A few thoughts/observations -
Romeo Doubs | Every Play | Weeks 1 - 3
Positives:
- They are running a ton of designed plays for him - screens, quick outs/hitches, etc. This bodes very well for a floor of weekly targets.
- He has good quickness/speed and appears to be an excellent hands catcher.
- On more traditional routes, he does a great job using his hands to snag the ball, but isn't creating elite separation. The former appears to be more than adequately covering for the latter.
Negatives:
- In the earlier games, he clearly had timing issues with Rodgers on a few of the plays designed for him - only a negative if they pop up again.
- His frame isn't skinny, but it's not stout either. He could have issues with press and especially with bracket coverages, if defenses start treating him like the 1A option so many here are anointing him to be.
- He may be 1A in between the 20s, but I still foresee Lazard as the 1A in the RZ and GL.
- We have yet to see this offense this year with a fully healthy Lazard. If you think he's a JAG, then disregard this last item. I don't think he's a JAG - not a top-flight WR1, but dude is big and physical and dependable/trusted in high-leverage situations...
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