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A high-flying offense can not rely on a singular threat to be effective. The most difficult units to defend have several reliable and dynamic targets to denounce defensive weaknesses.
A good receiver can be removed by well-designed defensive systems. The coordinators will use the cover or frame the main options to slow them down or exclude them from the game plan. The offenses of today require threats to each of the wide receivers and tight end positions.
The best receiver body has several skills to exploit the inadequacies. It's great to have Jerry Rice. It's even better to have John Taylor and Brent Jones to complete this elite target.
On average, the teams used 11 staff members (three big receivers and one tight end) in 66% of last season's offensive shots, according to Warren Sharp Stats Football. This number has increased to 75% during the passing games. Only San Francisco 49ers did not use three wide receivers at least 53% of the time.
Each position requires a different skill set. External receivers must be able to beat the jam and ensure a vertical presence. Slot machine receivers, who are new to today's game, have to handle the traffic and be quick. Tight ends use their size and athleticism to surpass linebackers or defensive backs.
All of this and more is needed to present a complete pass game, and a holistic view shows which organizations have the best body in the league. Previous production, depth and potential all play a role in the anointing of the best units as the 2019 campaign approaches.
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Receivers: Josh Doctson, Paul Richardson Jr., Trey Quinn, Terry McLaurin, Brian Quick, Kelvin Harmon, Robert Davis, Jehu Chesson, Sims Cam, Darvin Kidsy, T.J. Rahming, Steven Sims
Tight Ends: Jordan Reed, Vernon Davis, Jeremy Sprinkle, Manasseh Garner, Flanagan Matt, J.P Holtz
Fortunately, the Washington Redskins have a talented backfield because their receiver body leaves a lot to be desired. The team will enter the 2019 campaign with a new starting quarter, whether it be Case Keenum or Dwayne Haskins, and very little help from the outside.
Doctson is on track to earn bust status. The 2016 first-round pick set career highs last season with a paltry 44 receptions for 532 yards. Richardson has played only 16 games once in a five-year career.
Unless McLaurin, the third-round pick of the organization, does not maintain his relationship with Haskins since the collegiate era, Reed will be the only reliable weapon during the Washington pass attack . The tight end led the team last season with 54 receptions for 558 yards. Unfortunately, he has never stayed healthy and has missed 17 games in the past three seasons.
The Washington attack could roll back the league by 20 years.
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Receivers: Dede Westbrook, Marqise Lee, Chris Conley, DJ Chark Jr., Keelan Cole, CJ's Tire Brady, Raphael Leonard, Dredrick Snelson, Michael Walker
Tight Ends: Geoff Swaim, Josh Oliver, James O. Shaughnessy, Ben Koyack, Pharoah McKever, Charles Jones, Michael Colubiale
The Jacksonville Jaguars have made every effort to secure the services of Nick Foles at the quarterback. The franchise had his guy but failed to provide him with an adequate casting.
Westbook led the attack last season with 66 receptions for 717 yards. Beyond him, none of the recurring targets produced more than 491 yards. General Manager David Caldwell called on Conley to complete the group, but he did not hold more than 530 yards in his four seasons. Lee's return from a knee injury that will end the season will be the biggest boost.
Tight end is at best suspicious. Jacksonville has invested a third round pick in Oliver, but expectations should be tempered for any rookie tight end. Swaim and O 'Shaughnessy do not threaten the opponents' defenses.
Foles should help raise this group to some degree, but the unit lacks dynamic traits.
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Receivers: Albert Wilson, Kenny Stills, DeVante Parker, Jakeem Grant, Isaiah Ford, Brice Butler, Preston Williams, Trenton Irwin, Reece Horn
Tight Ends: Nick O 'Leary, Mike Gesicki, Dwayne Allen, Clive Walford, Durham Smythe, Chris Myarick
A new coaching staff means a fresh start. Sometimes a situation just stinks, though.
The Miami Dolphins will participate in the 2019 campaign without a single receiver having accumulated more than 553 yards last season. Some talent is present, but head coach Brian Flores and offensive coordinator Chad O Shea will be hard pressed to find a receiver who can open constantly to serve as the main target.
Wilson has played well in the first seven games, but he just injured his hip late in the season. Still images have never become more than a downstream option. Parker will have yet another opportunity to prove that it's not a mistake of the first round.
