It should be extremely worrying when Daniel Jones is the only guaranteed player who will start for their franchise next season. [7:59] McLaurin lines up opposite Jalen Mills at the top of the screen. Last year, the Giants fan site, Big Blue View, published a very good series on the topic, What do scouts look for?. Be the first one to comment on this story. Wide receiver is next up in our position-by-position breakdown of the NFC East. [1:52] Slayton lines up bottom of screen on the outside. 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. But the problem is when the book is written that a wideout cant get off the jam, the opponent knows this as well. They really don't have a choice, as Hill's yards-per-route figure jumps to 4.2 against man coverage and 4.6 when left on an island against single-high coverages. Will Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa make the Pro Bowl? However, when healthy, Richardson is a very capable pass catcher. [7:50] Cooper again lines up top of screen opposite Mike Hughes. By releasing Golladay, the Giants save $6.7 million against their salary cap. Getty The Cowboys could be the perfect landing spot for Giants WR Richie James. [3:49] This time, Love wins the matchup, getting a hand in to break up the pass. [1:53] Tate lines up in the slot, but maintains outside leverage on the CB Jourdan Lewis (stays on Lewiss outside shoulder) so that he can break outside uncovered on a comeback route to get open for the catch. 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. Featured Promo: Get any full-season NFL Premium Pass for 50% off and win big in 2023. Slayton then quickly runs away from the FS Rodney McLeod, easily outpacing him to the endzone. The 2014 Arizona Cardinals 4th rounder bounced around the league over the past 6 years but seems to have finally settled on his 6th team. On tape, Richardsons quickness and speed stand out. 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. It also shows how much teams have to respect his deep-threat ability and how that opens up opportunities for short passes. NFL Week 15 underdogs: Can Dolphins halt slide against Bills? But that couldnt have just been a fluke. New York Giants tight end Evan Engram is a more talented overall player than both but the 3rd year TE is struggling with his catch percentage(it is sub 60%) as an offense safety blanket Engram has been a disappointment this year. While gaining separation through great route running is fantastic, there are some great receivers like DeAndre Hopkins that just win time and time again at the catch point despite not gaining a lot of separation. NFC East The AFC East probably has two receivers who are currently better than anyone in this division. The only reason I put him below elite is that he rarely faced double teams, but was neutralized by them when he did. The 2018 version of this article focused on players like Odell . Golladay will finish his Giants career with 43 receptions for . However, this makes him a poor matchup on physical CBs like Josh Norman who can shove back harder. 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. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Slayton tested extremely well at the 2018 NFL Combine, posting good size (61 and 190 pounds), explosiveness (vertical and broad jump), and speed (4.39 second 40 yard dash). Check out the NFC West's top 10 receivers. Unlike many other speedy WRs, McLaurin is tough and physical enough to support the run game. Here are PFF's wide receiver rankings ahead of the 2022 season, starting with Davante Adams and Cooper Kupp at the top. That might not sound like a compliment, but it is intended as such, as I consider Julio the best WR in the NFL. 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. [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. In 2018 tape I thought he was severely lacking as a run blocker, sometimes just phoning it in or getting brushed aside by a DB, but in 2019 he looked much improved in both effort and technique. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. See where they land in the Next Gen Stats analytics team's ranking of the top 10 most explosive rushers right now. This is one of those plays that shows even when Jeffery is covered, hes open. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. He will put that analytical brain to work this off-season helping to analyze some of the top players in the NFC East. The Cowboys are 6-1 with an NFL-leading average of 35.7 points per game since Dak Prescott returned from injury in Week 7. Though hes only 511, Reagors leaping ability allows him to go up pretty high to make a catch. Jared Goffs comeback season has been a lot prettier when St. Brown has been on the field -- he averages +0.22 EPA on those dropbacks, a number that would only trail Patrick Mahomes in the category this season. Running a sub-4.4 40 time himself, Slay isnt afraid of getting beat deep, and keeps his eyes moving between Cooper and Dak the entire time he runs with Cooper. Commanders Reacts Survey: Do you want to see the Washington Commanders on Hard Knocks in 2023. Very few players in NFL history have immediately dominated the way Jefferson has since entering the league in 2020. There's one NFC East receiver on the list, and the problem . Cornerbacks and safeties are smart in the NFL and can read route tells extremely well. He primarily uses a combination of route running, short-area quickness, and savvy (with fakes/misdirection and ability to find the soft spot in zones) to get open and make plays. This play shows what happens when Slayton is matched up against a CB who is just as fast and quick as he is and allowed to play close. Also, Im not sure how much this will translate to the NFL, but I literally saw Reagor yelling at his QB after some plays where he expected a different read or better ball placement. Richardson lines up outside (top of screen) with Davis lining up inside as a potential blocker (though it doesnt look like the defense buys that for a second). 