Lamb leads the way here and is also the youngest of the three, while . Hard to tell. He lines up on the boundary at the top of the screen opposite Vikings CB Mike Hughes. So far we have looked at: 1. DAVANTE ADAMS, LAS VEGAS RAIDERS The former Green Bay Packer is at the top of his game as he makes the move to the Las Vegas Raiders. A touch under $40 million was fully guaranteed at signing, with another $17.221 million becoming guaranteed at the start of the 2023 league year. Behind every great quarterback, there's an excellent wide receiver, or two, or three. Washington: Terry McLaurin, Curtis Samuel, Dyami Brown, Kelvin Harmon, Adam Humphries, Cam Sims. Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) February 28, 2023. This week, we've assembled a list of the top 10 wide receivers heading into Week 15. His only obvious weakness is as a blocker in run support, where he doesnt quite have the strength and physicality to excel. He also doesnt use deception and fakes as aggressively as he could in his routes, possibly because he is accustomed to simply running past opponents. 300 routes run). All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. His routes are smooth and fluid, and once he turned on his jets near the endzone, the safety couldnt keep up. 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. Dorrell was most recently the head coach at the University of Colorado. He doesnt need a lot of subtlety here though, his athletic traits are what allow him to win. It should be extremely worrying when Daniel Jones is the only guaranteed player who will start for their franchise next season. Slayton still just runs past them and gets several yards of separation, doing a great job looking back and tracking the ball in the air to get a long reception for a TD. Will Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa make the Pro Bowl? You cant teach speed. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. 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 more I learn about certain recent Eagles draft picks, the more it seems like they are perfect long-term replacements for some of the star players on the Eagles roster. East Carolina: R: NAME: TEAM: COLLEGE: 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. 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. And Waddle -- who was named our most likely first-time Pro Bowler back in November -- has displayed plenty of it this season. Cooper releases as if hes running deep down the sideline. Cooper is the true No. 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. 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. Richardsons negatives almost entirely have to do with his strength and injury history. NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! 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. CBS Sports Draft Analyst Chris Trapasso joined One Bills Live from the NFL Combine. However, when healthy, Richardson is a very capable pass catcher. But he is good in all of these areas, and is a very reliable WR - one a quarterback can throw to in almost any situation, particularly in the red zone. Richardson is a very smart WR, aware of the field and good at improvising to keep himself open as a viable option when the play breaks down (he made a similar TD off of improvisation against the Panthers last year). Will Jaguars prevail over Cowboys. Chase ranks in the top 10 in both receiving yards over expected (+157) and yards after catch over expected (+122), even though hes only played in nine games. 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. At 61 and 211 lbs, he also has very good (though not elite) size for a WR. By releasing Golladay, the Giants save $6.7 million against their salary cap. 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). Who's the more explosive ball-carrier, Justin Fields or Lamar Jackson? First, as much as Jim Schwartzs defense makes life difficult for the CBs, Doug Pedersons offense makes like easier for the WRs. He talked about position groups that Bills fans should look at here in In. I expect him to have just as much utility in the screen game as he does stretching the field. J.J. Arcega-Whiteside does an excellent job using his size, strength, and body positioning to box out CBs and make contested catches (making him a big red zone threat). That speed, paired with Mike McDaniels innovative play-calling, has led to Waddles success on downfield passes, where he ranks fourth in the NFL with 741 receiving yards (trailing Hill, Davante Adams and Justin Jefferson). Wide Receiver: Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders, CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys, and A.J. Cooper isnt weak, but hes not especially physical, and pressing him at the line can disrupt his routes. 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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. 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. There's one NFC East receiver on the list, and the problem . 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. 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. We are seeing more and more taller receivers that run well in a straight line, but arent great at changing directions, fall lower and lower in the draft. He can still run past many opponents, is more physical than many DBs (hes surprisingly strong for his size), and shows a lot of effort in run blocking. As a result, Slay does not get fooled when Cooper stops and turns around to catch the ball on a comeback. 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. Well, they are often doing battle with excellent man coverage cornerbacks. However, he also ended this play with a mistake I saw him make a few other times too by slipping and falling without contact. Perhaps most problematic, he is more of a body catcher than a hands catcher. 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. [1:32] This is an example of being open when covered. 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. Just a few years ago, the NFC East was chock-full of high profile wide receivers. The Rams are simply not the same team when Kupp is off the field. Up today: Receivers 1. 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. Watching him play, Slayton seems like a great athletic prospect who still needs a lot of refinement. 