I need to watch more carefully, but this should have been his game. Hollywood should have been getting the attention, I think he would have been going up against the 4th or worst CB regularly for Cle to start the year. Should have been separating and getting open if he had the chance. I'll take a closer look.
The announcers got it right on that out at the goal line, too. That should be a catch, he needs to know the ball is coming in fast, both because of the route but also the time. He needs to get his head around, and he needs to sell the inside route. That's where the separation comes from there.
He's probably better served by a higher and deeper throw by Lamar there, but that's a catchable ball or at least one he should be maknig a better play on.
WRs aren't going to get 10+ looks a game in this offense. If he's not going to be ready when it comes to him, I just don't see it as a fit here. I'd rather be getting Duvernay those snaps already.
I agree with you 100%. Duvernay is faster, probably will have better hands and with him on the other side of Hollywood, will create a huge fear factor in secondaries going forward. I also think it's possible that Lamar just doesn't trust Boykin all that much and will always want to go elsewhere unless his check downs make him the last resort. So far, his M.O. is to disappear for extended periods of time and I don't think it's any coincidence.