One of these receivers is Jason Avant, a 31 year old out of
the University of Michigan. Avant spent his first seven years in the league
with the Philadelphia Eagles, and is now looking for a bigger role. Avant has
seen his targets go up in the last three seasons, and for good reason. As he
looks to move into the second receiver slot, he has a better catch-target ratio
than previous number two wide out Brandon Lafell. Avant caught 61% of his
targets over the last three seasons, better than Lafell at 59%. During that
time period Avant caught passes from three different quarterbacks, Nick Foles,
Michael Vick, and Vince Young. Lafell, in that time period caught all his
passes from Cam Newton. So, no matter who is throwing the pigskin, Avant is
going to catch it. The video below is proof of that.
Panther fans should be excited about this receiving core and the new additions. Avant, along with his sure handedness, brings experience. That experience involves playoff experience, something to help young Cam Newton grow and become the elite quarterback he is destined to be.
Other teams shouldn’t sleep on Avant, this guy is a tough, hard-nosed leader, and oh, don’t forget with amazing hands. Opposing teams shouldn’t sleep on Avant, and neither should Panther fans.
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