Today I’m going to talk about a slightly hotter topic, our wide receivers.
The Obviouis number one wide receiver is Julio Jones, when he’s healthy. Or is he? I think I’ve seen a lack of hustle or desire in him, that has nothing to do with his health. Or was it really just his injury? Either way, there’s no disputing his raw talent once he catches the ball. He WILL run someone over. He may also return kicks and punts this season.
Marquis Maze is actually rivaling for the number one spot, at least for me. Why? He’s consistent. He doesn’t have Julio’s pure talent, but he’s a speedster that can catch the ball for good yards. Look for him to establish himself next season.
Darius Hanks may be another nice surprise this season, having developed for his first two. Shows good route running and hands. Our third wide receiver.
And then we have a slew of other receivers to choose from. Earl Alexander being the first one that comes to mind. They’re all relatively average at this point. But they will get oppurtunities to show if they’ve improved.
Tommorow I’m switching to our more and less worrisome prospect, defense. I will be focusing on the line, which may not be as much of a drop off as you think.