USA Today SaintsWire: Deonte Harris hoping to help his team even more in 2020

The Dude · 06-01-2020, 02:19 PM

I definitely want to see him more on offense. All he made the most out of the few offensive snaps he got last year. I think Brees trusts him and he has the ability. As valuable as he is on special teams he might be more valuable as a receiver.

AsylumGuido · 06-01-2020, 03:01 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

I definitely want to see him more on offense. All he made the most out of the few offensive snaps he got last year. I think Brees trusts him and he has the ability. As valuable as he is on special teams he might be more valuable as a receiver.

The height is the biggest concern. At 5'6" it is almost impossible to throw him open as you can with taller receivers. He'll have to be clearly open by scheme or route running.

dam1953 · 06-01-2020, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

The height is the biggest concern. At 5'6" it is almost impossible to throw him open as you can with taller receivers. He'll have to be clearly open by scheme or route running.

Our screen game was missing last season. Harris' open field running skills and speed would seem to make him a screen pass monster. Down field his size and quickness could be an asset behind big O linemen.

AsylumGuido · 06-01-2020, 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by dam1953

Our screen game was missing last season. Harris' open field running skills and speed would seem to make him a screen pass monster. Down field his size and quickness could be an asset behind big O linemen.

I agree with that, certainly. It's just hard for a guy his size to gain any advantage down the field unless he's wide open.

jeanpierre · 06-01-2020, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

The height is the biggest concern. At 5'6" it is almost impossible to throw him open as you can with taller receivers. He'll have to be clearly open by scheme or route running.

Well, there is precedent...

Remember a MNF game back in 2013 against a tough MIA pass rush and the only time Brees could do damage in that first half against that defense was on wheel routes to Darren Sproles...

MIA had to tried to adjust and account for Sproles, but it was too much and the Saints were able to break the game open in the second half in the Dome...

So, there are ways to get short, speedy guys open, you just have to create isolation matchups and kill ''em on quick drops with open field from sit-down routes on opposite field...

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,472	Re: USA Today SaintsWire: Deonte Harris hoping to help his team even more in 2020 Originally Posted by The Dude I definitely want to see him more on offense. All he made the most out of the few offensive snaps he got last year. I think Brees trusts him and he has the ability. As valuable as he is on special teams he might be more valuable as a receiver. The height is the biggest concern. At 5'6" it is almost impossible to throw him open as you can with taller receivers. He'll have to be clearly open by scheme or route running. jeanpierre and Rugby Saint II like this.

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dam1953 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 4,645	Re: USA Today SaintsWire: Deonte Harris hoping to help his team even more in 2020 Originally Posted by AsylumGuido The height is the biggest concern. At 5'6" it is almost impossible to throw him open as you can with taller receivers. He'll have to be clearly open by scheme or route running. Our screen game was missing last season. Harris' open field running skills and speed would seem to make him a screen pass monster. Down field his size and quickness could be an asset behind big O linemen.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,472	Re: USA Today SaintsWire: Deonte Harris hoping to help his team even more in 2020 Originally Posted by dam1953 Our screen game was missing last season. Harris' open field running skills and speed would seem to make him a screen pass monster. Down field his size and quickness could be an asset behind big O linemen. I agree with that, certainly. It's just hard for a guy his size to gain any advantage down the field unless he's wide open.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: USA Today SaintsWire: Deonte Harris hoping to help his team even more in 2020 Originally Posted by AsylumGuido The height is the biggest concern. At 5'6" it is almost impossible to throw him open as you can with taller receivers. He'll have to be clearly open by scheme or route running. Well, there is precedent... Remember a MNF game back in 2013 against a tough MIA pass rush and the only time Brees could do damage in that first half against that defense was on wheel routes to Darren Sproles... MIA had to tried to adjust and account for Sproles, but it was too much and the Saints were able to break the game open in the second half in the Dome... So, there are ways to get short, speedy guys open, you just have to create isolation matchups and kill ''em on quick drops with open field from sit-down routes on opposite field... dam1953 and K Major like this.
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