Scotty “Wheels” Miller
January 12th, 2021
One of fastest runs.
Scotty Miller looks like a high school cornerback in street clothes. But the man can run with the fastest players in the NFL.
Good ol’ NextGen stats always has interesting angles using unique stats. NextGen stats is derived from sensors embedded into players’ equipment to come up with all sorts of stuff.
And this week, NextGen measured the fastest players in the Super Wild Card round.
Of the top-five fastest clocked this past weekend, Bucs wide receiver Scotty Miller ranked fourth.
Miller ran a Benn’d Around at Washington and was the fourth-fastest player clocked at 20.29 mph.
Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson had three of the top-five fastest runs this weekend. Rounding out the top-five was Rams cornerback Darious Williams when he intercepted a Russell Wilson pass for a pick-six.
Five-fastest runs in Super Wild Card Weekend
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson 20:19 mph.
Bucs WR Scotty Miller 20.29 mph.
Rams CB Darious Williams 20.41 mph.
Jackson 20:52 mph.
Jackson 20:64 mph.
January 12th, 2021 at 6:10 am
Maybe interesting trivia for those who follow stats, but a fact that matters is the Bucs pass D stunk last weekend, and it translates to an “L” in NO this Sunday, even if Miller can outrun a cheetah. It also appears Miller’s hands have improved, but that may be ball placement by the QB too.
January 12th, 2021 at 6:12 am
Scotty Miller reminds me so much of DeSean Jackson………..he’s a one-trick-pony…………inline vertical speed.
You can’t expect Scotty to block cause he’s too small
You can’t expect him to post up cause he’s too small
You can’t expect him to be a possession receiver cause he’s too small
…………and that’s the reason why Bruce Arians cannot keep him on the field all the time
January 12th, 2021 at 6:17 am
If you gave TheBucsAnthem $100 for free, he’d complain that you didn’t give him $200. If Scotty Miller catches an occasional bomb from Brady, he’s earned his keep.
January 12th, 2021 at 6:49 am
Scotty has shown to have very good hands……his only downside is that he is very easy to tackle….if you can get close enough.
Brady likes Scotty……’nuff said!!!
January 12th, 2021 at 6:49 am
TheBucsAnthem,
You can’t expect him to post up because he’s not “Scotty Pippen”.
However, I agree with u, I’ve always said he reminds me of Desean Jackson.
January 12th, 2021 at 7:16 am
Miller and Brown should race in a 100 yard dash for charity.
January 12th, 2021 at 7:25 am
He dont need 10 catches to be effective. Just a few deep balls a game and maybe get a catch or two out of that seems to be the strategy with him and it appears to be working. He’s playing his role very well.
January 12th, 2021 at 7:31 am
Nothing wrong with being a DJax on-field clone. Nothing at all.
January 12th, 2021 at 7:32 am
Clod has it right. Against the WAS D’s pass rush what was needed for deeper passes absent increased protection packages on every passing down was speed, speed, and more speed. It is probably no no wonder that Brown and Miller both big plays. As I said earlier this week, the successes in the game plan against WAS can be used for NO, namely how they balanced blocking for Brady versus getting receivers downfield/open with time for Brad to throw. NO is better on the back end than WAS, but the same principle applies.
January 12th, 2021 at 7:41 am
TheBucsAnthem What’s your point?
He is not paid to block. He is paid to catch passes and stretch the field .
January 12th, 2021 at 7:54 am
I think the Saints DBs are one of the only teams that can match our weapons, the ex factor is gonna have be a “scooter” or 4nette out of the backfield. This is the game we are gonna miss OJ and Vita Vea (been 12 weeks)
January 12th, 2021 at 7:59 am
Bob Hayes is not in the Hall of Fame for his “posting up” and blocking…
January 12th, 2021 at 8:09 am
My cousin coached him in Chicago. Couldn’t say enough about what a good kid he was. He also coached one of the Bears current receivers..Forget who he said that was. Anyway, he’s a good one. Brady and him seem to have a good connection. We have an embarrassment of wealth on Offense. 76 looks like he’s finally getting it. Good for him. Earn that money Son! We won’t lose due to lack of talent
January 12th, 2021 at 8:22 am
Starting to think that Scotty Miller is underappreciated. Miller & Evans especially both ‘stretch the field’ being deep threats but in different ways. So does Gronk actually, but again in a different way. The beauty of it is that allows the Bucs to be quite unpredictable (and tough to defend) … if we choose to. Unfortunately, too many times we’ve been exactly the opposite IMO, and almost telegraphed some plays (especially earlier in the season).
