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"The New England Patriots are retooling their passing offense Youth Irving Fryar Jerseys , and just last week made two more additions by signing tight end (and ex-Patriots first-round draft pick) Benjamin Watson as well as
wide receiver Dontrelle Inman . But while the latter is not as proven a
commodity as Watson, he still brings value to New England as a potential
third/fourth wide receiver alongside the projected top trio of Julian Edelman,
N’Keal Harry and Phillip Dorsett.But how exactly could Inman’s role and
contributions look like? Let’s consult the film to find that out, and to
evaluate the veteran receiver’s outlook in terms of surviving roster cutdowns —
and maybe more.HandsInman only joined the Indianapolis Colts midway through the
2018 season, but he was still able to carve out a role as the rotational number
two wide receiver alongside T.Y. Hilton. One reason for that was his best
attribute at this stage in his career: his ability to make tough, contested
catches. This helps make up for some of his other shortcomings as a receiver
while giving quarterbacks a reliable target when trusted with a pass coming his
way.Lining up as the X-receiver on the left side of Indianapolis’ 2x2 set, Inman
faces one-on-one press-man coverage against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Steven
Nelson. While the Colts wideout fails to gain significant separation, Andrew
Luck still trust him with the football: Inman is able to get open just enough to
catch the football on a comeback route, showing tremendous concentration despite
a defender breathing down his neck.This ability to hold onto the football in
traffic is something the Patriots are certainly looking for. The following play
is another example of Inman doing it:The play is similar to a Phillip Dorsett
touchdown scored against the New York Jets last year, and even more so to Danny
Amendola’s game-winner against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2017 AFC
Championship Game. Just like Dorsett and Amendola did on their respective
scores, Inman — starting from a three-man bunch to the formation’s right — is
able to get open on a crossing pattern along the end line. He gets tackled
almost immediately after catching the football, but is able to hold on for the
score.Inman possesses a reliable pair of mitts, which also allows him to make
catches outside of his frame:On this play against the New York Giants, Inman
lines up in the slot and quickly turns around for the pass. Luck fires the
football to his receiver’s outside shoulder to get it away from the defender,
but in turn forces his target to extend in order to make the catch. Inman does
just that, scoring one of four touchdowns he had over the course of the eleven
games he played in 2018.All in all Irving Fryar Jerseys Stitched , Inman is a reliable catcher of the football: he knows how to high-point the ball when it is in the air, has strong hands to hold on
even through contact, and has the concentration to complete a catch even when
there are bodies around him. Given all of this and his 6-foot-3 frame, he could
become an asset for the Patriots in the red area or on third downs — a similar
roll as the one formerly played by the aforementioned Danny
Amendola.VersatilityHis touchdown against the Giants is exemplary for Inman’s
ability to play both on the inside and on the boundary: Indianapolis trusted him
to be productive even when moved around the formation. This certainly makes him
a fit for the Patriots’ offense with all their pre-snap shifts and various
packages. The following play is therefore a good example of how New England
might use him:Again, Inman makes the tough catch in traffic after lining up in
the slot. While he may not be the strongest or fastest receiver, his quickness
in combination with great hands certainly makes the 30-year-old an option as a
bigger slot in three or four wide receiver sets. Simultaneously, his size allows
him to also make back shoulder catches or win jump balls on the boundary.Don’t
be surprised if New England uses Inman in a variety of roles over the course of
the summer to see how he performs in them — and what his value to the team is
from a situational perspective.Route runningWhat also makes Inman an intriguing
addition to the Patriots’ offense is his route running: while not the best at
gaining separation, he generally knows how to use his body and athletic skills
to nevertheless position himself well to make the catch — no matter what route
he is running.Aligning as the X-receiver on the weak side of the formation,
Inman runs a deep in-cutting route on this play from the divisional playoff
round. One step on rookie cornerback Charvarius Ward is all the wideout needs to
give Luck the window he needs to complete a pass. The route itself is one that
the Patriots like to run on a regular basis, with Josh Gordon being used like
this on numerous occasions. The suspended Gordon could still be a factor in
2019, but Inman could help fill the void at least to a certain degree until he
returns.Inman again aligns on the boundary on this play, facing off against
single off-man coverage. He takes advantage of it: the former undrafted rookie
free agent runs a double move on a post-out-combination route to use his
leverage against the Houston Texans’ defensive back. Inman employs a head fake
to get the cornerback to bite on the inside route, but shows off his quickness
to quickly reverse course and get significantly open for a 21-yard gain.The
receivers’ quickness also is on display on the following play from the Colts’
playoff win over the Texans:Inman’s first-ever postseason touchdown came on a
similar route as the last play we looked at: he too aligns in the X-receiver
role on the formation’s weak side against off-man coverage, and once again uses
his quickness to get open for the catch. Inman runs another inside fake to take
advantage of his leverage after building up steam through a free release, and
gets cornerback Shareece Wright to bite on it. The defender fails to recover and
Andrew Luck finds his receiver for an easy score.When he can operate in space,
Inman makes for a dangerous weapon due to his quickness — he ran a 6.53
three-cone drill at his Pro Day in 2011 — and precision at running routes. This
