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05-08-2012, 09:14 PM #13
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Lardarius "The predator" Webb
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I've watched every one of his snaps since 2006. I don't see it.
BTW...what the hell is wrong with being a good special teams guy like Tyree? Tyree was able to step in when needed at WR and made one of the iconic catches in NFL history in addition to being a hell of a special teams guy.
It's not like I want the guy cut...IMHO, he should be a lock for the team.
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05-08-2012, 09:37 PM #16
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Going strictly by number of catches over the last couple of years, I would have to say our number 3 receive will *technically* be Torrey Smith because Ray Rice and Boldin will have the most catches. Therefore, I said "Other."
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I'm going with Doss, but in reality the #3 receiver is going to be either Pitta, Dickson, or Ray Rice. Cam doesn't use 3+ WR sets. He'll split TE's out wide...but that's about the extent of it.
The reason I say Doss is because he'll have a leg up over Jacoby Jones regarding the playbook & little things like that.Disclaimer: The content posted is of my own opinion.
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05-09-2012, 02:50 AM #18Regular 1st Stringer
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So cam Like two TE set over 3 wr? Based on what 2011?
So 2011 was a typical Cam season unlike 2008, 2009 and 2010?
I believe Cam is trying to get the best personel on the field, nothing else.. If Evans have had a typical Evans season I guess our offense had been another beast last year.
Btw I take Doss as well, he is unmarked territory though.
I guess 3, 4, 5 and a possible sixth spot is pretty much open for competion.
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I'm not saying Jones is going to become a dangerous #1 receiver for us, but none of expected much from Pollard, and I know quite a few people who complained about the signing. In 2011 he had a very solid season, and was a pro bowl alternative I believe? I think Jacoby at least gets that #3 receiving position, and at least compliments Boldin and Smith going deep, maybe the system here will suit him much better.
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They wouldn't have signed Jones to the deal they did if they didn't intend for him to play a role on offense as well as a PR/KR guy. So I'm going to say it's going to be him. Plus, he just fits what they want outside in the 3WR sets more than anybody else on the roster. Another big, fast guy to play outside with Boldin in the slot.
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05-09-2012, 11:20 AM #21
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How does Pollard relate to Jones? Two totally different players two totally different positions.. For every pollard you bring up i can bring up 10 signings that didn't work out. The obvious from last year Lee Evans. Just saying i dont know your rationale in saying Pollard translates to Jones working out. I dont see it.
Lardarius "The predator" Webb
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Re: Who will be the #3 receiver come week 1?
The #3 receiver last season caught 4 balls. It probably doesn't even matter who the #3 is because they aren't really part of Cam's offense.
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05-09-2012, 11:37 AM #23Hall Of Fame Poster
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Re: Who will be the #3 receiver come week 1?
I think we're getting a little carried away with this theme. In 2011 our #3 WR caught 4 balls (8 total if you count both Evans and Williams,) but in 2010 our #3 WR (Houshmandzadeh) caught 30. Those 30 receptions were moved essentially from our #3 WR to our #2 TE from 2010 to 2011.
That makes sense, because for most of 2011 our #2 TE was a much, much better target than our #3 WR (mostly because we didn't HAVE a #3 WR due to injury.) It makes even more sense when you consider that Pitta spent a sizable portion of time literally lined up as a WR, so what's the difference between our #2 TE and our #3 WR? Essentially nothing.
We prioritize our 3rd receiver (whether that's a WR or TE) less than other teams, but there is still room on this team for that player. It might be Pitta or it might be a different player entirely. It will really be a function of simply putting the best pass-catchers on the field, whether that's in a 2TE or 3WR formation. Frankly, I think we're better served just using Pitta as our starting TE, relegating Dickson to the bench, and going with 3 WRs in a passing set. That's what we did in 2010 (except Heap at TE instead of Pitta of course.) I just don't think we got enough receiving ability out of the 2TE formation last year.
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So does it really matter who 3rd WR is then? Jones or Doss are not going to make this a 3 WR offense. It's still mostly going to be 2 TE as long as they have issues with protecting Flacco. I realize that neither Pitta nor Dickson are very good at blocking but they still offer more than any 3rd WR.
If they can get the ball out quicker maybe there will be a shift but unless that happens the 3rd WR has more value as injury protection against Boldin and Smith than as a 3rd WR offensive option.
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