Not to mention, they had a good QB in Seatle that was throwing to their recievers. At least now we have a reciever that's closer to the #1 recieving mold as opposed to last year when all we had was Bennett. I still don't expect to much out of our WR corp. There is some potential there but we've been saying that about the whole team for the past three years and look where its got us. Nope, this year I'm going pesimistic with the hopes that I'm wrong once again.
I excpect a lot out of our recievers this year, not as good as some of the other receiving corps around the NFL, but still a major improvement.
Roby, Williams and perhaps Jones when he recovers should do well this season, even if not playing a major part.
Calico is a ? this season
Roby, Williams and perhaps Jones when he recovers should do well this season, even if not playing a major part.
Calico is a ? this season
I'd say Jones is more of a ? than Calico for this season. He may not really be able to play full speed until the end of the season. Calico may be on his last year, and he might once again fall short, but he'll definitely play some, and probably be really close to catching some passes that hit him in the hands.
GoTitans3801 said:
That's kinda funny, and true...Still I wouldn't want anyone on the team who doesn't believe ( really believe) that they can win...
I agree we will be much better at the wideouts this year,it will be hard to double more than one and have any chance of covering our TEs but the most important part of improving our passing offense is establishing the run. Last year DBs were able to play well off the line of scrimmage and Lbs didnt really worry about our run game. If we can run the ball effectively DBs have to cheat up and LBs will have to hold their ground on play action and it will slow down the pass rush. The OL and Coaches Fisher, Chow and Munch commitment to the run is the key to having a great passing attack. If Volek has time and receivers running open he can be deadly.
Titans Way Street at BSP is renamed.....everyone is drinking upGoTitans3801 said:
Well....Jones has an ACL tear which means he is going to probably be like calico was this past season...not able to go full speed, except he has more than 1 season to come back from it, id expect Roby to step it up, i like what we saw from him he showed some flashes and i believe if any of the younger recievers steps up that it would be him...who takes the #3 WR position? Calico or Roby....Orr?? I'd say Roby...pending Jones isn't able to go till later next season
Smili, Jackson only played in 6 regular season games, so they didn't have a #1 for most of the season.
Bennett is going to be the key to the passing game. Calico can't be counted on obviously so anything he does is icing on the cake. Bennett have had good numbers together in the past 2 years when they've both been healthy and on the field. Volek likes to throw the deep ball up for grabs and Bennett is the guy that can go up and get them. Hopefully Drew will stay healthy and be there for Volek, he will be key to Billy succeeding this season.
Wade is going to be the #3 slot guy, with Calico, Roby and Williams trying to get into the mix.
Really? Wade the #3? I'd expect it to be Roby, Williams, or maybe Calico ahead of him. I took the news coverage as news that he'd stay on the team, not that he was making amazing progress. I'd say at the end of last season, he was last on that list, now he's just shown enough to stay on the team.
I think that Wade will be our #1 slot receiver with Roby backing him up and Calico and Williams will backup Givens and Bennett on the outside.
I also think we will see a set that has Givens(in the slot) and Bennett on the same side with Calico out wide on the other side with Troupe at TE. This would get Calico man coverage with no help over the top if Troupe attacks the middle of the field. Or if the safety helps on Calico then Troupe just has to beat a LB down the middle.
But no doubt we are much improved at WR this yr. We lost nobody and gained Givens plus experience of the young guys.
I also think we will see a set that has Givens(in the slot) and Bennett on the same side with Calico out wide on the other side with Troupe at TE. This would get Calico man coverage with no help over the top if Troupe attacks the middle of the field. Or if the safety helps on Calico then Troupe just has to beat a LB down the middle.
But no doubt we are much improved at WR this yr. We lost nobody and gained Givens plus experience of the young guys.
(Late to the party....)
Bennett is optimistic? Did he buy some new gloves?
Avvie "I tried to sell my #83 jersey last year, but my asking price of $3 was too high" Hughes
Bennett is optimistic? Did he buy some new gloves?
Avvie "I tried to sell my #83 jersey last year, but my asking price of $3 was too high" Hughes
I agree Titans2004 Chow may be able to create a lot of mismatchs this year with different packages and formations. The versatility and quality of or receivers could make Volek a much better QB if guys are open and he has time he will get the ball to them. With all the extra time they are putting in working together our pass game could be really good and that will make the RBs that much better.
This keeps popping up around the board. Several people think Wade will be the #3 receiver. Really? Besides the fact that an article was written about him, which said he was showing good things and would probably make the team, what makes him better than Roby and Williams, both of whom showed great things last year. Second year receivers are supposed to make a big jump, I'd put them ahead. Once all of the receivers get back on the field, it'll be interesting to see how the order shakes out. I'm betting on Givens, Bennett, Roby/Williams, Calico, Wade. Calico will drop or rise early, depending on what he does with his chances.
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