'15 GA WR Preston Williams (UT Signee 2/4/15)

[lilesrt]

We just need to keep guys healthy. If we can accomplish that, the results will follow. And we also need to get Von Pearson back.

 

[Catbone]

nm

 

[Ericvol2096]

We need our WRs to throw off DBs like Meachem used to do.

Speaking of Meachem, I could see North having a Meachem like Jr. Season.

 

[vosams]

How is his leg doing? I wonder if he could play this fall. Malone, North, Williams, Pig on the same field is scary nasty.

 

[1orangews6]

Speaking of Meachem, I could see North having a Meachem like Jr. Season.

Croom should be doing the same thing. He's a pretty big dude for a WR. I would like to see him with a break out year as well.

 

[OrangeHammer]

And is North really a baller? Is he top 5 performer in the conference? Honest assessment. He seems to get a pass on here for that one-handed grab.

I suppose you just completely disregarded where I mentioned that most of Azzanni's big fish have been injured. Smith, Pearson, and North, Croom.. a lot of these guys have had trouble staying on the field so it's hard to judge a complete body of work when your best players aren't on the field.

Try judging what he's done with the talent he's put on the field, and not the lack of what our sidelined superstars have done. JMO.

 

[BaldBiker]

I suppose you just completely disregarded where I mentioned that most of Azzanni's big fish have been injured. Smith, Pearson, and North, Croom.. a lot of these guys have had trouble staying on the field so it's hard to judge a complete body of work when your best players aren't on the field.

Try judging what he's done with the talent he's put on the field, and not the lack of what our sidelined superstars have done. JMO.

Croom was a Dooley guy.

 

[DobermanVol]

I'm just curious. Does anyone know the last 1000 yard receiver under Butch's system?

 

[engineerVOL]

I suppose you just completely disregarded where I mentioned that most of Azzanni's big fish have been injured. Smith, Pearson, and North, Croom.. a lot of these guys have had trouble staying on the field so it's hard to judge a complete body of work when your best players aren't on the field.

Try judging what he's done with the talent he's put on the field, and not the lack of what our sidelined superstars have done. JMO.

Didn't realize it needed to be said that they've been short-handed. That's pretty obvious.

But he is what he is until he's not. The "is" I've seen is not enough and certainly not elite. We shall see. FWIW I'm optimistic he puts it together this year if he's healthy. GBO.

 

[Aesius]

North's injury hurt his biggest asset last year which is going up and getting the ball in the air. He's not really a "make guys miss" receiver. He's a long ball, end zone fade receiver.

His injury + our OL's struggles + Jake's abysmal playcalling in the red zone hurt his stats. He'll be great this year and Dobbs' top target on the long ball.

 

[Probably_in_Class]

I'm just curious. Does anyone know the last 1000 yard receiver under Butch's system?

My only guess was Thompkins. I just looked, and he didn't even get close.

 

[engineerVOL]

North's injury hurt his biggest asset last year which is going up and getting the ball in the air. He's not really a "make guys miss" receiver. He's a long ball, end zone fade receiver.

His injury + our OL's struggles + Jake's abysmal playcalling in the red zone hurt his stats. He'll be great this year and Dobbs' top target on the long ball.

I can see that. 👍🏻 From what I've seen what you posted is accurate about his game. Great RZ target and jump ball man.

 

[Aesius]

I can see that. 👍🏻 From what I've seen what you posted is accurate about his game. Great RZ target and jump ball man.

Yep. He had three awesome catches against Ark. State last season, which was one of his last games where he was 100% healthy. Granted, he was going up against a midget DB, but they were classic North catches.

We just absolutely HAVE to start connecting on long balls this season to get the most out of his talents. He's good enough to grab a touchdown pass in every game if we get into the red zone, IMO.

 

[griffdog14]

Croom should be doing the same thing. He's a pretty big dude for a WR. I would like to see him with a break out year as well.

I don't think croom is going to have that "breakout" year. solid producer but he's not elite.

 

[LouderVol]

I'm just curious. Does anyone know the last 1000 yard receiver under Butch's system?

wasn't there a TE at Cinci? i really have no clue.

