Drew Sample is a Bum

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(11-16-2020, 01:52 PM)fredtoast Wrote: Taylor's system just doesn't throw much to the TE.

The 2018 Rams threw for over 4500 yards and their leading TE, Gerald Everett, just had 320 yards. 

Last year Eifert caught 43 passes, but that was because our #2 and #3 WRs were Alex Erickson (43 rec) and Auden Tate (40 rec).

But I don't know why so many people are obsessing on trashing Sample.  How many people really think he is holding back this offense? 

There are only 26 TEs with as many as 20 receptions.  So it isn't like all 32 teams have super start TEs making tons of catches.  And among those 26 Sample is 8th in catch % (71.4).  His yards/target ranking is lower (19th) but far from the "bum" range.

Seriously, the guy's yards/target is on par with guys like Austin Hooper and Zach Ertz.  The failed catches in the end zone is a concern, but his play isn't deserving of a trash this player thread.

I find it kind of funny how whenever a 1st or 2nd round isn't producing as much as people expect, they are a bum, but if it's an overhyped Day 3 pick, their lack of production is all the coach's fault.