WRs for Next Season

[BreakingPitt]

Mumpfield
Means
4 Freshman
What transfers do we get?
It can be a good offense if we get Reynolds and or Cephus but what is the latest on them ?

 

[Chescat]

Given the little we have
coming back at WR, you
would think Piit is a great
choice for these guys and
others.

 

[HailToPitt725]

Do we know of any WRs that Narduzzi and staff are targeting other than the Kent State WR?

 

[BreakingPitt]

Given the little we have
coming back at WR, you
would think Piit is a great
choice for these guys and
others.

Agree, just think its pivotal to get one of those 2.
Offense needs a deep threat. Hopefully one of those freshman will surprise too. Pitt has lost alot of WRs the past two seasons.

 

[Usuallyunusual-partdeux]

If we are getting some transfers it's reasonable to assume we hear something within a week or two at most. Spring ball is vital for a transfer that hopes to play a key role from game 1.

 

[redbyrds]

Reynolds looks like Means part 2.

If we dont get Cephus, freshmen are going to get a chance early. Boyd did well as did Addison as freshmen. Will need somebody to step up.

Remember over half the time, Cig goes with 2 WR, TE and FB Carter in front of RB. Will be Means and Mumford.

 

[cruzer]

Mumpfield
Means
4 Freshman
What transfers do we get?
It can be a good offense if we get Reynolds and or Cephus but what is the latest on them ?

Besides Mumpfield and Means, we have the following WR's on the roster:

Alston
Nwabuko
Junko
Stewart
Copeland
Vardzel
Jenkins
Nesmith
McConnachie

In addition, we have three incoming freshmen. That's a lot of bodies allocated to WR. If none of these guys can contribute that's a bit concerning.

Cruzer

 

[BTisinDC]

Besides Mumpfield and Means, we have the following WR's on the roster:

Alston
Nwabuko
Junko
Stewart
Copeland
Vardzel
Jenkins
Nesmith
McConnachie

In addition, we have three incoming freshmen. That's a lot of bodies allocated to WR. If none of these guys can contribute that's a bit concerning.

Cruzer

I believe 6 of those are walk-ons, so not too concerning. I've heard they like Nwabuko, although if true you'd think he would have found his way on the field for at least a play or two.

 

[BreakingPitt]

Won't have too much confidence in the offense without at least 1 more quality WR. Injuries happen, can't rely on all freshman.

 

[rmf05]

I believe 6 of those are walk-ons, so not too concerning. I've heard they like Nwabuko, although if true you'd think he would have found his way on the field for at least a play or two.

I think the radio guys said Nwabuko got hurt before the bowl game and they held him as a precaution.

There's a guy I work with who is a big Pitt fb lunatic and claims to always have inside info. He was spot on with both Slovis and Jurkovich but has also been way off at times. He was saying that the Penn Hills kid in the portal was all but signed for Pitt but that was back before the new year so take it for what its worth.

 

[HopeandChangeforAntoons]

Mumpfield
Means
4 Freshman
What transfers do we get?
It can be a good offense if we get Reynolds and or Cephus but what is the latest on them ?

So Mumpfield & Sons?

 

[HopeandChangeforAntoons]

Speaking of Che, for anyone who didn’t see, he set a PR in the 60m during indoor.

 

[BreakingPitt]

Reynolds looks like Means part 2.

So , is that a good or bad thing ? If Means is no good in your eyes, then Pitt is really in trouble at the position.

 

[Usuallyunusual-partdeux]

I believe 6 of those are walk-ons, so not too concerning. I've heard they like Nwabuko, although if true you'd think he would have found his way on the field for at least a play or two.

I don't think he was quite physically ready, but he is a straight burner. I hoped Alston would be ready by now.

 

[TheWerewolfFromTwilight]

Need Cephas, but I doubt that happens. Even if he does come to Pitt, and I don't mean this to sound rude, wasn't Cignetti's playbook a big problem this past season? If he's barely passing at Kent State....

But if he does end up here, that probably changes the dynamic of the room quite a bit. I assume he'd be the #1.

