Rookie wide receiver steps up during Saints-Rams joint practice
The New Orleans Saints needed Bryce Lance to step up after Jordyn Tyson was sidelined by injury. He didn't disappoint in this week's joint practices.
When Jordyn Tyson sidelined the New Orleans Saints for a second hamstring injury, it was up to rookies Bryce Lance and Barion Brown to step up. With Lance, a first-round pick, expected to miss at least the first three or four regular season games, his fellow rookies became the team's go-to receivers. This week, it has been primarily Lance, who has stepped up significantly.
On Tuesday, he caught three of his four targets during the joint practice session with the Dallas Cowboys. His performance reached new heights on Thursday, as he went five-for-five against a robust Los Angeles Rams defense. Lance, initially perceived as a small-school standout with a limited route tree, is proving his worth beyond expectations.
His consistent performance in the red zone and success across different levels of the field are noteworthy. Although he remains behind Chris Olave and Devaughn Vele in the depth chart, with those two taking veteran's rest days, Lance has effectively become the team's second-string wide receiver. As the regular season kicks off in September, Lance is working hard to secure a heavier role.
While tight end Juwan Johnson is likely to receive many targets, Lance is gaining his quarterback's confidence.
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