Miami drafted Gesicki in the second round last year because of his outstanding physical profile (6 ", 6", 245 lbs), but he managed only 22 caches and should cede the lead role. plan to O & # 39; Leary after the two men disengaged in 2018.
Maybe Josh Rosen or Ryan Fitzpatrick can benefit more from this group, but that's unlikely.
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Receivers: Robert Foster, John Brown, Cole Beasley, Zay Jones, Andre Roberts, Da Mari Scott, Isaiah McKenzie, Ray-Ray McCloud III, Victor Bolden Jr., Duc Williams, Phillips Cam, David Sills, Nick Easley
Tight Ends: Dawson Knox, Tyler Kroft, Lee Smith, Tommy Sweeney, Jason Croom, Moral Stephens, Mik Quan Deane
To the credit of the Buffalo Bills, the organization was surrounded by quarterback Josh Allen with more talent than last year. But everything is relative.
Buffalo has entered the off-season with the worst qualifying positions in the league. They are no longer the worst, just better.
General Manager Brandon Beane signed with Brown, who led the Baltimore Ravens with 715 passing yards last season and an effective slot machine receiver at Beasley.
Foster is the wild card as a potential No. 1 target. All 541 yards at the rookie's reception, with the exception of 30, arrived in the second half of the season, which included three games of 100 yards. according to Focus on professional football, he led the NFL in the average depth of the target (20.9 meters).
The team also hired Kroft for a tight start. Unfortunately, he had a broken foot in the OTAs and has no return schedule.
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Receivers: DJ Moore, Torrey Smith, Curtis Samuel, Chris Hogan, Aldrick Robinson, Terry Godwin, Jarius Wright, Rashad Ross, DeAndrew White, Mose Frazier, Andre Levrone, Damion Jeanpiere
Tight Ends: Greg Olsen, Ian Thomas, Temarrick Hemingway, Chris Manhertz, Hunt Cole, Jason Vander Laan, Ethan Wolf, Marcus Baugh
The Carolina Panthers built their passing attack from within.
Olsen has always been Cam Newton's favorite target, although the veteran has missed 16 games in the last two seasons with a broken foot.
"I'm here now, I feel good, I feel ready to rock," said the 34-year-old, according to David Newton of ESPN. "I have not taken a lot of photos in the last two years as before, so maybe that will give me some juice at this point in my career."
In addition, the receiver of the first round of the 2018 team, Moore, spent the bulk of his shots in the slot. The same can be said of Hogan, who signed with Carolina in free agency. Samuel is a hybrid player.
Smith is the only real outside threat from the team after Devin Funchess leaves to sign with the Colts of Indianapolis, and that's not enough.
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Receivers: Corey Davis, A.J. Brown, Adam Humphries, Taywan Taylor, Sharpe Tajae, Cameron Batson, Kalif Raymond, Darius Jennings, Jalen Tolliver, Cody Hollister, Joseph Parker, Anthony Ratliff-Williams, Darius Jennings
Tight Ends: Delanie Walker, Jonnu Smith, Anthony Firkser, McCole Pruitt, Wick Cole, Keith Towbridge, Parker Hesse
The Tennessee Titans are still looking for the right combination to maximize Marcus Mariota's potential. The quarterback will begin its fifth season with its best support cast so far, but the questions remain.
It's time for Davis to determine the direction his career will take. The fifth overall pick of 2017 showed an improvement between his first and second seasons, but will he continue his progression or regress? For the moment, it has not met expectations.
Since Tennessee selected Jeffery Simmons in the first round this year, Brown has become the de facto first choice for the Titans. At 6 "0" and 226 pounds, Brown is a body-body target, and the way he moves from being a main player to an outside role will be significant since the Titans signed Humphries.
Tight End is a bit of a mess, too. Delanie Walker's fractured ankle last season while Jonnu Smith is still treat the sequelae of a MCL tear.
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Receivers: Larry Fitzgerald, Christian Kirk, Andy Isabella, Hakeem Butler, Chad Williams, Kevin White, Kee Johnson Johnson, Pharoh Cooper, Damiere Byrd, Trent Sherfield, A.J. Richardson
Tight Ends: Charles Clay, Ricky Seals-Jones, Maxx Williams, Caleb Wilson, Darrell Daniels, Drew Belcher
The Arizona Cardinals passing attack, led by new head coach Kliff Kingsbury, has a chance to win a huge hit or a spectacular failure once he implements a variation of the Air Raid program. Be that as it may, the franchise has acquired young talent to ease the transition.
