Kansas State’s Dominant Victory over Oklahoma State Overshadows Edwards’ Struggles
In Kansas State’s 42-20 victory over Oklahoma State, Dylan Edwards, the former Colorado Buffalo found himself lost in the shuffle despite the team’s victory.
Edwards’ individual performance was noticeably pedestrian. The talented Colorado transfer had high hopes after transferring and expected a better fit within the Kansas State scheme. So far, his impact on the field has been limited, raising questions about his role and utilization.
Some critics feel Edwards’ silence in this game wasn’t a reflection of his abilities but rather how he is utilized within the scheme. Despite Kansas State being a top-tier Big 12 contender, Edwards has yet to make any substantial contributions.
Fans who watched the game could clearly see that Edwards seems to be underutilized and in a scheme that doesn’t seem to favor his style of play.
Why Kansas State Hasn’t Maximized Dylan Edwards’ Abilities
Dylan Edwards is undoubtedly a game-changer with impressive athletic abilities, but his performance against Oklahoma State has sparked a debate. Despite his talent, Edwards doesn’t hold the cache he perhaps imagined in terms of meaningful contributions during games.
This is largely due to Kansas State’s game plan, which seems to lack a proper role for a player of his skill set. The only area where Edwards has consistently seen time on the field is as a punt returner. Though a valuable role, it is a limited role that does not fully justify why Edwards was brought to Kansas State.
Fans and analysts agree that the Kansas State scheme isn’t designed in a way that plays to Edwards’ strengths. He is being underutilized in areas like the screen game and quick passing plays where he could excel given the game opportunities. This lack of production from him raises concern about whether Kansas State football values Edwards’ talents or if his transfer to the team was more symbolic than strategic.
The NFL Dream: How Current Usage Could Hurt Edwards’ Future
For any collegiate athlete with professional aspirations, playing time and stand-out statistics are bread-and-butter to attracting the attention of NFL scouts. Unfortunately for Dylan Edwards, his lack of significant production in games like the Oklahoma State matchup could negatively impact his draft stock.
Without more meaningful plays and game film to show off his abilities, Edwards risks fading into the background at Kansas State, which is the last thing a player with his potential wants.
NFL scouts look for consistent, high-level performance, but Edwards hasn’t been given enough chances to shine at Kansas State. The screen game, outside routes, and more creative offensive sets could unleash him to amass the statistics and highlights necessary to make the leap to the NFL level.
Without these opportunities, his current trajectory could render a professional career outside of running the football as naught. Kansas State’s failure to maximize his talent not only affects his college career but also his future prospects and recruits.
Upcoming Matchups Could Be an Opportunity
Looking ahead, there’s speculation that Kansas State’s coaching staff may alter their approach in upcoming games like Colorado, where Dylan Edwards originally played under Deion Sanders. Many enthusiasts hope Edwards will be used more extensively in these high-profile matchups. This could be a turning point in his career if Kansas State decides to make him a key part of the game plan.
Some fans fear that after the Colorado game, Kansas State will revert to their old ways, underusing Edwards and failing to tap into his full potential. If so, Edwards may continue to struggle statistically, leaving his NFL dreams hanging in the balance. Only time will tell if Kansas State’s coaches will recognize the need for change, be forced to a more dynamic path, or continue on their current path.
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