Lamark Brown as a receiver..Good or bad decision?

[WildCatzPhreak]

Am I the only one that thinks he'd be better used this year in a different position?

Seems like a waste to use his athleticism at receiver, especially when we've got some solid starters and decent depth at that position.

Then we've got other positions which are a bit shallow(linebacker?) where someone with Lamark's size/speed would be able to contribute immediately and add some much needed depth.

[opcat]

Need a good WR opposite Jordy.  If I am not wrong, he did only come here because we gave him assurance to play offense. I may be wrong on that.

[BigXIIpowercat]

He's got the measurables of TO as an 18 yo. If he has hands anywhere near him (sans last year), it would be ridiculous to put him anywhere else besides WR.

[mjrod]

Am I the only one that thinks he'd be better used this year in a different position?

Seems like a waste to use his athleticism at receiver, especially when we've got some solid starters and decent depth at that position.

Then we've got other positions which are a bit shallow(linebacker?) where someone with Lamark's size/speed would be able to contribute immediately and add some much needed depth.

Just think of a bigger Yamon Figurs.

[ksuno1stunner]

It seems like a lot of the better receivers out there today are LaMark's size.  Might as well give it a shot.  That OSU dude comes to mind.

I don't doubt though that he could have been a beast on defense.  IIRC, a coach said about him like, "He will start day 1 at receiver and get drafted as a defensive end".

[Poopley]

Nobody knows if it is a good or bad decision yet. It's too early. Just like it's too early to declare any of our recruits a bust. But I'm not gonna let that stop me from pretending I have the ability to evaluate football talent and can predict the future.

Lamark at WR = 

[chum1]

If he went to any big time program, he'd be a linebacker.  You can take that for what it's worth.

[Pett]

We're definately in need of some physical/play making WR's. We know that Lamark is physical but the jury is still out on the play making ability.

We bring in Hogan though.    PLAYMAKER!! 

[cireksu]

I think we need WR's more than LB's.  Hopefully he doesn't suck at reciever.

[konofo]

F*ck it, let him ironman.  And see if he can put a ball through the uprights, too.

kono

[Brody88]

What a great problem to have

[RegWalker53]

if i remeber right prince said that Lamark is also going to be used as a RB from time to time.

[Bullfn33]

I think Lamark at WR is where we need him the most.  We need more play makers at the WR position.  Right now we only have Jordy and that won't get it done.  We need a big physical and fast threat on the other side of the ball to relieve some pressure from the backfield(Freeman, Patton, Johnson).  Defenses would have to respect the receivers more which would make them less likely to stack the box and blitz.  This could take some pressure off of the Oline which is a good thing.  We want to make defenses pick their poison and Lamark at WR helps us do that.  He would be valuable anywhere on the field, but for our team right now, he would be most valuable there. 

Lamark = TO

[Bookcat]

If he went to any big time program, he'd be a linebacker.  You can take that for what it's worth.

With the addition of Patterson and Rowland in the mix...Lamark isn't needed at linebacker.

FWIW.

[NorthChamps07]

From what I have heard, Ernie Pierce, (JC from Santa Barbara) was impressive ths summer.  6'4" - 215 and fast as well. 

[Bullfn33]

From what I have heard, Ernie Pierce, (JC from Santa Barbara) was impressive ths summer.  6'4" - 215 and fast as well. 

Good.  We need him to come in a be productive right away as well.  I think a team should always have at least 3 solid WRs that can make some plays.

[catinthehat]

he won't be very effective this year as a true frosh.  It's normally hard for any wr to make a splash as a true frosh in this kind of offense.  let alone one that has very little wide receiver experience to begin with.  he played d in highschool, the army all american guys had him on D and said he was a D player all the way.

he could play as a true frosh on either side of the ball but at linebacker or safety he would be an elite athlete, at wr he would just be another wr.

