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I don’t think so. Here’s why."When the Colts selected wide receiver Parris Campbell in the second round White Tarell Basham Jersey , it seemed like a natural fit with the offense. By now, you’ve likely seen Reich’s reaction to the pick as shown on the Colts fantastic series, “With the Next Pick.” This was clearly a player they coveted, and one for whom Reich has a plan in mind. What you might have also been thinking about was the last time that the Colts took a blazing fast wide receiver. It is tough to completely let go of the selection of Phillip Dorsett in the 2015 draft. He was a stupidly fast receiver who gave us hope of a second T.Y. Hilton and the idea of that got us carried away with how incredible that might be, even as we lamented the defensive talent that was left on the board.You know how things went from there. Dorsett failed to live up to the hype, proving to be a bit of a one-trick pony, and never establishing himself as much beyond a guy who floated on the periphery of the team. Not what you are looking for in a first round pick, certainly. So, given that information, it would be understandable if you viewed Parris Campbell through a very cynical lens. How is Campbell going to work out any better than Dorsett did? In fact, how do these players differ at all?That’s what I wanted to dig into a little bit. These guys aren’t the same, and I want to help ease your mind a bit about Campbell’s potential, so let’s get right to it.SizePhoto by Justin K. Aller/Getty ImagesThe most noticeable difference between Dorsett and Campbell comes in the form of their significant size difference. Dorsett weighed in at 185lbs and stood 5’9” at his pro day. By comparison, Campbell stands 6’0” and weighed in at 205lbs. Dorsett’s arms measured 30 1⁄4 inches by comparison to Campbells which are 32 1⁄4 . In terms of sheer size difference, this is massive. Dorsett’s smaller stature impacted his ability to win at the catch point, as well as making it harder to beat press coverage or deal with physical corners. He often struggled to get open at all, got bullied at the line, and never developed the polished route running that would have helped negate his size disadvantage, the way T.Y. Hilton has done.Campbell’s larger size should aid him in some of the areas that caused Dorsett to struggle. His stature should keep him on a more equal footing with defensive backs when going for contested catches, and he should be less susceptible to being knocked around by physical cornerbacks than was Dorsett.SpeedPhoto by Joe Robbins/Getty ImagesPhillip Dorsett was certainly a fast player-- that much is not in doubt. However, it is interesting to note that despite being larger across the board, Campbell actually had the better 40-time. Dorsett clocked in at 4.33 at the combine, while Campbell clocked a 4.31. In terms of quickness, Campbell clocked a 4.03 20-yard shuttle, which is an excellent indicator that straight line speed is only a part of what makes him an exciting prospect. By comparison, Phillip Dorsett clocked a 4.11. Again, despite being the bigger guy, Campbell has the faster time in terms of short area quickness. Speed isn’t the end all, be all. If it was, Dorsett would have been a fine player. It is a trait Chris Ballard looked heavily for in this draft, but it is still just part of what makes a player capable of being great.StylePhoto by Joe Robbins/Getty ImagesOne of the areas Dorsett never managed to make any impact was as a player who could make something happen with the ball in his hands. He was billed coming out as a guy who could take the top off of a defense, and that was the area he was most effective. He was never asked to do a lot beyond running deep burners, and he never had the slippery way about him that T.Y. does, finding his way behind coverage seemingly unnoticed.Campbell, on the other hand has made his hay on the underneath routes and crossers, using his excellent acceleration and contact balance to rack up tons of yards after the catch and ending getting himself up stuck with the label of “gadget” player. While both players had limited route trees coming out and largely were hampered by their college usage, Dorsett’s skills didn’t match up with the kinds of things the Colts needed most from a receiver. Worse still, he wasn’t able to use those skills that were billed as his strong points nearly as effectively as the team had hoped. The Colts already have a player in Hilton who can take the top off a defense. They also have a solid big slot in the form of Devin Funchess. What they needed was a guy who can stretch the field sideline to sideline with his speed and explosiveness, and provide a home run threat with the ball in his hands. That is what Campbell brings. The Colts will no doubt attempt to develop him into a player who can be as dangerous down the sideline as he is across the middle Tarell Basham Jersey 2019 , but he won’t be expected to do that from day one.Special TeamsPhoto by Michael Hickey/Getty ImagesIf you can’t remember how Phillip Dorsett fared as a return man, you can be forgiven. He didn’t do much of it. In his time with the Colts, despite his incredible speed, he managed to amass just 13 yards on kick and punt return duty. If you remembered anything about his return game, it is likely that in his debut against the Bills, he muffed two punts, the second of which was recovered by the Bills and resulted in a score. This is an area where Campbell should find some traction. In his junior year, the last year he had kick return duties, he averaged 36.8 yard per return. It is no surprise when you watch his tape. Again, crediting his contact balance and vision in conjunction with his speed, it comes as little surprise that he would excel here. Because of Dorsett’s struggles to make an impact on special teams, as well as the heightened