Im not really seeing the sentiment that Blackmon cant win outside the numbers. He can break the screen on the outside easily and has shown to be solid running the out and corner routes both in college and NFL levels.

 

Just becuase the offensive gameplan calls for him over the middle doesnt mean he cant win outside. Same thing for the QBs. Neither Gabbert or Henne have the accuracy to make the edge throws and most times they dont try them at all.

 

When we add a competent Qb who knows how to move guys around you will see Blackmon as the premiere WR lining up outside and inside at will.

 

Slant,Out,Post,Corner,Hitch,In,Drag,Curl,Fly.... Blackmon has beaten defenders on every one of these routes during his time here last year and his games this year. The only one i have yet to see him run is the deep comeback (Think Reggie Wayne vs Rashean from Manning). Which is suprising because he ran it well in college. 

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