08-08-2022, 09:53 AM
(08-08-2022, 08:23 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: It was interesting when we were debating this subject last year at this time. I had Boyd getting the most receptions but the least yardage. If teams try to take away the big plays, this year that could be true. He and Hurst could kill you in 10 yard, high %, receptions but the better line play could also allow for more deep shots/routes.
Boyd's season was odd. He had some solid games, but there were some where he was barely involved at all. One reception against Detroit and the first Cleveland game, and just two in the blowout win over pitt. I think a big key to this season is for Burrow to continue to just attack the weak spot on the opposing team and not try to force the ball to Chase. Sure, on big down and distances Chase will be the #1 receiver, and they are going to move him around and possibly even use him out of the backfield, but Boyd, Hurst, Mixon/Evans, and maybe even Sample will be relied upon a great deal to move the chains.
This is a good point. I even brought up myself if this team could handle adding Chase from an ego perspective because he would become the # 1. I think Boyd handled well because while he did have some good games there were a lot like you pointed out where he was irrelevant to non existent. I do remember at least a couple times throughout the season where Burrow would get sacked and the announcer would point out if he just had a second more he had an open man. Then on the replay it was Boyd on a long developing route that right when he's coming open Burrow gets sacked. So hopefully the new pieces on the online can allow him to really spread that ball around.
