Stanback has 'a ways to go'

Sounds pretty encouraging. Of course theres some work on playing the position but if he is as smart and works as hard as they say, this could be an important addition! Dudes a stud athlete.

Stanback has 'a ways to go'

That's what WR coach Ray Sherman told me after rookie Isaiah Stanback's second NFL practice.

Stanback made two highlight plays. Working as a gunner, he dived to kill a punt at the 1-yard line. Later, he caught a short touchdown pass with a leaping grab over Jacques Reeves on a fade route.

2 things we will use him for!

Sherman has no doubt that the 6-2, 213-pound Stanback, who has strong hands and excellent quickness, has the potential to be a playmaking receiver. Stanback has impressed Sherman by knowing where to line up and what routes to run despite not practicing until Saturday. But Stanback needs a lot of technical work (nuances of route running, how to get off line vs. different coverage techniques, etc).

"I expect that, but he's going to be fine," Sherman said. "He's got a great attitude and great work ethic."

Posted by Tim MacMahon at 3:47 PM (E-mail this entry)