I was dubious Binns was going to live up to this early hype but it still sucks for him, though if it makes it more likely Rishard Matthews survives the cut downs then it might turn out to be a better thing for the team long term, as I think he has a much brighter future than Binns.
I agree with hoops that Jeff Fuller is terrible. He is just too goddamn stiff. Like a board. Marvin McNutt never impressed me at Iowa, though he has a leg up given his college offensive coordinator in Ken O'Keefe is our wide receivers coach. I expected Chad Bumphis to flash early on but he hasn't at all, apparently, though of course it's early. The guy I think has a chance here is Jasper Collins. He's a bit whispy for the kind of slot player this coaching staff seems to like but he's got some definite skills. Excellent hands, crisp routes, good enough speed. I'm more intrigued to see what he's got than a guy like Brian Tyms, tbh. Thigpen is a natural playmaker but he was a college running back iirc so he's a neophyte to playing wide receiver.
The key though is Rishard Matthews. If he had torn something I think we'd know by now. Given the time frame on his return it sounds like a high ankle sprain, though that's a complete guess on my part. If it was a groin pull or something like that I'd think he'd be on an exercise bike at practice. That's usually the drill for those guys.
I agree with hoops that Jeff Fuller is terrible. He is just too goddamn stiff. Like a board. Marvin McNutt never impressed me at Iowa, though he has a leg up given his college offensive coordinator in Ken O'Keefe is our wide receivers coach. I expected Chad Bumphis to flash early on but he hasn't at all, apparently, though of course it's early. The guy I think has a chance here is Jasper Collins. He's a bit whispy for the kind of slot player this coaching staff seems to like but he's got some definite skills. Excellent hands, crisp routes, good enough speed. I'm more intrigued to see what he's got than a guy like Brian Tyms, tbh. Thigpen is a natural playmaker but he was a college running back iirc so he's a neophyte to playing wide receiver.
The key though is Rishard Matthews. If he had torn something I think we'd know by now. Given the time frame on his return it sounds like a high ankle sprain, though that's a complete guess on my part. If it was a groin pull or something like that I'd think he'd be on an exercise bike at practice. That's usually the drill for those guys.