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. [9:35] Gilmore again lines up opposite Slayton at the top of the screen. Of the players I reviewed last year for the Ranking the NFCE series, my opinion on Cooper is that he is among the least changed. Brown -- who is also the NFL's leader with 2,299 yards on in-breaking routes since being drafted in 2019 -- is among the biggest factors in Philly becoming the NFLs first team to clinch a playoff spot this season. JJ has an extensive bag of tricks, using good fakes and foot quickness to get open at the release and good body positioning to make tough, contested catches. Zay Flowers, Wide Receiver (Boston College) Let's say Johnston and other top wide receivers are off the board. Reagor was selected by the Eagles in the 1st round of the 2020 draft. 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. Golden Tate has consistently been one of the NFLs most underrated WRs. Non-Redskin fans could be forgiven if they were unfamiliar with Cam Sims, Trey Quinn, Terry McLaurin and Kelvin Harmon, though the latter two, taken in the 3rd & 6th rounds of Aprils draft, got a lot of good press during the pre-draft buildup this year. Speaking of top-end receivers who switched teams in the offseason, Adams presents another great case study in positional value. 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. However, he also ended this play with a mistake I saw him make a few other times too by slipping and falling without contact. I expect him to have just as much utility in the screen game as he does stretching the field. 300 routes run). Last month, the former LSU star surpassed another legendary Vikings receiver -- none other than Hall of Famer Randy Moss -- for the most receiving yards in a player's first three seasons, and he has only added to that total over the last couple weeks. [6:10] Tate lines up outside and runs an out route, changing direction uphill immediately after the catch so quickly that Stroman whiffs on his tackle and Tate gets tons of YAC. Perhaps most problematic, he is more of a body catcher than a hands catcher. CBS Sports Draft Analyst Chris Trapasso joined One Bills Live from the NFL Combine. Alshon Jeffery doesnt have elite quickness, but uses his physicality to get open on short routes like this instead of relying on quickness and change-of-direction ability. NFL passing games want quick-hitting routes rather than long developing ones downfield. Former Jacksonville Jaguar Allen Hurns, who hasnt been able to break 500 yards in a season since 2015, when he put up 1,031 yards and 10 TDs, is probably the headliner of the bottom half of the depth chart. Reagor again runs a good route, faking outside as if to run down the sideline and getting the CB to turn outside, but then breaking inside to take advantage of the cushion with nobody near him. 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. Washington: Terry McLaurin, Curtis Samuel, Dyami Brown, Kelvin Harmon, Adam Humphries, Cam Sims. 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. At 61 and 211 lbs, he also has very good (though not elite) size for a WR. Its a big change from the pre-Gettleman Giants, who, for a while, fielded one of the highest-profile receiving groups in the league. Washington Commanders. This time his QB delivers a well placed ball and Reagor makes an easy catch outside, with good separation from any defenders due to his good route running and ability to recognize and attack the weaknesses of the coverage. The only times I saw Cooper struggle were in press man coverage against fast and experienced DBs. Darby is a much better (and faster) CB than Douglas and runs with McLaurin down the sideline, but Terry turns back at just the right time, quickly locates the ball in the air, tracks it, and reaches out to make a very tough contested catch. The starting QB for the 2019 season was inexperienced freshman Max Duggan, causing Reagor to statistically regress to 43 receptions for 611 yards, which still lead the team. [3:05] This was the play that introduced McLaurin to a lot of us. There doesnt seem to be just one reason he is so good at this, but rather a combination of factors that all work together. Afraid of getting beat deep, defenses have played split-safety coverages at the highest rate against the Dolphins (51 percent) and man coverage at the lowest rate (17 percent). Hes matched up against Rasul Douglas 1-on-1 at the top of the screen. This play shows Tates nuanced route running, elite change-of-direction ability, elite quickness, and ability to shake tackles to get YAC. March 1, 2023 6:03 am SBNation TomahawkNation. But the NFC North has four of the very best wideouts in football, including possibly the best wideout in the league in Adams. And Lamb came out of the gate with a 74-catch rookie season. The Giants are expected to add wide receivers in the draft and free agency, given their current depth chart at the position. 