Reynolds' tape does not impress me. He looks like he runs a 4.9. Might as well go see what Darius Butler-Jenkins is up to. Good depth add, but is it anything beyond that?

I'm high on Seymore and think he will contribute as a freshman. But that's a guess. It would be nice for another true freshman to step up as well, but it would also be stupid to assume. We have recruited so many busts at this position under Narduzzi. You can't just say, "Well, we're bringing in four. One or two will work out and we'll be fine." Nope. Seeing is believing.

Was Copeland hurt all of this past year? If so, there's hope for him. If not... Ehhhh. Kind of tough to justify not being able to get on the field this past year. But I do think he was injured.

I'm higher on Mumpfield than most. I think he's way better than given credit for. But maybe I'm the one who's wrong. We'll see. It wouldn't be ideal to have Mumpfield and Means as your 1-2 after losing Izzy's big-play ability, but we could probably do worse.

That said, I don't want to be the Steelers where our RB isn't a home run guy and we only have two (inconsistent) receivers who are worth their weight in salt. Not a good formula for scoring points.

 

[TheWerewolfFromTwilight]

I don't think he was quite physically ready, but he is a straight burner. I hoped Alston would be ready by now.

At the end of 2021, I think we had at least three or four guys out or banged up... and Alston still wasn't seeing the field. Vardzel was playing over him against Virginia. I know he was a true freshman, but unless you're some physical specimen they're trying to turn into a football player (perhaps Che fits this category), you kind of either have it or you don't at the skill positions.

 

[Usuallyunusual-partdeux]

At the end of 2021, I think we had at least three or four guys out or banged up... and Alston still wasn't seeing the field. Vardzel was playing over him against Virginia. I know he was a true freshman, but unless you're some physical specimen they're trying to turn into a football player (perhaps Che fits this category), you kind of either have it or you don't at the skill positions.

Yeah Che was who I was referring to in the post. I just added in Alston at the end as someone else who could step up. I realize now that wasn't exactly clear.

 

[Section 509]

Need Cephas, but I doubt that happens. Even if he does come to Pitt, and I don't mean this to sound rude, wasn't Cignetti's playbook a big problem this past season? If he's barely passing at Kent State....

But if he does end up here, that probably changes the dynamic of the room quite a bit. I assume he'd be the #1.

Reynolds' tape does not impress me. He looks like he runs a 4.9. Might as well go see what Darius Butler-Jenkins is up to. Good depth add, but is it anything beyond that?

I'm high on Seymore and think he will contribute as a freshman. But that's a guess. It would be nice for another true freshman to step up as well, but it would also be stupid to assume. We have recruited so many busts at this position under Narduzzi. You can't just say, "Well, we're bringing in four. One or two will work out and we'll be fine." Nope. Seeing is believing.

Was Copeland hurt all of this past year? If so, there's hope for him. If not... Ehhhh. Kind of tough to justify not being able to get on the field this past year. But I do think he was injured.

I'm higher on Mumpfield than most. I think he's way better than given credit for. But maybe I'm the one who's wrong. We'll see. It wouldn't be ideal to have Mumpfield and Means as your 1-2 after losing Izzy's big-play ability, but we could probably do worse.

That said, I don't want to be the Steelers where our RB isn't a home run guy and we only have two (inconsistent) receivers who are worth their weight in salt. Not a good formula for scoring points.

I know we've had some busts there but also some pretty good ones under duzz ,Addison,wayne,ffrench,and mack were all pretty good recruits

 

[TheWerewolfFromTwilight]

I know we've had some busts there but also some pretty good ones under duzz ,Addison,wayne,ffrench,and mack were all pretty good recruits

Mack was a transfer. The three you mentioned are good, but the batting average is kind of low.

2015 - Henderson (great on ST; not and good receiver), Tipton, and Ivery
2016 - Mathews and Flowers
2017 - Street, Smith, Butler-Jenkins
2018 - Shocky and O'Neil
2019 - Gipson
2020 - Barden (I think they experimented with both DeShields and Henningham at WR)
2021 - Alston and Bradley

So like 3 good ones out of 17? I won't count the '22 guys, yet.

