Chase vs. Sewell

[Hammerstripes]

(02-19-2021, 03:14 PM)TJHoushmandzadeh Wrote: I was a slump for Sewell guy but I've changed my mind.

This is for several reasons

1. Chase will raise the games of those around him more than Sewell. Being a WR1 he'll let Higgins and Boyd work on opponent's no.2 and 3 CBs, draw safeties away from them etc. Those are two really good players who will be way more productive having Chase on the field than a second or third round receiver.
2. The O-line is a weak link position. You could have 4 all-pro studs but if your fifth O-lineman is a turnstile your QB is getting sacked regularly. It's therefore more important to have solid 4th and 5th lineman than a stud at the top. The O-line needs to be fixed but Sewell alone doesn't fix it.
3. Sewell opted out of this year and doesn't have much experience to fall back on. The same is true of Chase but Burrow's health isn't in the hands of a WR. I'd much rather the main piece to fix the O-line in free agency was a proven player (e.g. a Moton/Thuney/Scherff) than a talented but rusty rookie.

I therefore want Chase but Sewell wouldn't be a bad consolation prize.

I think you could make a stronger case for Kyle Pitts based on what you say here.

1.  The safety help will need to be in the middle of the field with a guy like Pitts.  He's an instant matchup problem for a safety or a linebacker, let along a corner who can''t match his size/

2.  Sewell would go much farther in fixing the line than you think.  IF he's as good as advertised, it significantly limits the extra help needed by a TE or RB on that side.


3.  Sewell started for 2 years.  Most linemen start for 2 years if they come out as a junior.  Experience is non issue for a guy that stepped right into a major program and was immediately the best lineman on his team and possibly the conference.

For me - Sewell, Pitts, Chase (and I'm still not sure Chase is the best WR in the draft)