1. Right now Slayton is relying almost entirely on his athletic traits to find success, which is enough to get him pretty far against some teams, but limits his versatility and allows him to be shut down by the more athletic CBs in the NFL. Ross has been a disappointment in the NFL but anything the Giants get out of him will simply be a bonus. Whenever defenses left him 1-on-1 against non-elite CBs, he was able to get open for a big play, though he was often missed by inaccurate Redskins QBs early in the season. 3rd year tight end Dallas Goedert has emerged as the NFC East's best TE. At the Combine, he had posted a very good 4.42s 40-yard dash (showing good deep speed), but also produced an elite 6.71s 3-cone drill (agility), and 3.98s 20 yard shuttle (acceleration). He ranked top three in both receiving grade (91.7) and yards per route run (3.64) versus such looks. NOTE: The composite score for each player is based on a series of advanced receiving metrics, courtesy of Next Gen Stats. Still, he forces teams to respect the deep game, and I often saw him get an easy completion on a crossing or out route because the DB gave him a lot of cushion in order to defend the deep routes. As it pertains to this season specifically, Diggs has not slowed down, leading the league with 10 receiving TDs when aligned wide. The Next Gen Stats analytics team provides a ranking of the top 10 shutdown cornerbacks right now. Then he makes a tremendous leaping catch, using his long arms and sure hands to highpoint the ball and secure it away from the CB for a TD. NFC Players By Position - Wide Receiver. So, who are the top dogs at the position in the early goings of the 2022 season? McLaurin gets a poor angle on the block because of the DBs speed, but nevertheless uses his strength to hold his man in place and eventually follow him to the ground, forcing the defender to reach out for an attempted shoestring tackle. He built on that success his sophomore year in 2018, with 72 receptions for 1,061 yards. Douglas is not the fastest of CBs and is playing a few yards off, so he cant jam McLaurin at the line to disrupt his route. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. PanthersWire. That good deep speed, with elite agility and acceleration shows up on tape as well. Derek Barnett has a very similar skillset to Brandon Graham. [1:32] This is an example of being open when covered. 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. It depends on whether you favor production or efficiency on who wins out. He shows excellent ability to redirect himself, locate the ball in the air, and great leaping ability to go up to get the ball. What would Hill's performance look like when he didn't have an out-of-this-world quarterback throwing to him? Dallas Cowboys receiver Amari Cooper edges out the competition to place as the NFC East's best receiver. Dorrell was most recently the head coach at the University of Colorado. Once hes free, nobody in the secondary can catch him. And Waddle -- who was named our most likely first-time Pro Bowler back in November -- has displayed plenty of it this season. Gambling problem? Jalen Reagor became the focal point for TCUs offense in his freshman year (2017), leading the Horned Frogs in receptions (33) and receiving yards (576). He really emerged after that though, acting primarily as a deep threat early in the season, but leveraging his early success to get more snaps, run a few more routes, and demand more attention from opposing defenses. Which game-wrecking unit reigns supreme right now? St. Brown has also provided a safety blanket for Goff when teams blitz (which they often do). Eventually, Washington took it. He has been targeted on 39 percent of routes when defenses send the heat, trailing only the next receiver on this list, CeeDee Lamb. PFF's George Chahrouri said on a July episode of the "PFF Forecast" podcast that McLaurin was the most valuable receiver in the division based on his 0.6 Win Above Replacement (WAR), which is the best among all NFC East receivers. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. He will break down film from 6 NFC East wide receivers, in order: Amari Cooper was selected 4th overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2015 draft. Overall, it seems like he relies on out-athleting his opponents, beating them with deep speed or strength rather than using the nuances of the WR position to win, which wont be enough at the NFL level. 6 year vet Logan Thomas is having a career year. Known as a jump ball and contested catch specialist, he was a favorite target of Jay Cutler, who often didnt care about throwing into double and triple coverage so long as he trusted his WR. And, sure, Reagor had a disappointing rookie season in 2020 but its way to early to write him off, especially with a new offensive scheme coming to town. In his rookie year in the NFL, he did an excellent job reaching out and catching the ball away from his body (hands-catching), which is critical to keep the ball safe from DBs that rarely allow as much separation as in college. Watching tape of Tate really reinforced what a YAC monster he is. His basketball roots are also evident on plays like this. Despite the down year, Reagor had a pretty good Combine, measuring in at 511, 206 pounds, and running a 4.47 second 40 yard dash. