re: Speedy wants to go both ways

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Speedy knows how to run routes, he just needs to learn LSUs playbook like any other freshman WR.

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There is way more to playing WR than just knowing how to run routes. There are zone reads, blocking assignments, etc.

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He has played some WR in highschool but since he was the best athlete they wanted the ball in his hands every play at Karr. Do you remember Early Doucet? He also played Quarterback in highschool but came out as the number 1 wide receiver in the country. He did very well in college.

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Early also didn't try to play DB, which takes practice time. This is no offense to Speedy. Like others have pointed out, learning the full offense takes time, which is limited. Taking time away from his practice at receiver to try to learn defensive schemes is just going to be difficult.