Yahoo Sports NFL on Brenen Thompson
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Thompson has more to his game than just burner speed... McDaniel is going to want at least one Tyreek Hill- or Jaylen Waddle-style speed guy in his offense, and Thompson could well be it. Brenen Thompson's world-class track speed is his obvious calling card, but I also like how he sinks into his routes, splatters defenders with speed cuts, and tracks the ball.
STACKED’s take
Thompson's elite speed fits McDaniel's scheme; deep-pass opportunity with room to grow.
Thompson possesses world-class track speed that attracted the Chargers and Mike McDaniel specifically because it fits McDaniel's passing game scheme; the Chargers caught just 20 deep passes last season, indicating opportunity for a Tyreek Hill or Jaylen Waddle-style speed receiver. Beyond straight-line speed, Thompson sinks into routes, executes speed cuts, and tracks the ball effectively. He acknowledged being early in his development (August 3 quote: "I'm nowhere near where I want to be right now") but demonstrated high-play creation in training camp and is committed to mastering the mental complexity of NFL route concepts and play-calling, suggesting significant upside as he progresses.
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