in combination with his versatility Infant Yodny Cajuste Jersey , should give Josh McDaniels a receiver able to be moved around the formation to find favorable matchups against certain coverages
and defensive backs.Yards after the catchInman is not a threat to create huge
yards after the catch due to his lack of functional strength and inability to
consistently gain separation against press-man coverage, and the way teams have
used him in the past because of his shortcomings. That being said, he will still
fight for extra yardage when in a position to do so:On this play — also from the
Colts-Texans divisional round matchup — Inman runs a quick in-route from the
near-side boundary to catch a short pass. He immediately eludes one tackler and
turns up the field to gain additional yardage before finally being spun to the
ground. While the receiver should not be expected to make plays like this on a
regular basis, it once again illustrates his ability to exploit off-man
coverage.Creating separationAs noted above, Inman is best when playing with a
free release and against off-man or zone coverage concepts. He still has had
some issues in the past against these types of defensive approaches, however, as
the following play from his game against the Jacksonville Jaguars shows:Inman
runs a favorable route for the type of player he is, but still fails to get open
enough to make a play on the ball. The main reason for that is the disciplined
play by Jacksonville’s cornerback, who reacts quickly to the in-cutting route
ran by his assignment and closes the short gap in an instant. Inman often relies
on his quickness to get open, but when the ball is not delivered right after he
makes a cut he lacks the speed to maintain leverage for a considerable time.The
good thing, when it comes to the Patriots, is that he will likely be used
differently than he was with the Colts. New England — as opposed to Indianapolis
— has at least three wide receivers ahead of Inman on its depth chart: Julian
Edelman, N’Keal Harry, and Phillip Dorsett (four, if you also count Josh
Gordon). Ideally, those three will see the most action at wide receiver and
therefore face an opponents’ top three coverage players.Inman Yodny Cajuste Jersey Draft , on the other hand, would most likely be a matchup-specific fourth option going either against depth defenders or helping
other wide receivers get favorable matchups. With the Colts, he was often
plugged in as the number two wide receiver option alongside T.Y. Hilton. Unless
the the 30-year-old surprises over the course of the summer or Harry’s
development happens slower than anticipated, Inman will not see the same
prominent snaps he did in Indianapolis.So where does this leave him regarding
his roster outlook? As can be seen, Inman certainly can be a productive player
for a New England team that typically tries to put its talent in favorable
situations. And if he make the most out of them by using his strengths in space
and his outstanding hands, he could very well make the team over player such as
Demaryius Thomas and Maurice Harris. Of course, he needs to create a rapport
with Tom Brady quickly and perform in training camp in order to beat outhis
competition.Another factor to be considered is Josh Gordon: the Patriots’
primary X-receiver from a year ago remains indefinitely suspended, but could
return to the team before the start of the regular season. Gordon has been
tremendous during his short tenure with the team, and would certainly be an
upgrade over Inman and the other depth wide receivers on New England’s roster.
If Gordon gets activated, don’t be surprised if neither of them makes the
team.Ultimately, however, Inman cannot worry about things he can’t control: he
needs to adapt quickly to one of the NFL’s most demanding offensive schemes, and
show that he can be trusted as a primary perimeter target and potential red area
weapon. The NFL has fined Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard $10,026 for
celebrating his end-zone interception on the Dallas Cowboys star logo at
midfield.Byard said Friday the fine was actually worth it as the interception
helped change momentum by denying the Cowboys a possible touchdown. The Titans
outscored the Cowboys 28-7 after the interception en route to a 28-14 victory
Monday night."I actually kind of expected it to be more with all the crazy fines
that are going on in the league right now," Byard said. "I expected it to be
more than $10,000. But I feel like it was worth it. I kind of knew it was
coming Yodny Cajuste NFL Jersey , but I didn't know the amount. ... It was a momentum changer. If it was $10,000 it was worth it, because I'll make that up on the
back end."The 2017 All-Pro safety copied what Terrell Owens did 18 years ago in
a win over the Cowboys in old Texas Stadium. The interception was the second
this season for Byard and his 10th since the start of the 2017 season, tying him
for the most in the NFL in that span.Titans coach Mike Vrabel talked with Byard
after the game and again Tuesday. Vrabel also talked to the rest of the team
Wednesday to make sure they understand what is expected of them when
celebrating."That's not what we want as an organization, and that's not what I
want as a head coach," Vrabel said. "I want our guys to play as hard as they
possibly can for each other, between the whistle, and as physical and aggressive
and as clean as they possibly can."Vrabel said he wants players to celebrate
with a teammate."Find somebody else in a Titans uniform. Find a coach, and
celebrate with them," Vrabel said. "But we don't need to do that. It's not what
we want to do. ... That's not what I want, and if that's what they want, then we
see it very differently."Notes: The Titans (4-4) will be without right tackle
Jack Conklin (concussion protocol) against the New England Patriots (7-2) on
Sunday. The Patriots eliminated Tennessee from the postseason in January. ... WR
Tajae Sharpe (ankle) told reporters in the locker room he will play. LB Derrick
Morgan (shoulder), WR Taywan Taylor (left foot) and S Dane Cruikshank (knee) did
not practice. DL Bennie Logan (knee) practiced Friday after being limited
Thursday. LBs Daren Bates (illness) and Will Compton (hamstring)
practiced.
Posted 06 Aug 2019

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