Before going further, Fitzgerald remains an ageless wonder. The 35-year-old catcher led the team last season with 69 receptions for 734 yards and six touchdowns. It will not hit Jerry Rice's record, but the 11-time Pro Bowler has a chance to bolster its status as the NFL's second all-time all-time receiver.
Christian Kirk looked like Fitzgerald's heir before he broke his foot during the 13th week.
In addition, Chief Executive Steve Keim wrote three receivers-Isabella, Butler and Johnson-Who have varied skills to adapt to specific roles. Isabella was tied for the fastest 40-yard scoreboard among receivers in the category this year. Butler is a massive target (6 "5", 227 lbs)). Johnson, meanwhile, creates after taking.
How Kingsbury plans to use the tight ends of the team could be the most interesting question. Clay and Seals-Jones are likely to be used as oversized slots receivers.
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Receivers: Golden Tate, Sterling Shepard, Russell Shepard, Darius Slayton, Corey Coleman, Bennie Fowler, Cody Latimer, Brittan Golden, Alonzo Russell, Alex Wesley and Reggie White Jr.
Tight Ends: Evan Engram, Rhett Ellison, Scott Simonson, Garrett Dickerson, Conrad, C.J.
No one apart from general manager Dave Gettleman and, perhaps, head coach Pat Shurmur knows the organizational plan of the New York Giants. This is evident with their approach to the wide receiver position.
Obviously, the staff was not thrilled to have Odell Beckham Jr on the list. But the group should certainly have seen his value as a player because we will miss him a lot.
After trading Beckham against the Cleveland Browns, Gettleman is responsible for slot machines.
Tate and Sterling Shepard are at their best job in training. The same can be said of Engram as a loose tight end. Tate, in particular, is fantastic in his role and led all receivers wide last season with 23 tackles of strength, according to Focus on professional football.
We do not know how the Giants will win outside the numbers. Russell Shepard and a combination of Coleman, Fowler and Slayton must find ways to threaten the opponents' defenses, otherwise the entire field will shrink.
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Receivers: Marquise Brown, Willie Snead IV, Miles Boykin, Jordan Lasley, Chris Moore, Seth Roberts, Jaleel Scott, Michael Floyd, Quincy Adeboyejo, Jaylen Smith, Antoine Wesley, Sean Modster, Joe Horn Jr.
Tight Ends: Hayden Hurst, Mark Andrews, Nick Boyle, Cole Herdman, Charles Scarff
Baltimore New Ravens GM Eric DeCosta has done a remarkable job of transforming the body of his team of a large body of receivers into an intriguing complementary unit in this off season.
"We played a lot of teams, very good mistakes this year [and] I've had the opportunity to sit in the press and watch some of these offenses. One of the main common denominators is speed, "said DeCosta, according to Jamison Hensley of ESPN. … I think our vision, collective vision, of the offense is to add more guys like [quarterback Lamar Jackson] to make it really difficult on the defense. "
DeCosta realized his plan by preparing Brown and Boykin in the first and third rounds, respectively. Brown creates an incredible separation. Boykin is a big target (6 "4", 220 lb.) with a 4.42 second speed at 40 yards. "Freshman receivers need to be effective because Baltimore will depend a lot on both.
Speed on the outside will greatly help Hurst and Andrews, last year 's rookies, find themselves in the middle of the pack during their second season.
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Receivers: Robbie Anderson, Jamison Crowder, Quincy Enunwa, Josh Bellamy, Charone Peake, Deonte Thompson, Tim Jones, Deontay Burnett, JJ Jones, Quadree Henderson, Jeff Dortch, Jeff Smith
Tight Ends: Chris Herndon, Trevon Wesco, Eric Tomlinson, Daniel Brown and Neal Sterling
The passing game of the New York Jets will be as effective as Anderson allows. The 26-year-old is at the dawn of great things. Over the last four weeks of the 2018 campaign, the third year catcher has captured 23 passes for 336 yards and is ranked fifth among the top receivers with 20 or more targets, according to Focus on professional football.
Anderson's prowess on the field will enhance the attack.
New York has signed Crowder, which is a proven slot receiver. He can work in the middle of the field as long as the cover does not clog the underlying roads. The same can be said of Enunwa, whose greatest strength is to create after taking.
