How good can Tee Higgins be?

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(04-12-2021, 07:12 PM)Murdock2420 Wrote: In an effort to find new Bengal topics to discuss as well as being a Clemson homer myself, wanted to have a real discussion about just how good Higgins can become.

Let's remember the stats from year 1:

67 rec 908 yards 13.6 yards per rec 6 TDs

Historically, WRs take the first year to adjust and then start to improve, there have been exceptions such as Justin Jefferson last season, and even A.J. in his first year.

But normally, you see a rookie WR start a little slow as they adjust to the game speed and then things start to click mid season and into year two.

For example, compare Higgins stat line to this. 58 rec, 900 yards, 7 TDs. Those are the numbers of DK Metcalf in his first year before he went off for 1300 yards this year.

Things to consider in Higgins favor:

Burrow wasn't here all season for him and he still had a 900 yard season.

He didn't play week one and had only a single target in the season finale. So, 67 and 908 was in 14 games.


Things that are cause for concern:

While he ran a 4.43 40 at this Pro Day, he didn't show break away speed on the field last season.

Route running still needs to improve.


So, what are your expectations for Tee? What is his ceiling?

Tee is our #1 WR at the moment and could be one of the best in the NFL with his size, hands and route running. He also has 
chemistry with Burrow already. Very smart as well and plays faster on the field similar to what AJ was. As others have said he 
ran more of a 4.54 than a 4.43 forty at his Pro Day. Tee is great at using his body and going up for balls.

If the O-line improves and we add one more weapon to take pressure off of him and Burrow I could see Tee being one of our
best WR's of all time. His ceiling is extremely high, on top of that he was a Bengal fan before we drafted him. Love the guy.