Who is your dark horse for the 53 man roster?

Rugby Saint II · 07-11-2023, 01:21 PM

Unfortunately, the dark horse to make the final 53 will probably be 3Q Smith fighting for the last receiver spot on the roster because he's a good blocker. I'll give the front office credit, they have brought in some serious competition this year throughout the roster. There will be some good depth battles at camp as well as for the few starter spots that are available up and down the roster.

AsylumGuido · 07-11-2023, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Unfortunately, the dark horse to make the final 53 will probably be 3Q Smith fighting for the last receiver spot on the roster because he's a good blocker. I'll give the front office credit, they have brought in some serious competition this year throughout the roster. There will be some good depth battles at camp as well as for the few starter spots that are available up and down the roster.

He's also probably a better receiver than most #4 & #5 WR's in the league. Just saying.

Rugby Saint II · 07-12-2023, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

He's also probably a better receiver than most #4 & #5 WR's in the league. Just saying.

Maybe so, but we still don't know if he is a better receiver because he drops a lot of balls, runs the wrong routes, and is injured most of the time. He's been here long enough that we should know if he's better than the rest of the #5 receivers in the league, but we don't because he has never proven a thing except that he is unreliable.

There is enough competition in camp this year to force him off the roster. If he sticks around then maybe he's earned it, even though a lot of fans think he's just wasting a roster spot. I'm one of them who think he's been a major disappointment. Yes, he was only a third round draft pick, but those picks need to contribute and 3Q hasn't done that yet on a consistent basis.

AsylumGuido · 07-12-2023, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Maybe so, but we still don't know if he is a better receiver because he drops a lot of balls, runs the wrong routes, and is injured most of the time. He's been here long enough that we should know if he's better than the rest of the #5 receivers in the league, but we don't because he has never proven a thing except that he is unreliable.

There is enough competition in camp this year to force him off the roster. If he sticks around then maybe he's earned it, even though a lot of fans think he's just wasting a roster spot. I'm one of them who think he's been a major disappointment. Yes, he was only a third round draft pick, but those picks need to contribute and 3Q hasn't done that yet on a consistent basis.

Not sure where you get the dropped ball impression. He was among the top catch percentage guys on the team last year. Even better than Olave. For his career his catch percentage has been better than the league average.

I'll give you that he doesn't get as open as others, but then again he's usually being asked to set up the play for others with his blocking.

Rugby Saint II · 07-12-2023, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Not sure where you get the dropped ball impression. He was among the top catch percentage guys on the team last year. Even better than Olave. For his career his catch percentage has been better than the league average.

I'll give you that he doesn't get as open as others, but then again he's usually being asked to set up the play for others with his blocking.

I thought that a receiver needs to get open if he's not a possession receiver like Michael Thomas. 3Q doesn't get separation nor does he make the contested catches. I'm just being honest here. He doesn't get much separation and his best attribute is his blocking. Come on mow, surely there are better UDFA's who could do better. I'm tired of the 3Q saga! Obviously, you aren't, but most of the board agrees that he has been a disappointment. Let that sink in for a moment. Sometimes we have to step back and see what other people think. He has to prove himself in training camp and if he doesn't....then good riddance!

Edit: He may not have a high drop ratio but he's flat out unreliable!

07-11-2023, 01:21 PM	#1
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,133	Re: Who is your dark horse for the 53 man roster? Unfortunately, the dark horse to make the final 53 will probably be 3Q Smith fighting for the last receiver spot on the roster because he's a good blocker. I'll give the front office credit, they have brought in some serious competition this year throughout the roster. There will be some good depth battles at camp as well as for the few starter spots that are available up and down the roster.

07-11-2023, 01:31 PM	#2
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,572	Re: Who is your dark horse for the 53 man roster? Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II Unfortunately, the dark horse to make the final 53 will probably be 3Q Smith fighting for the last receiver spot on the roster because he's a good blocker. I'll give the front office credit, they have brought in some serious competition this year throughout the roster. There will be some good depth battles at camp as well as for the few starter spots that are available up and down the roster. He's also probably a better receiver than most #4 & #5 WR's in the league. Just saying.

07-12-2023, 12:14 PM	#3
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,133	Re: Who is your dark horse for the 53 man roster? Originally Posted by AsylumGuido He's also probably a better receiver than most #4 & #5 WR's in the league. Just saying. Maybe so, but we still don't know if he is a better receiver because he drops a lot of balls, runs the wrong routes, and is injured most of the time. He's been here long enough that we should know if he's better than the rest of the #5 receivers in the league, but we don't because he has never proven a thing except that he is unreliable. There is enough competition in camp this year to force him off the roster. If he sticks around then maybe he's earned it, even though a lot of fans think he's just wasting a roster spot. I'm one of them who think he's been a major disappointment. Yes, he was only a third round draft pick, but those picks need to contribute and 3Q hasn't done that yet on a consistent basis.
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07-12-2023, 02:58 PM	#5
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,133	Re: Who is your dark horse for the 53 man roster? Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Not sure where you get the dropped ball impression. He was among the top catch percentage guys on the team last year. Even better than Olave. For his career his catch percentage has been better than the league average. I'll give you that he doesn't get as open as others, but then again he's usually being asked to set up the play for others with his blocking. I thought that a receiver needs to get open if he's not a possession receiver like Michael Thomas. 3Q doesn't get separation nor does he make the contested catches. I'm just being honest here. He doesn't get much separation and his best attribute is his blocking. Come on mow, surely there are better UDFA's who could do better. I'm tired of the 3Q saga! Obviously, you aren't, but most of the board agrees that he has been a disappointment. Let that sink in for a moment. Sometimes we have to step back and see what other people think. He has to prove himself in training camp and if he doesn't....then good riddance! Edit: He may not have a high drop ratio but he's flat out unreliable!
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07-12-2023, 12:44 PM	#4
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,572	Re: Who is your dark horse for the 53 man roster? Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II Maybe so, but we still don't know if he is a better receiver because he drops a lot of balls, runs the wrong routes, and is injured most of the time. He's been here long enough that we should know if he's better than the rest of the #5 receivers in the league, but we don't because he has never proven a thing except that he is unreliable. There is enough competition in camp this year to force him off the roster. If he sticks around then maybe he's earned it, even though a lot of fans think he's just wasting a roster spot. I'm one of them who think he's been a major disappointment. Yes, he was only a third round draft pick, but those picks need to contribute and 3Q hasn't done that yet on a consistent basis. Not sure where you get the dropped ball impression. He was among the top catch percentage guys on the team last year. Even better than Olave. For his career his catch percentage has been better than the league average. I'll give you that he doesn't get as open as others, but then again he's usually being asked to set up the play for others with his blocking.