04-13-2021, 02:42 PM
(04-13-2021, 02:13 PM)KillerGoose Wrote: Yeah, you’re still missing what I am saying. You said that Tee getting caught from behind WILL be what keeps him from being a great #1. You provided reasoning prior that it was the difference between a sure TD and possibly getting stuck with three. You finished by stating that it was an example of his lack of breakaway speed. That was your statement, not mine.
I simply responded saying that this is ridiculous to say and I brought up the fact that Calvin was caught from behind. Then I posed the question. Does the simple fact that Calvin has been caught from behind before prevent him from being considered a great WR?
No, of course it doesn’t. Why? Because there are several other traits that WRs can possess that make them dominant. Now, obviously Calvin DID have breakaway speed which just goes to show that even being fast doesn’t work all of the time.
Tee possesses the size, route running capability and strength to become a great top target. His speed doesn’t change that.
But Tee isn’t DOMINANT in any of those categories, at least not yet. He’s not elite in anything yet. So until he becomes dominant or elite in those other categories, his speed will still be elevated as an issue whether you want to believe it or not. Speed also determines how coverages run. Going to get a lot more press coverage on a slower WR because they aren’t afraid of being burnt over the top. This also crowds the box more. Look, I love Tee and he’s great, but ignoring lack of speed as something that could separate him from the best in the league is ignorant at best, arrogant at worst.
