WFcatamount22
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I think Cruz's swag would fit well on our squad. He could have a big year getting healthy, and not having a mouth breathing donk tossing him the rock.
Not sure if I think he would be the #1, but he might be like a #1A to Benjamin. Cruz has played his entire career in the slot, but last year Sterling Shepard took more snaps in the slot than any other WR in the NFL, so Cruz was lining up on the outside the entire season. Combine that new position with coming back from injuries that sidelined him for 2 seasons and he wasn't as productive as in the past, yet still had 39/586 as the 3rd option, which is pretty remarkable given the two guys ahead of him.
Now obviously a big reason why he wasn't playing in the slot is because they were worried about the strength of his knee, but he made it through the season fine and most people say the second year after a major injury (or two) is when a player gets back into form. I don't think he'll ever have the top-level explosion that he used to have, but he can still run routes and catch for possession, and will probably have some explosive plays if he is back in the slot and gets the occasional LB coverage. That being said, his size is the anti-KB/Funchize, and he isn't getting up into the air like this any more to catch Cam's wild overthrows, so Cam has to keep the ball down or it will be pick city.
I think Cruz's swag would fit well on our squad. He could have a big year getting healthy, and not having a mouth breathing donk tossing him the rock.
Yeah. He's a bonafide playmaker.
Yeah. He's a bonafide playmaker.
He was. 4 years ago.
Fat Mike is free to get fatter.
Yeah, I think in general the trend is going to be guys who can be more versatile and play FB, H-back, and be the 2nd or 3rd tight end for this position rather than a traditional fullback.