Marko Mitchell vs. Kevin Ogletree

[53Fan]

I agree Paintrain. I think we'll see our receivers do much better this year. I'm not one to make comparisons to Taylor Jacobs everytime a rookie doesn't get 90 catches his first year. I think the young guys have talent and MS will see that they're used to the best of their ability. I expect a lot more play action and for the young guys, including Marko, to be targeted more this season. Shanny will probably improve the line and improve the running game so it should be easier to get a pass downfield.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

I agree Paintrain. I think we'll see our receivers do much better this year. I'm not one to make comparisons to Taylor Jacobs everytime a rookie doesn't get 90 catches his first year. I think the young guys have talent and MS will see that they're used to the best of their ability. I expect a lot more play action and for the young guys, including Marko, to be targeted more this season. Shanny will probably improve the line and improve the running game so it should be easier to get a pass downfield.

I agree...Mitchell is the kind of receiver not blessed with blazing speed but is very athletic, and knows how to use his best asset (his height) to his advantage. In one on one situations we need to put it up to him, let him use his frame against much smaller DB's. It's going to be interesting to note the comparisons between the way Zorn utilized our personnel and the way Shanahan will. We won't be playing scared in this offense.