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During the SEC Coaches Teleconference on Wednesday, Brian Kelly was asked about wide receiver Jack Bech and who they plan to get him more involved in the passing game. Per SDS:
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“I think, quite frankly, as coaches and it starts with me, we’ve gotta get him more involved. You’re going to see that that’s going to take place this weekend,” Kelly said. … “We’ve got really good players at that position and we have to do a better job of getting really good players on the field. There has to be intentional rotation and competition in practice. … Jack’s doing everything he’s been asked of. There shouldn’t be any narrative out there that he hasn’t or he’s injured. We have to do a better job as a coaching staff.”
Bech has two receptions for 22 yards and one touchdown through three games so far.
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idlewatcher20 months
This is a travesty 2/22 smh He was one of our most sure-handed receivers last season.
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Hurricane Mike20 months
You're not gonna catch passes when the QB can't sit in the pocket and read a defense
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tirebiter20 months
The lack of receptions by KB and JB is a byproduct of the QB position.
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Big EZ Tiger20 months
He'll get more involved eventually because he is a great player, but I think they have been attempting a few too many passes to Taylor that could be attempts thrown to WRs. For the record, I think Taylor will be a great player, but we have more dynamic guys who we can throw to like Bech, etc., at the moment while Taylor is learning his position.
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GeauxATX20 months
CBK continues to impress with his ability to address areas of improvement for the players and with coaching scheme.
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Solo Cam20 months
Your damn right the coaching staff has to do a better job. BK is saying the right things about Bech and Special teams, let's see if he implements them correctly
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texastigerr20 months
Bech should be one of the most active receivers in this group. He is a Sunday talent and a nightmare match up.
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PureBlood20 months
I'd swap Boutte out for him. Bech wont draw a double team and will make the most of it.
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BlackAngus20 months
Drawing a double team should help everyone else out. Why take 7 off the field
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Willie Stroker20 months
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He is a Sunday talent and a nightmare match up.
out of curiosity, what’s his 40 time?
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mule7420 months
There are a lot of WRs on this team and a pretty good young TE. It’s hard for everyone to eat.
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ExpoTiger20 months
That’s not really the issue. They are all starving for the ball
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poochie20 months
Who are you guys taking out for bech? Who’s not running routes well? Who’s dropping balls?
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ImBatman20 months
Can't eat if the qb can't get them the ball.
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MaxxPain220 months
Quit forcing the ball to Taylor and give it to Bech. He's better..period.
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LSUfan444420 months
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Quit forcing the ball to Taylor and give it to Bech. He's better..period.


What I am seeing is LSU is doing alot of no huddle without substitutions. To keep the 11 personnel they want Taylor in as the TE rather than going 4 WR with Bech as the Y. They are basically valuing Taylor's presence in the run game more than Bech's in the passing game.
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Genestealer5520 months
Taylor is a TE and Bech is not. If you watch Taylor closely, you’ll notice he’s a damned good blocker. Bech cant do what he does.
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ForeverEllisHugh20 months
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Bech cant do what he does.


Bech is absolutely a capable run blocker. If they really want to focus on running though, put in Mashburn.

The root problem for all of the receivers is still JD taking off and apparently being terrified to throw a pick.
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TygerDurden20 months
You would think given Bech’s hands and athleticism he would be an excellent choice to return punts
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the LSUSaint20 months
He was unreal as a high school senior. No doubt he would excell
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nol1wph20 months
I just hope JD continues to make progress. Our receivers are SO underutilized it makes me sick. So much talent. So few catches and receiving yards. This offense is good enough for the next two weeks, but will need to be a whole lot better after that.
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lsudave120 months
I really believe that as the season goes on and the offensive line continues to get better playing together receivers like Bech and Boutte will get more involved because Daniels will be able to relax more and find them downfield
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arealtiger6720 months
It really is a function of the O line performing better and I believe they will. We may have all forgotten the significance of our 2019 O line. Not exactly All-Pro individuals but an excellent unit (reference Joe Moore award)! BK is moving us in the right direction.
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Play_Neck20 months
amen
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Lsuhoohoo20 months
If Daniels isn't going to pull the trigger down field, then Bech needs to be involved in what Daniels is doing. The short quick dumpoff stuff is where Bech thrived last year. Those routes to the flats that Mason Taylor has been getting 5 yards on is whwre Bech can pick uo 1st downs.
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Timeoday20 months
I have to believe a lot of our offense has not been used thus far. We beat MSU 31 - 2 from just before half on.

Kelly has outstanding management skills and the best player skill set he has ever had as a coach.

Ya Just Gotta Believe!!
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Geaux Guy20 months
All of the WRs are lacking opportunity. JD has some valuable skill sets but throwing to WRs while in route is not one of them.
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YardEngr1120 months
Sad he got lost in the shuffle . . . .
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Madking20 months
They’ll have to get creative on finding ways to get him the ball on the perimeter because JD will not find him in the middle of the field. Just go look at where passes are being completed and at what % for his entire career, you’ll see the middle of the field is practically non existent for this QB.
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WDAIII20 months
Kelly reads the Rant
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Neto20 months
let him return punts as well
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ExpoTiger20 months
Holy shite he’s been on the rant!
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PsychTiger20 months
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Posted by ExpoTiger on 9/21/22 at 4:41 pm to TD Staff Reporter

Holy shite he’s been on the rant!


Well, he is the TD Staff Reporter :dunno:
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bluebuck120 months
Bech is money. Bech is a leader. His energy is contagious. He is a warrior and he means more to the team than just being a fast Fred Belitnikoff type player.
Bech is a fan favorite and will play on Sundays.
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LosTigres25120 months
Kelly wants a big body, a true TE for his offense, not a hybrid or H-back. But what LSu needs right now is production in the passing game from that position and to continue to reward effort guys with the necessary talent, playing time. It will be informative to watch how Kelly maneuvers his philosophy against team needs with Jack and Mason.

A good example of wants vs needs is the Center position. Kelly ideally wants a big physical Center that can open up running lanes for Tailbacks and protect the QB in the passing game. Walker Howard will appreciate this one day.

But what LSU needs at this time is a Center that can do an adequate job in both of these areas but has an understanding of the nuances of the position and a consistent snap.
Daniels has a ton on his plate, worrying about a bad snap or missed calls, is not a formula for success and was hurting his development as the team moves into the heart of the schedule.

Kelly is very good at changing how he wants something ideally into what the team needs right now to win.

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Bring Da Wood20 months
Good to hear he is going to try and get the ball to Bech a little more. The problem is the WR room is the deepest on the team. I wonder who and how many will bitch if getting Bech more touches reduces the touches for BTJ and Jenkins. Just saying it isn’t as easy as it sounds.
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UnoMe20 months
He's going to have to now, Boutte knocked up the Boutte.
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eugene1928LSU20 months
Absolutely, this kid will be an all American and a player in the NFL.
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BigTiger121220 months
Neither one of those things will happen
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