Goodson as a WR

[smash_n_dash]

I know it was probably talked about alot on here last year but I haven't seen talk of it this season, probably because he has been injured. But he catches pretty much everything thrown his way and he is a speedy/agile guy. Throw him in as the #2 WR next week and see how he does. On a side note though, Jarrett caught three of the 4 passes thrown his way.

[Wither]

I just don't think it will work out.

As I said in the other thread, put him in a few times a game and throw to him, and if the defense wants to anticipate him being a receiver, let him run it, as he can do that pretty well too.

[CAVSS]

He would be a perfect guy to start off in the slot. Occasionally use him the way Arizona used Bouldin in screen play.

[Eazy-E]

I posted in the other thread but didn't get to this. Does anyone know if the coaches have tried Goodson as a WR? I believe he would make a better receiver than RB.

[coxc63]

I would like to believe that he would contribute a lot as a receiver, but most of his catches are coming from out of the backfield. Who knows how he would do if he was jammed at the line or covered by a reliable corner. I'm not sure if I could trust this staff in converting a player to a new position. Yea it worked for Davis, but I think that's because his abilities were naturally for a LB not safety. Martin has done good also, but I think it would be harder for a player who is naturally a RB to convert to receiver and be able to routinely run crisp routes, than it is to convert a CB to Safety or a Safety to LB.

[Wither]

I would like to believe that he would contribute a lot as a receiver, but most of his catches are coming from out of the backfield. Who knows how he would do if he was jammed at the line or covered by a reliable corner. I'm not sure if I could trust this staff in converting a player to a new position. Yea it worked for Davis, but I think that's because his abilities were naturally for a LB not safety. Martin has done good also, but I think it would be harder for a player who is naturally a RB to convert to receiver and be able to routinely run crisp routes, than it is to convert a CB to Safety or a Safety to LB.

Excellent post. A thought out one too...

I have to agree.

[smash_n_dash]

While I agree that the transition to WR may be a hard one from any position, I think RB->WR would be the easiest. A RB already knows routes, knows how to catch, and with experience at pass protection a RB shouldn't have much trouble getting off the line. At the very least see if he can be plausible for a WR position. Why load up talent at the RB position (2 superb RBs, and 2 to 3 good RBs) but only have one WR worthy of mention?

[SorthNarolina]

Goodsoon doesn't need to change positions to get catches.

[Wither]

I know nothing of actually playing football (and little of football anyway ), but I wouldn't really say RB's know a lot about routes like a WR does. They are used to a very dynamic environment (as in, blocks being made, a hole opening up, etc.) whereas receivers run specific routes.

[smash_n_dash]

Goodsoon doesn't need to change positions to get catches.

The point of moving him is so that he is on the field for every play opposite Smith if he is a better WR than anyone else we have. We don't need him at RB since we have plenty of depth at RB but none at WR.

[brandon_87]

we need better play calling, then we can utilize him catching passes out of the backfield or motion him out and see what type of matchup we can get

[beastson]

We can use him like Saints did Bush. But he's perfect in the slot. I would like that to be his main position, because pretty soon if we keep bringing up him off the bench for 1 catch passes people will catch onto it

They NEED to start taking a look after what we're witnessing

[Davidson Deac II]

Last night, I was wondering (half jokingly) why we couldn't switch Barnidge and Jarrett. Let Barnidge lose 20 lbs and he might be have enough speed to play wide receiver. Let Jarrett gain 20lbs, and he could probably be a very good tight end.

[Peppers90 NC]

I know it was probably talked about alot on here last year but I haven't seen talk of it this season, probably because he has been injured. But he catches pretty much everything thrown his way and he is a speedy/agile guy. Throw him in as the #2 WR next week and see how he does. On a side note though, Jarrett caught three of the 4 passes thrown his way.

of course he catches screens and little passes but can he run routes, catch in traffic, etc?