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I don't expect to see too much impact from any frosh on offense. If Love, or any frosh, has as many touches as McCaffrey did in 2014 I will be surprised.

From what I've read it seems like it's almost a given Irwin will play, and very likely he contributes a noticeable amount.  It sounds like he could be one of the best route runners in the country.
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Yes, will be very interesting to see how much Irwin plays.
As receiving targets go, we have three established (to moderately established) WR coming back, look to have four TEs fighting for catches and at least 1 RB should see lots of throws. So, there is opportunity at WR, but not exactly a gaping hole.

Last year McCaffrey had 73 touches by my count (42 rushes, 17 catches, 9 PR, 5 KOR). Almost certain a frosh WR won't see that many, but WRs just don't see the ball as much so Irwin's impact should be graded on a somewhat different scale. I doubt he'll begin as a starter, but I could certainly see him becoming one. I guess I could also see him ending up with around a dozen catches and spot duty - so many variables in play.

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[quote author=CTcard link=topic=12063.msg117330#msg117330 date=1430164202]

I don't expect to see too much impact from any frosh on offense. If Love, or any frosh, has as many touches as McCaffrey did in 2014 I will be surprised.

From what I've read it seems like it's almost a given Irwin will play, and very likely he contributes a noticeable amount.  It sounds like he could be one of the best route runners in the country.
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Yes, will be very interesting to see how much Irwin plays.
As receiving targets go, we have three established (to moderately established) WR coming back, look to have four TEs fighting for catches and at least 1 RB should see lots of throws. So, there is opportunity at WR, but not exactly a gaping hole.

Last year McCaffrey had 73 touches by my count (42 rushes, 17 catches, 9 PR, 5 KOR). Almost certain a frosh WR won't see that many, but WRs just don't see the ball as much so Irwin's impact should be graded on a somewhat different scale. I doubt he'll begin as a starter, but I could certainly see him becoming one. I guess I could also see him ending up with around a dozen catches and spot duty - so many variables in play.