Quote:1.  Hurns uses his body mostly to catch the ball.

 

2.  Shorts is obviously much quicker/more explosive athlete.

 

3.  Ok, seems confident.  That doesn't really equate to "talent" imo

 

4.  I don't recall him breaking any tackles this preseason.  If he did, please point it out cause I don't remember.

 

I don't disagree Shorts is quicker. However, Victor Cruz is quicker than Anquan Boldin. So what? They are two different types of receivers. I wouldn't mind having either on my fantasy team. They both serve their roles.

 

Confidence is a huge part of being talented. What good is a player if the game is on the line and they choke from nerves? Not saying Shorts is one of those guys because he has made clutch plays for us but I believe Hurns may hold that quality from the little we've seen.

 

I also don't recall Hurns breaking tackles but I believe it's fair to call him a physical receiver is it not? I think he's more suited in the strength department to take a drag route or hitch and break it for a big gain. I think Gus and the coaching staff believe that as well which is why he's our WR3 at the moment.

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