X,Y, & Z Receivers

jeanpierre · 05-29-2021, 09:58 PM

What's so very different about the Saints is that we move our WRx into the slot to gain a match-up advantage particularly in red zone and 3rd down...

Now that the league has moved toward this WestCoast pass-happy league with nearly 3WR sets on most downs now, there's now a 4th receiver (WRslot)...

If the CB1 moves with our WRx (i.e. Colston, Thomas), then Sean is also able to take our WRx2, isolate on a SS or NB for a mismatch out on the perimeter...

If the CB1 stays zone, then you've got the elite-strength WRx Thomas on the inside slant out of the slot, usually getting some YAC to move the chains...

Last couple of years Brees typically never went through his X-Y-Z progression and just went with the short AirYards attempt to Thomas out of the slot...

When he had Lance Moore and Willie Snead the IV, he'd go pre-snap read/quick-release to opposite slot WR (opposite Colston who'd move to slot on 3rd)...

Colston and Thomas are the best WRx we've had as a franchise; Jimmy G and Hoby Brenner our best TEy; Brandon Cooks our best WRz along with Wes Chandler...

Eric Martin and Danny Abramowicz while playing the WRx, with elite hands, really were slot WRs; despite suspect routes/hands, Devery was our best value$ WRz...

rezburna · 05-30-2021, 07:36 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

What's so very different about the Saints is that we move our WRx into the slot to gain a match-up advantage particularly in red zone and 3rd down...

Now that the league has moved toward this WestCoast pass-happy league with nearly 3WR sets on most downs now, there's now a 4th receiver (WRslot)...

If the CB1 moves with our WRx (i.e. Colston, Thomas), then Sean is also able to take our WRx2, isolate on a SS or NB for a mismatch out on the perimeter...

If the CB1 stays zone, then you've got the elite-strength WRx Thomas on the inside slant out of the slot, usually getting some YAC to move the chains...

Last couple of years Brees typically never went through his X-Y-Z progression and just went with the short AirYards attempt to Thomas out of the slot...

When he had Lance Moore and Willie Snead the IV, he'd go pre-snap read/quick-release to opposite slot WR (opposite Colston who'd move to slot on 3rd)...

Colston and Thomas are the best WRx we've had as a franchise; Jimmy G and Hoby Brenner our best TEy; Brandon Cooks our best WRz along with Wes Chandler...

Eric Martin and Danny Abramowicz while playing the WRx, with elite hands, really were slot WRs; despite suspect routes/hands, Devery was our best value$ WRz...

Devery was such a good pick up at the Z. He was never too expensive and he played his role perfectly. I thought Tre’Quan Smith would be the modern day version. One more year to see if he finally shows up.

dizzle88 · 05-30-2021, 07:59 AM

Originally Posted by rezburna

Devery was such a good pick up at the Z. He was never too expensive and he played his role perfectly. I thought Tre’Quan Smith would be the modern day version. One more year to see if he finally shows up.

Devery was so underrated it wasn't even funny.

Guy had lightning speed and he went from leading the league in drops, to being one of the most sure handed receivers we had from 08 onwards.

I think my favourite Devery play was the 78 yard TD vs Bears in 2011, he just flew past the LB and split the safeties too.

Trequan is the spitting image of one of my work colleagues, nice guy but has a look about him that says he doesn't know what to do half the time.

05-29-2021, 09:58 PM	#1
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: X,Y, & Z Receivers What's so very different about the Saints is that we move our WRx into the slot to gain a match-up advantage particularly in red zone and 3rd down... Now that the league has moved toward this WestCoast pass-happy league with nearly 3WR sets on most downs now, there's now a 4th receiver (WRslot)... If the CB1 moves with our WRx (i.e. Colston, Thomas), then Sean is also able to take our WRx2, isolate on a SS or NB for a mismatch out on the perimeter... If the CB1 stays zone, then you've got the elite-strength WRx Thomas on the inside slant out of the slot, usually getting some YAC to move the chains... Last couple of years Brees typically never went through his X-Y-Z progression and just went with the short AirYards attempt to Thomas out of the slot... When he had Lance Moore and Willie Snead the IV, he'd go pre-snap read/quick-release to opposite slot WR (opposite Colston who'd move to slot on 3rd)... Colston and Thomas are the best WRx we've had as a franchise; Jimmy G and Hoby Brenner our best TEy; Brandon Cooks our best WRz along with Wes Chandler... Eric Martin and Danny Abramowicz while playing the WRx, with elite hands, really were slot WRs; despite suspect routes/hands, Devery was our best value$ WRz... MatthewT, saintsfan1976, SmashMouth and 1 others like this.
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05-30-2021, 07:36 AM	#2
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,114	Re: X,Y, & Z Receivers Originally Posted by jeanpierre What's so very different about the Saints is that we move our WRx into the slot to gain a match-up advantage particularly in red zone and 3rd down... Now that the league has moved toward this WestCoast pass-happy league with nearly 3WR sets on most downs now, there's now a 4th receiver (WRslot)... If the CB1 moves with our WRx (i.e. Colston, Thomas), then Sean is also able to take our WRx2, isolate on a SS or NB for a mismatch out on the perimeter... If the CB1 stays zone, then you've got the elite-strength WRx Thomas on the inside slant out of the slot, usually getting some YAC to move the chains... Last couple of years Brees typically never went through his X-Y-Z progression and just went with the short AirYards attempt to Thomas out of the slot... When he had Lance Moore and Willie Snead the IV, he'd go pre-snap read/quick-release to opposite slot WR (opposite Colston who'd move to slot on 3rd)... Colston and Thomas are the best WRx we've had as a franchise; Jimmy G and Hoby Brenner our best TEy; Brandon Cooks our best WRz along with Wes Chandler... Eric Martin and Danny Abramowicz while playing the WRx, with elite hands, really were slot WRs; despite suspect routes/hands, Devery was our best value$ WRz... Devery was such a good pick up at the Z. He was never too expensive and he played his role perfectly. I thought Tre’Quan Smith would be the modern day version. One more year to see if he finally shows up. MatthewT, SmashMouth, jeanpierre and 2 others like this.

05-30-2021, 07:59 AM	#3
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,541	Re: X,Y, & Z Receivers Originally Posted by rezburna Devery was such a good pick up at the Z. He was never too expensive and he played his role perfectly. I thought Tre’Quan Smith would be the modern day version. One more year to see if he finally shows up. Devery was so underrated it wasn't even funny. Guy had lightning speed and he went from leading the league in drops, to being one of the most sure handed receivers we had from 08 onwards. I think my favourite Devery play was the 78 yard TD vs Bears in 2011, he just flew past the LB and split the safeties too. Trequan is the spitting image of one of my work colleagues, nice guy but has a look about him that says he doesn't know what to do half the time. jnormand, saintsfan1976, SmashMouth and 3 others like this.