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Larry Fitzgerald's dad slams Arizona Cardinals' Early Doucet

"Larry Fitzgerald, Sr., a veteran writer and radio personality from Minneapolis, took aim at Arizona Cardinals receiver Early Doucet this morning via twitter.

@FitzBeatSr tweeted: Early Doucet bombed this year he drops to many passes not a dependable No.2.Needs to work harder at his job.He dropped 5 TDs this year.

Let's looks at that. Doucet is not the team's No. 2 receiver, Andre Roberts is. But Doucet has more receptions (53) for more yards (784) and more touchdowns (5) than Roberts. All are career highs. And he plays on special teams.

Doucet has six drops this year, according to STATS. That's tied for 15th most in the NFL. Now, the definition of drop can vary. For instance, I'm not sure Doucet's mistake in the fourth quarter last week, stumbling and missing a TD pass, is officially classified as a "drop". It never hit his hands.

I don't chart drops, but I'd have to see hard evidence that Doucet has dropped five potential touchdowns. I don't remember them."


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