Or the challenge for any wide receiver entering the NFL: learning a much more complex passing system, that requires many more reads. It’s a challenge that’s often alluded to, but the specifics are rarely mentioned. Which is why this Football Outsiders article is so interesting (note link to a description of USC’ offense.) Highlight:
Top athletes can get away with sloppy routes in college, in part because they are much better than their defenders, in part because spread offenses create lots of open space for receivers to noodle around in.
Sound familiar?
