Garcon’s Growth

Pierre Garcon established himself as a young, up and coming receiver more than capable of filling a need at the receiver position. Peyton Manning has the ability to turn good to average receivers into great and exceptional receivers. Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne flourished with Manning at the helm, and two receivers who may have have been nothing more than “good” with one team have turned into “exceptional” receivers with the Colts. Now two young receivers, Austin Collie and Pierre Garcon, have the opportunity to become the next duo of great Colts receivers. 

Garcon showed that he has the ability to stretch the field, and his speed and toughness are great assets for any receivers. Steve Smith, Chad Ochocinco, and Joey Galloway, to name a few, are receivers who have utilized speed and toughness for success in the NFL. At 6-0 and 210 pounds Garcon is certainly not a “big” receiver, but neither was Marvin Harrison. Last season Garcon tallied 47 catches for 765 yards and 4 touchdowns, solid numbers for a “raw but talented” receiver. 

As raw as Garcon may still be, there is no doubt that Peyton Manning is the right man for the job. His attention to detail and desire to perfect the game of football will do wonders for Garcon. However, he cannot become complacent and be satisfied with earning a spot as a second or third receiver. Garcon has just as much talent as Harrison did, and has the ability to learn from Reggie Wayne and Manning. As well as Collie performed this past season, Garcon has shown the talent and ability to one day thrust himself into the number one receiver role.