Ferretsquig
Perennial All-Pro
I'm not really sure. Ford did a lot more than Hurns in the last few games last year and we also didn't bring in any receiver help after Ford started to emerge in the last few games. I think they like having a lot of potential contributors at receiver which is why Hurns is still here but I think Ford has jumped him in the pecking order.
Hurns had a couple of injuries....it wasn't clear if he was sitting because he couldn't play or because there wasn't any reason for him to.
The coaching staff saw something in Hurns that led to them giving him that extension and I'm guessing that's what keeps him on the roster. I think they view him more as a legit #2 that can fill in for Parker or Williams if/when one of them goes down.
I do like Ford and hes one of those guys that's easy to root for. But if he winds up in a fight for the 5th or 6th spot hes going to be competing with guys who can potentially contribute in special teams or gadget plays and I think its going to be an uphill battle.