Tee vs a NEW D

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(12-30-2024, 01:49 PM)Bengalbug Wrote: 15-20?  So half or more WR drafted will transition “well”?  What does that even mean?  It’s statistically the lowest hit rate in NFL drafts.  

4 rookies have more yards this year, one of which is a Tight end.  So 3/35 drafted wide receivers.  All have played 3, or more, games than tee Higgins.

1 rookie has as many touchdowns (1/35 drafted).

Only 7 out of 35 WR have 500 or more yards.

Troy Franklin is the 15th rookie in receiving yards, 251.  

Not saying that more guys won’t continue to get better, but expecting immediate production out of rookie WRs, especially those drafted later, is fools gold.  Obviously exceptions exist (Puka), but more flame out than end up being solid contributors.

In general, relying on any rookie to be a quality starter Year 1 doesn't work, but WR is tough.

Of course, we have Burrow and Chase too.