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Okonkwo to get expanded downfield role under Blough's scheme
Chigoziem OkonkwoTEWAS
Head coach Dan Quinn detailed Okonkwo's expected role in the Commanders offense: "Long play-action passing, over routes, pylon routes, things that are down the field, crossing routes that are catch-and-run to use some of his speed." In 12 personnel, Okonkwo will be deployed as a receiving threat similar to how Sam LaPorta was used by Ben Johnson with the Lions, creating mismatches against cornerbacks and linebackers. In 13 personnel, Okonkwo splits outside as a viable deep threat while Sinnott operates in the seam. Last season with the Titans, Okonkwo had 56 receptions on 79 targets for 560 yards but functioned primarily in the short area (62 targets in first 10 yards); Blough is expected to expand his usage downfield.
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"Long play-action passing, over routes, pylon routes, things that are down the field, crossing routes that are catch-and-run to use some of his speed," Quinn said.
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- Head coach Dan Quinn detailed Okonkwo's expected role in the Commanders offense: "Long play-action passing, over routes, pylon routes, things that are down the field, crossing routes that are catch-and-run to use some of his speed." In 12 personnel, Okonkwo will be deployed as a receiving threat similar to how Sam LaPorta was used by Ben Johnson with the Lions, creating mismatches against cornerbacks and linebackers. In 13 personnel, Okonkwo splits outside as a viable deep threat while Sinnott operates in the seam. Last season with the Titans, Okonkwo had 56 receptions on 79 targets for 560 yards but functioned primarily in the short area (62 targets in first 10 yards); Blough is expected to expand his usage downfield.
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