Was he about to emerge as the next elite wide receiver? Too soon, Denver fans? Okay, so would be the breakout season? Not by a longshot. But in addition to dealing with the inconsistent Jake Locker , Britt was never fully healthy. He had hamstring problems in training camp, an ankle injury early in the year, and his knee never seemed right, either tearing two ligaments in your knee tends to have an impact on normal humans.
So what should we expect from Britt in ? The optimist would say that now two full years removed from surgery, Britt could be finally ready to emerge as a star receiver. Not the same speed, not the same explosion, just not the same player. The injury-related layoff also just destroyed his sense of timing. He has the physical talent to be as good as about any wide receiver in the game. Britt, 28, had his first 1,yard season on a career-high 68 receptions in , along with five TDs.
He posted those numbers in a year where the Rams finished 31st in passing yards, last in total offense and last in scoring. Britt was the first Rams receiver to break the 1,yard mark since Torry Holt in His focus in the classroom, his energy on the practice field, I think it's at an all-time high.
I think what's great is it's carrying over from the classroom, to the field, to Sundays. In , though, Britt suffered a severe season-ending knee injury after only three games. Up to that point, Britt had played at a very high level. Britt returned in Week 2 of and just did not seem to be the same receiver. Whether it was the result of nursing his injury or potentially becoming afraid of contact is unknown.
One thing is certain: His production took a significant hit. Throughout the remainder of the season, Britt struggled. In a drastic turn of events, Pro Football Focus subscription required handed the receiver a After two horrible seasons, there is no reason to believe that Britt will ever be the same again. This is where things get tricky for the Titans and Britt. It is clear that Britt's struggles are well-documented across the NFL.
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