12-13-2016, 11:30 AM
We often talk about converting RBs to WRs, particularly for RBs who are smaller and might not be able to stand up to the rigors of a heavy workload against Pac12 foes.
My problem with this -- and I hardly ever see it mentioned -- is that while some aspects of good hands can be taught, much of it is innate. Frankly, our success rate for converting RBs to WRs is not that great and it often is a result of marginal hands. Wedington might be one of those exceptions and I haven't seen enough film to have an opinion, but the slotting smaller RBs as future WRs is an assumption that is fraught with difficulties, IMHO.
My problem with this -- and I hardly ever see it mentioned -- is that while some aspects of good hands can be taught, much of it is innate. Frankly, our success rate for converting RBs to WRs is not that great and it often is a result of marginal hands. Wedington might be one of those exceptions and I haven't seen enough film to have an opinion, but the slotting smaller RBs as future WRs is an assumption that is fraught with difficulties, IMHO.