The key to beating New Orleans I’m convinced is to score a LOT of points, because I don’t think our defense can stop them from scoring 30-35 points IF Brees has his typical night. In their 2 wins against us this year, Saints have used a totally BALANCED offensive strategy, running the ball a total of 71 times (220 yds … 3.1 YPR) & passing a total of 66 times (48 completions for 72.7% … 480 yds – 10.0 YPC average including YAC). We managed to sack Brees a total of TWO times; that’s it. So their run-pass ratio was 51% … very BALANCED.
Bucs defense did a good job of controlling their runs (3.1 YPR is quite good), BUT … Saints ate up the clock & controlled the games (almost a 36-24 TOP advantage). Saints also forced 6 takeaways, but only turned it over 2 times. In the process, Saints outscored us 72-26 this year. And their scoring was very consistent (34 pts in 1st game; 38 pts in the 2nd game).
So IF Bucs are gonna beat them we’ve got to: (1) not turn the ball over (those giveaways killed us … Saints scored 3 TDs & 1 FG off of those 6 giveaways); (2) use a more BALANCED ATTACK to keep the TOP close (Saints are susceptible to the run even though they ranked #4 in run defense, which is exactly how the Eagles & Chiefs beat them). Saints are gonna put points on the board; we just have to score 1 more than they do. Go Bucs.
January 12th, 2021 at 8:54 am
I believe TheBucsAnthem was one of the carnival barkers claiming Brady had a ‘noodle arm’. Good reason to ignore anything else he blabs.
January 12th, 2021 at 9:00 am
TheBucsAnthem Says:
“Scotty Miller reminds me so much of DeSean Jackson………..he’s a one-trick-pony…………inline vertical speed…”
Joe in Michigan nailed you. Sorry Joe is only giving you $100.
But let me also point out the major flaw in your negativity. Bc of Miller’s speed, the safety must pay attention to little, can’t post up Scotty. Until AB finally came around to playing the way he is capable, I was of the opinion that BA’s offense was better with Scotty in it. Why? Since the Safety must pay attention to Miller, that makes ME and Godwin get mostly single coverage. Dude, I would take that ALL DAY LONG!!!
#onetrickpony
January 12th, 2021 at 9:01 am
Three reasons why Scotty Miller can’t be on the field full-time.
1. Mike Evans.
2. Chris Godwin.
3. Antonio Brown.
January 12th, 2021 at 9:08 am
scotty miller is not like desean jackson. yes, theyre both super fast.. but miller isnt a crybaby cancer for the team
January 12th, 2021 at 9:37 am
And scottie isnt expected to be a #1 like desean was in philly. Here scottie can be a gadget reciever. A very fast gadget reciever who will put up 6 if you arent careful.
January 12th, 2021 at 10:16 am
I’ve been saying since he was drafted that Miller’s game most closely compares to DJackson. Jackson has had a great statistical career and Miller could very well be a big-time contributor for us. Of course, while I’m the voice of reason, most of the ignorant Bucs fans compared Miller to Edelman or Welker… I still can’t figure out exactly why…
January 12th, 2021 at 11:06 am
Lol @ Joe in Michigan- nailed it.
@DR – great points. I think this is why so many of us were so frustrated with the offense earlier in the year. We have so many weapons, and different types of weapons, that it should allow us to be incredibly creative and unpredictable.
And I totally agree about scoring points. Sadly I just don’t trust our defense to stop anything. Our pass rush is simply non-existent if we don’t blitz, and even then it doesn’t get home most of the time. Which leaves our secondary exposed and is why they all seem like they are regressing. Hopefully Carlton Davis is more healthy this week, and hopefully White bring some much needed spark.
And for the love of God I hope him and LD stay healthy cuz we have ZERO depth behind them at ILB.
January 12th, 2021 at 11:15 am
Scotty can take the top off a defense in a heartbeat. However, the ball has to be thrown far enough to allow him to either catch it in stride or dive for it. If he has to slow down and wait the for ball it doesn’t usually result in a good play, unlike Godwin or Evans, who can adjust and still have a great chance to complete the pass. So, less margin for error IMO but still, he can force a defense into committing safety help to his side and allowing a TE or slow WR to get a big gain up the seam.
January 12th, 2021 at 11:16 am
I meant slot WR, not slow WR… 🙂
January 12th, 2021 at 12:56 pm
Don Bebee, Wes Welker, Julian Edelman. None were very big but all were effective. His role is to take the safeties deep and open the middle of the field for Evans or Godwin. It’s not rocket science.
January 12th, 2021 at 3:27 pm
I’d forgotten how gosh awful Arrelious was. 😋