You can't help but love the Wilson pick up. Belichick is beating the league over the head by using assignment sound players just doing their job. In comes Wilson, undersized to be sure, but with great speed. But it's the work ethic, attention to detail, willingness to learn and help, and constant drive to improve and be what the coaches want him to be that makes this such a great addition.
Sure, Amendola may be the featured slot guy this year, but he's old and has an injury history. Wilson will get his snaps. In time, Amendola will cede more and more snaps to Wilson and Jakeem Grant, allowing us to have game-changers in the slot at all times. Coupled with the addition of the TE's, we have the ability to identify and take advantage of any type of mismatch opportunities that a team has.
Knowing that Wilson will be where he's supposed to be, do what he's asked to do, and help the team come together in the locker room … that provides the coaches one less headache, and lets them concentrate on where they can provide the most value.
I have high hopes for Wilson. I'm not expecting a star, nor am I expecting us to replace Landry with one person's production. But if we let ourselves evaluate Wilson based on his own play, not measured against the shadow of Jarvis Landry, I think we'll be glad we brought Wilson to Miami.
