08-08-2015, 05:20 PM
(08-08-2015, 04:32 PM)GreenCornBengal Wrote: The slot has definitely evolved.
Housh was a slower ball possession slot guy, which is what we were originally looking for with Sanu.
However, I believe most teams in the NFL prefer the quick burst speed slot receiver as they can do so much more with the revamped defensive rules in pass coverage.
There used to be a place for the bigger slot guys when defenders could manhandle receivers more... but since that is not as it used to be the quick guys are the way to go.
Both kinds of slot guys have their uses I guess, and some of the quick burst guys can be fragile.
All true, but being a former RB might help Rex in the fragility factor.
(08-08-2015, 04:51 PM)milksheikh Wrote: From what it seems, It's gonna be Sanu or Rex or both share time at the position.
Sanu ovbiously has more experience at the wide receiver / slot position. Don't think we have a true slot right now.
Agree here.
(08-08-2015, 04:55 PM)fredtoast Wrote: Burkhead is slower thasn a lot of LBs.
(08-08-2015, 05:10 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Maybe slower in straight line acceleration, but he's quick off the cut, without slowing down.
Sunset knows whats up. The quickness he has is what is intriguing about him and his hands.
I bet Welker could be beat by most receivers in straight line speed but he was one of the best Slot
receivers of our time, maybe the best and it was because of his quickness and ability to get open
using such and getting in and out of his cuts.
I remember some combine stats on Burkhead where he was the best in numerous quick drills...
Don't remember the specifics though.
