Where the WRs will need to prove themselves without Ross will be in that in 2016 defenses had to be scared enough of Ross and his speed that created a problem either defending the deep pass or slowing the running game. I would expect DCs to make us prove that we can do the same without Ross.
I actually think we can create similar problems without Ross, but it will be largely due to the increased size of some of our WRs versus the speed. Both Ty Jones and Hunter Bryant are significant matchup problems on the outside if left in a position where they will be 1 on 1. I would also expect that at least early in the year most safety shading will likely be to the side of the field where Pettis lines up. Jones and Bryant won't necessarily run by you with their speed, but they can go up and get the ball ... which isn't necessarily a huge strength of Pettis (he isn't bad at) and definitely not the strength of Ross.
We can be similar ... but we'll be different.
Actually Defenses were calmed by the fact even if Ross was open Jake couldn't throw that far. Was reading that on a Bama website . I think Jake is an outstanding qb west coast style spreading the ball around, quickly with the play action pass. This offense will present a new challlenge with tall physical receivers and over the shoulder fade routes. I don't think they need to rely on 4.25 speed off the line to be as successful, looking back at all the stopped drives and 3 and outs because Smith's bombs to Ross failed
Where the WRs will need to prove themselves without Ross will be in that in 2016 defenses had to be scared enough of Ross and his speed that created a problem either defending the deep pass or slowing the running game. I would expect DCs to make us prove that we can do the same without Ross.
I actually think we can create similar problems without Ross, but it will be largely due to the increased size of some of our WRs versus the speed. Both Ty Jones and Hunter Bryant are significant matchup problems on the outside if left in a position where they will be 1 on 1. I would also expect that at least early in the year most safety shading will likely be to the side of the field where Pettis lines up. Jones and Bryant won't necessarily run by you with their speed, but they can go up and get the ball ... which isn't necessarily a huge strength of Pettis (he isn't bad at) and definitely not the strength of Ross.
We can be similar ... but we'll be different.
Actually Defenses were calmed by the fact even if Ross was open Jake couldn't throw that far. Was reading that on a Bama website . I think Jake is an outstanding qb west coast style spreading the ball around, quickly with the play action pass. This offense will present a new challlenge with tall physical receivers and over the shoulder fade routes. I don't think they need to rely on 4.25 speed off the line to be as successful, looking back at all the stopped drives and 3 and outs because Smith's bombs to Ross failed
Where the WRs will need to prove themselves without Ross will be in that in 2016 defenses had to be scared enough of Ross and his speed that created a problem either defending the deep pass or slowing the running game. I would expect DCs to make us prove that we can do the same without Ross.
I actually think we can create similar problems without Ross, but it will be largely due to the increased size of some of our WRs versus the speed. Both Ty Jones and Hunter Bryant are significant matchup problems on the outside if left in a position where they will be 1 on 1. I would also expect that at least early in the year most safety shading will likely be to the side of the field where Pettis lines up. Jones and Bryant won't necessarily run by you with their speed, but they can go up and get the ball ... which isn't necessarily a huge strength of Pettis (he isn't bad at) and definitely not the strength of Ross.
We can be similar ... but we'll be different.
Actually Defenses were calmed by the fact even if Ross was open Jake couldn't throw that far. Was reading that on a Bama website . I think Jake is an outstanding qb west coast style spreading the ball around, quickly with the play action pass. This offense will present a new challlenge with tall physical receivers and over the shoulder fade routes. I don't think they need to rely on 4.25 speed off the line to be as successful, looking back at all the stopped drives and 3 and outs because Smith's bombs to Ross failed
Babushka is the kryptonite of our team.
Any asshole OC who calls plays beyond the capability of his players to execute should be gone yesterday. Retention of Smiff is unjustifiable to anyone with eyes.
Where the WRs will need to prove themselves without Ross will be in that in 2016 defenses had to be scared enough of Ross and his speed that created a problem either defending the deep pass or slowing the running game. I would expect DCs to make us prove that we can do the same without Ross.
I actually think we can create similar problems without Ross, but it will be largely due to the increased size of some of our WRs versus the speed. Both Ty Jones and Hunter Bryant are significant matchup problems on the outside if left in a position where they will be 1 on 1. I would also expect that at least early in the year most safety shading will likely be to the side of the field where Pettis lines up. Jones and Bryant won't necessarily run by you with their speed, but they can go up and get the ball ... which isn't necessarily a huge strength of Pettis (he isn't bad at) and definitely not the strength of Ross.
We can be similar ... but we'll be different.
