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Film Room: X Marks The Spot For Donte Moncrief

There’s isn’t a lone player who will replace Antonio Brown. It sure won’t be Donte Moncrief. But the signing, reportedly to a two-year deal, fills a critical need. Depth at the “X” receiver position, the one AB manned so well, to give the Pittsburgh Steelers flexibility come the draft. Moncrief is capable of being a vertical threat with experience being isolated at that critical, outside position.

Let’s take a look.

The “X” spot is normally the backside receiver in 3×1 formations or to the open side of the field. They have to be able to beat press coverage because they are on the line of scrimmage so much – in 3×1, they’re not covering any other eligible up – be a big play threat, and comfortable with being “the guy.