Is it just me or are our receivers getting more open this year?

[Crusty]

This is the third week in a row (not counting RI), that, while reviewing the game videos, it appears as if our receivers are getting much more open than in the past. Even on fly patterns they seem to have a step on the defenders.

I do notice better pass patterns, including rub routes, but I am not sure that is the entire reason. Now, if Parris and Moore had better hands we would really be in business.

 

[jekelish]

Now, if Parris and Moore had better hands we would really be in business.

This is why I still think Trey Dunkelberger could make an impact as soon as he's back and healthy. He's a natural pass catcher.

 

[Finwad32]

This is the third week in a row (not counting RI), that, while reviewing the game videos, it appears as if our receivers are getting much more open than in the past. Even on fly patterns they seem to have a step on the defenders.

I do notice better pass patterns, including rub routes, but I am not sure that is the entire reason. Now, if Parris and Moore had better hands we would really be in business.

Different scheme, different position coach, another year in a collegiate S&C program and healthy.

 

[kcsu]

Better play calling, you simply cant compare this year to last. George was lost and it showed all over the O. Kids didnt understand what they were supposed to do. Didnt believe this year Lester has it going

 

[Whitey23]

I agree. I think it's benefit of having a dedicated position coach vs. a coordinator doing it part time.

On another note they need to target Ishmael more. Only 9 catches??

 

[jekelish]

Different scheme, different position coach, another year in a collegiate S&C program and healthy.

I'm no coach or anything, but I think you hit on it when you said "healthy" because having Brisly Estime back as a deep ball threat, I would have to think, is opening things up a bit for the other receivers, too. I'd assume the safeties have to keep an eye on him a little more and can't concentrate on Ishmael and the other receivers. More weapons = more opportunities to get open.

 

[Crusty]

I'm no coach or anything, but I think you hit on it when you said "healthy" because having Brisly Estime back as a deep ball threat, I would have to think, is opening things up a bit for the other receivers, too. I'd assume the safeties have to keep an eye on him a little more and can't concentrate on Ishmael and the other receivers. More weapons = more opportunities to get open.

Well, if that wasn't true before LSU, it will be going forward.

 

[RMH44]

This is the third week in a row (not counting RI), that, while reviewing the game videos, it appears as if our receivers are getting much more open than in the past. Even on fly patterns they seem to have a step on the defenders.

I do notice better pass patterns, including rub routes, but I am not sure that is the entire reason. Now, if Parris and Moore had better hands we would really be in business.

If you get a chance, watch the 40 yard TD pass to Estime. It was a very well designed play set-up by the option.

I really, really like what I've seen from Lester so far. For the first time in the HCSS era, it looks like we might actually have an offensive identity.

 

[CUSU]

This is why I still think Trey Dunkelberger could make an impact as soon as he's back and healthy. He's a natural pass catcher.

What's up with Dunk? Nagging injury?

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I agree.I think it's benefit of having a dedicated postion coach vs. a coordinator doing it part time.

On another note they need to target Ishmael more. Only 9 catches??

Yeah, I'd like to see Ish featured more, but other than that, it seems like things are coming together on that side of the ball.

 

[CU44SE]

Better play calling, you simply cant compare this year to last. George was lost and it showed all over the O. Kids didnt understand what they were supposed to do. Didnt believe this year Lester has it going

it wasn't just the players, the Mcdonald didn't even understand what he was doing. No flow to the game

 

[jekelish]

What's up with Dunk? Nagging injury?

Concussion.

 

[orangepassion]

Didn't they have problems getting open against CMU?

 

[florange44]

No question we have more recvrs open this year. IMO, it's due to 80% scheme, 10% health, 10% improvement. Hard to underestimate how much effect bad scheme had last year. Coach McF$&@-it was a disaster.

I still wonder why Lester didn't junk that scheme immediately, take the short term hit, and be better by week 7. As it was we were stuck with a crappy scheme all year. Who cares now, we clearly have a scheme we can move the ball with.

Florange44

 

[AZOrange]

They are getting off the corners better for sure. Strength. In fact you saw that play out yesterday in anoffensive PI. I haven't minded the occasional off PI. Usually means the WRs are manhandling the dbs

 

[Crusty]

Didn't they have problems getting open against CMU?

Not when Dungey was in. Mahoney was also 4 for 4 and Wilson threw two great completions - one went for TD.

 

[SoBristol]

Several factors in why the offense is better.
QB play is better -- threat of option or QB roll-out/run.
Best deep threat (Estime) is healthy.
Ishmael is 15 lbs stronger.
Smarter OC. Smarter coach for WRs.
Offense should be even better with Phillips back.

 

[longislandcuse]

Imo, it's scheme and coaching. There's a reason why you can plug any WR/TE on the Patriots and they are running wide open.

So far, so good. Lester is legit.

 

[SUFaninNJ]

I agree. I think it's benefit of having a dedicated position coach vs. a coordinator doing it part time.

On another note they need to target Ishmael more. Only 9 catches??

While I agree, Game 1 we lost Hunt. Game 3 we lost Dungey. Game 4 we had Walk On QB.
Maybe as Brisley keeps making plays and we get Erv back, Ish will see more targets as the D will have to spread out across the 3.

 

[Toga]

Who misses the McBubble screen?

 

[Crusty]

Who misses the McBubble screen?

I bet we see some before the season is out!

 

[CuseLegacy]