A couple of those guys (Mathews, Henderson, etc.) weren't bad by any means. But not really difference makers at the position. At least not their pass catching.

But yeah... if you count the transfers, you can add Mack, DJ Turner, Lopes, Means, Mumpfield, etc. Overall, those guys count. But I'm only talking about recruits in this specific instance because we're talking about the odds one or two of the four 2023 guys can step in this season.

 

[Section 509]

Was h

Mack was a transfer. The three you mentioned are good, but the batting average is kind of low.

2015 - Henderson (great on ST; not and good receiver), Tipton, and Ivery
2016 - Mathews and Flowers
2017 - Street, Smith, Butler-Jenkins
2018 - Shocky and O'Neil
2019 - Gipson
2020 - Barden (I think they experimented with both DeShields and Henningham at WR)
2021 - Alston and Bradley

So like 3 good ones out of 17? I won't count the '22 guys, yet.

A couple of those guys (Mathews, Henderson, etc.) weren't bad by any means. But not really difference makers at the position. At least not their pass catching.

But yeah... if you count the transfers, you can add Mack, DJ Turner, Lopes, Means, Mumpfield, etc. Overall, those guys count. But I'm only talking about recruits in this specific instance because we're talking about the odds one or two of the four 2023 guys can step in this season.

I'm pretty sure Henderson wasn't a duzz recruit but ya the ones you mention were probably not even div 1 quality relievers although I would say Bradley might have been decent if not for being a head case ,Alston looks like he belongs on your list too and I agree with you about Reynolds he sounds way to slow

 

[Zeldas Open Roof]

Mack was a transfer. The three you mentioned are good, but the batting average is kind of low.

2015 - Henderson (great on ST; not and good receiver), Tipton, and Ivery
2016 - Mathews and Flowers
2017 - Street, Smith, Butler-Jenkins
2018 - Shocky and O'Neil
2019 - Gipson
2020 - Barden (I think they experimented with both DeShields and Henningham at WR)
2021 - Alston and Bradley

So like 3 good ones out of 17? I won't count the '22 guys, yet.

A couple of those guys (Mathews, Henderson, etc.) weren't bad by any means. But not really difference makers at the position. At least not their pass catching.

But yeah... if you count the transfers, you can add Mack, DJ Turner, Lopes, Means, Mumpfield, etc. Overall, those guys count. But I'm only talking about recruits in this specific instance because we're talking about the odds one or two of the four 2023 guys can step in this season.

geez, that list is depressing..

 

[Section 509]

geez, that list is depressing..

Lol it really is

 

[HailToPitt725]

Speaking of Che, for anyone who didn’t see, he set a PR in the 60m during indoor.

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Glad someone mentioned him in this thread. I hope he can get into the rotation this season, really excited to see his speed live!

 

[Section 509]

I'm hoping Che can become like ffrench was

 

[sonofabit]

In this, ahem, system — if a WR isn’t playing — means he can’t block or is unwilling.

 

[Weavedog469]

Mumpfield
Means
4 Freshman
What transfers do we get?
It can be a good offense if we get Reynolds and or Cephus but what is the latest on them ?

Maybe they have all seen Jurkovec play

 

[Pitt1992]

If they go with what they have I’m guessing they will end up just running the ball a lot more than they did this year

 

[sonofabit]

I'm hoping Che can become like ffrench was

Izzy’s spot at KO returns is available. Devonshire has the punting returns. Jet sweeps are there for the taking.

 

[Pitt_Boss]

Alston was a redshirt freshman last year, not true FR. And he even enrolled early out of high school. So he has been here a while now and should know the plays and be physically ready. He did see the field many times this year, but he just never got the ball thrown to him so you probably didn't notice him. You would think if he was some type on 'difference maker' we'd know it by now, but at least he can probably continue to be a capable backup that runs the right routes.