TheMaulClaw

Sort of surprised there hasn't been a thread on him yet considering the obvious. What should we realistically expect out of Marshall this year? Last season he had 28 receptions for 490 yards with 47 targets. That's an average of 17.5 ypc which is pretty strong compared to other wrs around the league. His production was limited in the first 4 games under Rhule, and slowed down during the last 2 games of the year. The Tampa game at the end of the year was by far his worst recording two fumbles in that game, his only two fumbles of the year. Marshall seems to excel as a downfield receiver in terms of ypc, but his lack of targets and catches point to separation/route running issues. Obviously there were QB issues as well and that didn't help his cause. This is a make or break year for Marshall. Considering his injury issues at LSU, his rookie season should be chalked up as a wash as it was about health and physical conditioning. This past season we saw some flashes with some big plays, yet he was remarkably inconsistent and seemed to disappear for long stretches. Considering the talent level of the new coaches, at minimum it would seem to be a failure of a season for Marshall if he doesn't at least have 50 catches this season. More catches likely mean a lower ypc average. I'd project around 13 to 15 ypc. On the high end this is 750 yards receiving and on the low 650 yards. This seems to be an appropriate minimum standard for his production that would justify securing him for the future. The kid has some big play talent, but fundamentally breaking the press and short yardage routes seem to be the primary area that he needs to focus on improving. Marshall also needs to pick up his play in the redzone. He is not a small receiver and has plenty of physical ability. One touchdown all season that came in a blowout loss in garbage time is highly unacceptable and also may point to a need to get stronger for contested catches. I think that an offensive scheme change will greatly benefit Marshall as well working with Thielen in terms of route running technique. I will leave it to discussion about whether or not we see him developing into a legitimate offensive weapon or going the way of Dwayne Jarrett.

It means nothing. It's likely that other teams have Stroud number 1 too. This would only make sense if Houston was the only one calling about that pick. If we eliminated Houston from the potential of trading up...which they likely wouldn't be interested anyway it means that both Stroud and Young would be gone by pick number 3. If we spoke to Houston and wanted assurances of who they were going after why would that trade even happen...would be absolutely stupid on Houston's part.

They're currently injured.

In the NFL, defenses will eat a personal foul call to enflict pain on the qb, especially in the playoffs. Be naive if you want to but that will happen to Young.

Vs some scrubs who weren't allowed to touch him.

In that case Shaq would definitely sell his number.

Lamar Jackson doesn't care about going to a contending team....he wants his bag. Not that there is anything wrong with that.

When watching Bryce Young there is one play that really stands out to me. The defender had him absolutely marked in a vulnerable position. Bryce Young releases the ball and the defender holds up thankfully. In the NFL this would have been a different story. If an NFL defender would have hit him in this same position it would have been lights out for Young. I am tired of the SEC and NFL comparisons. The NFL is full of SEC all star players that have been relentlessly training in the weight room for years beyond college. There is a huge difference in a LB at Missisippi St vs a 6 year NFL veteran

More like the same defensive tackles that turned Tua's brain into scrambled eggs.

I agree with him. His job up there was to lie about who we liked. Gotta keep other teams guessing.

Hate to say it. He was right

That's why I'm actually okay with multiple threads. Who wants to sift through all that dating back two months.

Whenever I look at Bryce Young throw I don't see tight spirals. I see a little bit of a wobble on the ball.

I think this does factor into Reichs decision actually. For better or worse. Thielen is also a part of some FCA sort of groups.

.

Not one question about Stroud. Wtf.

Carolina winters aren't cold, they just reek havoc on the sinuses because of the temperature fluctuations and pressure changes day to day. Not a great place to live if you have sinus problems or any arthritis.

I would much prefer pairing veteran WRs with a young qb then an aging expensive vet qb with young wrs.

It's not that concealed. They spoke in plain site. Fitterer told us that if they move up they better be all in one guy.

He also immediately and emphatically says it. I took that interview as Reich saying we aren't drafting Bryce Young.

Good time to sell. NBA is garbage now.

Frank Reich needs to tell Schefty to lose his number.

The fact that the team moved up before Bryce Young's pro day tells you it's Stroud

Solid.

I certainly hope your right and don't get me wrong I'll be very happy to land CJ Stroud. I just want the QB to succeed and I don't think you can find an adequate wr replacement in the 2nd round of a weak wr draft. We may be able to find a decent TE. I would love a Mike Gesicki signing so we could split the production left by the absence of Moore.