expectation of being a first round pick, this was a huge weakness. Even if Campbell is limited in his usage on the offense for a while, he should have plenty of opportunity to be a difference maker on special teams. Front Office and Coaching StaffPhoto by Andy Lyons/Getty ImagesProbably the biggest difference between the two players comes in terms of the coaching. When Dorsett was drafted, it felt as though Grigson did so as a flex move to use in negotiations with T.Y. Hilton. We don’t know if the team had a better plan for him than this, or how involved the coaching staff was in the selection process, but given the toxic nature of things and all we know now, that seems unlikely.This front office and coaching staff are far different. We have seen first-hand that this group was on the same page in terms of Campbell. Ballard was picking a guy for whom Frank Reich and he had already discussed a use. This was a guy they liked, and who they felt adds character and dynamic ability to the team. Scheme fit and having a plan for a player aren’t everything, the player still has to perform well and work hard. However, getting the right player for the right system counts for a lot. ConclusionPhoto by Andy Lyons/Getty ImagesIt seems like Phillip Dorsett was a player selected because he was flashy, and because he gave Ryan Grigson leverage at the table with T.Y. Hilton in contract discussions. The GM did not have great chemistry with his coaching staff, and they did not have a cohesive plan for how to maximize his talents, or if they did, it was very poorly executed. The expectations were sky-high for Dorsett, and his smaller frame and inability to develop as a route runner or contribute on special teams critically hampered his progress.By comparison, Campbell is a bigger, faster, and better-suited player to what the Colts need now. Frank Reich was intimately involved in the process of zeroing in on him as an option, and Ballard has made sure they get a guy who is equal parts speed and substance. While it is ultimately up to Campbell to prove he has what it takes to be more, I think there is more than enough reason to believe we aren’t getting another Phillip Dorsett in Indy. Earl Thomas is active for the Seattle Seahawks despite missing a couple of days of practice this week for personal reasons that only added fuel to speculation about his future with the team.Center Justin Britt was also active despite suffering a shoulder injury late in last week’s loss to Chicago. But he may only be used in an emergency situation with Ethan Pocic also out.Dallas will be without starting center Travis Frederick, who had already been ruled out due to illness.Receiver Travis Benjamin is missing his second straight game with a right foot injury as the Los Angeles Chargers visit the Los Angeles Rams. Defensive end Joey Bosa is missing his third game this season with a foot injury.Rams kicker Sam Ficken replaces All-Pro Greg Zuerlein. Rookie WR KhaDarel Hodge is active for the Rams, potentially making his NFL debut.Arizona tight end Jermaine Gresham (Achilles) and defensive end Markus Golden (knee) are active for first time this season. 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Logan, S Rudy Ford, CB Deatrick Nichols, OT Andre Smith, DT Olsen Pierre, OL Korey CunninnghamNEW ORLEANS-ATLANTASaints: LB Manti Te’o, C Will Clapp, DE Mitchell Loewen, OT Andrus Peat, TE Dan Arnold, DE Trey Hendrickson, DT Tyeler Davison.Falcons: RB Devonta Freeman, CB Blidi Wreh-Wilson, S Keith Tandy, OG Zac Kerin Womens Clayton Geathers 2019 Jersey , OT Matt Gono, DE Derrick Shelby, DE Takk McKinley.GREEN BAY-WASHINGTONPackers: QB Tim Boyle, WR Equanimeous St. Brown, CB Kevin King, RB Darius Jackson, S Josh Jones, OL Alex Light, WR J’Mon MooreRedskins: WR Michael Floyd, S Troy Apke, RB Samaje Perine, CB Adonis Alexander, OL Geron Christian Sr., OL Shawn Lauvao, DL Caleb Brantley.INDIANAPOLIS-PHILADELPHIAEagles: RB Jay Ajayi, WR Alshon Jeffery, T Jorda Mailata, G Matt Pryor, RB Darren Sproles, QB Nate Sudfeld, G Chance WarmackColts: OT Denico Autry, T Anthony Castonzo, TE Jack Doyle, G Mark Glowinski, RB Marlon Mack, DT Hassan Ridgeway, QB Quincy WilsonBUFFALO-MINNESOTABills: RB LeSean McCoy, CB Phillip Gaines, G Ike Boettger, T Conor McDermott, G Wyatt Teller, TE Logan Thomas, DE Shaq Lawson.Vikings: QB Kyle Sloter, RB Dalvin Cook, CB/PR Marcus Sherels, G Bryan Witzmann, TE David Morgan, DT Jalyn Holmes, DE Everson Griffen.OAKLAND-MIAMIRaiders: DL Tank Carradine Indianapolis Colts Drew Forbes Jersey , DT P.J. 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Mosley, WR Jordan Lasley, CB Anthony Averetta, DT Willie Henry, TE Hayden Hurst, DT Michael Pierce.CINCINNATI-CAROLINABengals: RB Joe Mixon, RB Thomas Rawls, WR Auden Tate, LB Preston Brown, C Billy Price, DL Michael Johnson, OL Cedric Ogbuehi.Panthers: TE Greg Olsen, WR Damiere Byrd, WR Curtis Samuel, CB Lorenzo Doss, DE Marquis Haynes, LB Andre Smith, OG Trai Turner.NEW YORK GIANTS-HOUSTONGiants: CB Eli Apple, LB Olivier Vernon, WR Kaelin Clay, QB Kule Lauletta Womens Drew Forbes 2019 Jersey , S Kamrin Moore, CB Mike Jordan, C Evan Brown.Texans: WR Keke Coutee, WR Sammie Coates Jr., CB Kayvon Webster, OLB Peter Kalambayi, T Roderick Johnson, DE Carlos Watkins, DE Joel Heath.TENNESSEE-JACKSONVILLETitans: OT Jack Conklin, OT Dennis Kelly, WR Nick Williams, S Kendrick Lewis, LB Kamalei Correa, G Aaron Stinnie, RB David Fluellen.Jaguars: RB Leonard Fournette, RG A.J. Cann, CB D.J. Hayden, WR Rashad Greene, DT Eli Ankou, OL Will Richardson, DE Duwuane Smoot.SAN FRANCISCO-KANSAS CITY49ers: OL Joshua Garnett, SS Jaquiski Tartt, WR Richie James Jr, OL Najee Toran, DL Julian Taylor, OL Shon Coleman, CB Greg MabinChiefs: SS Eric Berry, RB Darrel Williams, CB Charvarius Ward, LB Ben Niemann, OL Austin Reiter, OL Kahlil McKenzie, DL Justin Hamilton___ |
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