Having a bigger and physically stronger receivers is okay, but there is downside to that. I think people don't really understand football scheme like they think they do. CKD's offense is based on creating space at the right time on the field, getting guys open. What we should be saying is that we want wide receivers to be able to create separation when he leave the LOS. We want that, we want speed, we want athletic.
If the goal is to get open, does the size really matter? The only thing is, when it matters the most is in redzone opportunities. The End zone fade route is perfect for those type of guys.
"We need guys that can tackle... Small guys avoid contact ( and run happy qbs).... Are you sure about that? The defense was pretty good.. got better as season went along. I'm not even sure what you're talking about.
No, I didn't miss your point. What you're wanting is a desire, doesn't mean it's a good fit for what Alabama offense is trying to do. Like Terry said, we got few players who's capable of making those catches, but really the offense is more about creating space, and takign shot down the field. The one you want, would be perfect in Nick Saban's offense.
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