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2019 Buffs Football hype thread

Some people just don’t want to accept that a player is better than the perception fans have of him. I’m not saying KD is some world beater but some of these stats speak for themselves. He’s clearly efficient when going downfield barring an overthrow from Montez
 
I think he can be both over-hyped and a decent player for us. Montez was often forced to over-throw KD because he didn’t gain clear separation (his release moves need to be improved) and he can’t be relied upon to make contested catches. In addition to breakaway speed, these factors are crucial for elite long-ball threats.
 
Some people just don’t want to accept that a player is better than the perception fans have of him. I’m not saying KD is some world beater but some of these stats speak for themselves. He’s clearly efficient when going downfield barring an overthrow from Montez
It’s human nature to remember the bad and not the good, and when we’re all frustrated with the offensive execution and playcalling last season, the bad stuff tends to stick out more. There were definite over/under throws and times when KD was defended well, but he was a pretty good deep threat
 
I think he can be both over-hyped and a decent player for us. Montez was often forced to over-throw KD because he didn’t gain clear separation (his release moves need to be improved) and he can’t be relied upon to make contested catches. In addition to breakaway speed, these factors are crucial for elite long-ball threats.
Except that makes 0 sense. I don’t think Montez ever took the time to really look at how well-covered KD was before he made the throw and say, “he doesn’t have the separation, I’ll overthrow it.” There’s no reason to not give your receiver a chance, I’ve seen KD make contested catches, he is pound for pound probably the stronger guy between himself and the DB most of the time. And he’s not the fastest guy on the field but he has breakaway speed. He’s not elite, but no one’s asking him to be. He’s doing pretty well statistically at being a deep threat and taking eyes off Viska.
 
Except that makes 0 sense. I don’t think Montez ever took the time to really look at how well-covered KD was before he made the throw and say, “he doesn’t have the separation, I’ll overthrow it.” There’s no reason to not give your receiver a chance, I’ve seen KD make contested catches, he is pound for pound probably the stronger guy between himself and the DB most of the time. And he’s not the fastest guy on the field but he has breakaway speed. He’s not elite, but no one’s asking him to be. He’s doing pretty well statistically at being a deep threat and taking eyes off Viska.
How does that make 0 sense? Montez’s critics (NFL scouts) told him that he needed to limit his turnovers when preparing for his junior year and he did exactly that (by throwing the ball out of the end zone when KD couldn’t create separation). Good talk.
 
How does that make 0 sense? Montez’s critics (NFL scouts) told him that he needed to limit his turnovers when preparing for his junior year and he did exactly that (by throwing the ball out of the end zone when KD couldn’t create separation). Good talk.
Right. Go back and watch some games from last year and you tell me if Montez looked someone off, then looked at KD a long enough to make that decision or if he just threw it to where he was supposed to be. He’s not Trevor Lawrence or Tua or even Justin Herbert
 
Right. Go back and watch some games from last year and you tell me if Montez looked someone off, then looked at KD a long enough to make that decision or if he just threw it to where he was supposed to be. He’s not Trevor Lawrence or Tua or even Justin Herbert
Interesting interpretation - I definitely don’t think Montez belongs in the same paragraph as those guys. Given your recruiting insights, I assume that you’re close to the program, and likely KD. Therefore, I respect your feelings on KD, but will have to agree to disagree on his ownership of the #2 receiver role. I simply think his game is similar to Devin Ross and I hope that he performs comparably to Ross’ senior season here.
 
Interesting interpretation - I definitely don’t think Montez belongs in the same paragraph as those guys. Given your recruiting insights, I assume that you’re close to the program, and likely KD. Therefore, I respect your feelings on KD, but will have to agree to disagree on his ownership of the #2 receiver role. I simply think his game is similar to Devin Ross and I hope that he performs comparably to Ross’ senior season here.
That’s the thing, I think were actually on the same page here. I think he will be slightly better than Ross this year because I think he’s stronger and faster. I just don’t think anyone’s ready to step up and take that 2 spot yet. Although I think Stanley or Arias can easily roll into that #2 spot.

P.S. yes I am close to the program but not KD just for clarification sake
 
That’s the thing, I think were actually on the same page here. I think he will be slightly better than Ross this year because I think he’s stronger and faster. I just don’t think anyone’s ready to step up and take that 2 spot yet. Although I think Stanley or Arias can easily roll into that #2 spot.

