Pass Catchers - 2019: Not all bad!

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(12-30-2019, 03:13 PM)bengalfan74 Wrote: Yes injury history is main concern, he just can't stay on the field. But also he's just to damn inconsistent ! John Madden quote "all WR's drop a few, the key words being "a few". And I'm not saying he has a lot of drops. Just it's an adventure every time the ball heads his way.

Whether it's running the wrong route or not correctly running it ? Not being physical enough to get off the line of scrimage ? Not being able to win 50/50 balls. Seems a lot of int's have been when he's targeted.

In short I just don't trust he can be a steady #1 #2 or #3 option. Fill in perhaps ?

Maybe a better QB will change that ?

Most WR2's and below are inconsistent.
I also think you're focusing too much on his mental mistakes from 2017-2018 rather than focusing on how much he improved this year.

The way I look at it is this...
A WR2 is typically around 800 yards.
On a per-game basis, that's 50 yards a game.
Would you rather have a consistent 50 yards a game or a game with 25 yards but the next with 75?
50 yards may be more consistent but wouldn't you like to have a guy who can occasionally take over a game with 75+ yards, even if it means having some games under 40 yards?
I would.

Was John Ross overdrafted? Most would agree yes.
Are people being way over-critical of him because he was the 9th overall pick 3 years ago? Yes.
Is he a smaller receiver who doesn't win many physical matchups or try to climb the ladder to win 50-50 balls? Yes.
Does he have the speed and agility to force the defense to play deep and help open up the field for other WRs while also having the ability to have big games himself? Yes.