Copeland or Toney, if he's ready

[AnObfuscator]

I doubt Grimes leaves this year. Another year would really help his draft stock, I think.

 

[gatorev12]

I doubt Grimes leaves this year. Another year would really help his draft stock, I think.

Not only that, but this year is absolutely stacked with WRs who are for-sure first-rounders: Bama's Jr. trio, LSU's Sr., Lamb for Oklahoma, the Colorado guy, etc. When guys like Collin Johnson from Texas and Higgens from Clemson are likely looking at the 2nd round...there's just not much point in declaring early when faced with that competition.

 

[t-gator]

He's on pace for 500 yards and 4 touchdowns right now. There could be alot more footballs for him next year. No way he leaves early.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

I doubt Grimes leaves this year. Another year would really help his draft stock, I think.

I dont know. Mullinz receivers never have great stats. Next year isnt neccesarily better for him, especailly of Trash leaves. He is huge, strong and fast enough. He is going to be all the rage at the combine. NFL loves measurables.

He is one of my favorite Gators, just love the kid, and I surely want him back, but Im not sure he does.

 

[SeabeeGator]

I dont know. Mullinz receivers never have great stats. Next year isnt neccesarily better for him, especaillç and he is huge, strong and fast. He is going to be all the rage at the combine.

He is one of my favorite Gators, just love the kid, and I surely want him back, but Im not sure he does.

I heard a stat the other day that reinforces your point. Something like 15 (maybe more now) Gators have scored a TD this year. Everyone’s getting in on the love but no one is generating massive stats - Trask is the primary beneficiary as you’d expect.

 

[Egor's Assistant]

What year is PItts? Please tell me he has another year?

Next year's receiver corp may actually outperform this years. They are definitely more talented across the board in terms of pure speed. Need to improve technique, route running, game study, etc.

Next year's Squad:
Toney - Sr.
Grimes - Sr.
Copeland - Jr.
Pitts - Jr.

Anyone I forget? That's some talent catching the ball.

 

[Renard904]

Considering they play different positions, I'd say you can play both at the same time, if desired.

I've been pleasantly surprised that Copeland actually gets used as a traditional receiver. That first game after Toney was injured Mullen tried the sideways plays with Copeland. Since then, his routes have been downfield. Toney catches the majority of his passes within 3 yards of the LOS.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Next year's Squad:
Toney - Sr.
Grimes - Sr.
Copeland - Jr.
Pitts - Jr.

Anyone I forget? That's some talent catching the ball.

Wells is back and he had a big spring.

Not much depth.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

. Toney catches the majority of his passes within 3 yards of the LOS.

Everyone catches the majority of their passes w/i 3-4 yards in this offense.

 

[Ancient Reptile]

Everyone catches the majority of their passes w/i 3-4 yards in this offense.

Is this fair now that Trask is passing?

 

[TLB]

Next year's Squad:
Toney - Sr.
Grimes - Sr.
Copeland - Jr.
Pitts - Jr.

Anyone I forget? That's some talent catching the ball.

I would say Wells, as Donk mentioned. And I think Debose still has a year or two left.

 

[TLB]

Everyone catches the majority of their passes w/i 3-4 yards in this offense.

Is this fair now that Trask is passing?

AR beat me to it. Donk, you're going to have to change this tune with Trask as QB. The majority of his throws seem to be 10-15y over the middle. We can dig up the stats to prove it, but I'll put that on you if you insist on repeating the wrong train of thought - prove it.

 

[gatormandan]

AR beat me to it. Donk, you're going to have to change this tune with Trask as QB. The majority of his throws seem to be 10-15y over the middle. We can dig up the stats to prove it, but I'll put that on you if you insist on repeating the wrong train of thought - prove it.

It takes the donk some time...

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Is this fair now that Trask is passing?

It isn't fair or not fair, it is reality. Go count the last game. We had four nonsideways passes at half, about the same in the second (but I didn't count).

 

[gatormandan]

It isn't fair or not fair, it is reality. Go count the last game. We had four nonsideways passes at half, about the same in the second (but I didn't count).

And the games before that?

 

[Swamp Donkey]

And the games before that?

The same. I've never counted but the offense is the offense.

 

[ChiefGator]

Both I want Toney for wildcat type of plays, that said he seems to be somewhat fragile and probably not too good of a blocker.

 

[diehardg8r]

Just having Toney requires attention by the defense so, as earlier stated, as many weapons as we can get.

 

[Renard904]

Everyone catches the majority of their passes w/i 3-4 yards in this offense.

I think you give Mullen too much grief over this.

I actually agree that we throw a lot of screens and throw-outs. But I see most teams doing it nowadays. You'll see an initiated box score, go watch the game tape and see the QB with 2 WR and a couple tailback screens totaling 200 yds and 2 TDs.

These inflated passing numbers we're seeing across college football are directly correlated to the sideways pass. And it's here to stay.

 

[ThreatMatrix]

The same. I've never counted but the offense is the offense.

Why do you make me do this? I like you I really do.
LSU game I don't think there were any LOS passes. I'll have to check my notes.
Ist half of USC. Pass attempts.
0-5 yards 3 passes
5-9 yards 7 passes
10-20 yards 4 passes
20+ yards 1 pass
Definitely a different game plan than LSU. Lots of the 5-9 yard passes designed just to get 1st down.
2nd half opened up more once Trask settled down.