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Jeremy Igo

By Jeremy Igo,
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i think a lot of the problems with redzone efficiency were predictability.  probably why the guys started out strong and then tailed off 2nd half of season.  the only passing plays that i remember consistently working down near the 10 were all run/pass option style plays.  seemed like they never had much success with cam dropping back.  partly due to cam's touch not being ideal and partly due to the fact that they didn't have any legit red-zone threats.  if benjamin is as advertised, then he will alleviate some of the RZ troubles.  he has the size to go get balls that aren't perfectly thrown, but will he bring the hands?  

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i think a lot of the problems with redzone efficiency were predictability.  probably why the guys started out strong and then tailed off 2nd half of season.  the only passing plays that i remember consistently working down near the 10 were all run/pass option style plays.  seemed like they never had much success with cam dropping back.  partly due to cam's touch not being ideal and partly due to the fact that they didn't have any legit red-zone threats.  if benjamin is as advertised, then he will alleviate some of the RZ troubles.  he has the size to go get balls that aren't perfectly thrown, but will he bring the hands?  

 

Bring the hands?

 

what makes you think he will suddenly stop catching balls?

 

I mean he got to be better than Lafell's fourth year in the pros- but 49 catches and 6 ( at least) drops in 2013 isn't a tall order with his size...

 

not to be an ass about this, but yeah, Newton had Smith and Lafell to throw to in 2013...this is an upgrade in the red zone...oh and the old man, Crotch isn't bad either...

 

OK AK?

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King and McNutt will make the team.

 

/random predictions

 

If Philly makes the team, one of those 2 won't and Phllly's got the return ability. I see McNutt not making the team, King and Philly will.

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Bring the hands?

 

what makes you think he will suddenly stop catching balls?

 

I mean he got to be better than Lafell's fourth year in the pros- but 49 catches and 6 ( at least) drops in 2013 isn't a tall order with his size...

 

not to be an ass about this, but yeah, Newton had Smith and Lafell to throw to in 2013...this is an upgrade in the red zone...oh and the old man, Crotch isn't bad either...

 

OK AK?

did you seriously read my post as a knock on benjamin?  

 

i asked the question will benjamin be able to consistently catch the football.  not a crazy thought when you look at his drop percentage next to his peers such as watkins or evans. 

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i asked the question will benjamin be able to consistently catch the football.  not a crazy thought when you look at his drop percentage next to his peers such as watkins or evans. 

 

He looks great now, but there is no risk of him getting flattened by a hard hitting safety.

 

It will be well into the regular season before we know if those dropped ball fears are justified or not.

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