Herbert threw a league-high 11 failed completions against Philadelphia, but that didn't stop him from being the best passer on throws to tight ends. Also QB rushing is included in passing, now. because reasons. Tony does Tony like nobody's business, In reply to And Tony Corrente throwing a flag by big10freak. Thanks in part to those boosts, he finished first in DYAR on throws down the middle of the field (13-of-17 for 170 yards and a touchdown) and in the second quarter (7-of-7 for 90 yards and a touchdown, plus a DPI for 16 yards, with one sack). So you're saying that Lamar ran for 7 first downs but also ran 14 other times where he didn't get a first down. And while the Love discussion has been buried to death ultimately he had the bad day common to any qb whatever their skill or history. He hasn't been nearly so dangerous beyond that point (-9 DYAR, -18.7% DVOA), but at least the Giants have one player they can rely on after forcing a punt. ", Dolphins coach Brian Flores addressed Smith's size at the Senior Bowl, saying, "you can nitpick all you want about a guy's size, but good players are good players are good players. DYAR says that Kirk Cousins outplayed Lamar Jackson. He was also first in throws to the right, going 12-of-16 for 147 yards and two touchdowns, plus a 42-yard DPI. You can't move around like he did without really knowing the offense. "Smith has historic change-of-direction, his ability to run routes and create separation, his hands are exceptional, he makes very tight-window catches. But he was stuffed just twice while rushing for five first downs, including a 13-yard touchdown and a gain of 35. Allen collected 69 tackles with 16 for loss and secured first-team All-America recognition. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. But I would want to know what accountability do they have, do they run away from other challenges, does this speak to their mental toughness, are they easily influenced? Isnt it very similar? In terms of weight, what are we talking about here?". Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase played integral roles in the 2019 LSU squad becoming an iconic college team. Yup. 2021 NFL draft coverage All 259 picks | Every team's class In reply to Interesting stuff as always by big10freak. They weren't running option plays with Andy Dalton in there! In reply to I'm not sure who should stop by LyleNM. Exclusive Premium Content For Subscribers. Then Chase caught three of nine targets for 32 yards in the upset loss to the Jets, followed by a six-of-13-for-49-yard performance in a blowout against the Browns. But he leads all players at the position with 9.5 yards after the catch per reception, and in total YAC he trails only Deebo Samuel, Cooper Kupp, and Chris Godwin. In reply to It's worth pointing out that by HitchikersPie, In reply to Defense gave him more opportunities? There's something special about DeVonta. By the way, he was cooking his rookie year. Jalen Hurts by MdM, DVOA for quarterbacks compares them to the baseline for the average QB play, DVOA for team passing compares them to the baseline for the averageoffensiveplay (Passing is more efficient than rushing), In reply to DVOA for quarterbacks by AFCNFCBowl. I appreciate the insight! 1. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. I am really, really happy you asked this question about Cousins, because this is fascinating. Football Outsiders content published by ESPN. NFL Draft 2021: Ja'Marr Chase, DeVonta Smith lead WR class I still like the guy, just not as HC or in any position to influence what the offense does. However, Pitts is fairly skinny for his height, with a BMI of 28.7. Can Smith be sustainable? Prescott's stats going to the left before the knee injury to Pat Surtain II: 2-of-7 for 37 yards and no touchdowns, and one of those completions was a 5 yard gain on 3rd-and-6. [27] In the SEC Championship against Florida, he had 15 receptions for 184 receiving yards and two touchdowns in the 5246 victory. 1st and 10: 5 yards [29] In the CFP National Championship Game against Ohio State, Smith set records for title game catches (12) and touchdown receptions (three), and also totaled 215 yards, despite leaving early in the third quarter with a hand injury. His best catch was a 41-yard gain on second-and-11. He compiled more receiving yards and touchdowns in 2019 than Jefferson, the top rookie in Please logout and login again. WebHe played college football at Alabama, where he recorded over 1,800 yards with 23 touchdowns as a senior in 2020. I know based upon Josh Allen comments by Aaron before this year, that 2020 was weighted substantially more than his prior seasons by FO. BTW, does that mean that a RB's DVOA can't be compared to a QB's throwing DVOA? Green, and the tight end, whether it be Maxx Williams or the newly acquired Zach Ertz) in Arizona. Hurts went to the Philadelphia Eagles as a second-round pick in 2020 and traded up to grab Smith at No. [58] The catch set up the Eagles with first-and-goal, which they were able to score a touchdown on. His first catch was a 15-yard gain on first-and-10, but that was his longest catch of the day. Why is 2020-2021 Teddy Bridgewater better than Lamar Jackson according to DYAR/DVOA? Bridgewater led all quarterbacks in DYAR on throws to wide receivers, going 12-of-16 for 203 yards and a touchdown. Tua and Smith played together in Alabama. He's durable. And that number is skewed by the five deep balls he has seenhis median depth of target is 1.5 yards behind the line of scrimmage. Jaylen Waddle goes down and the entire offense funnels through that wide receivers spot and Devonta Smith. 3 pick in the 2021 NFL draft. WebThe official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. Chase going first and then Smith going No. 10 overall in 2021. If we did not by Vincent Verhei. Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase already have amazing chemistry. 