re: Let’s take a look at our receivers from the 2014 recruiting class

I'm going to venture a guess here...

WR is one of those positions that there a lot to learn coming out of HS, DB as well. What I'm getting at that the physical specimens have a long way to go and there is a whole lot of leaning and coaching that is required to turn them into an all conference or NFL-draft quality reciever.

The tricks to the trade and techniques are numerous. Couple that with all of the following:
- as a program, we've "skimped" on WR coaches for a while now
- A WR can dominate in HS based on physical attributes, but the opponent shoots up in quality at P5 programs
- "speed of the game" means you have to be meticulous at P5 level, no plays off
- went from being THE target to a decoy/clearout/pick and blocker 2/3 of the time

I've always seen the WR position as one that has the highest potential of "bust" because it's a complete 180 from relying on speed/size in HS to having to have excellent technique. The highest ranked might not be putting the effort in AND/OR not receiving the right coaching (because the coaches are enamored with their physical attributes).

This all applies to DBs too. QB's, whole other ball game. RBs and LBs can rely on physical attributes more (not completely) and OL/DL are like QBs in a whole lot to learn, but also have to develop physically more than anyone else.

In short, the WR (and DB) position coaches need to be technique wizards. We haven't had that at the WR position for a while. I'm thinking we do now in Sullivan, but it has been years.