(S24) - PT 4 - Trial by Fire

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Coming from the University of Tennessee at Martin, a middling FCS program at best, Zach Crossley was always going to have some issues adjusting the talent level of the DSFL. So far his season stats are not promising as he is averaging less than 20 yards receiving a game. While it would be easy to blame the offensive scheme of the Myrtle Beach Buccaneers, the truth is Crossley needs to look nowhere else than himself. His teammates Reed and Mo both have many more receiving yards than him so the opportunities are there for a wide receiver to make an impact. Crossley has had many costly drops this season that have negatively impacted his own numbers and his team. The only good news on these drops is it means Crossley is continuing to beat his defender and find open space for his quarterback to throw the ball. If Crossley is able to improve his hands moving forward the drops should decrease and we should see improved numbers for him as we approach the tail end of the DSFL season. I think Crossley will be able to get over this hump and start producing at a better clip moving forward. I do not see chance for a drastic improvement but approximately 30 yards a game (would be a 50% increase) seems plausible for the remainder of the season.