'X' marks the new spot for ISU's budding star receiver Tarique Milton
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Switching from the "tall guy" WR to using several shorter, faster types will be interesting to see. Good thing we have one of the top QB's in the country.
Obviously, we're not going to replace Butler with one guy, but the nice part about having 4 or 5 capable guys, to go with some really good tight ends (not to mention backs coming out of the backfield) is that we can spread it around more and be less predictable.
Hopefully this will be the year of the tight end. The potential is there.
Figured this would happen. Giving too much opportunity to unproven players can lead to complacency. Milton's FB IQ allows him to bounce back and forth between M and X.
This shows the unproven guys snaps need to be earned. Hopefully making the entire group better. In the end we'll probably end up with 4 or 5 receivers that make up our core.
This shows the unproven guys snaps need to be earned. Hopefully making the entire group better. In the end we'll probably end up with 4 or 5 receivers that make up our core.
I’m not saying this because I don’t like Purdy or anything, but Hakeem bailed him out a number of times on poorly thrown balls, and whenever Purdy was in trouble he would often just throw it up to Hakeem. Without having another big presence at wide reciever I’m slightly concerned
Lazard bailed out Kempt quite a few times as well. Those kind of receivers enable you to gamble more. In desperation you can just chuck it in their general vicinity and trust they'll win the battle. Think of Purdy's other completions. He can be accurate when he needs to be; he just may not have a gambling option like we've had the last two seasons. He'll need to learn when to cut his losses & just throw it away.
The throw to Jones in the end zone that split the two defenders for a TD against WVU is proof Purdy doesn't need a 6'5'' freak to bail him out. That throw was amazing.
What makes you think we have multiple “shorter” guys who are faster than Hakeem?
I’m not focusing on positions. I’d just like it to be the Year of the Offense, please.
Freshmen need that safety blanket sometimes. He'll have a lot more experience under his belt to help him get through his progressions, and hopefully an offensive line that will give him a little more time to do so.
Hopefully Scates steps it up too and shows why he was one of our most highly rated recruits in the Campbell era.
We do have a 6'6" WR in Sean Shaw, 2 6'7" TE's in Chase Allen and Dylan Soehner, and a 6'6" TE in Charlie Kolar. We aren't lacking in tall, athletic ball catchers.
Well, I didn't say "faster than Hakeem", I said "several shorter, faster types". Milton, Jones, and Carson Schleker fit that role. Both Scates and Jalen Martin are quick as well and bring a bit more height.
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The tight ends as a dump option will come into play much more this year imo
Purdy just needs to get rid of the ball on time/early and he's great. His poor throws were usually deep balls when Butler would out-run his throw. Purdy is accurate but doesn't have a huge arm. Keep things under 40 and we're golden.
Btw, you can complete vert routes before 40 yards, you just have to release the ball quicker. That will come with experience and increased anticipation.
