03-02-2024, 05:58 PM
(02-28-2024, 07:27 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: That shouldn't really be an issue for a WR2 in the NFL. His job is to make a play when WR1 is getting doubled or the play breaks down he needs to come back to the QB. People seem to forget that Tee Higgins was drafted to replace AJ Green. Tee played WR1 his rookie year and caught for just over 900 yards. All of the fanbase went apeshit that we needed Jamarr Chase. It happened and Tee slid over to WR2, where his job got a hell of a lot easier, considering that Chase draws double coverage on the bulk of plays.
An argument that could be made is that Tee is perhaps overrated, due to the luxury of playing opposite of Jamarr Chase. For the team to feel that they need to invest $22M in a WR2 is just absurd to my way of thinking. Playing opposite of Jamarr Chase, a LOT of rookies or even lower cost veterans could perform very well at a much lower cost.
Brian Thomas wouldn't have to be as good at Tee Higgins to fill the role, he'd just have to not be a complete bust. And based upon the physical talents that I've viewed him display, I doubt that would happen.
I'm not sure I agree with this take - especially when we lost Boyd in the AFC Title game 2 years ago our offense went into a stall. I can only imagine if we had a "not a complete bust" at WR2. If this was a team that is still building a roster, I would trade Tee and not look back. If I'm trying to beat the Chiefs., I need Chase, Tee AND a good draft pick to come in and play the slot as well as Boyd. I'm definitely taking the 1 year risk on Tee along with adding an early round (2-3) WR to get in the system prior to losing Tee.
We should have been adding a middle round WR every year to avoid this exact situation.