The development of Herndon makes New York's most interesting option. As a rookie, the fourth round pick of 2018 finished second in the team with 39 receptions for 502 yards. In addition, the Jets recruited Trevon Wesco in the fourth round of this year to provide a physical complement.
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Receivers: Tyler Lockett, DK Metcalf, David Moore, Gary Jennings, Jaron Brown, John Ursua, Amara Darboh, Ferguson Jazz, Keenan Reynolds, Malik Turner, Caleb Scott and Terry Wright
Tight Ends: Will Dissly, Ed Dickson, Nick Vannett, Jacob Hollister, Tyrone Swoopes, Justin Johnson
Lockett is already one of the best players in the league and very few know it. according to United States todayof Doug Farrar, he provided a perfect passer rating when he targeted the highest corrected defense value (DVOA) recorded for a wide receiver since 1986.
But after Doug Baldwin's retirement, the concerns lie in the rest of the group.
"I do not think we're replacing Doug," said head coach Pete Carroll. Tacoma News TribuneThat's Gregg Bell. "… Someone else will do something a little different and will make his own place for him."
The Seahawks have written Metcalf, Jennings and Ursua. Metcalf is a profoundly impressive threat physically. Jennings' game is based on precision. Ursua is a slot receiver. One, two or all three will have to produce.
In addition to the wide receiver uncertainty, the end of Seattle's second year, Dissly, is coming back from a torn patellar tendon.
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Receivers: Courtland Sutton, Emmanuel Sanders, DaeSean Hamilton, Patrick Tim, Juwann Winfree, Brendan Langley, Aaron Burbridge, Fred Brown, River Cracraft, Trinity Benson, Romell Guerrier and Kelvin McKnight
Tight Ends: Noah Fant, Jeff Heuerman, Jake Butt, Troy Fumagalli, Howard Bug, Austin Fort
The Denver Broncos receiving corps is in transition.
Sanders, 32, led the attack last season with 71 receptions for 868 yards. But he had an achilles tendon torn in early December. As the veteran recovers, he sets the table for the team's second-year receivers, Sutton and Hamilton.
"He coached me so as to follow a route that he had seen at the training or he told me something he would have done in his situation or that he was not there." 39 he would have seen it working or working for me, "said Hamilton, 247 Sports & # 39; Zack Kelberman. "… It's obvious that he's been a great mentor since we arrived."
Denver propelled Sutton into the spotlight when the organization traded Demaryius Thomas to the Houston Texans. He will now be asked to take over the role of receiver # 1, whether he is ready or not.
The presence of Fant is important since the new offensive system led by the coordinator Rich Scangarello should include the return match of the first round.
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Receivers: Allen Robinson II, Gabriel Taylor, Anthony Miller, Riley Ridley, Patterson Cordarrelle, Javon Wims, Marvin Hall, Thomas Ives, Tanner Gentry, Emanuel Hall, Jordan Williams-Lambert, Taquan Mizzell, Sr.
Tight Ends: Trey Burton, Adam Shaheen, Ben Braunecker, Raymond Dax, Ellis Richardson, Ian Bunting, Jesper Horsted, Bradley Sowell
The Chicago Bears had an impressive recovery last year, mainly because of their defensive prowess. The overtaking attack on head coach Matt Nagy is ranked 21st overall, but the second consecutive year of use of the system is expected to have a major impact on the team. efficiency of unity.
"Being together and being able to watch our own clips from last year, be able to recognize our mistakes [allows us to] we improve and progress on what we have done really well, "said quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, according to the Chicago TribuneRich Campbell is.
More importantly, recipients are aware of Trubisky's trends and can now build better relationships. Last season, none of the main targets found a rhythm. Robinson and Gabriel finished with less than 800 yards at the front desk. Miller had to deal with seven injuries and yet he managed seven touchdowns. Burton and Shaheen could be used more effectively.
The bear receiving corps has all the pieces; the group must now meet to see a significant improvement.
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Receivers: Amari Cooper, Michael Gallup, Randall Cobb, Austin Tavern, Allen Hurns, Noah Brown, Cedrick Wilson, Reggie Davis, Jalen Guyton, Jon & Vea Johnson, Lance Lenoir Jr., Devin Smith
Tight Ends: Jason Witten, Dalton Schultz, Blake Jarwin, Rico meets, Codey McElroy
The Dallas Cowboys attack is very different from what it was at the start of the 2018 campaign.
