Great (Short) Article on Armanti - Rivera: We’ll find places to put him on the field

[mj4life]

edwards is doing eveything he can to get better, hearing his name in the mix for #2 shows he has made big strides as a wr but he's still a work in progress

[Panthro]

once again i cant help but lol at the idiots who mercilessly crucified hurney over not getting production out of a first year project player

if he blows up and ends up being a pro-bowler the mods should go back and find out who the biggest loudmouths were and permanently change their avatars to really gay stuff

:thumbsup:

[RedMage138]

Judging from the route tree video, he still needs to work on his cuts but his hands look good.

[tondi]

I guess AE is the designated "this year he gets it" receiver. In previous years it was Colbert for about 3 seasons and then Jarrett for a couple more seasons. It seems the local press writes this story every year except for changing the name. I hope AE breaks the mold and is actually able to get on the field, unlike his predecessors who apparently never really" got it" despite breathless reports to the contrary from those observing.

[francois.nc]

I guess AE is the designated "this year he gets it" receiver. In previous years it was Colbert for about 3 seasons and then Jarrett for a couple more seasons. It seems the local press writes this story every year except for changing the name. I hope AE breaks the mold and is actually able to get on the field, unlike his predecessors who apparently never really" got it" despite breathless reports to the contrary from those observing.

The interesting thing about those other guys that never really got it they actually had played WR before.

It should take him longer to get it. If he is pushing for a number 2 WR spot already, after only 1 season of working as a WR at this level, that tells you something about this kid.

[Davidson Deac II]

I for one was only pissed because of what Hurney 'gave' up to get him.

If he turns out to be a dynamic player, then he will be worth it. Of course, right now thats a big if.

[Zod]

I hope AE does something this year.

I don't think he will.

He is not particularly fast. Is not particularly shifty, and isn't particularly strong.

[SnarkAttack]

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[tondi]

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The interesting thing about those other guys that never really got it they actually had played WR before.

It should take him longer to get it. If he is pushing for a number 2 WR spot already, after only 1 season of working as a WR at this level, that tells you something about this kid.

I hope he turns into a great player. Im just tired of reading how great guys look in camp and then never seeing any results in actual games. I agree it sounds promising. We'll see.

[Davidson Deac II]

He is very fast. His 40 time was nearly equal to Gettis. And the strength is something that can be worked on in the weight room.

I do agree that he didn't show a lot of shiftiness or quick acceleration last year and that is what makes me doubt him. Hopefully that was just a lack of confidence, and he shows us something this year.

[Ricky Spanish]

he runs like a gazelle. his hands look like they've improved too. hopefully he comes in this year and lights it all up. that'd be superb.

[Zod]

He is very fast. His 40 time was nearly equal to Gettis. And the strength is something that can be worked on in the weight room.

I do agree that he didn't show a lot of shiftiness or quick acceleration last year and that is what makes me doubt him. Hopefully that was just a lack of confidence, and he shows us something this year.

There is 40 time, then there is football time. AE has tiny toothpick legs. Throw all the pads on him and his football time is mediocre. He is probably the slowest punt returner on the practice field.

[rayzor]

cautiously optimistic. guys like jason carter keep popping in my head, though. i'll wait to see.

i think he's got better management and coaching and that is going to be a big thing. providing him with opportunities is going to be a big part of it. fox didn't really care who shined at TC or what worked there. he was going to do the same thing with the same people regardless. seems like rivera is actually wanting to give guys a chance.

i don't think we'll see much from him as a receiver although i think he'll do ok when he has a chance. i think where we'll see him having the most impact is in punt returns. with a crowded receiving corps and a rookie QB, the best way to establish himself is in the return game.

[Bj-Monster23]

You cant really tell how fast a player look in game speed wise unless you were there or on the field. Its kind of hard to tell. But Armanti looks good. Now i see why his chemistry is so good with Cam now.