2009 tOSU WR discussion (official thread)

[Buckskin86]

HAZELL

-- said the WR pecking order is as so: DeVier Posey is No. 1, Dane Sanzenbacher No. 2 and Taurian Washington is No. 3. He said those are clear cut. After that, freshman Duron Carter is No. 4, Ray Small is 5 and Lamaar Thomas is 6.

-- Raved about Washington's camp. Said he's shown everything he has not shown in the first two years of his career. Still must see it on the field, but it sounds like Washington is a late-blooming success story.

-- Said Posey is starting to look like a big-time player, maybe not quite there yet. Carter is coming along, but "nothing has been handed to him."

-- Top punt returner is Small, backed up by either Posey or Sanzenbacher. But Small will be running back punts Saturday.

-- Top kick returner is Thomas (despite what depth chart says), followed by Boom Herron. Those are the two who will go deep. Brandon Saine may see some action there, too.

Taurian Washington shooting up the depth chart (Blogging the Buckeyes)

[lightyears2012]

Washington has ALWAYS looked the part.. If he truly puts it together our WRs are going to be very difficult to cover.. It feels like 6 DEEP!

Originally Posted by Buckskin86

Taurian Washington shooting up the depth chart (Blogging the Buckeyes)

[BB73]

Darrell Hazell talks about the WR group heading into the Navy game, and how the Naval Academy differs from other teams.

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[Merih]

I have been toting TWash's skills for a looong time. I'm glad to see that he has put the intagibles together and he will be on the field a ton.

But then again, is anyone suprised? Didn't I tell you guys it was going to be Posey/Sanz/TWash a while back

[osubuckeyes2731]

Yea, I've been waiting for Taurian.. He's going to be really good for us this year. I see real production from Him, Dane, and Devier.

[Merih]

Honestly, and you guys can mark me down for having said this and make fun of me for it later, I think that TWash will be our best performing wide receiver this year. I think he'll lead for us in yards, YAC, and YPR. It's just a funny feeling that I have with wide receivers. And seeing him live in the Spring game and the open practice only affirms my beliefs about him.

I still think Posey will lead in touchdowns and be the true #1 receiver, however.

Cheers to a great year for wideouts!

[cataboy3]

did twash even see the field against usc?

[Bucky Katt]

Originally Posted by cataboy3

did twash even see the field against usc?

I wondered the same thing Saturday night. BB73 and/or BKB said they saw him out there for a couple plays.

[Taosman]

With the way Sanz and Posey are playing we don't need TWash to be a star immediately. And Small is back in the mix this gives us an explosive group of starters. Now, if we can just get the ball to them...............

[Buckskin86]

-- The order at receiver now is so: DeVier Posey and Dane Sanzenbacher are the top two, followed by Duron Carter as No. 3, Ray Small is No. 4, Lamaar Thomas is 5 and Taurian Washington 6.

That's a precipitous drop for Washington, who was No. 3 just two weeks ago. Of course, he then had a few drops.

Cordle out 3, 4 weeks; Shugarts to start (Blogging the Buckeyes)

[cataboy3]

I saw Washington with a brace on his wrist. I did not approach either guy to ask about their health, and we have no more availability today.

c. dispatch.

[Buckskin86]

-- Hazell says the receiver grades from last week were the best of the year so far: Sanzenbacher with a 93 (rare to get into the 90s), Posey with a 90 and Small with an 88. Says it's very gratifying to see Small work his way back into the mix and contribute, his speed stretches defenses and gives them an element.

-- Hazell was pleased with the receivers blocking last week, as well. Counted 13 cut blocks against Toledo, compared to 4 against USC. Have to get guys on the ground, it wears them out by the fourth quarter, he said.

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