 

[1orangews6]

I don't think croom is going to have that "breakout" year. solid producer but he's not elite.

No one has to be elite to have a breakout year.

 

[vol2002]

North didn't play much in 2014, but he still had some very good catches when you go back and rewatch the early games.

 

[DobermanVol]

My only guess was Thompkins. I just looked, and he didn't even get close.

Did some research.

Central Michigan years:
Antonio Brown-2007 (1003 yards) and 2009 (1198 yards)

Cincinnati years:
Armon Binns-2010 (1101 yards)

Seeing that just makes me believe even more this system is not set up for big numbers for individual receivers. Only 2 have ever done it before, and 1 is the best receiver in the nfl at the moment (statistically).

I think North and Williams both have the talent to do so. I just don't believe this system sets them up for big numbers.

 

[VOLINVONORE]

Croom was a Dooley guy.

Croom is a really good WR. I admit he has hd some injuries which have restricted his play. I don't care who's guy he was/is. He is the best blocking WR on the team. Most of the other guys seem to be afraid to block. If all WR will block, it will be very difficult for other teams to stop our running game. If they don't block, our running game will be OK, but not great.

 

[engineerVOL]

Did some research.

Central Michigan years:
Antonio Brown-2007 (1003 yards) and 2009 (1198 yards)

Cincinnati years:
Armon Binns-2010 (1101 yards)

Seeing that just makes me believe even more this system is not set up for big numbers for individual receivers. Only 2 have ever done it before, and 1 is the best receiver in the nfl at the moment (statistically).

I think North and Williams both have the talent to do so. I just don't believe this system sets them up for big numbers.

Good finds and good points.

 

[OGbabyaviVol]

Croom is a really good WR. I admit he has hd some injuries which have restricted his play. I don't care who's guy he was/is. He is the best blocking WR on the team. Most of the other guys seem to be afraid to block. If all WR will block, it will be very difficult for other teams to stop our running game. If they don't block, our running game will be OK, but not great.

I think the NFL will be salivating over Croom based on his measurements alone.

 

[The Breakerboy]

I'll be honest.... I'm a little concerned about our wide receivers this year and I have a sneaking suspicion that Azzani is a pedestrian coach. Hubbs reiterated on the radio this morning that the receivers had a hard time catching the ball this spring. Hoping just a little time on the machine this summer and with Dobbs will iron out that potentially devastating wrinkle in our offense.

Now someone talk me back from the ledge....

Please.

His best WRs weren't out there either.

Smith was hurt all Spring.

Howard was nicked up.

Croom and North were out.

How's he developed Howard and Smitb though in your eyes?

 

[The Breakerboy]

North's injury hurt his biggest asset last year which is going up and getting the ball in the air. He's not really a "make guys miss" receiver. He's a long ball, end zone fade receiver.

His injury + our OL's struggles + Jake's abysmal playcalling in the red zone hurt his stats. He'll be great this year and Dobbs' top target on the long ball.

I'd like to see him with an actually competent QB for a whole year.

He's also very physical as a runner. The last OC wasn't creative at all in getting him the ball. I like Debord's offense so far. Much better flow and I bet North gets a few chances to make big plays.

 

[jspvol76]

His best WRs weren't out there either.

Smith was hurt all Spring.

Howard was nicked up.

Croom and North were out.

How's he developed Howard and Smitb though in your eyes?

Yep, this is the best measuring stick, plus how Croom came on late last year. All three have gotten much better under Azzani's tutelage. No worries at all about his coaching.

 

[jjay2518]

Did some research.

Central Michigan years:
Antonio Brown-2007 (1003 yards) and 2009 (1198 yards)

Cincinnati years:
Armon Binns-2010 (1101 yards)

Seeing that just makes me believe even more this system is not set up for big numbers for individual receivers. Only 2 have ever done it before, and 1 is the best receiver in the nfl at the moment (statistically).

I think North and Williams both have the talent to do so. I just don't believe this system sets them up for big numbers.

I think we'll see some tweaks to the system this year with DeBord calling the plays. There have been reports that he's going to go more vertical with the passing game.