Just curious how you think Hurns will be reintroduced into the offense when he gets clearance for his return? With Blake seemingly building a rapport with Dede and Keelan that's getting stronger every week, it'll be interesting to see how the coaching staff approaches this situation. I'm as big a Hurns fan as anyone, but it'll be hard to justify taking snaps away from the young guys.
(12-12-2017, 12:16 AM)Jagzfanfromiowa Wrote: [ -> ]Just curious how you think Hurns will be reintroduced into the offense when he gets clearance for his return? With Blake seemingly building a rapport with Dede and Keelan that's getting stronger every week, it'll be interesting to see how the coaching staff approaches this situation. I'm as big a Hurns fan as anyone, but it'll be hard to justify taking snaps away from the young guys.
I would have him back out there. Not sure if you put any stock in PFF, but hurns grades out as out best receiver, and top 20 overall in the league this year. I think him going out also effected our run game, as he is a much better blocker than those two. I would have hurns and Lee in 2 WR sets and move hurns to the slot and put Westbrook outside in 3 WR sets.
Agree with Jesspeck, Hurns is being somewhat underrated at this point due to absence. The guy is the second best receiver on the team, and great at picking up first downs. When he is cleared I will be happy to see him back.
If Hurns is healthy enough to look good in practice, he'll get some snaps in the slot. If he looks good in his gameday snaps - he'll keep getting them.
Cole and Westbrook are coming along great but they are still rookies and Hurns has earned his spot.
Cole knows the system now enough to alternate spots, as does Lee. I think they'll use all four easily as they clearly have some plays designed for their individual skill sets.
Lee and Westbrook can alternate at the Z, and when they put Westbrook at Z, Lee can play the X.
The Y (slot) will be alternated between Hurns and Cole.
I have faith in Hackett to sort this out to the offense's advantage. No big deal IMO. Just getting a weapon back.
Any word on Hurns' health status?
(12-12-2017, 12:20 AM)jessepeck1213 Wrote: [ -> ] (12-12-2017, 12:16 AM)Jagzfanfromiowa Wrote: [ -> ]Just curious how you think Hurns will be reintroduced into the offense when he gets clearance for his return? With Blake seemingly building a rapport with Dede and Keelan that's getting stronger every week, it'll be interesting to see how the coaching staff approaches this situation. I'm as big a Hurns fan as anyone, but it'll be hard to justify taking snaps away from the young guys.
I would have him back out there. Not sure if you put any stock in PFF, but hurns grades out as out best receiver, and top 20 overall in the league this year. I think him going out also effected our run game, as he is a much better blocker than those two. I would have hurns and Lee in 2 WR sets and move hurns to the slot and put Westbrook outside in 3 WR sets.
Considering the high emphasis the Jaguars put on their running game, the blocking component of the equation probably will be a major factor in the coaches decision making process in terms of snap and alignment distributions.