EVEN IF a receiver can't block, somebody on that team can run a route and catch a ball. Hell, Austin dropped a ball playing TE and still made a decent sideline catch. Some of these ex high school players can still catch a ball. Two to four attempts can not hurt. "All that I am saying ---- is give them a chance."
Our refusal to go downfield more than 1-2 times per game has been baffling to me. They need to put in their speedsters (yes we have them) line up and go stretch the defense. NW snuffed us out repeatedly cus they felt no threat of us going deep.
I know a couple counter points are OL blocking and (mostly young) speedy WR’s ability to catch. But I would say pass blocking has often been adequate or AM is rolling out buying himself plenty of time. He’s also late with his throws which just needs to be coached up.
I’ve seen plenty of open WRs this year that are just not getting the ball from AM.
And most importantly, we are not even completing the short throws that when completed are usually stuffed anyways. So what do we lose by stretching vertical more? AM’s deep throws are probably more accurate than the short ones plus it gives the WR time to adjust.
Our special teams hasn’t been consistent so even a deep INT isn’t always much worse than a punt.