Quote:KY just curious as to why you're saying his short area quickness is his only above average trait? In college (even during his inured days) he repeatedly showcased deep speed that was anything but average. In fact I would say that Robinson has more experience/talent in the short game due to his being utilized in that role to great extent at PSU.

 

Regardless we have three young receivers with potential and the best WR coach in the business. Not to mention a young gun just waiting to give them the ball.

I just don't think Marqise has the skill set to regularly beat an NFL cornerback downfield. I think he will get abused in press, first of all. It's extremely rare to find an Antonio Brown type small/slight WR that is able to get off the jam consistently. I also don't think he is any faster than the average NFL cornerback. I also haven't seen anything that makes me think he will make contested catches on the sidelines, outside the 'red lines' that Carroll/Bradley love to talk about. 

 

Being in the slot doesn't necessarily mean they are only utilized in short passes. Using the slot to stretch the field against linebackers and safeties has been getting more and more popular lately, starting when Kevin Gilbride used Victor Cruz to stretch the field a ton from the slot in his 2011 breakout season. I have said that is how I would use Marqise (Cruz is also who I think Lee is most comparable to physically). I think it's the obvious role that Lee could thrive in. 

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