First, the mid-season decision by the organization to trade a first-round pick against Cooper paid dividends as 725 of the receiver's 1,005 yards came with the Cowboys. The 24-year-old was offended by the real owner of the # 1 target, Jerry Jones, who was desperate after Dez Bryant's economic downturn.
Second, Witten returns to the field after a year in Monday night football cabin. Yes, the tight part is 37, but he understands the game and should be able to find weak points in the coverage area.
"The work that he did in the weight room during the off-season program was outstanding," said head coach Jason Garrett in Witten, according to the Fort Worth Star-TelegramClarence E. Hill, Jr. "His numbers of tests and all that are what they've been or even better."
Dallas also hopes that Gallup will continue to progress, that Cobb still has something to do and that one of the tight ends can actually spell Witten.
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Receivers: Kenny Golladay, Marvin Jones Jr., Danny Amendola, Travis Fulgham, Tommylee Lewis, Andy Jones, Chris Lacy, Brandon Powell, Jordan Smallwood, Deity Alexander, Tom Kennedy, Jonathan Duhart
Tight Ends: T.J. Hockenson, Jesse James, Michael Roberts, Logan Thomas, Isaac Nauta, Jerome Cunningham
The Detroit Lions have a strong lineup of Golladay, Jones and Amendola, which the organization has signed as a free agent. Everyone has a specific role. Golladay crossed last season with 1,063 yards as the unit's X-receiver. Jones can play the flanker with Amendola in the slot.
But the Lions were still missing something and the coaching staff think this was found in this year's eighth pick, Hockenson.
"We try to do everything we can in attack to be multiple, to be able to enter different packages, put as much pressure on the defense as possible," said head coach Matt Patricia, of Jerry Reisman, of Pride of Detroit. "Right now, the game is still moving towards the tight final position – it's the inadequacy that everyone is trying to understand."
Hockenson's development will determine if Lions have achieved their goal.
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Receivers: Dante Pettis, Deebo Samuel, Marquise Goodwin, Jalen Hurd, Kendrick Bourne, Trent Taylor, Jordan Matthews, Richie James Jr., Max McCaffrey, Shawn Poindexter, Malik Henry
Tight Ends: George Kittle, Garrett Celek, Kaden Smith, Levine Toilolo, Ross Dwelley, Tyree Mayfield
George Kittle is amazing. The 49ers star set an NFL record for tight ends last season with 1,377 yards for the reception.
But he can not carry the entire offense.
San Francisco is always looking for a wide receiver capable of performing a featured role. Pettis and Goodwin both shone at points in 2018, but they were also injured.
Enter Samuel. The 49ers have chosen the target among the rookies with the 36th overall pick, and it's perfect for Kyle Shanahan's offensive program.
"Look at his body [5’11”, 214 lbs]" the head coach told reporters. "Watch how he runs with the ball. It hurts for peoppour the attack. It does not hurt him so much. It's a physical receiver, for me, and a big guy and when you have your hands like that and you have the speed [4.48-second 40-yard dash]. "
Wide receiver potential is present; he just needs to flourish.
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Receivers: Julian Edelman, Keal Harry, Thomas Demaryius, Phillip Dorsett, Dontrelle Inman, Matthew Slater, Maurice Harris, Braxton Berrios, Damoun Patterson, Ryan Davis, Jakobi Meyers, Gunner Olszewski.
Tight Ends: Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Stephen Watson, Stephen Watson, Ryan Ryan, Matt LaCosse, Andrew Beck
Attrition occurs after the championship races, although the New England Patriots' talents have rarely lost their talent.
Rob Gronkowski, the finest of all times, has retired. The Josh Gordon experience ended before the last race of the franchise at the Super Bowl. No player can be replaced.
However, the Patriots will find new ways to move the ball effectively.
Edelman is basically discoverable. In his last 16 games between the regular season and the playoffs, the slot machine catcher has captured 105 passes for 1,325 yards and six touchdowns, including Rotoworld. Evan Silva it's noted.
The de facto head coach and chief executive, Bill Belichick, has even made the unthinkable-He wrote a wide receiver of the first round for the first time. Harry, like the veterans of Thomas and Inman, should provide the team with a bigger target that can free defenders.
