Melvin Jordan’s return has given the offense something it badly needed: a steady backup who is turning his reps into real value. Jordan had entered the portal before deciding to stay, and Key made clear that the move has paid off for both sides.
As Key put it, "He's been a different version of himself since he returned." He added, "There's opportunity and there's only so many spots to play."
And the appreciation is mutual: "I'm glad he came back. He's been a great version of himself and that shows when he has an opportunity to go out there."
The push to spread the ball around was another major theme. Key said the offense got more players involved last week, and he stressed how important that is moving forward.
"We got more guys involved and that was a big thing last week." He also noted that receivers can’t be run into the ground over the course of a game, and that the staff is working to develop depth the same way it is on defense.
Debron Gatling and Jaiven Plummer are two receivers beginning to emerge, and Key is also hoping Isaiah Fuhrmann becomes part of that mix. "Getting other guys involved is big and really important for our success."
At tight end, Key wants to see Chris Corbo get more chances as well. He said the receivers are growing, and the quarterback is no longer operating like a young player.
Instead, he’s becoming more experienced and should keep improving each week. "This is an offense that I fully expect, and feel will improve every week of the season."
Even so, the group is still searching for its identity. "Every day is a grind, and it started with getting some more guys in there playing some more with an opportunity to touch the ball more."
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