NChiefsCorner 496 Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Nelson Spruce: OVERVIEWOne of the most productive receivers in college football in 2014, Spruce filled the stats sheet with 105 catches for nearly 1,200 yards and 12 scores. His senior year, however, was not as productive (84-942, three TD) partially due to the team's offensive limitations. While Spruce is not considered an explosive downfield threat, he runs solid routes, fights for the ball in the air and is a reliable pass-catcher (he's the Pac-12's leader in career receptions) -- three important traits for a No. 2 or 3 NFL receiver. ANALYSISSTRENGTHS Same guy every snap. Despite a high number of body catches, is extremely sure-handed dropping just three balls over last 288 targets. Willing over the middle and is comfortable in contested catch situations. Fearless, steady punt returner. Production off the charts. Broke Pac-12 all-time mark in career catches. Will vary speed in routes and is clever with double moves. Knows how to set up a route. Uses plus play strength to fight through press. Technique not always there, but will strike with a purpose as a run blocker.WEAKNESSES Marginal play speed and needs double moves to give him a shot over the top of cornerbacks. Cornerbacks know he can't run by them and squat on underneath routes. Compactly built with tight hips. Has noticeable balance issues running whip routes and is too tight to run sharp breaking routes with acceleration out of his cuts. Lack of getaway speed means he will always have company in a nearby defender. Short-limbed and not an explosive leader. Won't win many high-point battles for the ball.SOURCES TELL US "His production had our area scout over-grading him, but once you get past what he can't do and focus on what he can do you feel better about him as a late round guy who can help your team." -- AFC general managerNFL COMPARISON Danny AmendolaBOTTOM LINE Spruce won't check very many of the athletic boxes needed to get drafted, but his overall toughness, production and hands should put him back on the draft radar. Spruce won't appeal to everyone, but teams looking for a hard-nosed slot receiver with value as a punt returner could bite on the third day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xen 1,010,220 Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Camp body Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonchalant29 23 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Camp body At worst.. he would be our slowest wr, but he shows promise in the slot and as a punt returner/ 4 core st. I like his willingness to block in the slot and get the tough yards over the middle in against zone. I think we are looking to add competition in the slot, and imo he fits the bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMO 6,812 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Braverman is already going to the pro bowl as our Amendola. Or, so I have read. We don’t need this imposter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NChiefsCorner 496 Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share Posted March 31, 2018 Can't have too many Amendola's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xen 1,010,220 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Amendolas for everybody! You get an amendola and you get an amendola... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sith13 1,746 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 With so many Amendolas on the roster does that make Mahomes the next Brady? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmbl2187 2,279 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 I guess they've Spruced things up a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisChief-Maker 135 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Braverman is already going to the pro bowl as our Amendola. Or, so I have read. We don’t need this imposter. I hope everyone knows that when he tears it up in preseason and gets a spot on the roster I'm gonna have words for everyone who mocked me . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xen 1,010,220 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 I hope everyone knows that when he tears it up in preseason and gets a spot on the roster I'm gonna have words for everyone who mocked me . I guess they've Spruced things up a bit. They can't see the forest for the trees i guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NChiefsCorner 496 Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share Posted March 31, 2018 His nickname will be "Goose". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefswinitall 60 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Have we signed camp bodies like this before? I think they really like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggjliv4 1,292 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 SUPER BOWL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmbl2187 2,279 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 SUPER BOWL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evad 242 Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 I hope everyone knows that when he tears it up in preseason and gets a spot on the roster I'm gonna have words for everyone who mocked me . This is a public service warning, I've already received those "words" and it is hard to describe how devastating those words can hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisChief-Maker 135 Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 This is a public service warning, I've already received those "words" and it is hard to describe how devastating those words can hurt. When it comes to the likes of you there's only one word needed... DEUCES!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer 8,690 Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 This is a public service warning, I've already received those "words" and it is hard to describe how devastating those words can hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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