The tight final position will never be the same, but Seferian-Jenkins has not exploited its full potential. In the meantime, Watson is still able, even at 38 years old.
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Receivers: Davante Adams, Geronimo Allison, Mark Valdes-Scantling, Equanimeous St. Brown, Trevor Davis, J Moore Moore, Jake Kumerow, Jawill Davis, Allen Lazard, Teo Redding, Darrius Shepherd
Tight Ends: Jimmy Graham, Lewis Marcedes, Robert Tonyan, Evan Baylis and Davis Koppenhaver
A staff reshuffle almost always occurs when a new coach implements a different system.
For the Green Bay Packers, Adams will remain the best option in the program with new head coach Matt LaFleur. The 26-year-old receiver is a two-time Pro Bowl artist who has just won a 1,386-yard campaign. Other roles have not yet been determined, including the role of receiver of slots after Randall Cobb's departure.
"They can be [interchangeable], "LaFleur said, according to the Wisconsin State JournalThat's Tom Oates. "I think that is, do you ask the guy to choose a route of choice or to take it to the top and follow a vertical route? That's why I think it's important to get your body together receiver in the same way as a basketball team. "
Allison, Valdes-Scantling, St. Brown, Davis and Moore all have a chance to expand their roles. If the young receivers of the team do not respond, the quarterback Aaron Rodgers can always take revenge on Graham, 32 years old.
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Receivers: A J. Green, Tyler Boyd, Alex Erickson, John Ross, Cody Core, Josh Malone, Auden Tate, Kermit Whitfield, Morgan Stanley, Sharp Hunter, Damion Willis, Ventell Bryant
Tight Ends: Tyler Eifert, C.J. Uzomah, Drew Sample, Cethan Carter, Jordan Franks, Mason Schreck, Moritz Böhringer
ONE J. Green could be the most excited man of professional football thanks to the decision of the Cincinnati Bengals to dismiss Marvin Lewis after 16 seasons and hire Zac Taylor as head coach.
"I'm so excited to be part of this attack, this high-flying offensive, ground and big pieces, man, I can not wait," said Thomas Lott's Green, of Sporting News.. "With Zac, he's an amazing teacher, a very smart guy as he teaches us."
Green had a toe injury last year that cost him seven games. His health is of utmost importance as the 30 year old target could display a significant number of open attacks. His return will also give the Bengals an impressive double since Boyd became a 1,000-yard receiver.
Eifert's health is also less of a concern after Uzomah's signing and Sample writing with a second-round pick.
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Receivers: JuJu Smith-Schuster, Donte Moncrief, James Washington, Johnson Diontae, Ryan Switzer, Eli Rogers, Johnny Holton, Tevin Jones, Trey Griffey, Diontae Spencer
Tight Ends: Vance McDonald, Xavier Grimble, Zach Gentry, Kevin Scott, Christian Scotland-Williamson, Trevor Wood
That the Smith-Schuster era begins.
Antonio Brown is no longer a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, which is both positive and negative. The Steelers wanted to rid the organization of discontent. At the same time, he traded the league's most productive wide receiver. In addition, Brown's presence required some respect.
Smith-Schuster recorded big numbers last season with 111 receptions for 1,426 yards. The way it will handle more attention will determine the quality of the Pittsburgh receiver's body, as Moncrief, Washington and Johnson are strangers.
Moncrief signed as a free agent, but he did not have a single remarkable campaign. Washington must show that it can handle the speed of the game after a disappointing rookie season. Johnson est un débutant avec beaucoup de potentiel, mais il doit d'abord s'établir.
McDonald assure une présence physique de bout en bout si aucune des options de récepteur secondaire ne se développe comme prévu.
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Récepteurs: Antonio Brown, Tyrell Williams, J.J. Nelson, Marcell Ateman, Dwayne Harris, Hunter Renfrow, Ryan Grant, Keon Hatcher, Saeed Blacknall, Rico Gafford, Keelan Doss, Brian Burt
Tight Ends: Darren Waller, Foster Moreau, Luke Willson, Derek Carrier, Paul Butler
Les Oakland Raiders sont entrés dans la saison morte avec un plan simple mais ambitieux.
"Nous ne voulons pas avoir un bon corps recevant, je veux avoir le meilleur corps receveur en football et je pense que pour avoir le meilleur, il faut avoir le meilleur, et à mon avis, nous avons ajouté le meilleur receveur large dans le football ", a déclaré l'entraîneur-chef Jon Gruden, par Michael David Smith de Pro Football Talk.
