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WHY OUTLAWS RECEIVER "CAPTAIN" BILLY STINKWATER WILL BREAK OUT IN HIS 2ND ISFL SEASON
The Next Star Wide Receiver in Arizona?
Bill Doolin, Arizona Outlaw Herald-Tribune | Sep 3, 2022 | Phoenix
During the 2051 season, Arizona Outlaws wide receiver “Captain” Billy Stinkwater didn't fill up the stat sheet like fellow rookie receivers Zaphod Beeblebrox, Leek Mai-Heinous, and Mister Hogmally. But despite the limited numbers (54 receptions, 500 yards, and three touchdowns), he showed that the talent level is there.
Stinkwater can play, he's a fit for the Outlaws’ offensive scheme, and the future is definitely bright as he enters his second year in the ISFL.
This offseason, Stinkwater has drawn high praise from Outlaws quarterback Wendell Sailor for his athletic ability, toughness, study habits, and overall development. This is a guy who has the size (5'11", 195 pounds), jumping ability, and playmaking skills to produce before and after the catch.
Add that to the favorable matchups Stinkwater is going to draw when lining up alongside Quinton Crash and Kotoni Staggs in the Outlaws’ three-wide receiver personnel, and I see a player who is primed to have a breakout season in 2052.
In 2051, Stinkwater didn't produce on a consistent basis, and it was clear that his route running ability was limited coming out of Kentucky. However, there are a few spots on the tape that highlight his natural ability to win on the release, finish on inside breaking cuts, and turn a basic three- or five-step route into a positive play.
Stinkwater’s acceleration at the top of the route is incendiary. He's quick coming out of his breaks, and that allows him to separate on the quick slant, smash route, or the intermediate dig.
Plus, he has shown the footwork to get off the line against tight press coverage. Whether that is a slight stutter move off the ball or a hop release, Stinkwater can win one-on-one matchups and use his frame to finish at the point of attack.
While Stinkwater doesn't have top-tier long speed (4.58 second 40 time coming out of college), he does show the change-of-direction ability to take advantage of angles in the open field, and I think he will develop as a true deep-ball route-runner working with Sailor. That includes hitting the top of the route out in the field and climbing the ladder on the traditional fade or back-shoulder fade in the end zone or deep in the red zone.
In the Outlaws system - which is something like an uptempo, hybrid version of the old-school West Coast offense mixed with a smash mouth running game – GM Bridgesworth can use personnel and alignment with Stinkwater to expose zone coverages and take advantage of man to man matchups like we saw a few times during 2051.
Stinkwater is a solid option on those three- and five-step routes in the Outlaws playbook, despite some of the inconsistent play during his rookie season when he would fail to produce or seemingly disappear from the game at times.
However, there are two games from 2051 - versus the Copperheads and Silverbacks - that really stand out when projecting how Stinkwater can develop and improve this year.
First, let's look at the Austin game.
Stinkwater finished with 67 yards on three grabs while running inside cuts and quick double-moves. He produced an explosive, jaw-dropping touchdown when Sailor bought time for the wide receiver to convert his route down the field.
This is going to happen when you want to play man coverage against Arizona and let your safeties shade and cornerbacks travel to match Crash and Staggs. You'd better have some real depth in the secondary to put your No. 3 on Stinkwater both inside and outside the numbers.
During the late season loss against the Silverbacks, Stinkwater displayed his strength and ability after the catch in crucial situations. These were base routes that produced explosive, game-changing plays as Stinkwater finished with 42 yards and a score on three receptions .
With the majority of second year guys, we expect the stats and the overall production on and off the field to increase because they mature and the game begins to slow down. That allows these guys to process information more quickly, recognize schemes more reliably, and play a much faster pace of football because they trust their techniques and reads.
In short, these second year players have some experience and the tape to self-scout in the offseason and are much more comfortable with the playbook, game plan, and their roles.
Asked recently by my colleague Belle Starr of the Arizona Outlaw Herald-Tribune about what's changed heading into his second season, Stinkwater laughed and said, "Everything. It’s going to be a fun year."
He might not have the numbers of an Zaphod Beeblebrox this upcoming season, given the Outlaws’ reliance on the run game and the overall talent at the wide receiver position in Arizona. But Stinkwater will continue to draw more favorable matchups in lining up with Crash and Staggs in 2052, and that should create opportunities to produce quality tape in a system where he can produce big plays.
