Stampede Blue on Josh Downs
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A guy that can play inside and outside now for us, and his role is going to improve this season. Michael Pittman Jr. is gone, Alec Pierce has a different job as the vertical outside receiver... Downs is the type of receiver who can end up with the most targets in a lot of games simply because of how he wins.
STACKED’s take
Downs' role expanding with Pittman gone; slot foundation plus outside versatility unlocks target-share growth.
Colts offensive coordinator Shane Steichen stated Downs "can play inside and outside now for us, and his role is going to improve this season." With Michael Pittman Jr. departed and Alec Pierce focused on vertical outside work, Downs is positioned to see his weekly target share climb significantly. The source emphasizes Downs' slot foundation will remain but expansion to outside looks via motion and varied alignments will make the offense less predictable and harder to defend. Downs' skill set—quick separation, intermediate/underneath excellence, reliable third-down timing—translates regardless of quarterback inconsistency, and he can accumulate 100 catches without the offense being built around him through option routes, quick-game concepts, and pressure-read throws.
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