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I think there is a case to be made for both a mediocre #2 and a #3. 79th in receptions - That would make a #3 WR 33rd in yards - That would make him a #2 WR 2nd in yards/rec - That would make him a #1 WR 186th in catch % - That would make him a #6 WR But you also have to take into account that he is in one of the most pass-happy offenses in the NFL. I think there is a definite argument to be made that he puts up #3 WR numbers in a normal offense.

I disagree on most of your "hard" labels. These are basic NFL catches. They may be hard in high school, but not in the NFL.

most of those were not difficult catches by any means

Still hope an AFC team gives him that.

To me, that’s kinda the point. The fact that he was just rambling freely indicates that this is how he truly feels.

Nothing to apologize for. Personally I prefer new threads over bumping old threads. I was linking it so people can know what names are available. I’d be fine with Wylie. Or Turner. i’d be shocked if Beane isn’t eyeing him. I dream about getting Powers though.

Just posting this thread because it has potential options to fill those holes you mention:

I know that’s been your opinion based on scheme but the footage tells a different story. KC’s general manager also alluded to him thinking that Beane wanted McDuffie.

Based on the behind-the-scenes footage the team released and the looks on the faces of Beane & Gray when KC moved up and drafted McDuffie, I think Elam was a panic pick after KC took their guy.

Interesting. That comment about HC's playing a huge part in offensive scheme and Jefferson's HC being an "offensive guy" gives an inside look into how Digg's may view things here.

Are you possibly thinking of another player? This was Gabe’s 2020 playoffs: vs Ind: 4 rec vs Bal: 0 rec @ KC: 0 rec

So being the only option means you just automatically get open and catch TD’s? This thinking seems backwards to me. If he is the only option, then wouldn’t defenses pay more attention to him and make it more difficult on him? Or did they simply decide to not cover the only option they have?

Yep. And people may have forgotten but early that season McKenzie had a 3 TD game. Daboll was just really good at scheming guys open.

Davis plays 1 tech, so it makes sense that he doesn’t make game changing plays. He is clogging lanes. Oliver doesn’t have that excuse. He has had plenty of time at 3T.

You’re right about Jurgens. I guess I just feel that he is going to be great, but you’re right that I can’t prove it yet. As for Davis… think about that. He had a higher grade in his first season than Ed Oliver had in his 4th.

He is gonna be Kelce’s replacement. PFF had him as one of the best rookies in the NFL from his preseason tape. Davis had a great season. And the only reason Jurgens isn’t playing is because he is Kelce’s replacement and the Eagles have an all-pro line. Dean will be starting next year. https://www.si.com/college/georgia/.amp/news/jordan-davis-highest-rated-dl-nfl-philadelphia-eagles

Well, yeah... Roseman traded up to get an elite player. We are allowed to do that too. 100% agreed.

Veach in KC too... Nick Bolton, Creed Humphrey, Trey Smith, Trent McDuffie (who I think the Bills wanted), Karlaftis, and Pacheco (who is turning into a stud). All in he last 2 drafts. The two Super Bowl participants this year put on a clinic in the last 2 drafts. We.... well we drafted a player who we admitted was our last 1st round grade and then healthy scratched him at times and generally admitted we didnt know what to do with him.

Yes! It was a thing of beauty watching that Philly o-line blow KC off the ball, play after play. By the time the 4th quarter rolled round you could almost see KC's d-line get dejected when it got to 4th and 1 because they knew there was nothing hey could do stop them from converting.

No argument that Howie has his mistakes too. I even mentioned it in the post you quoted. But his sheer volume of great decisions outweigh his poor decisions. You could make an arguemnt that he has drafted more high-end plyers in the last 2 drafts than Beane has in all 5 combined (minus Josh Allen). Devonta Smith, Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens, Jordan Davis, etc. All in the last 2 drafts. And he has Nakobe Dean waiting in the wings for when his defense leaves in FA (as you mentioned).

Id be looking at the team who won a Super Bowl, fired their coach, re-tooled the entire roster, then went to another Super Bowl. Howie Roseman. Elite. Didnt he have a quote a few years ago about the draft not being that hard too? Im sure he has some misses too.

Yes. Consulted them. The elite talent evaluators are clear. Look to the top.

Same can be said for humans!

There was only 8 seconds left when the Chiefs snapped the ball at the 39 yard line. A pooch kick that brings the clock down to 7 or 8 seconds likely ended up aroudn the 35 anyway. So it basically didnt matter. The defense was just really bad.