It also highlights his ability to get open on crossing and out routes because CBs have to guard against the deeper routes so diligently. Who tops the list? Richardson is very much a team player, and will always do his part in a play, even if the ball isnt going his way. The 2018 version of this article focused on players like Odell Beckham Jr., Josh Doctson, Paul Richardson, Jamison Crowder, Terrance Williams, Allen Hurns, Cole Beasley, Nelson Agholor and Mike Wallace - none of whom will be discussed in this article, just two years later. Will Jaguars prevail over Cowboys. Although hes a big, physical WR who is good at contested catches, he is also fast enough to blow past some DBs when going vertical. This play shows excellent route running ability, strength, and effort, though it would be nice if he trusted his hands enough to make the catch without using his body to corral the ball. If the Redskins are going to make any noise in the division, they will need at least two of their mostly young and unheralded receivers to hit big in 2019, and they will need a quarterback either veteran Case Keenum or rookie Dwayne Haskins to be throwing the ball effectively. Jeffery lines up on the outside in a bunch formation (3 WRs all bunched up on the same side), but at the last second moves inside as if hes moving to the slot. He talked about position groups that Bills fans should look at here in In. Meanwhile, the veteran wideout has scored a league-high eight touchdowns on deep targets for his new team, two more than any other player. McLaurin is an ideal Z receiver, though not quite big enough to play X and not able to consistently beat the best CBs in the NFL. However, this makes him a poor matchup on physical CBs like Josh Norman who can shove back harder. The addition of Brown has helped Jalen Hurts and the Eagles' offense reach new heights, as Hurts has a league-high nine TD passes on go routes this season with Brown being responsible for an NFL-best five of them. They have the No. It looks to me like hes supposed to run a corner route, but when he finishes the route and looks back to Russell Wilson he sees him scrambling. These traits were evident in his game tape as well; he plays more fast than quick, and uses physicality or deep speed to get open more often than agility. I suspect the best-known group of receivers in the division is the Cowboys receiving corps, headlined by Amari Cooper and featuring the just-drafted CeeDee Lamb. Our daily series examining the NFC East from a positional perspective with the help of league personnel sources moves on to the position in which the Eagles spent the most time on in the offseason . Having a terrific big muscular body for the position and running a great 40-yard dash time are wonderful attributes, but it doesnt always translate to success in the league. He often uses his quickness to get immediate separation once the ball is in the air, and uses his change-of-direction ability to juke an initial tackle attempt and turn uphill for extra yards. He ranked top three in both receiving grade (91.7) and yards per route run (3.64) versus such looks. In the off-season, Washington went out and signed speed-threat Curtis Samuel to a three-year, 34,500,000 contract. This play highlights Coopers ability to sell the deep route as well as his short area quickness to stop and turn on a dime to get open. However, he has a limited route tree and doesnt show much subtlety in terms of using fakes, counters, leverage, body-positioning, or physicality to get open. Five-time Pro Bowl receiver Keenan Allen could be a surprise cut this offseason with the Los Angeles Chargers sitting at $19.9 million over the salary cap.It was a luxury to have both Allen and Mike Williams on the same team, but the time might have finally arrived for the Chargers to settle in with one player being the No. The Philadelphia Eagles have been active in the trade market under general manager Howie Roseman. When St. Brown has been missing, Goffs EPA per dropback becomes negative (-0.10). Washington: Terry McLaurin, Curtis Samuel, Dyami Brown, Kelvin Harmon, Adam Humphries, Cam Sims. Odds & lines subject to change. McLaurin is a very willing blocker in the run game and has the physicality to do it well, though his technique (body positioning and angles) need work. This week, we've assembled a list of the top 10 wide receivers heading into Week 15. Brown has been dominant on tight-window throws this season, with a career-high 273 yards on such targets (second in the NFL behind George Pickens). In fact, with four games remaining on the schedule, Brown already has set the Next Gen Stats era (since 2016) single-season record with four touchdowns on deep, tight-window passes. This is one of those plays that shows even when Jeffery is covered, hes open. He is a nuanced route runner, so he excels at running his routes in such a way that he has leverage over DBs and can get quick separation after his break. Here are the top 25 wide receiver prospects in this year's draft class according to the consensus big board. He is a capable deep threat, not quite as fast as DeSean Jackson or Terry McLaurin, but fast enough to break big plays and force defenses to respect the deep pass. Otherwise, young receivers can fade away fast in this league. Will Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa make the Pro Bowl? His routes are smooth and fluid, and once he turned on his jets near the endzone, the safety couldnt keep up. However, he also ended this play with a mistake I saw him make a few other times too by slipping and falling without contact. The 6-foot-3, 229-pound Ole Miss product was one of the best wide receivers in the league against man coverage. Even better, he displayed strong hands, winning quite a few contested catches. Thats insane. I still think New York should target the position, even if the team has to reach a . Here, well take a look at the top of the depth chart for each team the pool of players from which the ones on the final 53 seem likely to be chosen. I thought he wasnt as shifty as one might expect for a player so fast, he was a body-catcher rather than a hands-catcher, and he relied too much on out-athleting his opponents using speed or physicality to get open, which wouldnt necessarily work at the next level. Were ranking the division by position group. Unless Eli Manning, who has averaged 3,800 yards, 20 TDs and 12 INTs over the past two seasons with OBJ on the field with him for 16 games, can find some magic in his 38-year-old arm, the Giants receivers are unlikely to make a big dent in the league receiving statistics. 