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Ladd McConkey keeps making college football miss: ‘If they underestimate him, that’s what we like’

Ladd McConkey Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) runs for yards after catch against Oregon in the 2022 Chick-fil-a Kickoff Game played September 3rd in Atlanta, GA, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Photo credit Perry McIntyre. (Perry McIntyre)

Todd Monken brought up an interesting name earlier this fall when speaking to the media. The Georgia offensive coordinator spoke about getting the most of your skill players and how certain guys are tailored to thrive in different systems.

“Who are your unique skillsets that you can take advantage of,” Monken asked. “Wes Welker at one time was excellent for the Dolphins, and then he was brought to the Patriots and was turned into a Hall of Fame type of player. There are certain guys, certain backs where if you can utilize some of their skillsets, you are going to enable them to excel, and that’s what we want to do.”

The Georgia offensive coordinator wasn’t specifically talking about Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey in this instance, and no he wasn’t subconsciously comparing the two white wide receivers to each other. You do not need to make a future New England Patriots wide receiver joke every time McConkey touches the ball.

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