hes a rookie, the best you can hope for is for him to rebuild his confidence...i think at this point the drops hes had have gotten in his head. Hes explosive with the ball in his hands (when he does catch it), so i wouldnt consider cutting ties with him or anything drastic like that. He just needs some work and needs to regain his confidence in his abilities. I really think the drops have gotten in his head, remember how devastated he was after he muffed that one punt and san diego recovered on our 6 yard line?
I also think, maybe not this season, but next year possibly...start giving him some reps on offense. If you can get the ball in his hands in space he is deadly. Im not saying to take away snaps from anyone else but design some plays or packages that utilize his skill set and playmaking abilities. His speed is unreal and hes extremely shifty. Yes, hes small and light, but, that speed is absolutely deadly.
So basically i wouldnt make too much about his recent struggles now. If in another year or 2 he isnt contributing on special teams and he isnt getting on the field on offense because of drops then you have to consider moving on because he would be a waste of a roster spot. But at this point in time hes a rookie who has hit a rough patch and i wouldnt jump the gun or blow it out of proportion just yet.
Im also not saying that the drops arent concerning but in my opinion im willing to continue to give him a chance because that is rare elite speed and he has shown he CAN make plays when he DOES hold onto the ball.
