Cowboyny
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We are all well aware the team has a priority need for the #3 Receiver, preferably more of a slot receiver. Just like the nickel CB, the slot receiver is like another starter in today's game.
Both Cooper/Gallup have the skill set to not only play on the outside, but also can play in the slot if needed. You would think they would want to draft a similar type of receiver, one who has the ability to play inside/outside.
Cooper played hurt for the majority of last season, the team needs to protect themselves and find a backup, outside receiver who has the ability to produce as a spot starter if needed. What about special teams? If the team is going to make a backup, active on game day they are going to have to contribute on special teams. This hurt Devin Smith last season. With the team looking to improve that unit, you would think they target receivers who have strong special teams abilities.
If the position is so deep in the draft, why not double dip. Certainly would like to find another Cooper/Gallup type, but if they can't, why not draft a legitimate outside starting caliber receiver and one who can play in the slot. Perhaps target receivers who have strong special team abilities so they can be active on gamedays.
Both Cooper/Gallup have the skill set to not only play on the outside, but also can play in the slot if needed. You would think they would want to draft a similar type of receiver, one who has the ability to play inside/outside.
Cooper played hurt for the majority of last season, the team needs to protect themselves and find a backup, outside receiver who has the ability to produce as a spot starter if needed. What about special teams? If the team is going to make a backup, active on game day they are going to have to contribute on special teams. This hurt Devin Smith last season. With the team looking to improve that unit, you would think they target receivers who have strong special teams abilities.
If the position is so deep in the draft, why not double dip. Certainly would like to find another Cooper/Gallup type, but if they can't, why not draft a legitimate outside starting caliber receiver and one who can play in the slot. Perhaps target receivers who have strong special team abilities so they can be active on gamedays.