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Re: What if????

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 1:49 pm
by MFRDuckFan
Jordan still shows on the roster as a WR. I'll be interested to see how this evolves.

Re: What if????

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 1:50 pm
by duckgrad99
Why are we able to load up at almost every other postion except for wide receiver? I just don't understand it, especially with all of the success our offense has had.

Re: What if????

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 1:56 pm
by BisonDucks
I am interested in seeing the evolution of Chris Harper the most. The diving catch in the end zone against UCLA and the 60 yard after the catch against ASU where he split two defenders still give me a lot of hope for this kid. He will be the x factor for sure. I guy like Embry could come in and be an every down type of player. Anyway, there is a lot to look forward to...

Re: What if????

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 2:02 pm
by duckgrad99
BisonDucks wrote:I am interested in seeing the evolution of Chris Harper the most. The diving catch in the end zone against UCLA and the 60 yard after the catch against ASU where he split two defenders still give me a lot of hope for this kid. He will be the x factor for sure. I guy like Embry could come in and be an every down type of player. Anyway, there is a lot to look forward to...

I agree on Harper, yet a lot of people here want him moved to running back. I think we are set at running back this next season, so why move him? Our running back situation never seems to be a problem. The receiver position has been a different story.

Re: What if????

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 2:16 pm
by Oracle
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Re: What if????

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 2:17 pm
by Boom
duc_15 wrote:From the sounds of it Jordan was recruited at WR much like Harper was recruited as a QB. He was given his chance now he is 6'7 and 240 so he fits in at TE better. This also means we will prolly see Dickson spread out at WR a lot more.
I think we will see Dickson in the slot a lot next year. With NaDerris Ward on the line. I can see Dickson having a huge year next season!

Re: What if????

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 2:19 pm
by MFRDuckFan
duckgrad99 wrote:
BisonDucks wrote:I am interested in seeing the evolution of Chris Harper the most. The diving catch in the end zone against UCLA and the 60 yard after the catch against ASU where he split two defenders still give me a lot of hope for this kid. He will be the x factor for sure. I guy like Embry could come in and be an every down type of player. Anyway, there is a lot to look forward to...

I agree on Harper, yet a lot of people here want him moved to running back. I think we are set at running back this next season, so why move him? Our running back situation never seems to be a problem. The receiver position has been a different story.
He needs to be given the open field so we can utilize his true athleticism at it's best. I think he should stay at WR, but I trust the coaches will do what they think is best for not only the team, but Chris as well. I would love to see DT throw the ball to CH. That will be amazing!

Re: What if????

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 2:24 pm
by duckfan96
I agree with a couple of other posts...Harper at wr is a better deal than him at rb. I dont see the point of putting Jordan in a position that is loaded and taking him from a position of need. If that is the case I dont get it. Keep him at wr...JWill was 6'5 and how much did he weigh? Unless Jordan has lost some speed with the weight gain. I think that he would tear it up at wr next year.

Re: What if????

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 10:04 pm
by briarduck
duc_15 wrote:From the sounds of it Jordan was recruited at WR much like Harper was recruited as a QB. He was given his chance now he is 6'7 and 240 so he fits in at TE better. This also means we will prolly see Dickson spread out at WR a lot more.
As far as size goes... make that argument to JWill! Why change the guy to TE, we don't use them enough and its a waste of talent at that position!

Re: What if????

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 11:48 pm
by karlhungis
It is kind of frustrating to see us loaded at TE, a position that is severely under-utilized in our offense. Meanwhile we can't seem to land a WR which is a position of real need for us.

Re: What if????

Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 12:00 am
by alabamaduck
We've got so many playmakers on offense that I'm really not that worried. I'm sure the coaches have a plan...maybe it's Dickson in the slot or out wide, maybe it's Harper at RB or in the slot, BOLO at WR, who knows. There's enough talent that offense won't be an issue as lone as the o-line does what we expect it will.

Re: What if????

Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 12:02 am
by karlhungis
alabamaduck wrote:We've got so many playmakers on offense that I'm really not that worried. I'm sure the coaches have a plan...maybe it's Dickson in the slot or out wide, maybe it's Harper at RB or in the slot, BOLO at WR, who knows. There's enough talent that offense won't be an issue as lone as the o-line does what we expect it will.
This is true. They don't even need to be playmakers to thrive. They just need to be able to block and CATCH THE BALL! I sincerely hope we improve in that category next year.

Re: What if????

Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 12:15 am
by fpsduck
slammer wrote:going to be real sad if oregon state and washington rank ahead of us in recruiting!
LOL @ Washington.

So long as we beat them on the field, I couldn't care less where they rank in recruiting.

Re: What if????

Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 8:25 am
by ivegottabigduck
GoDucksIn09 wrote:I do not mean to discredit anyone on here as am a new user to this board but with the disappointments this year recruiting I am wondering about one thing. What happens if Jackson and Gaines do not commit. I know we keep getting told that Jackson will. If memory serves me correctly all the experts were saying Boyd would sign with us and we all know what happened. Jackson has been quiet and Gaines isnt commenting until LOI day. I would love to say have faith in both of them signing but honestly given the merry-goround this year with recruits I am not buying much of anything unless comes directly from the recruit. It is nothing but speculation and been lot of misses so far. I think as Duck fans we need to be prepared for the scenario that neither of them sign. Will everyone still believe this is a good class if neither of them sign. As far as Bryce Brown goes I am like 99% sure he will sign with Miami whenever that day comes. Families are invoking their wises on their kids and forgetting what the kids want to do a la Boyd. Do not get me wrong I understand how important family is but when I went to college my folks left it up to me and supported me fully when i left the roost. Of course they missed me and wanted me close to home but they knew I was growing up and I needed my independence and they still loved me.
too long, didn't read

Re: What if????

Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 11:26 am
by rodentslayer
ivegottabigduck wrote:
GoDucksIn09 wrote:I do not mean to discredit anyone on here as am a new user to this board but with the disappointments this year recruiting I am wondering about one thing. What happens if Jackson and Gaines do not commit. I know we keep getting told that Jackson will. If memory serves me correctly all the experts were saying Boyd would sign with us and we all know what happened. Jackson has been quiet and Gaines isnt commenting until LOI day. I would love to say have faith in both of them signing but honestly given the merry-goround this year with recruits I am not buying much of anything unless comes directly from the recruit. It is nothing but speculation and been lot of misses so far. I think as Duck fans we need to be prepared for the scenario that neither of them sign. Will everyone still believe this is a good class if neither of them sign. As far as Bryce Brown goes I am like 99% sure he will sign with Miami whenever that day comes. Families are invoking their wises on their kids and forgetting what the kids want to do a la Boyd. Do not get me wrong I understand how important family is but when I went to college my folks left it up to me and supported me fully when i left the roost. Of course they missed me and wanted me close to home but they knew I was growing up and I needed my independence and they still loved me.
too long, didn't read

Too long, huh? Meaning you couldn't read it? Or you just didn't want to expend that much effort? Either way, if that's your best effort, don't bother posting. This guy's post has a lot of good information and opinion, and was better written than 90 percent of the posts on here. Too long, sheesh.