3rd and 3: 11 yds (FD) I'd be interested to see what kind of DYAR that produces for an RB because it seems like a highly productive day for a primary ball carrier. Patrick only had four catches, but they were all big plays: 11-yard gain on third-and-10; 44-yard touchdown; 19-yard gain on third-and-8; 11-yard gain on third-and-8. But he was, Taylor was the week's worst passer on deep balls, going 0-for-8 with an interception. Scouting reports | More draft coverage, "He's very versatile. Why is 2018 Joe Flacco better than 2018 Lamar Jackson according to DYAR/DVOA? He took a lot of hits and stayed healthy. "Ja'Marr had that one phenomenal year with [QB] Joe Burrow opposite [WR] Justin Jefferson with Clyde Edwards-Helaire in the backfield. One of the questions going into April's draft will be whether LSU's Ja'Marr Chase or Alabama's Heisman Trophy winner Devonta Smith will be the first receiver off the board. He would need to average 58.9 yards in each of Atlanta's nine remaining games to match Ditka. Athletically, he's rare. More importantly, he's on pace for 1,577 yards. "Ja'Marr is the best WR in this class and would've been the best in 2020 draft as well," the scout said. Scroll down to the very bottom of this article and you'll find that our least valuable wide receiver of Week 9 was Cincinnati Bengals rookie Ja'Marr Chase, who had six catches for 49 yards and a fumble against Cleveland. Correct. It's worth pointing out that Cousins had zero sacks, to Lamar 3 for 13 yards lost, as well as Cousins having zero picks to Lamar's 2. "If Tua is your QB moving forward, it would probably be DeVonta because of the familiarity. Chase, who opted out of the 2020 season but was college football's best wide receiver in 2019, excels with strength, body control, technique, route running and in tight All three QB-WR connections have a similar trend: The team drafted the quarterback first, then the receiver. Marvin Harrison [an Indianapolis Colts Hall of Famer] was 179 pounds coming out of Syracuse. 7 to the Detroit Lions.. Without those adjustments, he would have been third-worst. Taylor ran for five first downs against the Jets, and they came on gains of 10, 12, and 13 yards, plus 21- and 78-yard touchdowns. One non-Dolphins AFC scout closely watched both wide receivers and gave the edge to Chase, citing primarily size and traits. Not sure what his 40 is, but he closes cushion and consistently gets behind the defense. So no, the sky is not falling, and there's no reason to think Chase won't be a star for years to come. Mostly because he gains a league-high 52 DYAR due to opponent adjustments. Stroud, Ohio State. They have Chase as the fifth best player in the 2021 NFL draft, but right behind Chase at number six is Devonta Smith. In both of those games he had three or more touchdowns. He will make an impact right away., Listed at 6-foot-1, 175 pounds, Smith attended the 2021 Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., but, did not get his official measurements taken. Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips, teammates inspired by mentoring incarcerated teens, What adding Odell Beckham Jr. would mean for the New York Jets, Extending Vikings star Justin Jefferson: what it could cost, possible sticking points. Green aging, Ja'Marr Chase can walk in and step into the number one wide receiver role. Similarly in his routes, he has slip and he's quicker than you think, always getting separation without stressing. Smith vs. Chase is a spicy debate, so we enlisted three different perspectives -- ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN front office insider Mike Tannenbaum and an NFL scout to break it down. 1st and 10: 12 yds (FD) I will edit the original post to explain that better, In reply to Wait, this is important: to by Vincent Verhei. Hes going to make an impact just like (Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver) AJ Green did, Burleson said Thursday on NFL Networks Good Morning Football. NFL Week 9 - We begin this week at the endthe end of our Quick Reads tables, that is. The now-Washington Commanders chose Allen with the 17th pick of the 2017 draft. He currently has Chase going No. Devonta Smith has put together a senior season that may not be repeated for long time. One time in particular was the College Football National Championship game against the Ohio State Buckeyes. All of Stevenson's runs against Carolina gained at least a yard. Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase played integral roles in the 2019 LSU squad becoming an iconic college team. Despite Smith not being the biggest guy on the outside, hes a sure bet to be a top-10 pick in the draft. ESPN analyst Louis Riddick is a big proponent of Chase as a WR1, saying, "If/when Ja'Marr Chase runs that 4.45 or less in the 40 [-yard dash] this spring, go ahead and send him straight to Miami. [21] On October 31, Smith had 11 receptions for 203 receiving yards and four touchdowns against Mississippi State in the 410 victory. Allen and Payne have both notched 54-plus tackles in five consecutive seasons, and both were Pro Bowlers in 2022. Watching that game I don't think anyone could conclude Cousins was the better quarterback that day. [26] The following week, he had eight receptions for 231 receiving yards and three touchdowns in a 5517 victory over LSU. ESPN's Todd McShay dropped a mock draft Thursday, projecting Miami to draft Smith with the No. Do you have a sports website? Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | Responsible Gaming. I would want him to take me through his decision process.". Still, you'd expect to see much more polished play from Love at this point. He finished the season with 23 receptions for 313 yards and three touchdowns. Kliff Kingsbury has turned Moore into the player the Dolphins wanted Waddle to be: a gadget weapon who can put a scare into defenses with only the faintest hint of a downfield passing game.
