...unsure who it was -- thinking CK -- posted some coaches tape
and for me it was eye opening / jaw dropping how OPEN ---
and I mean O P E N Grant got himself a number of times last year
15-20-25 yards downfield but the timing on the play was off due to
QB scramble for life etc. I'm just thinking coaches watch that same
tape and might have a clue as to what Grant can do...
>>> just saying he's an easy target around here to throw under the bus
but the reality of his game may be a LOT different than common fan perception.
A possibility at least.
Grant is tiny...hard to see. Absolutely one of the smallest guys in the league. I've also pretty much never seen Grant show much capability to adjust to a ball thrown downfield.
I'm not holding on to Grant for untapped potential. He is what he is. If we want to carry a returner for a couple splash plays a year that's fine, but that's what he is.
Grant is tiny...hard to see. Absolutely one of the smallest guys in the league. I've also pretty much never seen Grant show much capability to adjust to a ball thrown downfield.
I'm not holding on to Grant for untapped potential. He is what he is. If we want to carry a returner for a couple splash plays a year that's fine, but that's what he is.
I agree w this 100% and the thinking behind eating $ vs better option point.My comments wasn't so much about Grant's value specifically, as it was about the idea that we would let a better player go, rather than eat the 3 million, which I think would be a mistake.
One thing he has going for him is rare speed. His size is an issue as a wideout, though, and he has trouble getting off the line clean against press coverage. Thus the reason he isn't a good option in the slot.
He has a few great plays per year, but he also muffs some punts, and drops some routine passes.
Not a "lock", IMO.
Miami invested money into it's WR's. So I'd follow the money. Those who are getting paid are the ones I'd expect to make the team. Parker, Wilson, Grant and Hurns. William's is another, but his recovery will be key. He may be put on IR with designation to return. Ford is the one I'd be worried about. He deserves to be on an NFL Roster. It may not be Miami's? He's shown he can contribute. Cole and Merritt look like PS guy, who will be developed.
Do you remember where you saw that? I would be interested in reading the article.Williams is already running. He will be starting with parker.
If we want to carry a returner for a couple splash plays a year that's fine, but that's what he is.
which is totally fine for wr4
Hmmmm.....which is totally fine for wr4
...of course -- your opinion (as opposed to "fact") right?
I'm just sayin' it seems like a pretty good quality for a receiver to be
able to get wide open down field -- establish a stationary target and
if the QB can get 'er done (pass pro included) well... Let's just say your
definition of a "returner" and mine are slightly divergent.
If Tua is the qb I expect to see Grant used on the hitch passes, shallow crossing routes and other routes that take advantage of his speed and defenses giving him a decent cushion pre snap. Tua is great at putting the ball in a place where a receiver can run after the catch. Not saying Grant is great or even in the long term plans, but this could/should be his best season production wise.
He's had Tannehill, Moore, Fitzpatrick, and Cutler among others, and no QB has ever been able to establish a consistent rapport with a diminutive guy who hasn't displayed good hands, body control, or adjustment ability.
Stats aren't opinion. They are factual record. The stats show he is not a good receiver.