12-09-2020, 11:59 AM
(12-09-2020, 11:56 AM)ochocincos Wrote: They do not get much separation, it's true.
While each receiver has talent in different ways, most are not considered speedy.
According to https://www.playerprofiler.com/ here is the average separation for our 5 main receivers:
Tee Higgins - 1.20 yards
Tyler Boyd - 1.20 yards
AJ Green - 1.16 yards (Was 1.17 in 2018)
Auden Tate - 1.00 yards
Drew Sample - 1.67 yards
For some comparisons with some high-profile receivers on other teams:
Davante Adams - 2.14 yards
Tyreek Hill - 1.98 yards
DeAndre Hopkins - 1.88 yards
Darren Waller - 1.80 yards
Travis Kelce - 1.73 yards
Justin Jefferson - 1.66 yards
DK Metcalf - 1.51 yards
Keenan Allen - 1.28 yards
Part of this is almost assuredly the OL not being able to block long enough for routes to develop, but it's also that the receivers are not able to get separation quickly enough due to lack of shiftiness/speed.
I think Tee and Boyd are excellent pillars, but we need more speed, but like you said, the line could help, and I do believe ZTs scheme plays a factor. I hardly every see any creativity to get people open.
