I would hope so....personally I think all 3 of them make it....
I don't think Fisher knows who'll be receiver # 4, 5, 6 just yet....
Duke Williams is almost a lock in my book.
I'd only put Thomas as a lock because he was drafted and makes woooo type plays...included with the drops
Cooper is safe, but as a receiver leaves a lot to be desired.
Quick....preseason game 3 will tell the tale...
McRoberts...think he's number 8....chances remain at slim and none.
Bradley Marquez....don't know how this guy makes team as special teamer, and he aint special...in the middle of the kickoff team there are 5 guys running down together...Marquez, Lynch, Chase, Hagar, and Davis....I'd replace all of those guys if necessary to add real talent....
I have to believe you're correct LACHAMP.. I assume that Fisher & Groh have had some good one on one conversations regarding the WR's and likely have done a few film grinding sessions from all their camp reps & drills etc.
If Spruce's knee prevents him from playing in the 3rd preseason game he will probably need to have another very good showing at Minnesota in the 4th game to lock up a spot. ( I mean can he miss the rest of preseason and still make the team? anything is possible when you've been blessed with the sticky mitts he has.
I got a chuckle out of Fisher leaving the door open about maybe keeping a long-shot 7th wide receiver on his 2016 53. That was some good old fashion Motivation Psychology to keep the competition burning for the WR's that might be loosing their luster in practice and second guessing there chances of making the team etc. If Fisher keeps 7 pass catchers I would do a back flip.............. off the diving board in the pool
This early in the evaluation process, it seems like we have to break these WR's down into smaller groups.
(TIER 1)
These 2 are guaranteed locks for obvious reasons.
Tavon
Britt
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(TIER 2)
These 2 are almost sure locks.
Cooper- unless his drop rate continues for the next 3 games he's a lock
Spruce- unless he's more injured than we're led to believe or was just a 1 game wonder
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(TIER 3)
These 2 are are not rookies and they have different value
Quick- Needs to avg more than 1 catch in the next 2 games. He's been decent and a machine in the RedZone at camp but still comes across as more of a big possession receiver. So far he appears to lack the wiggle or quick twitch acceleration you want from the outside Flanker/Split end positions. Does he get a free pass because he's a great redzone threat with that 4 year resume of his?
Marquez- Didn't get his number called vs the Cowboys but everybody says his camp has been very solid with no drops issues. Super Value in SP Teams but until he proves he can get open beyond 5 -6 yards and show some YAC ability is he not expendable? His WR skills need to take off in the next 3 games because like we all know the Rams have a plethora of slot possession receivers.
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(Tier 4)
These are the 2 Wild Cards because we really don't know what they are yet?
Thomas- If his preseason game drop rate continues he will be a PSquad bummer because we wanted to believe he was the guy that could make the electric catches down field with cornerbacks draped on him. Has his confidence gone from the penthouse to the outhouse after just one game? Big Time Pressure is on him Saturday or he may not get his swagger back before its too late.
Duke- He had 1 catch for 4 yards with some good downfield blocking vs the Cowboys. He's got freak strength and the strongest hands but those strong hands haven't always been consistent in the camp reports. He is the enigma and has some momentum and swagger heading into Saturdays game. All eyes are intensely focused on him even more.
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(Tier 5)
Late bloomer joins the conversation
McRoberts- Showed some nice flashes against the Dallas backup CB's. 3 Receptions for 23 Yards. Sometimes that is all it takes for a WR to step up his game and show another gear we didn't think he had.
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(Tier 6)
Would take something spectacular for any of these 3 to get in mix
M.NORTH
A.HILL
D.RICHARDS
