY telecast, they would make a reference or 2 to how they need to use this guy's speed. He was not as productive in college as Roscoe was, but i think he is gonna be a much of a WR in NFL that Roscoe did. BUT... Can this kid stay on field. If it's not 1 thing its another... Can we really rely on him being a 16 game NFL WR even if it is as a #4 "speed guy" role. He looked awesome on that slant pass he caught last week but got NAILED and flew like 5 yards from the hit! He definitely makes team over guys like Featherstone Graham, but i just have that feeling that during telecasts of Bills game we will hear them make a reference to his "olympics" speed and how they need to look for him, and then for him to wind up with 1 fly route a game and then pull up lame with a hammy, a quad or something in game 3 or 4 and this be a recurring theme as was with Roscoe. If Goodwin can stay on field, he can be a real nice extra toy for the offense when we go 4 and 5 WR sets or inserted in lineup in some 3 WR sets, especially in between the 40's where a deep shot is most likely cuz a FS has to keep an eye on him if he burns the CB out of the gate like he did few times last yr and some deep balls. Hopefully he can stay healthy and grab 35 catches and average 15+ a catch with 2-3 TD's this yr and be a distraction to teams safeties IF he can stay healthy. I just dont see him being able to be healthy for a full season but i hope i'm wrong cuz when he has been on the field, he's played well, has solid hands and has done very nicely in "regular" WR routes like that slant last week and he;s great on fly routes and comeback routes cuz DB's give him cushion and makes it easier for him to come back to the football. The main thing they have in common is that when they are "hurt" they are actually "injured". And they can't seem to play more than a few plays without getting hurt again. That's the problem with being 5'5" and 150 pounds and playing in the NFL. You break easier and the same injuries that big players can play thru and still produce.....you cannot. It's a big man's game. The little guys that make it....like Darren Sproles and Steve Smith.......are tough as nails and durable. Edited August 16, 2014 by BADOLBEELZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Roscoe was very elusive and could stop an start on a dime, Goodwin is simply faster than anyone on the field. They are very, very different players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 But, he's not a starter. Who's gonna play WR in that game? With the offense that is being run Goodwin is absolutely a starter: SWAT, Williams, Woods, and Goodwin are the top four wrs come September. They will be on the field a lot together, and have been in camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 To me the main difference is how they are used. Anyone remember there was a time where the bills were pushing Roscoe has a primary threat on the on the offense? And he sure looked the part to....till he got hurt.....and again....and again. What they need to do is use Goodwin as a returner and sparingly as a WR....which it looks like they are smart enough to do.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 (edited) Roscoe was very elusive and could stop an start on a dime, Goodwin is simply faster than anyone on the field. They are very, very different players. This is nice insight .My concern is increasing with M Goodwin. He announced his sickle cell and asthma took him out of training camp. But He looks in great shape even for a speedster . but i hope the Bills can protect him a little bit. Because he obviously is a special talent. And a lot of fun to watch ! Edited August 16, 2014 by 3rdand12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt in KC Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I'm hopeful Goodwin isn't as fragile as most Bills fans fear. In college, he started all four years at Texas and only missed 2 games. I know the NFL is different than college, but I don't think he's a particularly fragile player where we need to worry about any contact. Also, I've seen him be an eager aggressive blocker and heard him say he enjoys that part of the game in an interview. Corroborating, there's this in his NLF.com draft profile: Continues to hand fight downfield while blocking, gets into it with his opposition. Not afraid to hands catch over the middle, between linebacker and safety, and has speed to burn and break away if hit in stride. I suspect in preseason they're just being protective of him; he's not on the bubble at all, and has nothing to prove. For anything related to his "wheels" it's best to rest him and make sure he's 100%. i hope he plays the full time EJ is in PS game 3 for the final tune up for the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You herd it hear last Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 With the offense that is being run Goodwin is absolutely a starter: SWAT, Williams, Woods, and Goodwin are the top four wrs come September. They will be on the field a lot together, and have been in camp. I'd be willing to say that about a nickel corner in today's NFL. It's a bit of a stretch saying a 4th WR is a starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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