While I do agree that LaFell is a waste of a roster spot, I do have to say that our offense is not built on long, down the field routes. Brady was never a deep passer (except for the Moss phase, which was short lived). Our offense is designed around quick slants, dink and dunks through middle/flat, passing out of the backfield, screen, bubbles, wheel routes…. etc. etc.
At things stand right now, an X-receiver is a ‘nice to have’ upgrade over JoJo, but DEFINITELY not our #1 priority. Our #1 glaring priority is fixing this cardboard O-line. Without getting a LEGIT HARRASING blocking line (ala Carolina, Dallas, etc.), this offense isn’t going anywhere. If Brady doesn’t have time to check his #1 & #2 looks, what good does a #3, 45 yards down the field do?