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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut
I just can't find enough video of the guy actually running routes. They all focus on the QB and suddenly the ball's being thrown to him.
When I do see a route, it's usually a single cut and then he just relies on being really damn fast to find space.
It looks like he's pretty good at the deep hook route, but mostly because DBs have had to respect his deep speed. He'd probably be pretty handy in either the 1 or 2 spots on a smash route - you could have him handle the hitch and use his size to screen guys off or the corner and use his speed to pull away while the underneath hit draws coverage and singles him up.
I'm not so sure he has quick enough feet for double moves and I do think he may need to be schemed into space more than he'll just make it for himself off the snap.
Reid was able to make some space for people last year with pretty much nothing in terms of athleticism. He'll be able to find room for this guy to work as well. The attention that Maclin and Kelce draw will do wonders for Conley, IMO. Ultimately though, until I see more footwork from him, he's going to be a little limited in what he can do. I think I had it right a couple days ago - slower Mike Wallace with a better attitude.
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If you want to get a better look at him watch Murray's '13 games in the OP of the Aaron Murray thread. I like the Wallace comparison, but I'd also add that he's bigger and more of a red zone threat. I'd say he's a mix between Wallace and Martavis Bryant.