True, and really it's just projection (although I did see Lockett make 2 catches early in the year, and Ffrench once). Wingo is just so lazy, and I don't get it. He drops easy passes. He had 12 passes thrown to him and he caught 5 for 184 yards. Imagine just catching 8 what that could have done. I know I only saw Lockett catch 2 passes, but the difference in how the two catch passes is almost night and day. But you are right, we won't know until we see them both play meaningful minutes. But imo I just think it's negligent to bring in the #2 overall WR behind Dakorian Moore and just sit him on the bench. No real prep or game time. This circle of trust crap has run its course. Every team we have played have had zero qualms with playing younger guys, whether it be WR or RB, they at least want to get them out there for real game experience, instead of holding on to their RS for whatever reason when we, the fans, and boosters would like to see how these guys match up with their peers in a real game. Only McCutcheon has played in more than 2 games, and that was the first 4 and he caught every ball, and I guess now he's a RS guy, too.
Sark acts like it's blasphemous if you have more than 4 WR's who can play, and 2 TEs. What happens if Wingo or Livingstone get hurt? Just toss out those frosh and hooe for the best? That's why these guys should have been rotating at least until conference play to separate them on who's ready and who's not. Moseley had been injured for most of fall camp and early in the season, but Sark plugged him right in. Like, how about giving some of these guys a rest and send out a few new WR's to throw off their DC? Every year since 2022 our PPG have gone down from. 35 to now 26.
Sorry for the ramble, it's just an annoyance because of preferential treatment for portal guys, but if you're a freshman not named Wingo, enjoy your RS. I thought we might throw in a wrinkle yesterday with Terry taking some snaps, but nope. Those went to Niblett for 1 carry for -2 yds. He doesn't belong at RB, it's obvious. He can't bruise the DL, he can't cut like Wisner. The best scenario is to use him in 21 personnel or move him out wide before snapping the ball, but even then he has trouble gaining yards.
I was happy to see Baxter back, but I didn't expect much, which came to fruition, so they just stick with Wisner instead of giving him help all season once Baxter got hurt again. Terry should have been taking snaps anyway just to use as an advantage in the RZ if nothing else.