WillisWG
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I didn’t interpret OP ***about his own. I took it as the said player does not have much yards after the catch though he has the ability.That's weird, haven't seen his YAC posted or compared to anyone. If you're going to come on here and **** on one of your own art least post the damn stat you're complaining about. Lazy.
Just being real, no idea why he fell to the ground on that deep ball vs NC State after rewatch. Should have caught it in stride and scored a tuddy.
Supposed to be the second fastest on the team with Lewis being the first. Although I saw Lewis pulled down from behind Saturday night with nothing but green and checker board in front of him. Makes you wonderHe is who he is. IMO he’s a reliable receiver who runs the right routes, catches the ball, and plays hard - but he’s not going to make many spectacular plays. He doesn’t run away from people and he doesn’t break tackles, but most of the time he does what we need him to do.
That isn’t a knock on him. Only so many guys can be elite, do-it-all types.
Squirrel caught 67 last year same # as Hyatt did in 2022. Trying saying we just didn't have a replacement for Hooker, that seems more appropriate to me.Also being real: Last year we were really hoping someone could replace Hyatt and Squirrel looked like the closest match, but we just didn’t have a replacement for Hyatt. Hopefully Matthews or Brazzel can fill that void.
25% of his yardage is yac…before I can say that’s good or bad, id need to see the data…where does he rank on the team? Where does our team rank vs other teams?
Dude makes a lot of diving catches. His catch vs NCState was one. Against Alabama LY he was great in the first half. They doubled him in the 2nd.
So, he led the team in YAC?Squirrel 3 games, 7 Targets, 5 Receptions, 108 YDS, 21.60 AVG, 45 Long, YAC 30 YDS js
Citrus Bowl stats below
3 Targets 3 Reception 39 YDS Long 18 YAC 25. In 4 games Nico has targeted SQ 10 times and he has 8 Receptions, 147 YDS, 45 Long, YAC 55YDS.
Edited: 2024 YAC he has 30...my bad
That would be an interesting conversation if he elected to come back next year as a senior with the young talent that we have behind him.As a Ravens fan, he reminds me of Hollywood Brown. Every single time he caught the ball, he fall down or run out of bounds. So glad we got rid of him.
Still rooting for SW while he's here! He's got some serious talent, but I see him not getting drafted or not lasting long in the NFL. Too small.
Squirrel caught 67 last year same # as Hyatt did in 2022. Trying saying we just didn't have a replacement for Hooker, that seems more appropriate to me.
So you don't believe Hyatt benefited by having Hooker as QB1? Would Hyatt been as successful if JMIII was his QB1? You're not comparing apples to apples. Perception vs reality...reality is SW is producing YAC, is it at the level of Hyatt did in 22 no but then again none of our WRs are producing at that level. In 4 games Nico has targeted SQ 10 times and he has 8 Receptions, 147 YDS 45 Long, YAC 55YDS, he's producing, so quit quibbling over the fact.Hyatt’s impressive stat was the number of TD receptions. Squirrel has got to stay on his feet more and produce yards after catch.
Not saying Squirrel isn’t good. I’m saying he’s not doing what Hyatt did for us, so far.
ThisIn the first half vs Bama last year, Squirrel had 9 catches on 9 targets for over 100yards IIRC. He was our entire passing game.
Nobody else could beat Bamas defensive backs and get open. We were still in the game at halftime...they adjusted and doubled squirrel with safety help and we got blown out in the 2nd half.
Squirrel has the best hands on the team by a MILE and in the video linked in here last week, EVERY teammate guessed Squirrel when asked "who is the fastest player on the team?" The kid is listed at 165lbs and 5ft10inches. As someone who played 4A HS football at those exact measurements (safety), I don't know that Squirrel is actually that tall nor weighs that much. What I do know, is he has a big brass set of balls because he is unafraid to catch balls over the middle, on crossing routes, screens etc where he KNOWS he is likely to get his clock cleaned by guys much, much bigger than him. Dude has the heart of a lion...and we are damn lucky to have him. He led our team in receptions AND receiving yards last season...and is a leader on our team. You guys criticizing him need to get a life IMO.