Danger Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 The writing is on the wall that we won't see Torrey Smith back next year, and that leads us to ask, who can take his place? With our capita being somewhat in a pinch right now, it makes the most sense to continue to look internally. I am fairly confident that Mack Hollins will be the starter next year, but the question is, can he produce to a level we'd expect of our #2 outside WR? He's certainly shown some flashes, but consistency remains to be seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phire Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Honestly I need to see more. Hollins seems to be a strider and not much of a guy who can run routes well enough to beat a team's starting cornerback consistently. I'm sure someone's gonna pull up a scouting report from college that says he's an all-world route runner, but this is just from what I have seen and observed this year (yes, sample size is limited). With that being said, it's hard to imagine he'd be as useless as Torrey Smith has been. He should arguably already be starting in his place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammertime52 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I like Hollins alot, I want him and Marcus Johnson to have a way bigger role next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonu62882 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 How many dropped balls will it take for them to pull Smith?! Just more silly adherence to old, traditional rules giving veterans more playing time over young guys despite the suckage. This is nonsense. It should be best man for the job!!!! If you can’t cut it, then get off the field!!!! Why am I using so many exclamation points like Nabbsy?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBreezy Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I like Mack but I still wouldn't look past drafting a burner in the mid-rounds. We need a guy who can get complete separation like DeSean Jackson, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlash Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 56 minutes ago, RBreezy said: I like Mack but I still wouldn't look past drafting a burner in the mid-rounds. We need a guy who can get complete separation like DeSean Jackson, etc. This is how I feel. I think Mack can be a really good situational deep threat who could maybe develop into a solid #2 one day. But I'm still looking for a real play maker until that happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaglesPeteC Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 You have to at least bring in a guy that can do similar things to compete with him. You cant rely just on Mack based on sample size. Some FA's that might not cost a lot who could come in. Paul Richardson Mike Wallace Jaron Brown Taylor Gabriel Obviously they are all flawed players but they are all guys that might come in and give that vertical demension and fit into a budget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeezla Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Probably not. His feet are ok, but his lateral movements are robotic. He's the ideal #4 WR who can help in the redzone and have success on some go's ala Hank Baskett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaglesPeteC Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Honestly, if Carson Wentz is who we think he is, he should make a #4 WR look like a #2 WR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabbs4u Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 14 hours ago, EaglesPeteC said: Honestly, if Carson Wentz is who we think he is, he should make a #4 WR look like a #2 WR. Made a #5 like Agholor produce like a #2. Don't see why not with Hollins. This Offense with Wentz at the helm doesn't have a traditional #1, #2, #3. He spreads the ball around to much. What they need is someone to stretch the field but actually catch the ball. From what limited action I've seen, Hollins can do both. However any "burner" brought in to become the "so called" #2 isn't putting up a 1000+ 10 TD, etc, etc. So why shouldn't Hollins, Gibson and Johnson get first crack at the job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjapirate Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 doesnt make any sense why doug doesn't just play mack over torrey right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey5djh Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 11 hours ago, Nabbs4u said: However any.....#2 isn't putting up a 1000+ 10 TD, etc, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabbs4u Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 57 minutes ago, Hockey5djh said: You going to quote me don't edit However any "burner" brought in to become the "so called #2" isn't putting up a 1000+ 10 TD, etc, etc. So why shouldn't Hollins, Gibson and Johnson get first crack at the job? Right now our #2, plays in the Slot and or TE Not outside! Doubt that changes regardless of who they bring in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaglesPeteC Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 I mean it is hard to rule Hollins, Johnson and Gibson (i guess out) but going into the season relying on them is not ideal. You gotta bring someone else in to complete with them. Really Nelson is the true number #2 on this team. He just does it from the slot. Your outside guy really just has to stretch the field and make a couple nice plays. Can we talk about Nelson's massive jump from last year to this one. 2016- 36 catches 365 yards and 2 TD 2017- 62 catches 768 yards and 8TD's That is so impressive. I am happy for the guy for proving us all wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phire Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 I don't understand how Pittsburgh keeps finding solid WR talent. They draft better WRs in a year than we do in a decade (slight exaggeration). We need to just sneak into their HQ Watergate-style and find out what WRs are on their big board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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