Barnacle 7,988 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I had, and still have high hopes for this kid. Seems to be the type of player that could develop into a big play receiver. That being said, does anyone know what is keeping him off the field? Obviously he's a true freshman, so there are a lot of reasons that he might not be ready, I'm just curious if anyone knows what specifically DC is waiting to see from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randman5000 3,744 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 We might be red shirting him for some reason.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick.AU 12,497 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Redshirting is ridiculous days with players leaving early, bring him along his freshman year and he has experience, gives him a chance at 2 really good years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual-Threat Rigby 7,271 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Redshirting is ridiculous when you're 4-3, about to have a losing season, and you're coaching for your job next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujeff11 6,243 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Why burn the redshirt now? Doesn't make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnacle 7,988 Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 Why burn the redshirt now? Doesn't make sense. Agreed. I didn't realize he was being redshirted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amsterjam 107 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I had, and still have high hopes for this kid. Seems to be the type of player that could develop into a big play receiver. That being said, does anyone know what is keeping him off the field? Obviously he's a true freshman, so there are a lot of reasons that he might not be ready, I'm just curious if anyone knows what specifically DC is waiting to see from him. Agreed, I really loved what I seen of him on film during the recruiting process and was very exited to land him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTiger 9,713 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Why burn the redshirt now? Doesn't make sense. If he can catch it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujeff11 6,243 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Why burn the redshirt now? Doesn't make sense. If he can catch it does. There is more to WR than catching the ball. Ever watch Amari Cooper? He was excellent at everything and then he caught the ball.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick.AU 12,497 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Why burn the redshirt now? Doesn't make sense. If he can catch it does. There is more to WR than catching the ball. Ever watch Amari Cooper? He was excellent at everything and then he caught the ball.... And he didn't redshirt. Look at a guy like Calvin Ridley that's been pretty good for them this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnacle 7,988 Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 Why burn the redshirt now? Doesn't make sense. If he can catch it does. There is more to WR than catching the ball. Ever watch Amari Cooper? He was excellent at everything and then he caught the ball.... And he didn't redshirt. Look at a guy like Calvin Ridley that's been pretty good for them this year. If Slayton was anywhere close to where those guys were (are) as freshman, I'm pretty sure we'd be seeing him right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaitopher 807 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I have bren high on him for a while. Staff probably made decision to redshift him at the beginning of the season when we still had Duke and believed our WRs were all relay good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnacle 7,988 Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 I have bren high on him for a while. Staff probably made decision to redshift him at the beginning of the season when we still had Duke and believed our WRs were all relay good. I know that he was recruited as a CB for a long time, and that maybe he didn't play WR until a little later in HS. So, it wouldn't surprise me if he's still pretty raw when it comes to playing the position. But, his upside his huge IMO. Breakaway speed, long arms, and big sticky hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick.AU 12,497 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Why burn the redshirt now? Doesn't make sense. If he can catch it does. There is more to WR than catching the ball. Ever watch Amari Cooper? He was excellent at everything and then he caught the ball.... And he didn't redshirt. Look at a guy like Calvin Ridley that's been pretty good for them this year. If Slayton was anywhere close to where those guys were (are) as freshman, I'm pretty sure we'd be seeing him right now. He hasn't got any kind of significant playing time, not saying he would succeed or anything but we haven't shown that we learn much from practice in terms of game talent in recent years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTiger 9,713 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Why burn the redshirt now? Doesn't make sense. If he can catch it does. There is more to WR than catching the ball. Ever watch Amari Cooper? He was excellent at everything and then he caught the ball.... Yes, but for AU catching would be an upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujeff11 6,243 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Why burn the redshirt now? Doesn't make sense. If he can catch it does. There is more to WR than catching the ball. Ever watch Amari Cooper? He was excellent at everything and then he caught the ball.... And he didn't redshirt. Look at a guy like Calvin Ridley that's been pretty good for them this year. Calvin might be more ready than Darius. That's not beyond possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnacle 7,988 Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 Why burn the redshirt now? Doesn't make sense. If he can catch it does. There is more to WR than catching the ball. Ever watch Amari Cooper? He was excellent at everything and then he caught the ball.... And he didn't redshirt. Look at a guy like Calvin Ridley that's been pretty good for them this year. If Slayton was anywhere close to where those guys were (are) as freshman, I'm pretty sure we'd be seeing him right