Can Taywan Taylor still be a factor?

Why does every thread turn into a mary bashers vs mary lovers contest...

 

By way of the question in the title, what do you mean STILL be a significant factor? Has he ever really been a significant factor?

 

He showed signs he might be someday in his rookie year.
But no actually, and he ain't there yet.

With Brown on the roster I doubt he ever will be.
Jennings has speed and Brown has the physicality and the after catch moves, and ran a faster 40 than Taylor.
Throw in the unreliability factor and Taylor's days should be numbered.
At least Sharpe has reliable hands and the awareness to know where the first down marker is. I would understand them keeping Sharpe and letting Taylor go if they decide to move that direction.

 

Yeah, it's gonna interesting to see how this plays out. Taylor is 'faster' than his 40 due to his acceleration and quickness on cuts. He has the makings of a dynamic wr except for his hands and possibly ball tracking. Guys who drop deep passes either have poor hands or have a difficult time tracking the ball over long distance. Can't tell which it is with him.

But Sharpe is kind of the opposite. Higher floor but lower ceiling. I tend to think they'll take the upside guy (since they have at least 3 players to start in front of Taylor) over the higher floor guy but special teams play may be the biggest difference maker.

I think if Taylor wants to make a big impact, he needs to work on his hands and work on punt and kick return and plead with the coaches to give him a chance...especially at punt return. He'd also have to be a gunner most likely.

 

Theoretically...both! If Brown can come in and win the #2 spot, then our top 3 spots are locked. But Brown isn't automatic and if he doesn't win the job outright, Taylor may get reps at #2 or slot while Brown adjust to the NFL and the playbook. So he MIGHT be needed. Also, we'll want to spell guys but that will also go to what our primary base formation is. If we run mostly 2 wr sets, the 4th wr isn't gonna play much so special teams will be huge. If we go to a 3 wr set as our base formation, he'll get a lot more snaps backing up and filling in (and we'd keep another wr on the roster).

Most likely, the Titans take the conservative route and stick to 2 wr sets which reduces his role and his snaps...which is why I think him working on his hands (to compete for #2 wr) and special teams work (especially at punt returner) will be very important for him.

 

Taylor had nearly 1,000 yards during his senior season alone on passes which traveled 20+ yards. There isn't some fundamental issue with him which will prevent him from catching balls downfield. His issues are consistent with that of a young player. Some guys never really get "it", but many go from experiencing the same struggles to having great success. Talent certainly isn't the issue, but we can't really bank on him improving, and Brown is great insurance if he doesn't. And if he does, that's certainly a good thing.