2. It also helped the other players on offense by giving them easier matchups and complicating the Lions defense (if Slay had to travel, then other DBs had to travel or adjust their responsibility accordingly). Gambling problem? Giving him an easy pass like this and clearing his way also makes things easy on their freshman QB. His only real weakness to me is that he depends on physicality to get open quickly, as he lacks the short area quickness to get open purely based on acceleration. Since entering the league in 2021, Chase leads the NFL with +720 receiving yards over expected, as he has consistently been among the leagues best players at his position. It should be noted that Reagor was listed with a 195 pound playing weight at TCU and the extra weight at the Combine may have slowed him down. Dez Bryant, Pierre Garcon, Odell Beckham Jr., and Victor Cruz all added luster to the divisions marketability. Good luck. In addition to that, he is experienced running routes from any WR position, though he favors the slot. There's one NFC East receiver on the list, and the problem . March 1, 2023 6:03 am SBNation TomahawkNation. This division has new faces all around, and some of the best talent in all of football. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. This play shows Tates nuanced route running, elite change-of-direction ability, elite quickness, and ability to shake tackles to get YAC. But the NFC East likely has the next four best players, and has greater depth. Also, Coopers ability to keep both feet inbounds as he secures a catch right on the edge of the sideline showcases his body positioning and control. The CB flips his hips downfield and starts running with him, expecting a deep pass. Wide receiver is next up in our position-by-position breakdown of the NFC East. The formula uses each individual's percentile score across a series of key metrics to create one composite score, indicating which players at that position performed best. But the NFC North has four of the very best wideouts in football, including possibly the best wideout in the league in Adams. Dallas Goedert was likened to Zach Ertz even before the draft. McLaurin shows good body control, contorting his body around in the air to make the catch despite his momentum. By releasing Golladay, the Giants save $6.7 million against their salary cap. NFC East . 6 year vet Logan Thomas is having a career year. Once hes caught the ball, this play is over, as McLaurin is too fast for any Eagles defenders to catch him. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Where does Jets rookie Sauce Gardner land? [2:13] McLaurin takes off deep again, almost immediately beating the CB, and the CB knows it. [3:49] This time, Love wins the matchup, getting a hand in to break up the pass. His lack of deep speed often shows up after that, as opposing CBs will close that distance fast. He does an excellent job locating and tracking the ball in the air and adjusting his routes to match the balls trajectory (which was important, because he was often so fast that he got underthrown on deep routes). See where they land in the Next Gen Stats analytics team's ranking of the top 10 most explosive rushers right now. Hes still only an average run blocker, but thats a step up from what he was and traditionally means a lot to the Cowboys offense. Doug Pederson trusts Alshon more than any other WR to be his TD threat in the red zone. Is the Jaguars' decision to make a big investment in Christian Kirk paying off so far? Not only did the Giants sign Golladay to a four-year, $72 million contract this offseason, but they also used their first-round pick on Toney, the explosive rookie wideout from Florida. Jeffery is just a bit less gifted in each of these areas than an elite player like Julio Jones, and isnt really elite in any area. The New York Giants have a desperate need at the wide receiver position this offseason. Kupp averaged nine receptions and 101.6 receiving yards per game in the eight contests he started and finished this season, providing a bright spot for a Rams offense that has struggled all year. Tate is rarely asked to block in the run game, but is a willing and physical blocker when put in that role. [9:18] Tate lines up outside this time, fakes an out route, but then redirects to run deep and accelerate quickly while CB Anthony Browns head is turned to the QB, allowing him to get yards of separation and an easy catch that he turns into a TD. 1 option. With defenses afraid to leave a corner on an island, the Vikings have faced the lowest rate of single-high coverages this season (45 percent). The Next Gen Stats analytics team uses its newly launched Expected Return Yards model to identify the top 10 returners of the 2022 regular season. [7:19] Slayton lines up on the boundary top of screen opposite Stephon Gilmore. He ran an unofficial 4.28 second 40 time at a private Pro Day after dropping some of that weight. Oh, and adding CeeDee Lamb to the mix certainly does not hurt. Best