Quote:Those 2 long tds were busted coverages, and he looked so slow getting to the end zone. 

 

He has about the same speed as Reggie Wayne like someone else mentioned so its not like his speed is that harmful, but it limits him in some ways. 

 

For example Blackmon isnt going to run a go route and have a pass dropped in over the top. Hes going to have to out jump the CB and fight for the ball. Which he can do, its just not ideal for "elite" WRs. 

The fact that they were busted coverages didn't help him beat out the DBs. He was wide open on the 30 yard line, he wasn't behind the safety or anything.

 

Watch the TD he got called back in the San Diego game.

 

If he had got both feet in, he would have beaten a double coverage to catch up to a rather poorly thrown ball. He does need to learn how to get his feet in, but when speed was needed to make the play, he got there.

 

He isn't 4.2 fast, but he isn't slow. With nearly 400 yards in 3 games on Jacksonville's offense, his speed is a pretty impressive "problem".

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