Could we see Kellen borrow and deploy Diggs (as was done with Deion back-when)?

[links18]

I mean if all he has to do is run fast down field why not? Won't happen though, they are conservative to a fault with personnel decisions.

 

[Verdict]

Now that the trade deadline is past, and given the fact that the only name that appeared to be consistently mentioned in the waning hours was Cooks... that would hint that that's the kind of threat they'd like to add to the arsenal if they could have settled on the right price.

Plausibly, we have that on the roster, but he plays defense.

And we have the kind of coaching staff that doesn't seem to mind this season breaking out some intriguing wrinkles.

Not making a prediction, but just saying, I can easily imagine this experiment being implemented for a couple of snaps in a couple of games to see if it merits consideration for future high-leverage situations.

If they were looking at Cooks the my were looking to add a player to take the top off a defense with speed. Why not just have Turpin run long routes? It would seem to me that Turpin is a lot less expensive version of Cooks.

 

[Jimbo123]

I think Parson would make a great TE and Zack and Tyler could shore up the middle to help out the D.

 

[_sturt_]

If they were looking at Cooks the my were looking to add a player to take the top off a defense with speed. Why not just have Turpin run long routes? It would seem to me that Turpin is a lot less expensive version of Cooks.

 

[EJK24]

I feel like our offense hardly takes advantage of the weapons it already has, hence the discussion of an additional receiver being useless. I can't imagine he has the ability to get Diggs involved there. We can't even get Turpin the ball in space.

 

[_sturt_]

I think Parson would make a great TE and Zack and Tyler could shore up the middle to help out the D.

Is that sarcasm I hear?

A coordinator that has used both offensive and defensive linemen as fullbacks, sometimes not even in short yardage situations, is not going to find it that wild an idea to have a conversation about using in some limited ways a young CB on offense who on occasion has drawn Deion comparisons.

Just my opinion.

 

[_sturt_]

We can't even get Turpin the ball in space.

That end around sweep vs CHI suggests otherwise.

Look, if you want Turpin to become Tyreek Hill, no, I don't think many of us see that happening. But if you want Turpin to get 2-3 offensive touches and maybe 5-7 snaps a game, that seems plausible. It's a legit concern though to err on the side of under-use because of his body type and his exceptional special teams value. Those are major considerations, obviously.

 

[Gonzomandela01]

Not worth it, 7 is too valuable for the defense, imagine if he goes down playing offense. Also I think Moore and Dak are really liking the 2 and 3 TE personnel. They seem to move the ball very well in those formations and even helps with the running game too as they have the defense guessing whats coming.

There is a lot of football still to be played, I think the offense is going to come along and be dominant.

 

[EJK24]

That end around sweep vs CHI suggests otherwise.

Look, if you want Turpin to become Tyreek Hill, no, I don't think many of us see that happening. But if you want Turpin to get 2-3 offensive touches and maybe 5-7 snaps a game, that seems plausible. It's a legit concern though to err on the side of under-use because of his body type and his exceptional special teams value. Those are major considerations, obviously.

The issue is putting the guy in when he's going to be involved in the play and hardly any other time. I feel like it's end around or fake end around and nothing else. Can we use him any other way? Seems like a good coordinator gets that done.

 

[Praxit]

..we have Turps for that. But Diggs would cover well for that opportunity.

 

[fansince68]

Why did Alabama coaching staff switch Diggs to DB?

He could catch, but getting off the line and route variety was subpar. Saban is a genius, so was Ernie Zampese from Air Coryell coaching tree whom used Deion as a great decoy but Troy was great…He took shots to back off defenses in big games!!

I don’t think Kellen Moore is savvy yet to deploy Diggs appropriately. Turpin just popped against Bears. Hopefully with QB1 can open up the offense after bye with ALL receivers back.

Great post!!!

 

[_sturt_]

The issue is putting the guy in when he's going to be involved in the play and hardly any other time. I feel like it's end around or fake end around and nothing else. Can we use him any other way? Seems like a good coordinator gets that done.

9 games to go. 6-2 so far. Not feeling like the coordinator has to answer to me right now... he went 4-1 with the back-up QB. Let's see if he expands on Turpin's usage. Or if he doesn't, I don't really care as long as we're producing and winning.

The OP is merely to suggest that there are other options on the current roster, including a highly-accomplished CB with WR skills, and Turpin, and Pollard, who might be given a look to do what Cooks might have done.

 

[EJK24]

9 games to go. 6-2 so far. Not feeling like the coordinator has to answer to me right now... he went 4-1 with the back-up QB. Let's see if he expands on Turpin's usage. Or if he doesn't, I don't really care as long as we're producing and winning.

The OP is merely to suggest that there are other options on the current roster, including a highly-accomplished CB with WR skills, and Turpin, and Pollard, who might be given a look to do what Cooks might have done.

The coordinator never has to answer to any of us but as a fan and seeing him of the course of time, I don't think it's unfair to question things. Doesn't mean I have the answers or I know better, simply giving an opinion and only one topic and not on what we did with a back up qb or anything of that nature.

I have no issue with how we performed offensively under Rush, nor am I debating qbs or anything like that. Strictly staying on topic based off the question about Diggs.

I'm well aware it doesn't make me right or more knowledgeable then you or anyone else.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Now that the trade deadline is past, and given the fact that the only name that appeared to be consistently mentioned in the waning hours was Cooks... that would hint that that's the kind of threat they'd like to add to the arsenal if they could have settled on the right price.

Turpin says "HELLO!!!"

 

[Silverz1972]

He may be the best wr on the team.

 

[RonnieT24]

Kellen Moore can't maximize the guys he has.. Giving him another weapon would just give us another guy to be frustrated about..

 

[cowboyjoe]

Yes I would try diggs at wr, and I would also try Parsons at wr on deep routes like deion did to

 

[exciter]

Now that the trade deadline is past, and given the fact that the only name that appeared to be consistently mentioned in the waning hours was Cooks... that would hint that that's the kind of threat they'd like to add to the arsenal if they could have settled on the right price.

Plausibly, we have that on the roster, but he plays defense.

And we have the kind of coaching staff that doesn't seem to mind this season breaking out some intriguing wrinkles.

Not making a prediction, but just saying, I can easily imagine this experiment being implemented for a couple of snaps in a couple of games to see if it merits consideration for future high-leverage situations.

Sheesh! Everyone wants a run first offense, then starts screaming we need another WR when we transition to a 12 personnel run first offense. Noah Brown is on pace for 56 receptions and 800 plus yards as the number 3. Dak and Gallup are starting to look like they’re getting their timing down. Why don’t we just have the actual WRs play WR?

 

[Blackrain]

Now that the trade deadline is past, and given the fact that the only name that appeared to be consistently mentioned in the waning hours was Cooks... that would hint that that's the kind of threat they'd like to add to the arsenal if they could have settled on the right price.

Plausibly, we have that on the roster, but he plays defense.

And we have the kind of coaching staff that doesn't seem to mind this season breaking out some intriguing wrinkles.

Not making a prediction, but just saying, I can easily imagine this experiment being implemented for a couple of snaps in a couple of games to see if it merits consideration for future high-leverage situations.

No no no can't open the lid on Pandora's box if you let Diggs play wide receiver.
Micah is going to freak he is going to want to play running back and then Zeke will be sitting on the bench all butt hurt because Micah would take the league by storm at running back I'm afraid and the whole locker room would be in an upheaval.

In the words of my long dead grandfather leave well enough alone and put Turpin in the slot and let him break some big plays