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Damiere Byrd Has A Message To The Doubters

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By Saca312,
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2 hours ago, NcPsa10 said:

The former South Carolina wide receiver ran a 4.25 40-yard dash that was the talk of the Gamecocks’ Pro Day . Some scouts clocked Byrd as low as 4.16, he was told.

Byrd had a 42-inch vertical and 10-foot-11 broad jump. He did the short shuttle in 4.03 seconds, the three-cone in 6.6 seconds and the 60-yard long shuttle in 10.90 seconds, which is unheard of (that time is faster than any other time posted at the 2015 scouting combine). Byrd also had 13 strength lifts. 

That's quite possibly the worst highlight song I've ever heard. 

 

Also show me. Byrd has done literally nothing to warrant a roster spot. It's time to put up or shut up. 

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Well considering Byrd has spent the last two seasons on the PS, he really hasn't had a chance to show what he's capable of.

However, he was activated for the last game last season and had a kickoff return of 31 yards and one catch for 16 yards, and was only targeted once that game.  Not too bad for his first NFL game.  Bersin, however, was activated for ten games and had two receptions for 17 yards and has been in the league for four years. Anyone who would rather have Bersin over Byrd is crazy. 

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1 hour ago, The Lone Panther said:

Well considering Byrd has spent the last two seasons on the PS, he really hasn't had a chance to show what he's capable of.

However, he was activated for the last game last season and had a kickoff return of 31 yards and one catch for 16 yards, and was only targeted once that game.  Not too bad for his first NFL game.  Bersin, however, was activated for ten games and had two receptions for 17 yards and has been in the league for four years. Anyone who would rather have Bersin over Byrd is crazy. 

Coaches generally aren't out to consciously cut their own throats.  If they thought Byrd would benefit the team more than Bersin he would have been activated.  FTR I don't know why Byrd has been inactive almost his entire career...but then again I'm not at practices or in the film room.  

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