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SUMMARY: Receiver Bobby Wade, who was claimed off waivers from the Chicago Bears last season, made big strides over the past few months to prove himself. He not only proved he can catch the ball consistently, but he expanded his knowledge of all the receiver positions as well. Coach Jeff Fisher added that Wade would also get a chance to win the punt return job in preseason. "I'll do whatever I can do," Wade said. "It's been good for me to get all the work this offseason. And the way I see it, the more I can familiarize myself with the offense the better off it will be for everyone."

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I think Wade is a lock to make the roster. Who else do we have that can return punts besides him and Pac. Waddell and B. Jones are both out until mid-season at least. I think Wade will win the #1 slot receiver role.
 
It really doesnt matter to me which receivers start just put the people out there that give us the best chance to win. We have more depth and quality at receiver than we have had in years. If Wade starts that just means hes better than anyone thouht and will be a huge advantage. I like the idea of someone in the slot that is as dangerous as he must be running after the catch. He certainly wont get doubled and could make big yards after the catch from the slot. I dont think their will be any question about him making the roster and I hope he is good enough to start. Now get the run going and we could have an exciting offense. I have coinfidence Coach Fisher knows the punt return game and will put the right guy back there if its Wade so be it. Its nice to have some depth in the return game this year instead of not being sure about anyone like the beginning of the season last year.
 
In college, Finnegan had 222 yards on 15 punt returns, a 14.8 yard average, and one TD. On kick returns, he gained 1,980 yards on 70 returns, a 28.3 average, with 3 TDs. At his Pro Day he ran a 4.33 and 4.35 on FieldTurf. I'm sure Fisher and Lowry give him a look as a returner too.
 
So who is the odd man out at WR?

Our current list of receivers is:

Bennett
Givens
Calico
Wade
Jones (PUP)
Roby
Roydell Williams
Orr


That's 8 receivers I'm sure we'd like to keep. Do we keep 7 on the active roster until Jones returns and then cut one then?
 
I don't know about wade, but you have Roydell Williams 2nd to last on your list. I really believe RW will be our #3, #4 at worst this year. He may not have had alot of throws to him last year. But from what I remember, every time he caught a ball he was Flat out nailed. HE HELD THE BALL EVERY TIME. I have big hopes for this kid.:thumb:
 
I don't really like Wade. I aren't a massive fan of specific guys, especially returners taking a roster spot. He couldn't cut it at WR for the Bears, that says a lot to me, but we'll see.
 
Jones could be PUP and Orr to the practice squad. We could also see another injury or even a trade that would shake things up. With Bennett in the last year of his contract any team who loses a starting WR to injury would be interested in a trade scenario. If the Titans feel confident in the young guys and Givens, not to mention Calico, Bennett could be expendable although right now he might be our best WR.
 
trading bennett is stupid right now....we have like 5 WRs who have played less than 2 years in the league...id have to say we would most likely cut players not trade arguably the best one we have at this time..
 
I wasn't saying that they should trade Bennett. IMO he is the best we have. Still, if they really liked what they saw in Wade and Orr and the group from last year was really showing improvement AND another team was desperate enough to offer a nice trade offer it wouldn't surprise me to see something happen. Bennett is in the last year of his deal.
 
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