Wide Receiver Duo (Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports) There are many potential choices for the best receiver pair in the game today. After the Giants signed Kenny Golladay, the NFC East is shaping up to be one of the most competitive divisions in 2021. Basically everything about this matchup is tilted in McLaurins favor, and I think its the type of matchup he isnt likely to receive now that teams have had a look at him. The prospect with perhaps the best potential to become a true No. Gallup had 59 for 843 and 5 as third option. As we enter 2019, the Eagles may feature the most recognizable names with fans across the NFL with 32-year-old Desean Jackson, coming back for a second run in Philly, Alshon Jeffrey, who first built his reputation in Chicago, and Nelson Aghlor, who experienced a breakout season a year ago being joined by 2nd round pick J.J. Arcega-Whiteside. With Amari Cooper off to Cleveland, and James Washington and Michael Gallup dealing with injuries this season, the window has been there for Lamb to step up, and hes done so with flying colors to help Dallas to its 10-3 start. This season, the division is up for grabs yet again. Slayton has all the athletic traits of a very good WR, but needs a lot of refinement added to his game to allow him to win when athleticism isnt enough. He still doesnt have the short-area-quickness or suddenness to juke DBs out of their shoes, but he showed better ability to get open in tight spaces using fakes and body positioning. However, I think Slayton has a very high ceiling and could be really good if he continues to develop. Instead of taking a step back, Hill has elevated an entire offense and been the key to third-year quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's breakout season. Despite pass interference from the CB (and what looks like an uncalled facemask penalty), McLaurin fights through the contact to make a tough catch and get the first down. Its a big change from the pre-Gettleman Giants, who, for a while, fielded one of the highest-profile receiving groups in the league. Speaking of needing things to go right, Dave Gettleman shocked the NFL world (or didnt, based on which Twitter reports you were reading and believing) by trading Odell Beckham Jr. to Cleveland. -- Mike Band, Keegan Abdoo and Cole Jacobson contributed to this piece. Former Pro Bowl wide receiver Brandon Marshall made a plea to the Packers star via Instagram on Tuesday, during which he implored Rodgers to drift on into retirement. However, this is all based on his rookie year alone, and he is still developing. Reagor also looks a bit like a running back with the ball in his hands, juking and finding running lanes to get yards after catch. He loses close to the line of scrimmage to CBs like Josh Norman who are even more physical than he is. Gambling problem? 0 Comment. Although Doug Pedersons scheme spreads the ball around rather than funneling it to a specific target, its clear that Jeffery is the most trusted target on many Eagles plays. Be the first one to comment on this story. Many make the mistake that if a wide receiver is big and fast that he immediately becomes a top NFL prospect. Again, Adams' impact is felt beyond just the box score. CBS Sports Draft Analyst Chris Trapasso joined One Bills Live from the NFL Combine. This play highlights Coopers ability to sell fakes (hes excellent at selling fakes to get open) and his toughness and effort in fighting through contact for extra yards. CeeDee Lamb is running away with this award. That is a difficult habit to unlearn at this point in his development, though I saw enough hands catches to think he can develop. [2:08] Here is another example of using excellent body-positioning to box an opponent out, but this time against a much better opponent: Julian Love (taken by the Giants in the 4th round of the 2019 draft). The Next Gen Stats analytics team provides a ranking of the top 10 players at the position in 2022, with some names that could surprise you. Opposing defenses either shadowed him with their best CB or shaded coverage in his direction to account for him. Schoen may need to get creative in order to land a true No. [10:15] Richardson absolutely blows past his CB running deep. Watching him play, Slayton seems like a great athletic prospect who still needs a lot of refinement. At 63, 216 lbs, and running a 4.48s 40 yard dash, he checked a lot of the boxes for a WR1 in the NFL. Cooper and McLaurin must receive extra praise for overcoming below average QB play, the Cowboys and Football Team's QB play has been down right terrible this year. Watching Reagor play, I would describe him as explosive, sudden, fast, smart (good at recognizing coverages and exploiting soft spots in zones), and a good route runner. Lattimore is so fast that he closes in for a tackle as soon as the ball arrives, but Cooper does a great job making the catch through contact and keeping his feet in bounds for the reception. The CB starts to close the distance, but cant stop JJ, who does a great job locating and tracking the ball in the air and catching it. [1:05] Tate lines up in the slot on a crossing route, but sees the play break down as Wentz breaks the pocket and changes directions so quickly that CB Greg Stroman slips on the grass trying to cover him. Although not invited to the NFL combine, JJ had a good pro day, measuring 62 and 223 lbs, and running a 4.49s 40 yard dash. In a sport that is as physically demanding as football, one in which player injuries are common, the unit depth is as important a factor as the skill of the star players. With Dak Prescott healthy, this offense could be fun to watch. Sometimes we look around the NFL and see how a quarterback is only as good as his wideouts. The QB play in particular has been cause for