As we know...before the injuries, Benson was just a fill-in option, not necessarily one I had confidence in. Now? He is a TOUCHDOWN MACHINE, and the recovering receivers will have to earn their turn because being better than Benson right now--is going to be hard.

McClellan? An occasional target has now become a trusted WR who has proven to make TOUGH CATCHES. I won't say he will be a great receiver, because he is one NOW.

Don't you love watching players get their confidence and blow up?

Yes!

Benson is probably the punt returner for the remainder.

I also don't see either Benson or McClellan being benched for Bryant at WR. Bryant will work back into the 2 deep.

Dak Moore will work back into starter.

Let's see all four plus Sadiq spread out and running streaks, crosses and posts on the same play . . . and then count the broken ankles on D.

McClellan has two of THE best “almost” catches I’ve ever seen.

The “one handed pin against the helmet” catch in a prior game, and the over the back of the defender in this game.

They’ve earned being the “primary” receivers. They’re as good as any we e had in recent years.

21 hours ago, Charles Fischer said:

As we know...before the injuries, Benson was just a fill-in option, not necessarily one I had confidence in. Now? He is a TOUCHDOWN MACHINE, and the recovering receivers will have to earn their turn because being better than Benson right now--is going to be hard.

McClellan? An occasional target has now become a trusted WR who has proven to make TOUGH CATCHES. I won't say he will be a great receiver, because he is one NOW.

Don't you love watching players get their confidence and blow up?

As often happens with great players who are playing behind even greater players, when they get their chance they show what they can do. If we get everyone healthy Oregon has crazy depth at receiver. And guess what, we've got some really good ones coming for next year too.