P.S. yes I am close to the program but not KD just for clarification sake
Need someone bigger than Stanley to be the second outside guy.
 
Need someone bigger than Stanley to be the second outside guy.

Yep, that and because of his athletic skills are why they have Stanley as the #1 in the slot.
I worded that poorly. I meant the #2 guy that Montez looks to if Viska is covered. Like the second best receiver on the team. I think Stanley or Arias could be the next best receiver instead of KD
 
I worded that poorly. I meant the #2 guy that Montez looks to if Viska is covered. Like the second best receiver on the team. I think Stanley or Arias could be the next best receiver instead of KD
Maybe. But Montez does have a certain level of comfort with KD.
 
If somehow KD is not the 2nd best WR on our team, that's a stacked frickin position. Dude caught over 50 balls at over 12 yards a catch and scored 5 TDs last season.

Height is something to worry about during the recruitment phase, not after someone has proven his ability and productivity. But I think a lot of folks are having trouble getting past it.
 
If somehow KD is not the 2nd best WR on our team, that's a stacked frickin position. Dude caught over 50 balls at over 12 yards a catch and scored 5 TDs last season.

Height is something to worry about during the recruitment phase, not after someone has proven his ability and productivity. But I think a lot of folks are having trouble getting past it.

This. KD can ball, and we've got talent behind him and Viska. Looking forward to watching Arias and Stanley this fall in particular.
 
If somehow KD is not the 2nd best WR on our team, that's a stacked frickin position. Dude caught over 50 balls at over 12 yards a catch and scored 5 TDs last season.

Height is something to worry about during the recruitment phase, not after someone has proven his ability and productivity. But I think a lot of folks are having trouble getting past it.
I love KD and think he is, as of now, our 2nd best receiver, but he doesn't belong on the boundary...at all.
 
Speaking of slot receivers... in 4 and 5 wide, I hope we see Viska in slot and in motion.
 
If somehow KD is not the 2nd best WR on our team, that's a stacked frickin position. Dude caught over 50 balls at over 12 yards a catch and scored 5 TDs last season.

Height is something to worry about during the recruitment phase, not after someone has proven his ability and productivity. But I think a lot of folks are having trouble getting past it.

He is explosive, but not necessarily efficient for a #2 receiver. He had seven games under 40 yards receiving last year.
 
He is explosive, but not necessarily efficient for a #2 receiver. He had seven games under 40 yards receiving last year.
A couple of those he was playing hurt and most guys would not have suited up, but your point stands.

I just don't know how much of that is KD struggling to get open some games and how much was an issue with OC and QB locking on to Shenault too much and not looking to KD. Hard for us to know.
 
A couple of those he was playing hurt and most guys would not have suited up, but your point stands.

I just don't know how much of that is KD struggling to get open some games and how much was an issue with OC and QB locking on to Shenault too much and not looking to KD. Hard for us to know.

I agree. I like his potential as a playmaker, just hope the coaches can carve out a good role for him.
 
This is totally my perspective, so take it for what it’s worth, but my issue with KD is that it seems like he’s great when nothing is on the line. When we absolutely needed him to make a play (like against OSU), he disappointed.
 
This is totally my perspective, so take it for what it’s worth, but my issue with KD is that it seems like he’s great when nothing is on the line. When we absolutely needed him to make a play (like against OSU), he disappointed.

Could be true, although he did have a monster game against Oregon State.
 
He went for 200 and 2 TDs. I have trouble saying he did not make enough plays to win that game.
people obsess about the timing of plays. I think the research (from what I recall) shows being "clutch" isn't really a thing. Mostly, everyone makes plays at the rate they make plays. Clutch players tend to be labeled clutch because they have a high rate of success, not because they have a higher rate than they normally would during crunch time.

Arguing he failed in that game is a tall order, especially since he's a receiver.
 
how much was an issue with OC and QB locking on to Shenault too much and not looking to KD. Hard for us to know.
Did you find yourself shocked whenever anyone not named Laviska was targeted with a pass when he played? I thought it was incredibly stupid to not use other players when he was on the field. Once the pattern was established, it was a DC's dream to scheme against the CU offense while Laviska was on the field.
 
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I agree. I like his potential as a playmaker, just hope the coaches can carve out a good role for him.
I’d like to see him on corner routes, posts, back shoulder, skinny posts and drags.

Too many streaks.
 
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