I have seen Adams drop a couple like Jones did in the first video.
You're probably right about that, but JJ isn't really a measuring stick I'd use for athleticism. He obviously made the most of what he had, and hopefully Adams matures. But we need someone now, and there is a guy picked a few spots after Adams who has 14 TDs. Nice going, TT. I don't care what the scouts said, he is supposed to be good at picking the right guy and he failed miserably.
I understand that. But at this point, we don't have that much time.
Only 1 coach could make Rodgers and Mathews average players ours. Tired of the Nelson excuses. Our receivers can't even get off the line get open or catch the ball. Every team has injuries just shut up make a game plan and motivate your players. I was at the game Sunday and have never been so embarrassed. We were beat before halftime. As I watched the team come out for the second half. Not 1 player ran, no talk, towels over their heads in give up mode. McCarthy is the luckiest coach ever, to walk into a team with Favre and Rodgers waiting but not much to show for it. I live here in Arizona and have watched Bruce Arens build a team from nothing because his players believe in him and will play for him.
Adams is looking very, very raw as a potential #2 WR. When he high points the ball, you see the player he could be, but then you witness the ball fly right through his hands. And he just doesn't seem familiar with press coverage and how to get separation. And other things, as you mentioned. That's the risk of getting a player who didn't go up against much competition in college. He didn't really have to do much to get open.
Cobb has been a non-factor, but what did they expect. He never did anything to suggest he could handle most of the attention of the defense, yet they paid him more than Marshall, Brown, and even Jordy, and others who have proven they can.
I don't understand why our receivers take so long to develop. If you look at most of the great receivers around the league, they have most certainly improved since their rookie season, but they were much more functional early on.
I think Jordy just didn't play. But he has always had great hands. Just look at the receptions he had in college. Not saying Devonte can't turn it around. I say throw to him early and if he doesn't come through; bench him for Abredaris who should probably be playing more anyway. Also, simply trying to get Cobb more touches does not cut it. He should play slot and go in motion more. Maybe now we can use Quarless for more of the downfield blocking. I think Cobb is too small. I really think we need to throw to set up the run. They are stacking the line against us. Jones seems to exclusively run routes down the sidelines. Send him over the middle more if only to try and confuse the d.
Adams has a reputation as a pass dropping machine among anyone who has seen him play, including the commentators for these games. I just think the drop count is way too generous. But even if figure were true, those players do much, much more to help their teams and elevate the offense, while you see him do as much or more harm than good out there. So the drops stick with you a lot more since he hasn't done anything to redeem himself.
JJ is not a guy I really use as a measuring stick. Adams should have the ability to be as good or better.