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. Featured Promo: Get any full-season NFL Premium Pass for 50% off and win big in 2023. NFL passing games want quick-hitting routes rather than long developing ones downfield. Once Tate has the ball in space, he is truly hard to bring down. Terry McLaurin flashes elite traits, but has enough problems in his tape that I can see why he fell to the 3rd round. 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. [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. Tier 1: Elite 1. Richardson plays his role very well here, and I think it shows not just his intelligence and attention to detail in getting the timing and nuance of a play like this down right, but also his selflessness in working hard to execute a play that ultimately benefits another pass catcher. As Slayton makes the reception, he stops on a dime and cuts so hard back outside that the CB whiffs on the tackle. Who are the most impactful tight ends in the NFL right now? Marshon Lattimore buys it at first, and gives enough cushion to allow Cooper to get open when he redirects outside. Up next in the divisional depth chart review is the NFC East wide receivers. 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. 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. 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. Hes matched up against Rasul Douglas 1-on-1 at the top of the screen. 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. [4:15] This is a well designed and executed pick play where Richardson springs Vernon Davis open for a huge gain. The Commanders are interviewing former UCLA receiver and head coach Karl Dorrell for their WRs coaching vacancy, per source. Robinson is a superstar whose contributions have been overlooked. -- Mike Band, Keegan Abdoo and Cole Jacobson contributed to this piece. Good luck. He doesnt do it often enough to be a big issue, but maybe because his cuts are so sharp, he seems to trip himself up and miss out on extra yards now and again. 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. Alshon Jeffery was taken by the Bears in the 2nd round of the 2012 draft. Reagor is also a skilled kick returner, with 12 kick returns for 312 yards (a 26.0 average) in 2018 and 5 kick returns for 72 yards (a 14.4 average) in 2019. Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports Flowers is another potential first-round option depending on how his combine week goes. Check out the NFC West's top 10 receivers. In addition to that, he is experienced running routes from any WR position, though he favors the slot. Meanwhile, the veteran wideout has scored a league-high eight touchdowns on deep targets for his new team, two more than any other player. Odds & lines subject to change. It's difficult to separate the top two receivers in 2022, but when taking into account career production and capability, Jefferson just barely gets the top spot. Dez Bryant, Pierre Garcon, Odell Beckham Jr., and Victor Cruz all added luster to the divisions marketability. [2:35] Richardson lines up outside (bottom of screen) behind the line of scrimmage. [1:04] This time the defense is running man coverage. But against NFL-caliber talent, it might not be enough. Andre Dillard is a clear successor to Jason Peters. Once Reagor has passed the CB he shows great acceleration getting down the field quickly and showing good use of inside leverage, keeping himself between the CB and the QB so the QB has a clear path to throw to him inside. The Dallas Cowboys are the only team that has all the same faces. 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. Look how much cushion the CB opposite Reager (bottom of screen) gives him, clearly afraid of getting beat deep. [1:43] This is why the Redskins drafted Terry McLaurin. The 6-foot-3, 229-pound Ole Miss product was one of the best wide receivers in the league against man coverage. One minor difference in his game from last year is that I think Cooper has visibly improved in run blocking. One major reason for that success has been Lambs consistency, as the third-year wideout has posted 70-plus receiving yards in five of those seven games. Cowboys: Amari Cooper, Michael Gallup, CeeDee Lamb, Cedric Wilson, Simi Fehoko That top three of Cooper, Gallup and Lamb might be the best trio in the NFL. This play shows again that McLaurin has more ways to win than just speed, and even against the best of CBs, he found a way to get open through physicality, smart positioning, and excellent route running and timing. 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). 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. Click here to see all the Ranking the NFC East articles. Otherwise, young receivers can fade away fast in this league. 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. Again, Adams' impact is felt beyond just the box score. Andrew is a self-taught film analyst with a pretty impressive resume. Getty The Cowboys could be the perfect landing spot for Giants WR Richie James. NFL Wide Receivers 2021 : For a division that is considered one of the weakest in the history of the NFL, the NFC East boasts one of the best receiving groups in the whole league. Second, this is clearly a play designed to get the ball to Alshon Jeffery in the red zone. 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. Your login session has expired. 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Arcega-Whiteside pl, Ohio State vs Indiana, Terry McLaurin plays, Ohio State @ Maryland, Terry McLaurin plays, The Commanders Should Consider Jose Ramirez as a Developmental Edge Rusher, Martin Mayhew NFL Scouting Combine Presser, 2023 NFL Mock Draft Roundup: Mel Kiper Jr gives Washington a big offensive lineman. 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. Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson has emerged as a very efficient catcher out the backfield, if he can raise his yardage he can transform into an all round running back. Cooper again lines up opposite Hughes, this time at the bottom of the screen. Note, however, that he didnt make the big play by simply running past everyone with deep speed, but, rather, by using his sudden acceleration and route running ability to get open, and then using his agility to break tackles until the defenders were left behind. 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