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Just started to look into the details of some of our new players tonight, checked out Tyler Lockett first...
Must say I am pumped up for this guy!
It seems to me that the team didn't truly realize the kind of value Tate had... they expected Harvin to be even better which obviously didn't work out...
This Tyler Lockett guy really reminds me a bit of Golden Tate, although they both have very different running styles they both seem to be great at running for more yards than the typical player should once the ball is in their hands. While Tate seems to have a little better first step speed and the ability to change directions and burst away on the dime, Tyler Lockett seems to be a naturally gifted runner. What I mean by that is that he doesn't waste any motion he knows exactly what he's doing and most importantly he seems to be extremely intelligent with amazing field vision which allows him to effortlessly read the defense and his own teams blockers to make the perfect moves to never get caught out of position and to continue stacking up the yardage.
After seeing some of Tyler Lockett's highlights I can totally understand why they would choose him for our punt/kick returns, he's a natural and very smart and fluid runner with great top speed which he only uses after he has found the open space with his great talents. This guy would be hell to play in a game of tag or to defend on kick/punt returns, it seems like he has practiced faking guys out and finding the best running lanes his whole life but more likely he is just a true talent in this regard.
Those same fluid running skills also seem to allow him to run a wide variety of routes and more importantly to GET OPEN and maybe even naturally improvise with a scrambling Russell Wilson using his excellent vision and field awareness.
I love this pick and can totally understand why they gave up 4 picks to ensure that this would happen! Tyler Lockett reminds me of Golden Tate, even though he moves differently he could have a similar impact minus the "bone headed" plays of Tate which were his only real weakness. I'm still concerned if Bevell will be able to finally be consistent on offense with high percentage plays but with Russell Wilson, Marshawn Lynch, Jimmy Graham, Doug Baldwin, Kevin Norwood, Ricardo Lockette, Chris Matthews, and now Tyler Lockett at his disposal... he better get his act together or he needs to go!
Must say I am pumped up for this guy!
It seems to me that the team didn't truly realize the kind of value Tate had... they expected Harvin to be even better which obviously didn't work out...
This Tyler Lockett guy really reminds me a bit of Golden Tate, although they both have very different running styles they both seem to be great at running for more yards than the typical player should once the ball is in their hands. While Tate seems to have a little better first step speed and the ability to change directions and burst away on the dime, Tyler Lockett seems to be a naturally gifted runner. What I mean by that is that he doesn't waste any motion he knows exactly what he's doing and most importantly he seems to be extremely intelligent with amazing field vision which allows him to effortlessly read the defense and his own teams blockers to make the perfect moves to never get caught out of position and to continue stacking up the yardage.
After seeing some of Tyler Lockett's highlights I can totally understand why they would choose him for our punt/kick returns, he's a natural and very smart and fluid runner with great top speed which he only uses after he has found the open space with his great talents. This guy would be hell to play in a game of tag or to defend on kick/punt returns, it seems like he has practiced faking guys out and finding the best running lanes his whole life but more likely he is just a true talent in this regard.
Those same fluid running skills also seem to allow him to run a wide variety of routes and more importantly to GET OPEN and maybe even naturally improvise with a scrambling Russell Wilson using his excellent vision and field awareness.
I love this pick and can totally understand why they gave up 4 picks to ensure that this would happen! Tyler Lockett reminds me of Golden Tate, even though he moves differently he could have a similar impact minus the "bone headed" plays of Tate which were his only real weakness. I'm still concerned if Bevell will be able to finally be consistent on offense with high percentage plays but with Russell Wilson, Marshawn Lynch, Jimmy Graham, Doug Baldwin, Kevin Norwood, Ricardo Lockette, Chris Matthews, and now Tyler Lockett at his disposal... he better get his act together or he needs to go!