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ESPN ranks WRs - pally - 07-13-2022
In the ongoing ESPN survey of best at their positions, WRs got their turn in the sun. Ja'Marr Chase came in #3 behind Davonte Adams and Cooper Kupp.
3. Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals
Highest ranking: 1 | Lowest ranking: 8
Age: 22 | Last year's ranking: Unranked (rookie)
Scouts who considered Chase the best all-around player in the 2021 draft are feeling validated in a big way. Chase dominated the voting outside of Adams and Kupp, receiving several No. 1 selections for his banner rookie year in which he burst onto the scene with 81 catches, 1,455 yards and 13 touchdowns.
"He might be the best in a year. He's got it all," an NFL personnel official said.
Chase is a walking splash play, with his 11.5 yards per target and 13 catches for 30 or more yards each ranking second in the NFL. His 658 yards after catch ranked third, and his catch rate over expectation (6.2%) tied Adams for sixth, per NFL Next Gen Stats.
He did all of this after sitting out his final year at LSU. And considering his chemistry with Bengals QB Joe Burrow, Chase is poised to contend for the top spot next year.
"He's 210 [pounds] but moves like an 190-pounder, strong as hell, fast as hell, great instincts," the exec said. "Ja'Marr is the next great one."
Tee Higgens received votes but not enough to qualify for a ranking
RE: ESPN ranks WRs - bengalfan74 - 07-13-2022
I'd say that's about right.
RE: ESPN ranks WRs - Nate (formerly eliminate08) - 07-13-2022
(07-13-2022, 12:39 PM)bengalfan74 Wrote: I'd say that's about right.
Yes, I would put him at 3rd myself right now behind Kupp and Devonte Adams.
Well done by espn.
RE: ESPN ranks WRs - WeezyBengal - 07-13-2022
I get the ranking I guess, but if you are starting a team and pick Kupp over Chase...you'd be an idiot.
RE: ESPN ranks WRs - XenoMorph - 07-13-2022
that 2nd contract is gonna hurt
RE: ESPN ranks WRs - pally - 07-13-2022
(07-13-2022, 03:40 PM)XenoMorph Wrote: that 2nd contract is gonna hurt
We have to get through Joe's first
RE: ESPN ranks WRs - Big_Ern - 07-13-2022
(07-13-2022, 03:40 PM)XenoMorph Wrote: that 2nd contract is gonna hurt
Will be a bargain with inflation
RE: ESPN ranks WRs - Nate (formerly eliminate08) - 07-13-2022
(07-13-2022, 02:47 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: I get the ranking I guess, but if you are starting a team and pick Kupp over Chase...you'd be an idiot.
Yeah if you are getting the player right now there is no WR with higher upside than Ja'Marr no doubt.
RE: ESPN ranks WRs - bfine32 - 07-13-2022
(07-13-2022, 02:47 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: I get the ranking I guess, but if you are starting a team and pick Kupp over Chase...you'd be an idiot.I love JC, but Kupp just had arguably the best season for a WR in the History of the NFL. He also had the 2nd best Post Season in NFL history. I don't think I'd classify anyone as an idiot who took him.
RE: ESPN ranks WRs - pally - 07-13-2022
(07-13-2022, 06:03 PM)bfine32 Wrote: I love JC, but Kupp just had arguably the best season for a WR in the History of the NFL. He also had the 2nd best Post Season in NFL history. I don't think I'd classify anyone as an idiot who took him.
It is also likely the best season he will ever have. Ja'Marr has more upside so if I had a choice between him and Kupp, I would go with him. Not that I'm dissing Kupp, he is a helluva receiver
RE: ESPN ranks WRs - bfine32 - 07-13-2022
(07-13-2022, 07:30 PM)pally Wrote: It is also likely the best season he will ever have. Ja'Marr has more upside so if I had a choice between him and Kupp, I would go with him. Not that I'm dissing Kupp, he is a helluva receiver
So you're saying the best regular season by a WR in the NFL, the 2nd best Postseason in the history of the NFL, winning a Superbowl, and earning Superbowl MVP is likely the best season he'll ever have? Going out on a limb there.
I'm simply pointing out that taking Cupp over JC would not make one an idiot.
Quick question: Do you think Chase will ever have a season as good as Cupp just had?
RE: ESPN ranks WRs - Johnny Cupcakes - 07-13-2022
(07-13-2022, 06:03 PM)bfine32 Wrote: I love JC.
Awww. Love you too, bfine.
RE: ESPN ranks WRs - Bengalfan4life27c - 07-13-2022
I heard on ESPN many NFL GM's expect Chase to be number 1 by end of season He is extremely gifted.
RE: ESPN ranks WRs - Nate (formerly eliminate08) - 07-13-2022
(07-13-2022, 07:46 PM)bfine32 Wrote: So you're saying the best regular season by a WR in the NFL, the 2nd best Postseason in the history of the NFL, winning a Superbowl, and earning Superbowl MVP is likely the best season he'll ever have? Going out on a limb there.
I'm simply pointing out that taking Cupp over JC would not make one an idiot.
Quick question: Do you think Chase will ever have a season as good as Cupp just had?
Not speaking for Pally but it wouldn't surprise me if Chase has a season as good or even better than Kupp.
He is THAT talented.
You are correct though, I wouldn't call anyone an idiot for taking Kupp over Chase.
RE: ESPN ranks WRs - TheFan - 07-13-2022
(07-13-2022, 02:47 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: I get the ranking I guess, but if you are starting a team and pick Kupp over Chase...you'd be an idiot.
This isn't about starting a team and projecting 4-5 years. It's about who's the best going into this season (based on last year and history) and I'm not sure how you could put anyone above Kupp after last year.