Damiere Byrd

[t96]

I urge you all not to overlook him at this point just because we drafted Samuel. Curtis was drafted to play slot with some snaps in the backfield, not on the outside. Ginn was mainly a field stretcher on the outside, not in the slot, so we still need to replace his role on the outside and Damiere is definitely still in play here. If anything Samuel is replacing Philly in the slot and Funch's snaps in the slot from last year, not Ginn. Of course we know he's fast at 4.31 but he's not an outside receiver like Damiere or Ginn was. Of course he's just a 3rd year UDFA and we don't even know if he'll ever do anything but I will say don't assume that he'll be an odd man out as a result of this draft.

[KillerKat]

I believe it's between Byrd, Clay, and Shepard for the 5th and 6th WR spots. 

[Ace_Aladdin]

4 minutes ago, thomas96 said:

I urge you all not to overlook him at this point just because we drafted Samuel. Curtis was drafted to play slot with some snaps in the backfield, not on the outside. Ginn was mainly a field stretcher on the outside, not in the slot, so we still need to replace his role on the outside and Damiere is definitely still in play here. If anything Samuel is replacing Philly in the slot and Funch's snaps in the slot from last year, not Ginn. Of course we know he's fast at 4.31 but he's not an outside receiver like Damiere or Ginn was. Of course he's just a 3rd year UDFA and we don't even know if he'll ever do anything but I will say don't assume that he'll be an odd man out as a result of this draft.

Byrd will make the roster, like you mentioned he will be replacing Ginn. 

[davos]

Benjamin

Samuel

Funchess (I'd give him this year to really push forward but he has to earn it)

Shepard (He brings more than what some realize, plus, it's a multi-year contract)

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So, Byrd will have to beat out C. Johnson and Bersin, which could happen.  Or maybe we make some moves post-draft.  

If you would have told me 2 seasons ago that the Vikes fantasy sleeper Johnson was going to be 4th-5th on our depth chart the night after the draft, then I would be excited about the offense's potential.  

 

[KillerKat]

8 minutes ago, thomas96 said:

I urge you all not to overlook him at this point just because we drafted Samuel. Curtis was drafted to play slot with some snaps in the backfield, not on the outside. Ginn was mainly a field stretcher on the outside, not in the slot, so we still need to replace his role on the outside and Damiere is definitely still in play here. If anything Samuel is replacing Philly in the slot and Funch's snaps in the slot from last year, not Ginn. Of course we know he's fast at 4.31 but he's not an outside receiver like Damiere or Ginn was. Of course he's just a 3rd year UDFA and we don't even know if he'll ever do anything but I will say don't assume that he'll be an odd man out as a result of this draft.

I also believe CJ2 can fill Ginn's role on the outside

[Swagitude]

Funchess needs to step up. Shepard has a lot of potential so he should compete to play opposite K. Benjamin and put Samuel in the slot (cant wait)


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[Ace_Aladdin]

4 minutes ago, #PanthersKing said:

Lol kidding me

 

You will see 

[Hogmolliesmaht]

I like Byrd but he better step up his game big time to make this roster now.

[The Lone Panther]

20 minutes ago, KillerKat said:

I believe it's between Byrd, Clay, and Shepard for the 5th and 6th WR spots. 

What about Garrett? 

[t96]

13 minutes ago, KillerKat said:

I also believe CJ2 can fill Ginn's role on the outside

Very possible. Great to have competition.

[t96]

1 minute ago, The Lone Panther said:

What about Garrett? 

I'm guessing most likely another year on the PS. 

[The Lone Panther]

Just now, thomas96 said:

I'm guessing most likely another year on the PS. 

He's my bold prediction for this year, meaning he makes the team.  

[KillerKat]

3 minutes ago, The Lone Panther said:

What about Garrett? 

If his switch ever gets turned on, he has the potential to be our #2. He needs to step up. I haven't seen anything from him yet.

[Pejorative Miscreant]

 

44 minutes ago, thomas96 said:

I urge you all not to overlook him at this point just because we drafted Samuel. Curtis was drafted to play slot with some snaps in the backfield, not on the outside. Ginn was mainly a field stretcher on the outside, not in the slot, so we still need to replace his role on the outside and Damiere is definitely still in play here. If anything Samuel is replacing Philly in the slot and Funch's snaps in the slot from last year, not Ginn. Of course we know he's fast at 4.31 but he's not an outside receiver like Damiere or Ginn was. Of course he's just a 3rd year UDFA and we don't even know if he'll ever do anything but I will say don't assume that he'll be an odd man out as a result of this draft.

I don't plan on overlooking Byrd because we drafted Samuel.  I plan on overlooking him because last year he had exactly 1 catch more than I did.  Hope he catches on somewhere but the talent on this team is rising and the competition is tough.