This years WR Room

[bornbleddinorange]

Is loaded. Someone tell me different.

 

[wmcovol]

As long as they stay healthy, they’ll be a big factor.

TE is gonna be a big play position also.

 

[DarkVolder]

We are pretty stacked at WR. Will we have a capable QB to throw them the ball though ?

 

[Oldvoldad]

Is loaded. Someone tell me different.

It’s not.

 

[GBO2011]

It’s not.

The recruiting rankings say otherwise.

 

[GBO2011]

We have 2 former 5 stars (Matthews and Keys) and we have 4 former 4 stars (Staley, Smith, King, and Jackson) our top 6 receivers are loaded, not to mention Matthews and Staley both went over 800 yards last season. We are loaded at WR

 

[Orangeburst]

loaded, stacked and smothered, but not covered

 

[BruisedOrange]

loaded, stacked and smothered, but not covered

Suddenly I'm craving a smoke-phlegmed southern voice asking, "S'more coffee, Hon?"

 

[BigBadVol]

Not to mention Staley was SEC freshman of the year.

 

[PACKERVOL]

Matthews and Staley both did go over 800 yards, but one reason they had such great years beyond their talent was the threat Chris Brazzell II gave to defenses. Hopefully someone among Jackson, Keys, Smith, etc., will takeover that spot. Yes, we are loaded with talent, but that talent needs to turn into production on the field. And, oh yeah, someone upright long enough to get them the ball.

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

It’s not.

How so?

 

[Swiftybaby]

It’s not.

Go to bed old man, the Memorial Day beers have clouded your mind

 

[Volanta]

We have 2 former 5 stars (Matthews and Keys) and we have 4 former 4 stars (Staley, Smith, King, and Jackson) our top 6 receivers are loaded, not to mention Matthews and Staley both went over 800 yards last season. We are loaded at WR

Thanks I was going to ask to list out the position group and former ratings as well as stats.

 

[NATHAN05]

How so?

I think he was being sarcastic to OP who said "someone tell me different." .............at least I hope so. Need to teach him blue font though.

 

[ENGRVOL]

Definitely loaded. Outside of Texas don’t think there is a sec school that we would trade our WRs for theirs. Surprised we were able to retain everyone in the portal season and still bring in the top 2026 high school wr.

 

[Oldvoldad]

The recruiting rankings say otherwise.

Mathews doesn't make tough catches and has way too many drops. Staley is solid, but not great. Jackson will get the other spot and has a long way to go before any NFL scout takes notice.
Other than Squirrel White (had no choice) this staff has never played a freshman any meaningful snaps.

 

[Oldvoldad]

How so?

I watch every snap of every game. Unless Keys does something no other freshman WR has done under Heupel, there is no great WR on this team. The NFL scouts will not be drooling over our WR room this fall.

 

[bornbleddinorange]

Mathews doesn't make tough catches and has way too many drops. Staley is solid, but not great. Jackson will get the other spot and has a long way to go before any NFL scout takes notice.
Other than Squirrel White (had no choice) this staff has never played a freshman any meaningful snaps.

I think he will this year

 

[Oldvoldad]

Go to bed old man, the Memorial Day beers have clouded your mind

I love Tennessee football, but the orange glasses and optimism for this team is laughable on this site. We will be lucky to make the playoffs, yet we seem to be loaded at every position here.

 

[bornbleddinorange]

I watch every snap of every game. Unless Keys does something no other freshman WR has done under Heupel, there is no great WR on this team. The NFL scouts will not be drooling over our WR room this fall.

I expect radarius Jackson and Travis smith to have big time sophomore campaigns. They def have the measurable. And keys looks to be dynamic

 

[bornbleddinorange]

I love Tennessee football, but the orange glasses and optimism for this team is laughable on this site. We will be lucky to make the playoffs, yet we seem to be loaded at every position here.

We aren’t going better than 7-5 with a freshman QB and the schedule, but I still think the WR group is exciting

 

[Oldvoldad]

I think he will this year

I hope Keys is actually that Dude, but I'll believe it when I see it.

 

[GetYouSomeofThat]

Matthews and Staley both did go over 800 yards, but one reason they had such great years beyond their talent was the threat Chris Brazzell II gave to defenses. Hopefully someone among Jackson, Keys, Smith, etc., will takeover that spot. Yes, we are loaded with talent, but that talent needs to turn into production on the field. And, oh yeah, someone upright long enough to get them the ball.

Beyonf their talent?Are you serious? If so, please explain.

 

[Swiftybaby]

I love Tennessee football, but the orange glasses and optimism for this team is laughable on this site. We will be lucky to make the playoffs, yet we seem to be loaded at every position here.

Step away from the ledge

 

[cherokeeeVOL]

Staley and Matthews were very good last season. Who’s going to be the replacement for Brazzell? It will probably take Keys a year to make an impact. Jackson maybe?