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David Drew on Ferguson

Did I read that correctly? We get the guy who was rated the 14th best receiver, nationally in his class, and we turn him into a defensive player? Does that make sense? Wouldn't it be wiser to move one of the other receivers, if we are overstocked at the position?

(04-01-2014 08:37 PM)Broncobelt Wrote:  Did I read that correctly? We get the guy who was rated the 14th best receiver, nationally in his class, and we turn him into a defensive player? Does that make sense? Wouldn't it be wiser to move one of the other receivers, if we are overstocked at the position?

Especially if Atkins is healthy. What about this Coulter kid who reminds PJ so much of a young PJ?

(04-01-2014 08:37 PM)Broncobelt Wrote:  Did I read that correctly? We get the guy who was rated the 14th best receiver, nationally in his class, and we turn him into a defensive player? Does that make sense? Wouldn't it be wiser to move one of the other receivers, if we are overstocked at the position?

This was my initial reaction as well.

(04-01-2014 09:23 PM)ColinApocalypse Wrote:  

(04-01-2014 08:37 PM)Broncobelt Wrote:  Did I read that correctly? We get the guy who was rated the 14th best receiver, nationally in his class, and we turn him into a defensive player? Does that make sense? Wouldn't it be wiser to move one of the other receivers, if we are overstocked at the position?

This was my initial reaction as well.

Yup me too.

Kid will transfer again is my guess. We lack explosion on offense last year and this kid sounds explosive. Head scratcher. Maybe it is the nice way of saying he sucks?

Mr charrrortttiooo OC your offense was lousy last year so that talented kid from ND we are going to move him to safety where we are already in pretty good shape. Good luck with the wildcat and quick snap plays.

Thanks

PJ RTB Fleck Esquire

(04-02-2014 08:30 AM)Kimbosucks Wrote:  Mr charrrortttiooo OC your offense was lousy last year so that talented kid from ND we are going to move him to safety where we are already in pretty good shape. Good luck with the wildcat and quick snap plays.

Thanks

PJ RTB Fleck Esquire

Sobering.

(04-01-2014 08:37 PM)Broncobelt Wrote:  Did I read that correctly? We get the guy who was rated the 14th best receiver, nationally in his class, and we turn him into a defensive player? Does that make sense? Wouldn't it be wiser to move one of the other receivers, if we are overstocked at the position?

This is somewhat irritating. Only silver lining is that he transferred from ND for a reason. He wasn't good enough to play right away as a frosh, which MIGHT lead us to believe he wasn't as good as his high school ranking suggested.

He could just be a freak athlete that they are trying to find a spot on the field. Or, this is a really really dumb move for WMU. To be determined...

I mentioned it a few times last year that I was fairly positive Ferguson wouldn't play receiver. I was kind of sold on running back, but obviously with three 3-stars coming in, that changes things. If WMU still had Wilson, I could understand the position change because you would have had Davis, Wilson, Lonnie Johnson and a load of back-ups. I'm not sure how Wilson's departure factored into that.

It's interesting to say the least. Who knows? Maybe he'll become a stand-out safety. Couldn't complain about that.

We aren't in great shape at safety following the 2014 season. This is a move more for 2015 season in my opinion. We are far more stocked at wide receiver. He will get some playing time this season, and I would imagine Ferguson and Deonte Brown are pegged as starters in 2015.

Fleck is going to take a lot of heat this year, because the Broncos won't be good again. I have a feeling his plan is for the fourth year to be the big year. I expect that they will improve some, but we could have as much as 10 to 15 freshman playing regularly.

Quote: the Broncos won't be good again

Let's hope this is not a running off season theme for years to come.

Love the low expectations. Impressive! This guy has it going on, that's for sure!

(04-02-2014 04:49 PM)Kimbosucks Wrote:  

Quote: the Broncos won't be good again

Let's hope this is not a running off season theme for years to come.

I don't think it will, but I believe I am being realistic when it comes to 2014.

(04-02-2014 11:52 AM)David_Drew Wrote:  I mentioned it a few times last year that I was fairly positive Ferguson wouldn't play receiver. I was kind of sold on running back, but obviously with three 3-stars coming in, that changes things. If WMU still had Wilson, I could understand the position change because you would have had Davis, Wilson, Lonnie Johnson and a load of back-ups. I'm not sure how Wilson's departure factored into that.

The change in position makes sense. Great athlete who can adjust to a variety of positions as Dave Drew suggested...even playing running back.

Probably wasting posts complaining about the change since we all know athletes are converted to other positions as evidenced through out the years.

Glad we have an athlete like him to help out the team.

(04-02-2014 08:01 PM)bostonbronco Wrote:  

(04-02-2014 11:52 AM)David_Drew Wrote:  I mentioned it a few times last year that I was fairly positive Ferguson wouldn't play receiver. I was kind of sold on running back, but obviously with three 3-stars coming in, that changes things. If WMU still had Wilson, I could understand the position change because you would have had Davis, Wilson, Lonnie Johnson and a load of back-ups. I'm not sure how Wilson's departure factored into that.

The change in position makes sense. Great athlete who can adjust to a variety of positions as Dave Drew suggested...even playing running back.

Probably wasting posts complaining about the change since we all know athletes are converted to other positions as evidenced through out the years.

Glad we have an athlete like him to help out the team.

He didn't even play defense in high school much at all. You either either a hitter or not. It is very hard to teach that timing. Reading the field as a safety is not easy either especially if you are adjusting coverage based on formations. Running the alley against zone read. Staying in cut back lanes. Reading a receivers eyes. Etc... all very difficult. Winchester moved to corner which rarely has to make adjustments and knows his force responsible before the snap. Just saying.

(04-02-2014 08:25 AM)Kimbosucks Wrote:  

(04-01-2014 09:23 PM)ColinApocalypse Wrote:  

(04-01-2014 08:37 PM)Broncobelt Wrote:  Did I read that correctly? We get the guy who was rated the 14th best receiver, nationally in his class, and we turn him into a defensive player? Does that make sense? Wouldn't it be wiser to move one of the other receivers, if we are overstocked at the position?

This was my initial reaction as well.

Yup me too.

Kid will transfer again is my guess. We lack explosion on offense last year and this kid sounds explosive. Head scratcher. Maybe it is the nice way of saying he sucks?

Im going with this choice.

Getting him to come here was touted as a major deal at the time.

Maybe he is just another Doug Wiggins. It happens. He didnt really make a splash at ND considering he was the 14th ranked receiver coming out of high school. Maybe he was just bigger and faster than high school kids so he looked good. Maybe he runs ****** routes and his size is best utilized defensively. But here is a wild thought. Maybe take the glass is half full approach and think that he could become a hell of a safety.

Who knows?

Players get recruited as "athletes" all of the time and change positions when they get to college. Happens ALL of the time. Let's see how it works about before we already jump to conclusions that this experiment is a failure.