Welcome Brenden Rice, WR, USC

[jamrock]

Here’s something interesting that I read. Just a fellow fan but it makes sense given The 33rd had a similar breakdown about his weaknesses as well:

We'll see. None of the receivers played against NFL talent game in and game out. Rice had 12 TDs. That says something and they weren't all long balls.

[wu-dai clan]

Good takes, y'all !

My current theory is that other teams were chasing traits.

The best part of Brenden and Cornelius play are intangibles.

That and depth at the position was going to be a big help, and Joe was counting on it.

[Fouts2herbert]

Good takes, y'all !

My current theory is that other teams were chasing traits.

The best part of Brenden and Cornelius play are intangibles.

That and depth at the position was going to be a big help, and Joe was counting on it.

Harbaugh wants WRs that are going to do the dirty work, they want guys that will stick their nose in there and block someone, same with the DBs, they want players that are going to hit and tackle and not just play in coverage...

[Boltx]

He's got a 1.55 10 yard split which is a tab faster than Nabers. The physical ability is there. From my opinion of his scouting reports he's either got wasted motion or is putting himself in wrong position during contested balls.

Sounds like he just needs some good coaching.

Agree with the sentiment that I haven't felt this confident about a 7th rounder since....ever?

[gzubeck]

Sounds like he just needs some good coaching.

Agree with the sentiment that I haven't felt this confident about a 7th rounder since....ever?

The other one is not half bad either. Both of the 7th rounders could possibly help out.

[21&500]

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-trying-to-mourn-after-brothers-death-brenden-rice-admits-falling-four-rounds-in-the-nfl-draft-as-chargers-draft-jerry-rices-son/

Motivation.

[Eurobolt]

There is speed

Last spring, Rice became one of the fastest athletes in the state, starting the season in early March running 100 meters in 11.7 seconds to running it in 10.79 in mid-May and placing third at the Division I state track and field championships. He also ran the 200 meters in 21.84 seconds, good enough for a bronze medal.

https://eu.azcentral.com/story/sports/high-school/2020/03/12/brenden-jerry-rice-football-track-team-player-hamilton/5021779002/

Please correct me if I am wrong but track speed is bit different, less explosive but when they get top speed they can hold to it - I see 90 yards bombs as CBs unable to keep with him xD

[Fleet 1]

[Formula 21]

Here’s something interesting that I read. Just a fellow fan but it makes sense given The 33rd had a similar breakdown about his weaknesses as well:

That’s my issue with Rice- no separation. And to me, separation is king. So I just think he needs work on route running.

[Lone Bolt]

Playaction, that is actually working, is perfect for bigger, physical receivers...the DB doesnt know whether to press and cover, or defeat a block to play the run....this puts the DB at a disadvantage, and helps the wr get that seperation. Now, it is up to the wr, with coaching, to develop nuances in their release to sell a block, then explode into a route, or vice versa.

Not only are Rice AND Johnson good, low risk, high reward prospects for this (7th rounders), if they bring their lunch pails, and a chip on their shoulders, they are gonna put pressure on the rest of the room to up their game...

The wr room is gonna be very interesting this year in camp...the hope would be the competition improves everybody, with better starters, and hungry depth behind them.

[UtahBolt]

That’s my issue with Rice- no separation. And to me, separation is king. So I just think he needs work on route running.

Sounds like QJ to me. Rice and QJ can stay after practice and run routes together.

[Boltjolt]

Sounds like QJ to me. Rice and QJ can stay after practice and run routes together.

Very coachable things.