CRAZY Ja'Marr Chase Stat!

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(07-19-2022, 09:46 AM)BFritz21 Wrote: Good catch......... Much appreciated!

I don't think his ranking in that category will change much. In fact, I think he could only get MORE 50+ yard catches, and here's why:

-yes, teams will try to prevent Chase from beating them over the top, but they were obviously already trying to do that and couldn't.
-Burrow having more time to throw will be a nightmare for defenses
-Chase was third in the league in yards after catch, meaning that he doesn't just need to catch deep balls to gain yards.
-Hurst, Boyd, and Higgins will make it tough to devote too much attention to Chase.
-An improved run game because of the line will also prevent defenses from going all-out to stop him.

Like you said, though, it doesn't have to be sexy and can be all about ball control.

Having said that, I do realize that it's a crazy stat to beat, but I think this could be a HUGE year for Chase and Burrow.

You make very solid points, Brad, especially about the improved protections, but I think after an offseason of viewing tape, Chase will be priority 1 in terms of defense's focus and they will disguise coverages for him as well.  There will be an adjustment, for sure.

To your point, you don't stop Chase, you only hope to contain him....ask the Cheifs who got DESTROYED by him (and I guess you would call the Ravens annihilated).