Rank the Bengal WRs

[Brownshoe]

(07-17-2015, 10:17 AM)djs7685 Wrote: That's where I get stuck. Honestly, that makes it tough for me to rate duos too because of trying to weigh the #1s vs #2s

Let's just take ATL for example since a few people mentioned them.

Julio Jones vs. A.J. Green - toss up IMO Jones had an excellent 2014 for being on a crap team, but A.J. has done it more consistently and remained healthier in his career
Roddy White vs. MLJ - Roddy gets it for raw talent and his career, but he's definitely on the downswing of his NFL lifeline and MLJ is just beginning his journey with a solid 2013 campaign in the books. I think it's realistically closer than most people would have it, but it'd be too homerish to claim anything but Roddy > MLJ.
Leonard Hankerson vs. Sanu - I'll use the same argument that I saw people used to use for Harry Douglas when they'd rate ATL over CIN in WRs a year or two ago on the mothership. While he wasn't an amazing receiver last year, Sanu proved he could step it up in a bigger role if absolutely necessary. That immediately gets Sanu the win without even mentioning that he's clearly a better #3 option regardless of his ability to step up in a higher role.

Now, is Sanu enough better than Hankerson that closes the gap between White/MLJ at this point of their respective careers? I don't know. I do think having a deep receiving corp is very underrated by a lot of people, as having many solid options for a QB is obviously a great "problem" to have. It may be the homer in me speaking right now, but I believe our group of guys could be argued over ATL right now depending on how you value depth.

If Roddy White is able to play at the level he normally does then Sanu doesn't close the gap. Roddy White is one of the best #2 receivers in the league IMO. You have to factor in the injury issue that Jones is going through right now too. He has only played one year where he was healthy. If I remember correctly he had an ankle injury his rookie year too. White has had a few rough spots the last few years, but it's been nothing like Jones.