now. He hasn't got any kind of significant playing time, not saying he would succeed or anything but we haven't shown that we learn much from practice in terms of game talent in recent years. that's a valid point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick.AU 12,497 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Why burn the redshirt now? Doesn't make sense. If he can catch it does. There is more to WR than catching the ball. Ever watch Amari Cooper? He was excellent at everything and then he caught the ball.... And he didn't redshirt. Look at a guy like Calvin Ridley that's been pretty good for them this year. Calvin might be more ready than Darius. That's not beyond possibility. We have seniors that aren't "ready" so what's the point? Lol, not trying to sound like an a hole but really with inconsistent upperclassmen what does it hurt to give a receiver a legit shot at the rotation in game situations? We always think people are better than they are because of practice it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujeff11 6,243 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I have bren high on him for a while. Staff probably made decision to redshift him at the beginning of the season when we still had Duke and believed our WRs were all relay good. you drunk yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujeff11 6,243 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Why burn the redshirt now? Doesn't make sense. If he can catch it does. There is more to WR than catching the ball. Ever watch Amari Cooper? He was excellent at everything and then he caught the ball.... And he didn't redshirt. Look at a guy like Calvin Ridley that's been pretty good for them this year. Calvin might be more ready than Darius. That's not beyond possibility. We have seniors that aren't "ready" so what's the point? Lol, not trying to sound like an a hole but really with inconsistent upperclassmen what does it hurt to give a receiver a legit shot at the rotation in game situations? We always think people are better than they are because of practice it seems. If seniors are not ready it's not like we can redshirt... So what are you going to do with them? Im not following Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaitopher 807 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I have bren high on him for a while. Staff probably made decision to redshift him at the beginning of the season when we still had Duke and believed our WRs were all relay good. you drunk yet? Drunk? Maybe. From him? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick.AU 12,497 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Why burn the redshirt now? Doesn't make sense. If he can catch it does. There is more to WR than catching the ball. Ever watch Amari Cooper? He was excellent at everything and then he caught the ball.... And he didn't redshirt. Look at a guy like Calvin Ridley that's been pretty good for them this year. Calvin might be more ready than Darius. That's not beyond possibility. We have seniors that aren't "ready" so what's the point? Lol, not trying to sound like an a hole but really with inconsistent upperclassmen what does it hurt to give a receiver a legit shot at the rotation in game situations? We always think people are better than they are because of practice it seems. If seniors are not ready it's not like we cant redshirt... So what are you going to do with them? Im not following So redshirt them so they have no game experience next year? I'm not following you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujeff11 6,243 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Why burn the redshirt now? Doesn't make sense. If he can catch it does. There is more to WR than catching the ball. Ever watch Amari Cooper? He was excellent at everything and then he caught the ball.... And he didn't redshirt. Look at a guy like Calvin Ridley that's been pretty good for them this year. Calvin might be more ready than Darius. That's not beyond possibility. We have seniors that aren't "ready" so what's the point? Lol, not trying to sound like an a hole but really with inconsistent upperclassmen what does it hurt to give a receiver a legit shot at the rotation in game situations? We always think people are better than they are because of practice it seems. If seniors are not ready it's not like we cant redshirt... So what are you going to do with them? Im not following So redshirt them so they have no game experience next year? I'm not following you I meant we can't redshirt the seniors once we figure out they are not ready Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujeff11 6,243 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 We aleady have three losses so why burn a redshirt? It's not like he is guaranteed to be gone in three years. Redshirt year is probably good for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick.AU 12,497 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Why burn the redshirt now? Doesn't make sense. If he can catch it does. There is more to WR than catching the ball. Ever watch Amari Cooper? He was excellent at everything and then he caught the ball.... And he didn't redshirt. Look at a guy like Calvin Ridley that's been pretty good for them this year. Calvin might be more ready than Darius. That's not beyond possibility. We have seniors that aren't "ready" so what's the point? Lol, not trying to sound like an a hole but really with inconsistent upperclassmen what does it hurt to give a receiver a legit shot at the rotation in game situations? We always think people are better than they are because of practice it seems. If seniors are not ready it's not like we cant redshirt... So what are you going to do with them? Im not following So redshirt them so they have no game experience next year? I'm not following you I meant we can't redshirt the seniors once we figure out they are not ready So why redshirt the freshmen and leave them without game experience unless it's an injury or having quality depth reason? Can't really tell what u need to work on in the offseason. Marcus, Stevens, and Smith are destined to be our top 3 WR's next year if you're going by current depth chart and that rotation will need to include Slayton and Ryan Davis because I'm personally no completely confident in that top 3 to give us the explosive play like we need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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