05-31-2017, 12:01 PM
(05-31-2017, 08:57 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: Core had four catches for 82 yards against the Ravens in his second start in the NFL. The Ravens were 7th in total defense and 9th against the pass. I was at that game, and they were afraid of him getting over the top of them. (sidenote: this is why I am so excited about the Ross pick....) The 31 yard reception he made showed his physical nature as well.
I realize that one game does not make an NFL career, but he didn't have AJ or EIfert drawing coverage away from him in that game. I think Core could become a real key piece of this offense in 2017.
That's fair, but that Ravens defense was completely done for at that point. Core had the opposite experience of the 100 target, 3 catch game against the Texans. Neither game defines him at all at this point, but he has a lot more to do. I just don't see where he can fit in the offense this upcoming year. Overall the final spot will be who is better on the coverage unit and Erickson has that edge currently, especially with added return experience.
