UF position breakdown: Receivers

[News]

The good news for the receivers is that an offensive-minded head coach with a track record of putting up impressive numbers in the passing game has taken over.


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[Swamp Donkey]

Latroy Pittman is one of our returning proven receivers? Proven at what?

 

[LagoonGator68]

Latroy Pittman is one of our returning proven receivers? Proven at what?

Robbie is just confused, as usual.

Robinson, Powell, Latroy Pittman and Ahmad Fulwood are the only proven producers in the group, and Robinson is the only returning player who had more than 15 receptions last season. So, the Gators basically enter the season with only one proven playmaker at wide receiver or tight end.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Again, what has Pittman produced?

 

[GatorJ]

This article sucks as well

 

[NavetG8r]

Again, what has Pittman produced?

I think he must produce butter, because his hands always seem to be covered in it.

 

[t-gator]

Again, what has Pittman produced?

He's proven deonte tompson ain't the only one who can't catch.

 

[soflagator]

Again, what has Pittman produced?

The quick answer is not much. I guess by "proven" they mean he's actually started, played in games, and by all indications does have 2 arms. Beyond that, nothing.

To be fair, I think LP is one who probably belongs in the "damaged goods" file as much or more than anyone. Commits to Meyer during UF's glory years, then gets WM and his colossal failure. Coaches always talk about kids buying into their system and the time it often takes for some of these kids to do so. Well this guys has been asked to do it 4 times now, all while enduring 4 of the worst seasons for UF in recent history. At some point, I think there's just a cynicism and jaded view of the whole thing. I won't assume that he and his work ethic have zero role in his performance. It may. But he's been dealt a brutal hand.

That said, I also think he's likely past the point of saving and we should be looking at other options like Powell, Calloway, etc. If he'd been revitalized in the Spring under the new staff, or should he have a monster Fall camp, then so be it. But as it stands, we may as well move on and accept things as they are.

 

[Swamped Gator]

The question is will Powell actually be a weapon in this offense, or will he be the next Dunbar who "had an amazing camp" but disappears once the season starts.

 

[lagator]

The question is will Powell actually be a weapon in this offense, or will he be the next Dunbar who "had an amazing camp" but disappears once the season starts.

I think Powell is well suited with good hands and definitely good moves after the catch, The biggest issue likely will be can he stay healthy taking big hits from LBs and safeties. Slot receiver tends to be on the receiving end of some of the more violent tackles in the game.