The Facts: In the NFL's highly touted 2014 wide receiver draft class, Latimer is one name you didn't see among last season's top performers. The second-round pick flashed his athleticism through training camp and the preseason but couldn't get on the field when it counted. He plans to erase his lackluster rookie season from the minds of those who have written him off. "Last year was a disappointment to myself. I hated not being on that field," the former Indiana star said. "I took it as an oath of mine. This year I'm going to get on that field. I'm going to study extra and do whatever I need to do."
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As the Post suggests, studying might be where Latimer can make his greatest leap. Latimer attended Manning's camp at Duke in April and made a concerted effort to develop more chemistry. He also said he dived into new HC Gary Kubiak's playbook during the offseason and feels a lot more comfortable than he did at this time a year ago. With former Broncos tight end Julius Thomas signing a five-year contract worth $46 million with the Jacksonville Jaguars this offseason, there is a void in Manning's receiving corps that needs to be filled. Latimer is expected to be the team's third receiver if he has a strong training camp. If he can, that role will make him of interest to fantasy owners.