Auden Tate is Much Better Than Most People Think

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(01-21-2020, 11:56 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Here's the thing, you can't prorate Ross' production to compare to anyone's, as in 3 full years as a pro, he's never managed to be able to stay on the field..
And, that was a major point that many were making when the Bengals wasted that number 10 pick on him.

You can't prorate one guy's stats due to injury to make a case for him starting over another injured guy who's stats are better if you prorate them.  It's an argument completely lacking in any objectivity.  If both are healthy, the guy that produces more should start.

Is Ross a disappointment?  Yes.  Has Tate exceeded expectations?  Yes.  Is Tate a more productive player on the field?  No.  Is Tate reliable from an injury standpoint?  No.  He was injured as a freshman.  He was injured as a junior.  He was injured his first TC.  He was injured in his 2nd preseason.  He went on IR his second season.  He hasn't had an injury free season where he actually played an appreciable amount since he was a sophomore.

Tate vs Ross is less productive/less injury prone vs more productive/more injury prone.  Neither guy is reliable or a safe bet.