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This board's obsession with Demas is bewildering. The dude has massive potential but literally hasn't played in a live-action game in more than two years. He'll contribute when he's ready. Fisher obviously doesn't trust him at this point in time.
I also give Jimbo the benefit of the doubt. But, surely you can understand the reasoning (of most)?
-WRs struggled to get separation last year
-Ainias showed signs of life, but usually sat in favor of Kendrick or Buckley
-Mond did not trust either, but did trust Ainias some
-We had a slew of highly rated underclassmen sitting on the bench
-Q declared for the draft, probably no draft grade, but there was at least an argument for it
-Kendrick declared when he had little hope of getting drafted, it appeared illogical
-Ausbon opted out, some say for SJW reasons
-We dont get Chapman going until game 3, but he gets hurt (not blaming injury on Jimbo)
-Kam Brown was WR4 and he doesnt even finish the season
Yes, Demas missed SR year and spring ball was cut short. Still, most 5* WRs are ready to contribute.
It raises alot of questions. It could be that Q knew he had peaked and was ready to take his shot. It could be that Kendrick had problems, Jimbo told him how, and Kendrick didnt like it. It could be that Ainias was inconsistent in practice and Jimbo did not trust him to execute consistently. It could be that the young 4*s on the bench were so far from ready it was not worth considering. It could be that Ausbon really was mad about the statute and Mond, and Jimbo had nothing to do with it. It could be that Kam Brown is not likely to contribute in the next 2 years and we might as well clear up the space.
I give Jimbo the benefit of the doubt, b/c Sumlin's teams were quitters. Talented, but not scrappy and not hard-fighting. Made lots of fundamental mistakes. Hit them in the mouth and they folded. Jimbo cleaned that crap up and ran off losers like Klantino. Still, I need to see WR improvement in the next 1-2 years.