I'm a diehard Tech fan and have watched every game he's played. He actually was recruited by Chan Gailey to play in a Pro Style offense and did so after redshirting a year.
It is true that he has run a limited number of routes his two seasons under Paul Johnson, but he had at least one practice year and a full year of playing in every game in a pro style attack. He will need work on his routes, but I think some people don't realize he didn't just play in a triple option offense.
He and Tate are very different receivers, so it would be hard to compare their abilities. He is closer to Bryant in size and strength and probably faster if he can run a 4.45 with a healthy foot. I don't doubt that he can, since I've seen him take too many smoke screens at a dead stop, stiff arm a corner and get big chunks of yards after the catch. He also is a beast when it comes to jump balls. Trust me, with Tech's QB, there were plenty of balls he had to adjust to in the air and fight for.
Here is an example:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfUnZAnX93w
This doesn't seem remarkable at all, unless you know the context. I wish I could find the prior play, because they ran the exact same play and #40 broke it up. Tech just lined right back up and Nesbitt floated the exact same pass for the completion.
BTW, for anyone that wants to see the triple option, here is the 3 minute highlight package from the same game:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC8qx_U9N1w&feature=PlayList&p=8F731240931CEF72&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=21
I especially like the Dwyer run at the 35 second mark. That is why his nickname is The Diesel. You also get a nice hit by Morgan Burnett, #1, and some really nice runs by Anthony Allen, #18. He is replacing Dwyer as the B-back next year as a SR and should be a top-10 RB prospect.
