Arizona football WR coach Bobby Wade looking to build depth at wide receiver

Arizona’s current coaching staff, under the leadership of wide receiver coach Bobby Wade, has implemented a strategy of utilizing a larger rotation of wide receivers compared to previous regimes. Wade believes the team is on the brink of achieving the necessary depth in this position group.

Wade emphasizes the importance of having a solid core of six or seven receivers ready to contribute, with playing time contingent on readiness and preparation. He stresses the need for leaders within the team to both demand excellence from their peers and facilitate opportunities for their development. Wade praises the willingness of veteran players like T-Mac and Montana to share playing time and support the growth of younger teammates.

This leadership dynamic has fostered a positive response among the wide receivers to Wade’s coaching methods. They have shown dedication to improving their skills through individualized training sessions focused on technique, leverage, and game execution.

For emerging talents like Kevin Green Jr. and Malachi Riley, Wade believes their pathway to expanded roles lies in identifying their strengths within the offensive scheme and consistently executing their assignments. He acknowledges the inevitable ups and downs of player development but stresses the importance of maintaining consistency and attention to detail.

Wade acknowledges the unique coaching setup, where he is the primary wide receiver coach but receives support and input from offensive coordinator Brent Brennan and head coach Dino Babers, both of whom have experience in coaching receivers. While this arrangement presents challenges, Wade sees it as beneficial for the players, as they receive reinforcement and guidance from multiple coaching perspectives that are aligned in their approach.