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! 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. However, starting QB Shawn Robinson decided to transfer to Missouri after the 2018 season, leaving the Horned Frogs scrambling for a replacement. NFL Offensive Player Rankings, Week 15: Building the AFC Pro Bowl Games roster on offense, NFL Offensive Player Rankings, Week 15: Building the NFC Pro Bowl Games roster on offense, RB Index, Week 15: Three fresh-legged running backs who could impact the NFL playoff picture, NFL rookie rankings at quarter pole of 2022 season: Jets duo holds top spots; Lions lead with three reps, NFL QB Index, Week 15: San Francisco 49ers rookie Brock Purdy soars into top half of rankings. Slayton doesnt have much in the way of counters, tricks, or physicality to get open if his athleticism isnt enough. After watching both WRs in those matchups, I think the difference was McLaurins physicality and ability to win contested catches. I still think New York should target the position, even if the team has to reach a . About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . Carolina Panthers. That top three of Cooper, Gallup and Lamb might be the best trio in the NFL. He is also an ace gunner on special teams and the Skins reportedly had him ranked as the number 1 ranked special teams player in the draft. NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah joined Chris Brown and Steve Tasker on One Bills Live from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. His routes are smooth and fluid, and once he turned on his jets near the endzone, the safety couldnt keep up. Lastly, no discussion of Terry McLaurin is complete without discussing his blocking and special teams value. Still, this was overall a very positive play for Reagor. As an aside, I think this play also highlights problems with how the Eagles scheme up their secondary. Darius Slayton was not only an All-Region receiver out of high school, but also a state sprint champion in the 100- and 200-meter dashes. Again, Slayton does the basic job necessary to run his route and make a play, but doesnt employ any subtlety or counters to beat a CB as athletic as he is. 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. CeeDee Lamb is running away with this award. Behind every great quarterback, there's an excellent wide receiver, or two, or three. This season, the division is up for grabs yet again. [7:17] Cooper, in the slot, runs a slant route, blowing by Fabian Moreau to get open and secure the catch; he then does a good job redirecting outside to break Moreaus poor tackle and run free. The crew gets a bit motley after that, with some late-round draft picks and NFL veterans. In the off-season, Washington went out and signed speed-threat Curtis Samuel to a three-year, 34,500,000 contract. 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. The Allen-Diggs connection leads all QB-receiver duos with +61.0 expected points added this season, helping the Bills surge to the top spot in the AFC entering Week 15 and giving both players plenty to be thankful for. He also tested extremely well at the combine, achieving a 95th percentile SPARQ score. 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. 10 pick in Smith, who will become their No. He recognizes the Cover 2 Zone defense and runs his route perfectly along the soft spots between zones the whole way. [1:04] This time the defense is running man coverage. 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. Tate only has good speed, but has elite quickness, and plays like this highlight his ability to get separation quickly when in tight coverage if the DB doesnt maintain constant eyes and leverage on Tate. Where does he land in the Next Gen Stats analytics team's ranking of the top 10 off-ball linebackers right now? We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. And then to grab Brown in the third round might end up being a steal. Not many teams can present such a matchup, but the NFCE faced two such DBs last year in Darius Slay and Stephon Gilmore, each shadowing Cooper in their respective games. 1 option. This play also shows off his acceleration and route running. Cowboys: Amari Cooper, Michael Gallup, CeeDee Lamb, Cedric Wilson, Simi Fehoko. Id like to quote heavily from that series here. Unfortunately, Kupps season was cut short by injury. Updated Jan 5, 2023 at 10:27pm. Well, they are often doing battle with excellent man coverage cornerbacks. JJ is also a good route runner and solid (though not aggressive) blocker. The Hill-Waddle duo has been a handful for defenses all season long, and as a result, Miami has a chance to earn its first playoff berth since 2016. Tate then stares down safety Jeff Heath and fakes inside to set him up before cutting outside, breaking another tackle attempt as he accelerates quickly to the endzone. July 25, 2021 1:56 pm MT. It's really impressive. Jose Joaquin (JJ) Arcega-Whiteside was born in Spain, the child of two professional basketball players. He has enough deep speed that he can completely blow past most CBs given a few seconds to run in a straight line, though he doesnt have the