(S12) - PT 4 - Midseason Review

[Vikain]

So far for Yulic Nagasawa his performance has been just average. While the Hawks have expected this type of output from their 3rd/4th receiver, Nagasawa has been very motivated to get better each game. He had the speed and ability to get by defenders but still needs to work on his strength and to get separation from his opponents. The young Japanese player has had flashes of great playmaker ability but it has not been consistent enough. When asked the GM about the rookie, “he has done what we asked of him and he looks to be ready to take the next step. We do have two very good receivers in front of him but eventually we do see him being our number two and even number one.” He now sits with 30 receptions for 430 yards. Third on the team in yards receiving and yet he has not found the end zone as of yet. That's the main thing we will see from him. I think Nagasawa will have a better second half and eventually find the end zone. But only time will tell us how he will achieve these stats. The Hawks are primed to have a good run in the second half and for them to be truly great they need that receiving depth.