concern, with 3 of the 4 teams in the division entering the offseason with questions around the position. Sure, there are ways to use formation and motion offensively to help receivers get away from press. He is an excellent route-runner, excellent (and prolific) at selling fakes, and has elite change-of-direction ability to shake DBs loose in order to get open or break tackles. [2:35] Richardson lines up outside (bottom of screen) behind the line of scrimmage. Dealt from Chicago to Baltimore, Roquan Smith was one of the biggest names to change teams before the NFL trade deadline. [7:59] McLaurin lines up opposite Jalen Mills at the top of the screen. It would have made more sense for Darby to press Slayton at the line, disrupt his route, then run with him and have the other DB start further back to act as insurance if Darby gets beat. Before we dive in, though, a note on our methodology: To help create quantifiable rankings, we have devised a formula that yields a Next Gen Stats percentile score, which measures how a player is performing relative to his peers. Jeffery is the closest thing to a WR1 on the Eagles offense. 300 routes run). He has enough speed to get open deep, but also the physicality and jump ball ability to make himself open in contested short-yardage plays. Im not sure the skill level is lower now than it was before, but the marquee power seems to have fallen off a bit. Last off-season, Hogs Haven published articles that focused on ranking position groups and head coaches in an effort to identify what the division would look like in 2018. From the data above on average 96.1 wide receivers per year played in the NFL between the ages of 25-29. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Terry McLaurin flashes elite traits, but has enough problems in his tape that I can see why he fell to the 3rd round. PFF also ranked McLaurin 13th in its recent list of top 25 receivers heading into the 2020 season. As was the case in his rookie season, Chases bread and butter has been passes thrown outside the numbers, where he ranks sixth in the NFL with 515 receiving yards this season. The $20 million receiver barely squeezes past Washington Football Team's 2nd year star receiver Terry McLaurin. McLaurin also breaks his route at around the first down line, ensuring that he has a good chance of getting the first down if he makes the catch. [1:17] Arcegna-Whiteside makes a great fake outside to over-commit the CB, then uses quick feet to explode inside and get great initial separation. With this improved play expect a jump in production for all NFC East receivers in the upcoming 2021 season. This play showcases McLaurins acceleration, route running, hands-catching ability, and top-end speed. Coopers ability to sell a fake will still get him open against younger DBs, which is why it really takes an experienced and fast DB playing press man to shut him down. He even manages to keep his feet in bounds when he lands despite a shove by Darby, showing excellent body control and awareness. Despite having plenty of separation, McLaurin extends his hands to catch away from his body, showing better form than the hands-catching I noted in his college tape. At 61 and 211 lbs, he also has very good (though not elite) size for a WR. An argument can be made he is the third best receiver in the NFC East. Andre Dillard is a clear successor to Jason Peters. Last years 3rd round pick, Michael Gallup adds a speed element to the teams receiving corps, which was further bolstered this off-season when the Cowboys signed former Green Bay Packer Randall Cobb during the veteran free agency period. The 2018 version of this article focused on players like Odell . Waddle has reached 20+ mph on four offensive touches this season, tied for the third-most among all wide receivers (behind Christian Watson and teammate Tyreek Hill). Jeffery plays with more speed than JJ, but JJ plays with more strength and has less of an injury history. His basketball roots are also evident on plays like this. He finished the season with 48 receptions for 740 yards. Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) February 28, 2023. [1:04] This time the defense is running man coverage. NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah joined Chris Brown and Steve Tasker on One Bills Live from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. The score is calculated by scaling each metric to a percentile (from 0 to 100) relative to all wide receivers who have played at least 150 offensive snaps through Week 14 of the 2022 season. Bo Wulf of The Athletic suggested this weekend that wide receiver Quez Watkins could find himself . The New Orleans Saints have . Brown recently said he feels like he "won" the trade that sent him from Tennessee to Philadelphia during the 2022 NFL Draft, and it's hard to argue with him, based on the results. The Next Gen Stats analytics team provides a ranking of the top 10 shutdown cornerbacks right now. This play highlights Richardsons deep threat ability, change-of-direction, ball tracking, body positioning, leaping ability, and strong hands at the catch point. Reagor has weaknesses though. He built on that success his sophomore year in 2018, with 72 receptions for 1,061 yards. Often at the college level, receivers see very little in-your-face physical man coverage, so watching what we can and analyzing it very closely is extremely important. Tate gets wide open and signals Wentz for the TD. The "Cheetah" has put up historic efficiency numbers this season, gaining 3.7 yards for every route run. I just needed a place to publish some GIFs that I want to embed elsewhere. Tate also does a good job maintaining awareness of the QB and tracking the ball almost the entire time its in the air. 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