I believe it has something to do with Kelly's overly -

I believe it has something to do with Kelly's overly -
by 84david (2021-05-17 08:28:28)

In reply to: Why does it take so long for wide receivers to develop in posted by SEE

complicated route tree. Each of the three different WR positions has up to 20 different routes they need to master plus being able recognize differences between man and zone and adjusting their routes accordingly. And of course, they have to demonstrate the ability to block on running plays. Thats probably too much to absorb from a kid right out of high school.

Lou was smart enough to know that he needed to get his super-athletes on the field ASAP (e.g. Rocket). He simplified things for the frosh by only requiring them to know a couple of routes and got them on the field running fly routes or short screens. None of this triple-move dig route behind the LBs BS. Just let the other team chase your young athletes down the field.

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And if the offense was great, then I could see the tradeoff - SEE 2021-05-17 09:58:12