01-21-2024, 04:56 PM
(01-21-2024, 04:39 PM)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: He absolutely could be, but I don't think he currently is. He hasn't particularly improved over his rookie year. Since Chase entered the NFL...
Tyreek Hill: 349 catches / 4,748 yards (13.6 AVG) / 29 TDs
Justin Jefferson: 304 catches / 4,499 yards (14.8 AVG) / 23 TDs
Davante Adams: 326 catches / 4,213 yards (12.9 AVG) / 33 TDs
CeeDee Lamb: 321 catches / 4,210 yards (13.1 AVG) / 27 TDs (has gotten notably better every year)
AJ Brown: 257 catches / 3,821 yards (14.9 AVG) / 23 TDs (significantly better 2 years since leaving TEN)
Stefon Diggs: 318 catches / 3,837 yards (12.1 AVG) / 29 TDs
Ja'Marr Chase: 268 catches / 3,717 yards (13.9 AVG) / 29 TDs
Mike Evans: 230 catches / 3,414 yards (14.8 AVG) / 33 TDs
Amon-Ra St. Brown: 315 catches / 3,588 yards (11.4 AVG) / 21 TDs (has gotten notably better every year)
DJ Mooore: 252 catches / 3,409 yards (13.5 AVG) / 19 TDs
Brandon Aiyuk: 209 catches / 3,183 yards (15.2 AVG) / 20 TDs (has gotten notably better every year)
Puka Nacua: We'll see if he can repeat.
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Rough rankings, but Chase ~7th with St Brown breathing down his neck. Can't help but think a really good OC/Playcaller would tap into his real potential and he'd be a top-3 guy.
I agree and Im was not going by stats. Most of us know what Chase is, this offense, be it the scheme or play calls, simply doesnt allow for Chase to really shine. Jefferson is not a better athlete or route runner, nor is AJ Brown, but these guys are getting the ball downfield. I understand why we throw the quick screens, but they are awful.
I have zero doubt that Chase could put up the same numbers as all of these, with the exception of Hill, in those offenses. I can see Chase having much higher numbers without Tee. Too many times he is used as a decoy or not thrown to due to being double covered. Without Tee, they will HAVE to throw it to Chase despite the coverage like the guys you listed. And I think Chase could win most of those.
All of this is personal opinion.
