Croskey-Merritt's story is a fantastic one - dropping to 25th (and last) RB selected in April, due in part to lack of opportunity to display his wears last season, and anxious to demonstrate his big-play ground potential, but this situation raises additional questions:
- Haven't heard that Croskey-Merritt is getting reps as a kick-off returner; can he help in other ways on special teams, like Ekeler and McNichols do, and if so in what roles or is that not even in the cards for Croskey-Merritt because he's "on pace for" BRob's role?
- How does BRob look in camp? Is he flashing big-play potential too? Is the coaching staff trying to light a fire under BRob to see how he reacts?
- How is Croskey-Merritt as a receiver? How is Croskey-Merritt as a blocker? In these two areas, how does Croskey-Merritt compare to BRob?
- Every year there are newcomers who "flash" in training camp but fizzle or get few opportunities when the lights shine brightest. Remember the likes of Jaret Patterson, Trey Williams and Steven Sims Jr.? Sometimes, the speed, physicality or mental elements catch up? Training camp invites all top athletes, but what separates those who make it and those who don't, are the ones who achieve a level of consistency in top performance. Why are people so bullish on Croskey-Merritt ALREADY in this regard? Why is everyone so sure already he doesn't have the potential to be more of a "training camp darling"?
It's Bill’s one big shining moment so far. Now he’s got eyes on him, so it's up to him to capitalize on that. And like Tim and Ray said, he's got a great story and more than just a little RB juice to help it along.
I heard someone compare his situation to another late-round RB who broke out, KC’s Isiah Pacheco (#251 in the ‘22 draft). Tell ya what, if the Comms got themselves a Pacheco I'll take my chances with that and go from there!
Tyler Owens plays with a physicality and tackling acumen that I just love. I look forward to the play when he's on the field. I hope he can stay healthy this season.
Croskey-Merritt's story is a fantastic one - dropping to 25th (and last) RB selected in April, due in part to lack of opportunity to display his wears last season, and anxious to demonstrate his big-play ground potential, but this situation raises additional questions:
- Haven't heard that Croskey-Merritt is getting reps as a kick-off returner; can he help in other ways on special teams, like Ekeler and McNichols do, and if so in what roles or is that not even in the cards for Croskey-Merritt because he's "on pace for" BRob's role?
- How does BRob look in camp? Is he flashing big-play potential too? Is the coaching staff trying to light a fire under BRob to see how he reacts?
- How is Croskey-Merritt as a receiver? How is Croskey-Merritt as a blocker? In these two areas, how does Croskey-Merritt compare to BRob?
- Every year there are newcomers who "flash" in training camp but fizzle or get few opportunities when the lights shine brightest. Remember the likes of Jaret Patterson, Trey Williams and Steven Sims Jr.? Sometimes, the speed, physicality or mental elements catch up? Training camp invites all top athletes, but what separates those who make it and those who don't, are the ones who achieve a level of consistency in top performance. Why are people so bullish on Croskey-Merritt ALREADY in this regard? Why is everyone so sure already he doesn't have the potential to be more of a "training camp darling"?
My guess is that his quickness to the hole is the best in the RB Room. That, and he's an underdog story.
It's Bill’s one big shining moment so far. Now he’s got eyes on him, so it's up to him to capitalize on that. And like Tim and Ray said, he's got a great story and more than just a little RB juice to help it along.
I heard someone compare his situation to another late-round RB who broke out, KC’s Isiah Pacheco (#251 in the ‘22 draft). Tell ya what, if the Comms got themselves a Pacheco I'll take my chances with that and go from there!
Tyler Owens plays with a physicality and tackling acumen that I just love. I look forward to the play when he's on the field. I hope he can stay healthy this season.