Kenny Stills vs Florida State

burningmetal · 04-28-2013, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by alexonfyre

I can believe he lasted, look at how many easy balls he dropped just in those clips (I counted 3), and how many times he got off his route and missed the ball (I counted 2), and then how many poor adjustments he made with the ball in the air (I counted another 2, one of which led to an interception of an otherwise catchable ball). And then he just doesn't seem willing to attack the ball in the air, I kept waiting to see him physically challenge a DB at some point, that never happened. Seems like if he doesn't get open with his speed or route running (which are that great to begin with) then he doesn't have a chance. Lance Moore has always had laser perfect routes and fearless hands in traffic, two qualities this guy, as of right now, does not have. They are going to have to coach away all of that before Drew can trust him enough. He can probably do it, but its a project.

I didn't notice any drops. I saw a play where he slipped and the ball went past him. Other than that, he made all the catches that weren't thrown 10 feet over his head. The interception was a horrible pass, not only because it was over thrown, but because they had coverage underneath and over the top... He had no business throwing that ball.

As far as challenging the DB's, I only saw one real jump ball that he had a chance at (the TD) and he went up and got that one. Lance Moore is a great route runner, but he tends to duck under contact quite a bit himself (that's not to suggest he's never taken a shot and held on). His best catches are when he's diving/sliding to make a tough catch. The only way I'm going to complain about a receiver's guts is if he just stops running (like Randy Moss) in the middle of the route.

You and I saw these clips quite differently, but regardless I think it's a nice pick for the 5th round.

04-28-2013, 10:25 AM	#14
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Kenny Stills vs Florida State Originally Posted by alexonfyre I can believe he lasted, look at how many easy balls he dropped just in those clips (I counted 3), and how many times he got off his route and missed the ball (I counted 2), and then how many poor adjustments he made with the ball in the air (I counted another 2, one of which led to an interception of an otherwise catchable ball). And then he just doesn't seem willing to attack the ball in the air, I kept waiting to see him physically challenge a DB at some point, that never happened. Seems like if he doesn't get open with his speed or route running (which are that great to begin with) then he doesn't have a chance. Lance Moore has always had laser perfect routes and fearless hands in traffic, two qualities this guy, as of right now, does not have. They are going to have to coach away all of that before Drew can trust him enough. He can probably do it, but its a project. I didn't notice any drops. I saw a play where he slipped and the ball went past him. Other than that, he made all the catches that weren't thrown 10 feet over his head. The interception was a horrible pass, not only because it was over thrown, but because they had coverage underneath and over the top... He had no business throwing that ball. As far as challenging the DB's, I only saw one real jump ball that he had a chance at (the TD) and he went up and got that one. Lance Moore is a great route runner, but he tends to duck under contact quite a bit himself (that's not to suggest he's never taken a shot and held on). His best catches are when he's diving/sliding to make a tough catch. The only way I'm going to complain about a receiver's guts is if he just stops running (like Randy Moss) in the middle of the route. You and I saw these clips quite differently, but regardless I think it's a nice pick for the 5th round.
	If I had a nickel for every time I heard that, the NFL would fine and suspend me.

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