huskerdude171
Five-Star Recruit
All the negativity from Saturday aside, I think we need to get Pierson-El involved as much as possible in our passing attack given the injuries at the WR position. He's already shown that he has natural play-making ability with single handedly providing a spark in the previous non-existent punt return game. Isn't it funny how we leave it up to an 18 year old kid, fresh out of high school to solve our punt return woes when these coaches have had 7 years to figure it out?
Anyway, nevermind that, I'm just glad that our special teams unit seems to be solid this year. But I think getting Pierson-El involved in the passing game more often. I was thinking all during the 2nd half of McNeese state, why don't we ever line him up in the slot? I know he's lower on the depth chart than Alonzo Moore, or probably another WR, but why not give him a chance when things aren't going your way? I could see him getting involved on some end arounds with his speed, as well as some quick screen passes to the outside. He had a TD running a slant against FAU. Why is Beck so difficult when it comes to giving guys playing time based not on their position on the depth chart, but natural talent and our need for someone to make a play?
I say put Westerkamp and Moore on the outside and then Pierson-El in the slot, have him run underneath routes to slow down the pass rush and maybe give Abdullah some open lanes. Then once the short passing game and running game is established, let him rip deep when the defense is keying in on Westy and Abdullah. It just seems Beck is so stubborn when it comes to thinking outside the box or outside of the established gameplan that they develop during the week. If he's making plays in the punt return game, why would he not be able to translate that to our offense? I know Beck would claim he doesn't fully "understand the system", but throw that crap out the window when the team is going 3 and out time and time again.
I think Pierson-El is going to be a good WR and punt returner, and seems to have natural ability, the only thing holding him back is Tim Beck's mind-boggling personnel and playcalling decisions.
Anyway, nevermind that, I'm just glad that our special teams unit seems to be solid this year. But I think getting Pierson-El involved in the passing game more often. I was thinking all during the 2nd half of McNeese state, why don't we ever line him up in the slot? I know he's lower on the depth chart than Alonzo Moore, or probably another WR, but why not give him a chance when things aren't going your way? I could see him getting involved on some end arounds with his speed, as well as some quick screen passes to the outside. He had a TD running a slant against FAU. Why is Beck so difficult when it comes to giving guys playing time based not on their position on the depth chart, but natural talent and our need for someone to make a play?
I say put Westerkamp and Moore on the outside and then Pierson-El in the slot, have him run underneath routes to slow down the pass rush and maybe give Abdullah some open lanes. Then once the short passing game and running game is established, let him rip deep when the defense is keying in on Westy and Abdullah. It just seems Beck is so stubborn when it comes to thinking outside the box or outside of the established gameplan that they develop during the week. If he's making plays in the punt return game, why would he not be able to translate that to our offense? I know Beck would claim he doesn't fully "understand the system", but throw that crap out the window when the team is going 3 and out time and time again.
I think Pierson-El is going to be a good WR and punt returner, and seems to have natural ability, the only thing holding him back is Tim Beck's mind-boggling personnel and playcalling decisions.
