tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post1921494118569234213..comments2024-03-28T20:09:43.455-04:00Comments on Touch the Banner: 2013 Season Countdown: #35 Jehu ChessonUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-19807100112633642522013-07-26T12:04:02.011-04:002013-07-26T12:04:02.011-04:00@Nate
Valid point about strength. Michigan WRs h...@Nate<br /><br />Valid point about strength. Michigan WRs have to block to see the field. So, even if he has a Funchess-level receiving ability he could have sat out in favor of the others. Generally, that is true, but last year we put our backup QB out there who couldn't block and hadn't played WR before. Some of that was wanting to play Gardner, but it also demonstrated how lacking in star-power our WRs were beyond Gallon. If Chesson was an impact receiving target he should have seen the field, at least in limited action.<br /><br />Hoke has played a lot of freshman he didn't have to. He used guys like Darboh, Richardson, Jenkins-Stone who barely saw the field. A ton of guys were backups on D who were true freshman too, not to mention the impact guys (Pipkins, Ross, Funchess, Williams) that he "had" to play. Like any coach, Hoke prefers to play an upperclassmen, but it doesn't seem to me that he minds playing freshman either.Lanknowsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-82440841869262943832013-07-25T17:14:22.835-04:002013-07-25T17:14:22.835-04:00In response to Lank,
Its worth noting that a redsh...In response to Lank,<br />Its worth noting that a redshirt was expected for Chesson regardless not due to lack of talent but due to lack of strength, a flaw that appears to have been corrected. Also, and this is just my opinion, but Hoke doesnt appear to like playing true freshmen unless he absolutely has to (I think you could say that the decision to play Funchess was one of these) or the freshman in question is fairly advanced for his level (James Ross), at least in terms of non ST play.<br /><br />Big NateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-12353763488972348632013-07-25T13:21:19.644-04:002013-07-25T13:21:19.644-04:00It discouraged me a bit that Jackson was the targe...It discouraged me a bit that Jackson was the target on like 50% of the passes during the spring game.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-78856423609475239062013-07-25T12:58:27.828-04:002013-07-25T12:58:27.828-04:00DJ Williamson, Daryl Stonum, Jerald Robinson, Je&#...DJ Williamson, Daryl Stonum, Jerald Robinson, Je'Ron Stokes were all fast guys who (to varying degrees) were disappointments. I get the feeling that some lessons learned from the Rodriguez era are being quickly forgotten. The idea seems to be that short WR were the problem, but it was the taller guys that were the real let-downs while the Roundtrees, Dileos, Odoms, and Gallons proved to be quality players.<br /><br />The bottom line is that being a good receiver is a lot more than the sum of your physical traits. At QB, it's taken as a given that skills matter more than measurables (at least for pro-style) but at WR there is much more focus on 40 time and height. I've argued this before, but hands, route-running, and instincts are the more important than straight-ahead speed and height.<br /><br />While Thunder's statistical estimate is pretty rational, it seems like most fans have high expectations for him and/or Darboh. While I'm intrigued by Chesson's skills being added to the mix, I'm not encouraged by his red-shirt year given the lack of competition. If you can't beat out Reynolds and Jackson, even as a frosh, that's not a great sign for your potential to be an impact player.<br /><br />I don't see him as any different from the big group of true freshman other than (obviously) the edge of being there an extra year. That's not a big edge - WRs often play right away. <br /><br />Not writing him off by any stretch, but doubts about his contributions this year are warranted. I'm looking forward to seeing how the other WRs rank on this list.Lanknowsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-49555285873857508792013-07-25T12:32:19.839-04:002013-07-25T12:32:19.839-04:00I'm generally pessimistic concerning Jackson l...I'm generally pessimistic concerning Jackson losing snaps to more effective players, and this has nothing to do with the abilities of him or any other receiver.BlastBeat88https://www.blogger.com/profile/11495258339873702405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-18248841287220777142013-07-25T12:17:54.644-04:002013-07-25T12:17:54.644-04:00Agreed..I would not be at all surprised if Chesson...Agreed..I would not be at all surprised if Chesson gets more snaps and catches than Jackson, possibly a lot more. Jackson hasn't shown any production in 3 years, and he certainly doesn't have Chesson's speed. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-67811947390217644012013-07-25T11:27:41.738-04:002013-07-25T11:27:41.738-04:00Well, I think we need a few more pieces in place b...Well, I think we need a few more pieces in place before we have a "great" offense, most especially proven talent and experience on the Oline, and at least one (ideally two) really good running backs. I think our pass catching will be good, though probably not outstanding.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-29873842997549411542013-07-25T10:46:14.101-04:002013-07-25T10:46:14.101-04:00I think his playing time will depend upon how many...I think his playing time will depend upon how many snaps they are willing to give to Jeremy Jackson. I am guessing that Chesson will be a more effective weapon out there. Jackson has probably gotten more than his fair share of snaps in past seasons, so we will see if that continues. Gallon, Darboh, and Dileo should be fixtures out there.Painter Smurfnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-55982279605968063552013-07-25T08:33:14.760-04:002013-07-25T08:33:14.760-04:00Chesson could make us a great offense this year be...Chesson could make us a great offense this year because he can take top off the defense. Everyone will look to take away Gallon from the passing game so somebody will have to step up. Next year the wide receiver competition will be exciting to watch. Who will be our top 3 receivers then what with Drake Harris enrolling early and all the young receivers in the mixd_roniihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00062717568004903791noreply@blogger.com