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(03-20-2021, 09:48 PM)rfaulk34 Wrote: His anticipation and accuracy make him able to make average WRs look good. Mike Thomas is pretty average. He didn't catch a pass from any Bengals QB not named Burrow last year, nor did he do much at all with LA; 10 catches for 144 yds and 0 tds in 13 games over 3 years.

With Burrow, in 7 games, he went 13 catches for 132 yards and 1 td. 

Thomas had 10 catches on 21 targets for 144 yards and no TD's in his Rams career.

He had 13 catches on 21 targets for 132 yards and 1 TD last year.  19 of those targets were from Burrow.

So, given the similar number of passes thrown his way, he had a higher catch %, lower yards per catch, better yards per target, and 1 more TD with Burrow.

I think it's fair to say he was better with Burrow.  However, it's not some night and day difference.  He's a STer/#5 or #6 WR.  He was still a STer/#5 or #6 WR with Burrow.  The guy didn't catch a pass after week 7.

We also heard this line last off-season.  We don't need a WR early.  Burrow was supposed to turn Auden Tate into a #2 WR.  Didn't happen.  The guy does make his receivers better, but you can only polish turds so much.

Get the kid an OL.  Get him the weapons he needs.  Don't cheap out on his supporting cast.