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NFL: The Insiders on Nico Collins

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When Nico's off the ball and you give him space to work, especially because he is a big, strong receiver. Like if he's not disrupted and he just gets rolling, he overwhelms corners. Nico's at a Z spot or in the slot. If he's off the ball, his yards per route run goes from 2.2 to 4.1, which is ridiculous.
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Collins' 4.1 YPRR off-ball is elite; thrives with space in slot/Z spots.

Nico Collins has a yards per route run of 2.2 when on the ball; when off the ball with space to work, his yards per route run jumps to 4.1, which is exceptional; he is a big, strong receiver who overwhelms corners when not disrupted and allowed to get rolling; the Texans acquired Marvin Harrison Jr. to play X receiver so Collins can move around the formation as a versatile option.

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