The Next Star Wide Receiver in Arizona?
Bill Doolin, Arizona Outlaw Herald-Tribune | Sep 3, 2022 | Phoenix
During the 2051 season, Arizona Outlaws wide receiver “Captain” Billy Stinkwater didn't fill up the stat sheet like fellow rookie receivers Zaphod Beeblebrox, Leek Mai-Heinous, and Mister Hogmally. But despite the limited numbers (54 receptions, 500 yards, and three touchdowns), he showed that the talent level is there.
Stinkwater can play, he's a fit for the Outlaws’ offensive scheme, and the future is definitely bright as he enters his second year in the ISFL.
This offseason, Stinkwater has drawn high praise from Outlaws quarterback Wendell Sailor for his athletic ability, toughness, study habits, and overall development. This is a guy who has the size (5'11", 195 pounds), jumping ability, and playmaking skills to produce before and after the catch.
Add that to the favorable matchups Stinkwater is going to draw when lining up alongside Quinton Crash and Kotoni Staggs in the Outlaws’ three-wide receiver personnel, and I see a player who is primed to have a breakout season in 2052.
In 2051, Stinkwater didn't produce on a consistent basis, and it was clear that his route running ability was limited coming out of Kentucky. However, there are a few spots on the tape that highlight his natural ability to win on the release, finish on inside breaking cuts, and turn a basic three- or five-step route into a positive play.
Stinkwater’s acceleration at the top of the route is incendiary. He's quick coming out of his breaks, and that allows him to separate on the quick slant, smash route, or the intermediate dig.
Plus, he has shown the footwork to get off the line against tight press coverage. Whether that is a slight stutter move off the ball or a hop release, Stinkwater can win one-on-one matchups and use his frame to finish at the point of attack.
While Stinkwater doesn't have top-tier long speed (4.58 second 40 time coming out of college), he does show the change-of-direction ability to take advantage of angles in the open field, and I think he will develop as a true deep-ball route-runner working with Sailor. That includes hitting the top of the route out in the field and climbing the ladder on the traditional fade or back-shoulder fade in the end zone or deep in the red zone.
In the Outlaws system - which is something like an uptempo, hybrid version of the old-school West Coast offense mixed with a smash mouth running game – GM Bridgesworth can use personnel and alignment with Stinkwater to expose zone coverages and take advantage of man to man matchups like we saw a few times during 2051.
Stinkwater is a solid option on those three- and five-step routes in the Outlaws playbook, despite some of the inconsistent play during his rookie season when he would fail to produce or seemingly disappear from the game at times.
However, there are two games from 2051 - versus the Copperheads and Silverbacks - that really stand out when projecting how Stinkwater can develop and improve this year.
First, let's look at the Austin game.
Stinkwater finished with 67 yards on three grabs while running inside cuts and quick double-moves. He produced an explosive, jaw-dropping touchdown when Sailor bought time for the wide receiver to convert his route down the field.
This is going to happen when you want to play man coverage against Arizona and let your safeties shade and cornerbacks travel to match Crash and Staggs. You'd better have some real depth in the secondary to put your No. 3 on Stinkwater both inside and outside the numbers.
During the late season loss against the Silverbacks, Stinkwater displayed his strength and ability after the catch in crucial situations. These were base routes that produced explosive, game-changing plays as Stinkwater finished with 42 yards and a score on three receptions .
With the majority of second year guys, we expect the stats and the overall production on and off the field to increase because they mature and the game begins to slow down. That allows these guys to process information more quickly, recognize schemes more reliably, and play a much faster pace of football because they trust their techniques and reads.
In short, these second year players have some experience and the tape to self-scout in the offseason and are much more comfortable with the playbook, game plan, and their roles.
Asked recently by my colleague Belle Starr of the Arizona Outlaw Herald-Tribune about what's changed heading into his second season, Stinkwater laughed and said, "Everything. It’s going to be a fun year."
He might not have the numbers of an Zaphod Beeblebrox this upcoming season, given the Outlaws’ reliance on the run game and the overall talent at the wide receiver position in Arizona. But Stinkwater will continue to draw more favorable matchups in lining up with Crash and Staggs in 2052, and that should create opportunities to produce quality tape in a system where he can produce big plays.
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