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.Lafell 1.Ginn 2, and Hixon 3 with Smith out?

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Usually a teams #1 is the speed Guy and can stretch the field....that isn't Lafell. I guess they throw Ginn on the outside regardless of the designation and play design as if he is the one and throw the other two shorter routes. Will be interesting to see how the lineup and play calling is designed.

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The depth chart really isn't important, the role each of these guys will play during the game is more about the plays and personnel groupings. 

 

Hixon is Smith's backup so technically he would be the # 1 receiver on certain plays but that could change from play to play depending on what is called for. 

 

The flanker or Z receiver is typically a team's # 1 receiver and is lined up off the LOS to avoid being jammed and Smitty plays this role a lot, but he also moves around to the X (split end) and Y (slot) positions.

 

I could see Ginn lining up as the Z receiver for most of the game to avoid being jammed while Hixon and LaFell interchange between the X and Y positions. LaFell is an excellent downfield blocker, so he'll spend most of his time as the X receiver while Hixon plays out of the slot. 

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