JTrain Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 You might remember him burning the White defense last spring for a 77-yard TD catch. He went on to finish the season with 2 catches for 11 yards. Is he going to have a breakout season this year or he is just going to end up a perennial backup type like Chris Brooks? Anyone heard how he's progressing? Quote Link to comment
carlfense Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 You might remember him burning the White defense last spring for a 77-yard TD catch. He went on to finish the season with 2 catches for 11 yards. Is he going to have a breakout season this year or he is just going to end up a perennial backup type like Chris Brooks? Anyone heard how he's progressing? I don't know how he's progressing this year but I remember passes careening off his hands last year like he was the second coming of Frantz Hardy. Quote Link to comment
Spartness Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 If he can't catch, he won't play. Let's hope he has improved in that area. Otherwise, he will be a zero factor, unless he's a good enough blocker and use him only for that purpose. Quote Link to comment
BaytownHusker Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Well the way they rotate Wr's it will be hard for any of them to have that kind of Breakout year.. They will all help but no big numbers like Swift had... Quote Link to comment
Enhance Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 You might remember him burning the White defense last spring for a 77-yard TD catch. He went on to finish the season with 2 catches for 11 yards. Is he going to have a breakout season this year or he is just going to end up a perennial backup type like Chris Brooks? Anyone heard how he's progressing? I don't know how he's progressing this year but I remember passes careening off his hands last year like he was the second coming of Frantz Hardy. Damn you for reminding me of that kid Rivals did a cool article on Gilleylen and said that his spring practice has been going very well and that he should be a key contributor this year. But, naturally we'll have to wait and see since he was quiet following last years spring game. Quote Link to comment
Huskers Forever Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Good question, you never hear about him . Quote Link to comment
zoogs Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 By passes, you mean "pass", right? Quote Link to comment
carlfense Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 By passes, you mean "pass", right? I suppose. It was a pass to the left heading S to N in Memorial. I don't remember who we were playing. It sure stands out in mymemory when the only time the ball heads his way he drops it so spectacularly. (wide open, perfect pass, etc.) Quote Link to comment
JTrain Posted April 16, 2009 Author Share Posted April 16, 2009 So he caught 2 outta 3 in his freshman season. Doesn't sound too concerning to me. Quote Link to comment
carlfense Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 So he caught 2 outta 3 in his freshman season. Doesn't sound too concerning to me. One for 5 yards, one for 6 yards, and a dropped pass that should be caught by anyone with a DI scholarship. I'm not trying to be down on him, I just haven't been impressed yet. Quote Link to comment
JTrain Posted April 16, 2009 Author Share Posted April 16, 2009 Jerry Rice has dropped wide open balls before. So has every big name receiver in the history of the game. I think I forgive him. Quote Link to comment
Overland Park Husker Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 So he caught 2 outta 3 in his freshman season. Doesn't sound too concerning to me. One for 5 yards, one for 6 yards, and a dropped pass that should be caught by anyone with a DI scholarship. I'm not trying to be down on him, I just haven't been impressed yet. Hope you didn't watch the '83 Orange Bowl then when the #1 pick in the NFL draft dropped a WIDE open touchdown pass that would've won the game. Every receiver drops passes, especially when nerves are running high (that was one of the Cures first games). Quote Link to comment
carlfense Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 You're probably right. Did the number one pick in the NFL draft drop wide open passes 1 out of 3 times? (this is sarcasm by the way. I realize I am being unfair and unrealistic. You guys are right) Quote Link to comment
Hunter94 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 it's pretty hard to develop "soft hands" ....you either have them or you don't. you can get better, but a good WR seldom has to worry about his hands and holding on to the ball. Quote Link to comment
carlfense Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 it's pretty hard to develop "soft hands" ....you either have them or you don't. you can get better, but a good WR seldom has to worry about his hands and holding on to the ball. Agreed. Practice reports seem to hint that Antonio Bell has excellent hands. Quote Link to comment
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