Actually Defenses were calmed by the fact even if Ross was open Jake couldn't throw that far. Was reading that on a Bama website . I think Jake is an outstanding qb west coast style spreading the ball around, quickly with the play action pass. This offense will present a new challlenge with tall physical receivers and over the shoulder fade routes. I don't think they need to rely on 4.25 speed off the line to be as successful, looking back at all the stopped drives and 3 and outs because Smith's bombs to Ross failed
Babushka is the kryptonite of our team.
Any asshole OC who calls plays beyond the capability of his players to execute should be gone yesterday. Retention of Smiff is unjustifiable to anyone with eyes.
But when the QB throws 43 TDs and the offense averaged what 40 pts a game?
What would be the grounds to fire?
I hated j Smith before it was cool to hate him but he ain't getting fired.
Dotson is a guy who could potentially develop and I say that as a person who has been down on him since day 1.
The adjustments he needs to make in his game are akin to what Coleman needed: hit the hole fast, give effort on every run.
It can be hard to disentangle bad vision, not bursting toward the hole, lack of confidence and being slow.
Obviously Dotson is fast, but it might not come out for another year or so as he learns to hit holes and read blocks.
I suspect he will be passed up by McGrew and Ahmed, but these kids generally develop pretty well and I'm not ruling it out.
I think we're underestimating the loss of Ross on offensive production. Pettis is a great #2, but he can't open up defenses like Ross could. Charlie McClutchins fills that role to some extent, but early in the season we're going see mostly Pettis and a bunch of skinny shifty guys at WR/Slot (Fuller, Bacellia, McGrew). The downside is that all those guys are small and not the most physical at downfield blocking.
Hamdan's latest crop of jihadis should fill the role, but I think we'll see some struggles early on in the season generating a big passing attack. Ty Jones and Alex Cook could be devastating blockers if they have the mindset for it. We should be pounding the rock early in the year to let the WRs grow into their roles, but who knows what will happen.
As far as RB recruiting, TJ Pledger is a beast, but you're right, there is a better chance of you walking again than us? getting him. Chris Brown from Oceanside is the guy I'm hoping to get.
The passing game won't struggle vs the dreck non conference schedule. Ross was great, but I don't think we will really miss him. It's not a slight. I was a huge Ross supporter from his freshman year. The guy was special.
There are too many other options. Not all the true freshmen will be ready to be featured right away, but a couple will.
I want a run heavy offense too because it creates a mindset and is more consistent than passing, but I'm going to assume we will be balanced. We aren't averse to the run, but Petersen has always had a QB centric offense.
Ross is an all time great UW receiver and will be missed in a big way, new weapons or not. Some of you are off your rockers.
This thread was not my best work, nor the best for a few others.
Dotson is a guy who could potentially develop and I say that as a person who has been down on him since day 1.
The adjustments he needs to make in his game are akin to what Coleman needed: hit the hole fast, give effort on every run.
It can be hard to disentangle bad vision, not bursting toward the hole, lack of confidence and being slow.
Obviously Dotson is fast, but it might not come out for another year or so as he learns to hit holes and read blocks.
I suspect he will be passed up by McGrew and Ahmed, but these kids generally develop pretty well and I'm not ruling it out.
I think we're underestimating the loss of Ross on offensive production. Pettis is a great #2, but he can't open up defenses like Ross could. Charlie McClutchins fills that role to some extent, but early in the season we're going see mostly Pettis and a bunch of skinny shifty guys at WR/Slot (Fuller, Bacellia, McGrew). The downside is that all those guys are small and not the most physical at downfield blocking.
Hamdan's latest crop of jihadis should fill the role, but I think we'll see some struggles early on in the season generating a big passing attack. Ty Jones and Alex Cook could be devastating blockers if they have the mindset for it. We should be pounding the rock early in the year to let the WRs grow into their roles, but who knows what will happen.
As far as RB recruiting, TJ Pledger is a beast, but you're right, there is a better chance of you walking again than us? getting him. Chris Brown from Oceanside is the guy I'm hoping to get.
The passing game won't struggle vs the dreck non conference schedule. Ross was great, but I don't think we will really miss him. It's not a slight. I was a huge Ross supporter from his freshman year. The guy was special.
There are too many other options. Not all the true freshmen will be ready to be featured right away, but a couple will.
I want a run heavy offense too because it creates a mindset and is more consistent than passing, but I'm going to assume we will be balanced. We aren't averse to the run, but Petersen has always had a QB centric offense.
Ross is an all time great UW receiver and will be missed in a big way, new weapons or not. Some of you are off your rockers.
This thread was not my best work, nor the best for a few others.
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I just fucking told you, dumbass.
What would be the grounds to fire?
I hated j Smith before it was cool to hate him but he ain't getting fired.
@Gladstone was dialed the fuck in.