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TreQuan Smith

Posted on 12/15/18 at 5:21 am
Posted by Westworld
SEC Country
Member since Mar 2018
638 posts
Posted on 12/15/18 at 5:21 am
The million dollar question. Why hasn't he been more involved in the receiving game plan by now. He's obviously super talented, can catch, has breakaway speed and runs crisp routes. Instead we're picking up anything that slightly resembles a receiver. Any insights out there. TIA
Posted by tigersquad89
Raleigh, NC
Member since Oct 2014
7897 posts
Posted on 12/15/18 at 6:06 am to
He’s soft. It’s so obvious when watching him in game. In the Bucs game he was supposed to crack down on a linebacker and looked like he whiffed on purpose leading to Ingram getting crushed in the backfield by the guy he was supposed to be blocking. It seems like he drops passes when he knows a hit is coming.

This may change in an offseason of bulking up.

Watch in upcoming games he just doesn’t seem to be physical at all. Thomas needs to teach him a thing or two about being a physical receiver.
This post was edited on 12/15/18 at 6:08 am
Posted by geauxtigers87
Louisiana
Member since Mar 2011
25225 posts
Posted on 12/15/18 at 7:01 am to
For a rookie 3rd round pick he hasn't been terrible. We've gotten spoiled here expected 3rd round and later to come in and be all world
Posted by msstate7
Member since Oct 2014
10788 posts
Posted on 12/15/18 at 7:34 am to
He had a 6-game stretch where he had 21 catches 353 yards 4 td. He then missed a game bc of injury, and hasn't caught a ball yet. Maybe he isn't 100%
Posted by Mouth
Member since Jan 2008
20989 posts
Posted on 12/15/18 at 7:50 am to
I don’t think he’s %100 healthy.
Posted by htran90
BC
Member since Dec 2012
30135 posts
Posted on 12/15/18 at 7:58 am to
Part injury, part being a rookie
Posted by jorconalx
alexandria
Member since Aug 2011
8627 posts
Posted on 12/15/18 at 8:29 am to
He’s a rookie 3rd round pick. A lot of you posters are football idiots
Posted by SportsGuyNOLA
New Orleans, LA
Member since May 2014
17140 posts
Posted on 12/15/18 at 8:35 am to
He drops the ball.
Posted by St Augustine
The Pauper of the Surf
Member since Mar 2006
64354 posts
Posted on 12/15/18 at 9:06 am to
He’s a very young player in a difficult offense for his position. He’s doing just fine and has had a baptism by fire for the most part. Not sure what you expect from a 3rd rd rookie.
Posted by geauxpurple
New Orleans
Member since Jul 2014
12473 posts
Posted on 12/15/18 at 9:30 am to
We drafted him to be Michael Thomas, Jr. He is progressing very slowly.
Posted by goatmilker
Castle Anthrax
Member since Feb 2009
64468 posts
Posted on 12/15/18 at 9:33 am to
quote:

The million dollar question



Posted by CnAzInCA
Dallas, Texas
Member since Jan 2014
600 posts
Posted on 12/15/18 at 9:45 am to
I agree with many of the comments already posted. To me, Smith has not looked the same since he injured his foot, an impediment to even the best and most seasoned receivers. If he cannot push off or plant hard enough, he'll have trouble getting separation and making sharp cuts. To be fair, Smith simply dropped arguably the most "noticeable" pass: a sure touchdown against the Cowboys. In my recollection, Saints' tight ends have dropped the lion's share this season.
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