Roosevelt’s dip in production emblematic of Riders’ offensive struggles
REGINA — Naaman Roosevelt expected to be a vital cog in the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ offence again in 2018.
The receiver was named the Riders’ Most Outstanding Player in 2016 after gaining 1,095 yard on 76 catches in just 11 games. The 30-year-old followed up with 1,035 yards on 75 catches in 14 games in 2017 and was named to the West Division all-star team.
But 2018 has been a different story as Roosevelt, like the rest of the Riders offence, has struggled. Heading into Saturday’s game in Toronto against the Argonauts, Roosevelt is averaging 3.6 catches and 39 yards receiving per game this season, compared to averages of 5.4 catches and 74 yards in 2017.
Roosevelt says there isn’t a simple explanation for his struggles this season.