How SHOULD Chase be used in the offense?

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(09-05-2021, 11:39 PM)jason Wrote: Yep. But what he really could've used was playing time in 2020. It's all fine and good to think you have nothing left to prove ala Fournette and Clowney (who both mused about sitting out their junior seasons), but missing a calendar year of playing is essentially the same as being out with an injury. Its going to take Ja'Marr some time to get rolling, but I think eventually he will.

If a player like Chase was recovering from an injury it might be different story for pre-season play time.  He's a rookie just like everyone else.  He needs reps.  He's rusty and looked like crap.  At first most fans thought that was because of lousy QB play.  After realizing that wasn't the only factor people wanted to see him out there more.  Fans would have had a completely different attitude towards Zac's handling of Chase if he actually would've had some good flashes.  I totally disagree with "the same people would've torched Taylor for leaving Chase in longer" statement that was posted.  If he looked good in limited play that would've been accurate.  I believe Chase will get through this but babying his ass is a weak move by Zac in my opinion.  It only adds up to more reasons I think he's in over his head.