lateral agility to juke a DB out of his shoes, nor does he utilize fakes to misdirect opponents and get free early. Bo Wulf of The Athletic suggested this weekend that wide receiver Quez Watkins could find himself . He looks like he has all the size, speed, acceleration, ball tracking, and sharp cutting ability to be great in the NFL. This shows how much the Cowboys trust Cooper to be a red zone weapon. Of course, no position group consists of just one star player. Tier 1: Elite 1. By DJ Siddiqi. The CB flips his hips downfield and starts running with him, expecting a deep pass. The Redskins probably have the least recognizable names in the division, even though the squad features former first round pick Josh Doctson and last years relatively high-profile free agent signing, Paul Richardson. Amari Cooper was selected 4th overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2015 draft. He was traded to the Cowboys in the middle of last season (the 4th year of his rookie contract) for a 1st round pick in 2019 draft, and Cooper had an immediate impact, seemingly jump-starting the Cowboys offense and helping them to a division championship. Overall, I think Terry McLaurin is a somewhat raw WR who flashes elite traits and potential, but will probably take a while to see the field on offense, except as a one-dimensional deep threat. There are plenty of talented wideouts that call the division home, so let's take a look at the top eight heading . JJ is excellent at using his strength, big body, and smart positioning to block out CBs and make catches in contested spaces like this. At the Combine, he had posted a very good 4.42s 40-yard dash (showing good deep speed), but also produced an elite 6.71s 3-cone drill (agility), and 3.98s 20 yard shuttle (acceleration). This steep drop-off is no surprise, but it does influence the total number of age 30+ wide receivers who hit 100 targets in a season. The Philadelphia Eagles are ranked No. Get the comprehensive list of every Wide Receiver for each NFL pro football team. Of course, no position group consists of just one or two players. Wide Receiver: Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders, CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys, and A.J. It is well known in the scouting community that when watching tape of college wide receiver prospects, it is imperative to analyze every snap against press man coverage. He will put that analytical brain to work this off-season helping to analyze some of the top players in the NFC East. He is a very good runner, his routes are crisp and he does a very good job breaking them deep enough to ensure a first down if he makes the reception on most plays. He has good deep speed, but is more of a home run threat due to his ability to get open and break tackles, rather than just because he just runs past everyone. One of the first things a receiver needs to do at the NFL level is to win against outstanding press man coverage. 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. Tate freezes safety DJ Swearinger with a subtle fake inside before finally being brought down by HaHa Clinton-Dix, dragging him several yards before going down. I also think hes not especially physical and will have trouble against press coverage. The New Orleans Saints have . I think smart, physical CBs will give JJ trouble in the NFL as well, at least early in his development. Cooper suddenly breaks and reverses direction on a comeback route. He has NFL bloodlines as his father, Paul Richardson, played several years as an NFL wide receiver as well. But against NFL-caliber talent, it might not be enough. New York Giants. 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. The Redskins highest profile receiver from 2018, Jamison Crowder, is now a New York Jet. However, I noted he had a few flaws in his game that I thought would cause him problems. Complimenting his speed, Reagor shows good ball-tracking ability and ability to adjust to the ball once its in the air. In addition to showing Tates change-of-direction ability yet again, this play shows his improvisational ability and persistence. Cooper again lines up opposite Hughes, this time at the bottom of the screen. They respect his deep speed and he takes advantage by breaking inside on a crossing route with nobody around him. [2:09] Jeffery runs right at his CB (Eli Apple), using his long arms to shove him back, then breaking inside to get open and get the catch and first down. Despite no separation in the endzone, JJ uses smart body-positioning and use of hands to maintain inside leverage and box out the CB in the endzone. But those wide receivers that have been most successful of late early in their career are the Route Runners. These are guys who are exceptional coming out of their breaks without losing too much speed, have repetitive and repeatable routes time after time so their quarterback knows where they are going to be and can create separation by setting up a cover man and making every route look the same from the beginning. This was a 37 yard play. I wanted to include this play for 2 reasons. He has a PhD in Experimental Particle Physics and has spent several years doing research with the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN, and now does R&D work as a US government contractor. 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