YoloinOhio Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 (edited) @BuckyBrooks: Noticing a trend in the @NFL after studying the All-22 from 2015.. Looks like the "small" WR (6-foot or shorter) is back en vogue.. There are a number of reasons for the move back to "small" WRs.. 1. QB needs "escape" artists vs. Bump & Run coverage.. 2. "Small" WRs tend to be better route runners (better body control & short area quickness) 3.The emphasis on "RAC" has coaches looking for "catch & run" specialists ("Small" WRs are typically quicker & more dynamic in open) Edited June 17, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Hmmm...i don't feel like they ever went out of style. As with anything else in football, balance is key. By that, I mean having a good mix of sizes in order to take advantage of different matchups. I guess big WRs have been trending for a little while, but it never took away the need for small, elusive guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Hmmm...i don't feel like they ever went out of style. As with anything else in football, balance is key. By that, I mean having a good mix of sizes in order to take advantage of different matchups. I guess big WRs have been trending for a little while, but it never took away the need for small, elusive guys. This is why I'm hoping Des Lewis pans out-- a 6'4" guy who knows how to highpoint a ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 He's figured this out by looking at the "all 22 from 2015"? Oh Bucky....why don't you also just tell us who wins the SB this season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 He's figured this out by looking at the "all 22 from 2015"? Oh Bucky....why don't you also just tell us who wins the SB this season? You know - your team the Patriots** - unless the front office unfairly punishes them telling referees to make sure of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Bucky always pees in the punch bowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
....lybob Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Football is about trends and then being the first team to break the trend - when 5,10 CBs are dominant you want 6,3 + WRs to take advantage, when teams compensate by getting taller CBs you take advantage by getting smaller super quick WRs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Football is about trends and then being the first team to break the trend - when 5,10 CBs are dominant you want 6,3 + WRs to take advantage, when teams compensate by getting taller CBs you take advantage by getting smaller super quick WRs.those are the types of WRs gilmore has had real problems with. Let's hope it's not the TY Hilton show week 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Hmmm...i don't feel like they ever went out of style. As with anything else in football, balance is key. By that, I mean having a good mix of sizes in order to take advantage of different matchups. I guess big WRs have been trending for a little while, but it never took away the need for small, elusive guys. I'm uncomfortable with this amount of logic here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 The rules have changed to benefit the small, quick guys. You can't breath on receivers or it's a penalty. Years ago, small guys would get mugged at the line or destroyed if they ran across the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP's Voice Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Who do you think would be the most productive receive if Watkins, Woods, Harvin, and Hogan were on the Patriots? Aka who would be Brady's favorite target? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 (edited) Who do you think would be the most productive receive if Watkins, Woods, Harvin, and Hogan were on the Patriots? Aka who would be Brady's favorite target? Edited June 18, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Who do you think would be the most productive receive if Watkins, Woods, Harvin, and Hogan were on the Patriots? Aka who would be Brady's favorite target? Watkins by a mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I'm uncomfortable with this amount of logic here. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 T.Y. Hilton, Antonio Brown leading rise of small receivers in NFL http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000497838/article/ty-hilton-antonio-brown-leading-rise-of-small-receivers-in-nfl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Next year they'll be talking about Goodwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uffalo Ills Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 TJ Graham back in vogue? yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeah, how about no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 TJ Graham back in vogue? yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeah, how about no.GOOD small WRs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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