Collins & Martin will get a chance to play against Purdue......
This is per Harbaugh this am on 97.1......after hearing about blacks injury.
Quote:
“Kekoa Crawford, Nate Schoenle, Grant Perry. Donovan-Peoples Jones is going to play a bigger role. And other freshmen are going to have an opportunity: Nico (Collins) and Oliver (Martin). One of them or both will definitely be in the mix,” said Harbaugh. “We’ve got good players and they have to step up.”
September 20th, 2017 at 11:46 AM ^
September 20th, 2017 at 11:51 AM ^
The most notable thing on the quote for me is that there is no mention of McDoom. I do not necessarily think it means anything, but it's clear he and Schoenle need to step up more than Martin and/or Collins. They've both been on the field every game at WR.
I'd love to see Martin and Collins in the mix, and everyone needs to step it up. I think RBs in the passing game (and an increase in TE touches) would please me the most.
September 20th, 2017 at 12:38 PM ^
September 20th, 2017 at 3:36 PM ^
He mentioned the other guys who've played (Crawford, Perry, Shoenle, DPJ), but left McDoom off.
September 20th, 2017 at 11:59 AM ^
September 20th, 2017 at 12:07 PM ^
September 20th, 2017 at 12:35 PM ^
September 20th, 2017 at 1:01 PM ^
Thanks!
September 20th, 2017 at 12:09 PM ^
Bummed about Black of course but he will be back eventually and it's fun to have so many interesting options again at wr. Big opportunity for someone coming right up.
September 20th, 2017 at 12:14 PM ^
Glad the young guys will get the opportunity. But I do think freshmen WRs have a tough time. And really hoping to see some of our stud TEs involved. Harbaugh not showing the whole playbook obviously.
Just win.
GO BLUE!!
September 20th, 2017 at 12:15 PM ^
Burn the redshirts! Burn them all!
September 20th, 2017 at 12:51 PM ^
You can play in up to 4 games without burning your redshirt now.
September 20th, 2017 at 12:56 PM ^
don't think is completely accurate without certain qualifiers.
September 20th, 2017 at 2:21 PM ^
Yeah, but it has to be the first four games. Players can't play in the last two weeks only and still get an injury redshirt.
September 20th, 2017 at 12:50 PM ^
September 20th, 2017 at 3:44 PM ^
Is Mo Ways hurt or something?
September 20th, 2017 at 4:13 PM ^
Oddly enough, it was Martin with the one's on Tuesday and he will split reps with Collins today. Ways cannot crack the one's. McDoom will play a bigger role, but it was Collins making big plays and Martin (now at full/or close to full strength) as the most consistent route runner with a better understanding of the offense. I think that will trump Collins' athletic ability in the end. Both will play Saturday.
September 20th, 2017 at 6:47 PM ^
September 20th, 2017 at 4:55 PM ^
I think with Black out we need to insert a taller more athletic receiver like Nico. At 6ft.5 he brings a facet to the game that the others don't. I'm sure he will have to be ready before he sees action but if we get him acclimated now, when Black returns, we will be scary on the outsides. Then add in 6ft. 7 TE's, Perry, DPJ, Crawford, McDoom. If Martin is injured he should take his time. We dont need another slot guy, We need a big guy who can high point the ball and go up and out physical smaller DB's. We are really going to be good.
September 20th, 2017 at 10:22 PM ^
September 20th, 2017 at 10:26 PM ^
September 21st, 2017 at 12:35 AM ^
don't need redshirts. Most, if not all, of our receivers will be gone by year 3.
I went through the game film the other day and Speight struck me as being afraid to make mistakes after making a mistake. I think he should just let go and let the ball rip regardless of making a mistake or not. Reducing the number of mistakes comes from practice and in-game experience, not from fear of mistakes. Maybe he should learn from Rudock and put in an occasional pump fake to get the WR open?
Anyway, as a fan base, I really think we should back up all our players and give them the encouragement to thrive.
Go blue!