(03-20-2018, 02:16 PM)Bullseye Wrote:

(03-20-2018, 02:13 PM)Jags02 Wrote:
Cole doesn't get all that much separation typically coming down with tough catches over the middle. He strikes me as a possession receiver who should do just fine in a flanker-type role. At split-end it's suddenly important to have all the factors like size and speed to beat the league's top CBs. Moncrief is our tallest receiver, has blazing speed, and has been working in this very role all along. Lee at least has some top-end speed to make things interesting although he too is a bit small. I love Cole because he's clutch, but his measureables aren't quite there. He's measures just under 6' 1", and at his pro day he ran the 40 in about 4.6 flat. Really what the Jaguars can use at WR is someone like Courtland Sutton who has the size you want and can run.

I submit Coles is field fast, not necessarily stopwatch fast.

He got deep all preseason and then when he adjusted to the pro game, got deep regularly throughout the regular season.

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/p...leKe00.htm

I see nothing about a 17.8 YPC that resembles a possession receiver.

I agree.  

Regarding Cole at X vs Z, however, our prior dialogue is the deciding factor. The Z is allowed to line up off the line and "get a step" on the defender should he press at the line. 

Still - Cole was used at the X some in 2017 and to some success. I expect he'll get some looks there (if limited)  - especially if he improves beating the jam.

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