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The Wide Receiver Position Deserves a Discussion of Its Own - AncientCityIndian - 08-24-2017

First, a healthy Trent Irwin gives us that possession type receiver with great hands who always seems to find the seam.  If the QB is accurate, he should be gold when trying to move the chains in the 8-12 yard range.

Having hybrid tight ends of which we may see two on the field at the same time gives our QB more targets that need defending by linebackers.  Their height and hands and especially speed (Parkinson more than the others) can really open up the attack.  They certainly complement Irwin and can force safeties to play the run game honestly up the middle of the field.

The other WR needs to be a deep threat on occasion. I have been very excited about the development of AW and his ability to make the big catch up in the air in clutch situations.  His loss may be temporary but it is a big loss. 

The biggest difference in my mind is the development of two other WR`s who can stretch the field in Stewart and St. Brown.  That both are limited or not playing on Sunday in Sydney along with the absence of AW is of major concern.  Along with AW and the TE`s, we have a very tall group of receivers.

While Tyler is unbelievably athletic, he has yet to prove he can separate and that he has great hands.  He certainly will be a handful to bring down and corral in the open field but he first must have the ball delivered to him.  This weekend is a meaningful and unique opportunity for him given the injuries.  I hope he picks up the slack for the big wideouts.

In summary, I think we have the talent to really wreak havoc on pass defenses this year given adequate drop back time and an accurate QB but I am nervous about this weekend.  Possibly it will be the right time to open up our tight end centric pass offense.

Re: The Wide Receiver Position Deserves a Discussion of Its Own - martyup - 08-24-2017

Don't be nervous.  Just sit back and relax as we pluck the owls down under.  It will be fun to watch Stanford football back in action.  GO CARD!

Re: The Wide Receiver Position Deserves a Discussion of Its Own - Stymie - 08-24-2017

Excellent thread.  We really don't have a game changer, but we do have: a possession stud (Irwin) who will probably draw double coverage; 3-4 tight ends who could create havoc if 2-3 of them can coordinate their routes; 3 CMacish  slot backs (Love, Tyler and Wedington); JJ A-W, Stewart and I B-S going deep.  If the coaches find ways to harness this talent, we could be phenomenal.  If they can't it's gonna be Ogre/Jumbo and 3 yards and clouds of dust for the next three months.



Re: The Wide Receiver Position Deserves a Discussion of Its Own - OutsiderFan - 08-24-2017

If Wedington is where he is on the depth chart, ahead of St. Brown, please explain how St. Brown is going to make more of an impact than Wedington.  Maybe St. Brown will, but is there any evidence to support the notion?

Re: The Wide Receiver Position Deserves a Discussion of Its Own - fullmetal - 08-24-2017

Do we know which WRs will be featured as what types of receivers?  (flanker, split end, slot receiver)

https://www.fieldgulls.com/2012/7/17/3165517/breaking-down-the-x-z-and-slot-receiver
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wide_receiver

Re: The Wide Receiver Position Deserves a Discussion of Its Own - CTcard - 08-24-2017

For some time I have found the WR depth chart worrisome, and with the current injuries it would be downright terrifying if it weren't for several Stanford-specific aspects of our offense. [First and foremost that we are unlikely to pass more than 40% of plays, and could possibly get by at 30%. Secondly that we have several TEs who can play as WRs. Third that we have plenty of experience as a team splitting out RBs - though only Love has a career reception (23).]

For the Rice game, we have a WR corps that has Irwin (49 career receptions) plus a couple of guys with 2 total career catches.

Everything may be fine ...
If Stanford doesn't need to pass often and defenses single cover everyone,
If everyone is healthy again very soon,
If our pass game to other positions makes up for the holes,
If it Stewart makes a yuge frosh to soph year jump,
If Wedington and/or St. Brown have a frosh-year impact bigger than any other Stanford WR since ... Richard Sherman (? - last frosh with >30 catches).

Probably need about 2 or 3 of these for a good offense - though the more the better.

Wedington Certainly Deserved to be Mentioned and I Just Forgot About him - AncientCityIndian - 08-24-2017

I think the player he reminds me most of is John Winesberry, kind of a hybrid running back and receiver.  He also could end up being a Glynn Milford type who is a great return specialist.  He certainly has potential.  I can see him playing running back in 3rd and 10 plus situations because of his ability to run after the catch.

Re: The Wide Receiver Position Deserves a Discussion of Its Own - lex24 - 08-24-2017

John Winesberry. At the time one of the biggest Stanford  recruits in some time. I always felt they should have kept him at WR. Very sad that he died too young

Lex, Here is an Article Written About Him From 2005 - AncientCityIndian - 08-24-2017

http://www.tulsaworld.com/archives/ex-btw-player-is-recalled-for-dramatic-plays/article_88222b5f-731b-5123-9847-669192dd728b.html