He’s still in the top third among receivers who ran since 1999. “I feel like I’m supposed to be here.”The team motto “Earn the Chip” has nothing to do with the Frogs having a chip on their shoulder.“Probably the worst pain I’ve felt in my life, traumatizing actually,” Blacklock said.“Earn the right to wear purple and the black,” Patterson clarified, saying that about 700 players have been through the program since he arrived as defensive coordinator 22 years ago. The last four games, he played about 70 or 80 percent,” coach Gary Patterson said. The Eagles, though, might not have the luxury of allowing Reagor and other young receivers to watch and learn.Percy Harvin, another former first-round speedster (4.39), was a comp for Reagor in some of the Eagles’ draft write-ups. Reagor says he takes pride in being adaptable, noting that he's been learning the "X" receiver spot in coach Doug Pederson's offense, Daniel Gallen of PennLive.com reports. “I don’t think people even know how fast Jalen Reagor is.”
And veteran Marquis Goodwin announced Monday that he was opting out of the 2020 season because of COVID-19 concerns.Overall, the 38 receivers averaged 39.4 catches for 546.1 yards and 3.5 touchdowns. J.J. Arcega-Whiteside could have benefited from his first full offseason, but he remains a question mark after a disappointing rookie year. It’s the reason why this organization drafted me. There were receivers who did little as rookies, such as Ross, and would improve in time; receivers who did little, such as Rashaun Woods (4.47), and flamed out fast; receivers who made healthy contributions, such as Jeremy Maclin (4.45), and would improve with each passing year; receivers who made healthy contributions, such as Anthony Gonzalez (4.44), and fell off a cliff in subsequent years.Reagor was always likely to get his fair share of snaps as a rookie. There are already numerous obstacles to playing right away, but this year will be unprecedented. Of all the Eagles' offseason acquisitions, no one could make more of an impact this year than wide receiver Jalen Reagor. The NCAA denied Texas native and Ohio State transfer Matthew Baldwin from being eligible to play immediately this season.TCU limited defensive end Ochaun Mathis to four games last season so the freshman could keep that year of eligibility. Reagor, who also took some snaps while lining up in different spots, wasn’t even at full strength because of a nagging ankle injury. Reagor … The last four games, he played about 70 or 80 percent,” coach Gary Patterson said.
That's bad news for Jeffery's season, but it opens the door for rookie first-round pick Jalen Reagor to see some increased playing time.
As such, there’s pressure on him to make an immediate impact. The Bengals selected him ninth overall and gambled that his 4.22-second motor would help offset whatever he lacked in experience.Greg Ward returns, and fifth- and sixth-round investments were made in John Hightower and Quez Watkins. The challenges are manifold: separating from press coverages, running disciplined routes, understanding offensive and defensive schemes, and gaining the trust of the quarterback, to name several. “I don’t think people even know how fast Jalen Reagor is.”TCU opens the season at home Aug. 31 against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, then has an open date before going to Purdue.FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — When TCU won its final two games to get bowl eligible last year, Jalen Reagor extended his record touchdown receiving streak while also running for a score in each game.Reagor, who also took some snaps while lining up in different spots, wasn’t even at full strength because of a nagging ankle injury.“The kid graduated in four years, he’s been good here. They believed in me. The wide receiver was viewed pre-combine as a top draft pick, his speed just one of many natural traits that had scouts salivating.Rookies will likely be the most affected by the restrictions.