Tyler Shough is making it clear he sees something special in Jordyn Tyson, and it goes beyond the obvious big-play talent.
In a sit-down with Chris Long, Shough laid out why Tyson and Chris Olave could give the New Orleans Saints one of the NFL’s most dangerous receiver pairings. He didn’t stop at the usual speed-and-production talking points. Instead, he focused on how both receivers can win in different ways without changing who they are.
"He's special because you have, in theory, speed guys or finesse or feel guys, and I think he's the perfect combination of both, where you can run option routes or overs or sails or basics with him, but he's also going to run a go ball or a double move because he has that 4.3 speed. I think that's pretty hard to get as far as where you can run these shorter intermediate routes and have the understanding to settle here in this zone unlike maybe a true 6'5'' X, which is obviously valuable in it's own right.
I think he's got that interchangeability. Then, you add in a guy like Jordyn Tyson who's kind of a carbon copy of him when it comes to that feel when it comes to those underneath routes but also big play ability.
I think it's going to be pretty unique."
That’s the kind of versatility that can make life miserable for a defense. Olave and Tyson can work all over the field, and if they don’t separate cleanly, they still have the ability to make plays anyway.
Shough also made a point to spotlight parts of Tyson’s game that don’t always get as much attention. The athleticism and explosive ability are easy to see, but Shough said Tyson has also impressed him with his intelligence and his grit.
He noted that Tyson hasn’t messed up a rep all offseason, which stands out even more when you consider how much new information rookies are asked to absorb.
That mental side matters, especially for a player whose athletic gifts already grab so much attention. It’s easy to focus on the speed and the highlight plays. It’s harder to notice the processing and discipline that can help a receiver get on the field early.
And while Tyson’s injury history has been one of the main stories around him all offseason, Shough wasn’t interested in letting that define him. He’s dealt with injuries himself, so he’s not quick to overlook toughness.
Tyson’s wide receiver coach Hines Ward had already pointed to that side of him before the draft. Tyson wasn’t a Saints pick yet, so that message could have been easy to miss. Ward said that while people were using Tyson’s hamstring against him, Tyson fighting through it to finish the game was all he needed to see.
Put the talent together with the intelligence and toughness, and the Saints may have something far more complete than just a fast receiver with upside. Shough’s comments only add more fuel to the excitement around Tyson and Olave.
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