[tmramrod91]

he won't be very effective this year as a true frosh.  It's normally hard for any wr to make a splash as a true frosh in this kind of offense.  let alone one that has very little wide receiver experience to begin with.  he played d in highschool, the army all american guys had him on D and said he was a D player all the way.

he could play as a true frosh on either side of the ball but at linebacker or safety he would be an elite athlete, at wr he would just be another wr.

Sadly...QFT

His frosh year i'm guessin he will struggle, but RP and JF will design plays to get the ball in his hands (reverses etc). He would step in and contribute right away on D, but need more help on O than on D at this point in time.

[opcat]

he won't be very effective this year as a true frosh.  It's normally hard for any wr to make a splash as a true frosh in this kind of offense.  let alone one that has very little wide receiver experience to begin with.  he played d in highschool, the army all american guys had him on D and said he was a D player all the way.

he could play as a true frosh on either side of the ball but at linebacker or safety he would be an elite athlete, at wr he would just be another wr.

Yeah, Stfu.

What do you know?

[kstate16]

We shall see. (insert Mr. Burns emoticon, from the simpsons)

Anyone.....if you can make the emoticon i will love you forever.

[Poopley]

[fatty fat fat]

Keep in mind, Lamark loves Manhattan.

[Poopley]

[JTKSU]

he won't be very effective this year as a true frosh.  It's normally hard for any wr to make a splash as a true frosh in this kind of offense.  let alone one that has very little wide receiver experience to begin with.  he played d in highschool, the army all american guys had him on D and said he was a D player all the way.

he could play as a true frosh on either side of the ball but at linebacker or safety he would be an elite athlete, at wr he would just be another wr.

The kid is an elite athlete, and which side of the ball he plays on can't negate that.  He may be more effective on the defensive side but if a kid is an elite athlete it doesn't matter if he's playing freaking squash, athleticism doesn't come and go. 

[waks]

he won't be very effective this year as a true frosh.  It's normally hard for any wr to make a splash as a true frosh in this kind of offense.  let alone one that has very little wide receiver experience to begin with.  he played d in highschool, the army all american guys had him on D and said he was a D player all the way.

he could play as a true frosh on either side of the ball but at linebacker or safety he would be an elite athlete, at wr he would just be another wr.

LOL @ the black Husker fan.

[catinthehat]

"The kid is an elite athlete, and which side of the ball he plays on can't negate that."

it negates it a little.  It isn't like he is gonna suck at wr but if you ask yourself, in 3 years will he be all big 12 at linebacker the answer more than likely would be yes.  If he was a wr the answer would be no.  It's like taking a pitt bull out of the fighting ring and have him be a seeing eye dog.  sure he could do it and do it enough to get by, but if you want to get the most out of him, let a fighter fight.

btw, I have no interest in dog fighting or anything connected with dog fighting.

[waks]

"The kid is an elite athlete, and which side of the ball he plays on can't negate that."

it negates it a little.  It isn't like he is gonna suck at wr but if you ask yourself, in 3 years will he be all big 12 at linebacker the answer more than likely would be yes.  If he was a wr the answer would be no.  It's like taking a pitt bull out of the fighting ring and have him be a seeing eye dog.  sure he could do it and do it enough to get by, but if you want to get the most out of him, let a fighter fight.

btw, I have no interest in dog fighting or anything connected with dog fighting.

You're lame.

[enjoytheNeujahr]

What has anyone heard about Matt Wykes and his ability to contribute?

[Leyton]

Lamark Brown at _____any_position_____ is a good decision as long as he has a powercat on his helmet.

[catzacker]

I'd rather see Lamark on D (at LB).  WR has never been a problem.  It wasn't last year.  Our o-line is/was the problem, not the amount or quality of Freeman's weapons.   It wouldn't have mattered if we had TO or Marvin Harrison against ku, JF didn't have time to get into a 5 step drop (hell, even a 3 step drop) before he had someone in his face.  Conversely, given the nature of the 3-4, Lamark could have a greater impact, imo.