10-15-2017, 02:57 PM
The Minnesota Vikings not only signed Michael Floyd after a severe DUI incident in Arizona, but they stuck by him after violating the terms of his house arrest. Now with an injury to star receiver Stefon Diggs, the Vikings will need Floyd to step into the spotlight.
In Floyd’s debut against the Chicago Bears, he caught one pass, a 19-yard throw from quarterback Case Keenum. The reception required the former Cardinal to create separation and adjust to the ball. Floyd’s catch was a familiar sight to anyone who had watched him in training camp. For a large receiver (6-foot-3, 220 pounds) he has deceptive speed and the ability to make high-difficulty plays downfield.
At his best, Floyd can be a terrific downfield weapon – and that doesn’t just mean on bombs thrown 30 or 40 yards. In 2015, 20 of his 52 grabs were thrown between 11-20 yards.
It so happens that Diggs has been very successful on intermediate throws this year. He’s made seven catches, including one that ended up as a 52-yard touchdown, at the intermediate depth and caught four more balls that traveled between 21-30 yards in the air.
Diggs essentially transformed from a slot underneath receiver to a dominant deep threat. His average depth of target nearly doubled.
But a groin injury hampered Diggs against the Bears. He finished the game with just one catch for four yards and he has not practiced since Monday night’s game.
https://www.1500espn.com/vikings-2/2017/...spotlight/
In Floyd’s debut against the Chicago Bears, he caught one pass, a 19-yard throw from quarterback Case Keenum. The reception required the former Cardinal to create separation and adjust to the ball. Floyd’s catch was a familiar sight to anyone who had watched him in training camp. For a large receiver (6-foot-3, 220 pounds) he has deceptive speed and the ability to make high-difficulty plays downfield.
At his best, Floyd can be a terrific downfield weapon – and that doesn’t just mean on bombs thrown 30 or 40 yards. In 2015, 20 of his 52 grabs were thrown between 11-20 yards.
It so happens that Diggs has been very successful on intermediate throws this year. He’s made seven catches, including one that ended up as a 52-yard touchdown, at the intermediate depth and caught four more balls that traveled between 21-30 yards in the air.
Diggs essentially transformed from a slot underneath receiver to a dominant deep threat. His average depth of target nearly doubled.
But a groin injury hampered Diggs against the Bears. He finished the game with just one catch for four yards and he has not practiced since Monday night’s game.
https://www.1500espn.com/vikings-2/2017/...spotlight/