Bien sûr, Gruden parle de l'acquisition de Brown. Personne ne peut toucher la production de Brown au cours des six dernières saisons (686 réceptions pour 9 145 verges et 67 touchés). Mais la réception ne s’est pas arrêtée là.
Williams a enregistré une saison de 1 059 verges en 2016 lorsque des occasions se sont présentées en raison de blessures. Maintenant, il servira de cible n ° 2 des Raiders.
Nelson est un démon de la vitesse pour étirer les défenses adverses.
La plus grande perte d'Oakland est l'incertitude au bout du rouleau. Jared Cook a dirigé l'équipe lors des réceptions, recevant des chantiers et des touchés la saison dernière, mais il a signé avec les Saints de la Nouvelle-Orléans en attaque.
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Récepteurs: Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Travis Benjamin, Geremy Davis, Artavis Scott, André Patton, Dylan Cantrell, le juge Liggins, Jason Moore, Trevion Thompson
Tight Ends: Hunter Henry, Virgil Green, Sean Culkin, Vince Mayle, Matt Sokol, Daniel Helm
Allen est déjà l’un des plus grands receveurs de la ligue avec ses 199 passes et 2 589 verges au cours des deux dernières saisons. Williams pourrait se retrouver sur un territoire similaire.
"Il a eu une bonne année pour nous", a déclaré le directeur général Tom Telesco aux journalistes de la NFL Scouting Combine, "mais nous sommes aussi dans une infraction où nous avons beaucoup de gars pour qui avoir le football, donc il n'a pas eu 80, 90 ou 100 prises, mais il a ce type de capacité. "
Le septième choix au classement général 2017 a capté 66 passes pour 664 verges et 10 touchés au cours de sa deuxième saison. De plus, sa part cible devrait augmenter après que Tyrell Williams ait signé avec les Raiders d’Oakland en agence indépendante.
Benjamin continuera dans son rôle de menace verticale. Henry est aussi de retour, en bonne santé et fonctionne bien après avoir raté toute la saison dernière avec un ACL déchiré.
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Récepteurs: T.Y. Hilton, Devin Funchess, Parris Campbell, Chester Rogers, Deon Cain, Fontaine Daurice, Krishawn Hogan, Marcus Johnson, Zach Pascal, Jordan Veasy, Steve Ishmael, Penny Hart, Ashton Dulin
Tight Ends: Eric Ebron, Jack Doyle, Mo Alie-Cox, Ross Travis, Gabe Holmes, Billy Brown, Hale Hentges
Chris Ballard a fait des merveilles en tant que directeur général des Indianapolis Colts. L'organisation continue de former un groupe impressionnant de joueurs talentueux par des décisions intelligentes.
Bien sûr, les Colts avaient déjà Hilton sur la liste, ce qui aide considérablement. Le receveur quadruple large du Pro Bowl a amassé en moyenne 1 206 verges au cours des six dernières saisons. Sa constance fournit à Indianapolis une cible de choix.
Le reste de la distribution s'est amélioré autour de Hilton. Indianapolis a accordé la priorité à la signature de Funchess en tant que joueur autonome.
"Quand je regarde sa cassette, ce que je vois est un grand homme (6'4" et 225 livres) qui est vraiment sportif ", a déclaré l'entraîneur-chef Frank Reich à la presse.
La vitesse de 4,31 secondes de Campbell sur 40 verges devrait compléter le parcours de Hilton et la taille de Funchess.
De plus, l’équipe peut compter sur ses deux bouts talentueux, Ebron et Doyle. Il y a un an à la même époque, Ebron était une déception de premier tour. Il a ressuscité sa carrière en affichant un effort de 13 touchés lors de sa première année avec les Colts.
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Récepteurs: Robert Woods, cuisiniers Brandin, Cooper Kupp, Josh Reynolds, Mike Thomas, JoJo Natson, KhaDarel Hodge, Austin Proehl, Nsimba Webster, Johnathan Lloyd, Jalen Greene, Alex Bachman
Tight Ends: Gerald Everett, Johnny Mundt, Keenan Brown, Kendall Blanton, Romello Brooker, Tyler Higbee
L’offensive des Rams de Los Angeles a évolué pour devenir une unité fortement dépendante de 11 personnes (trois récepteurs et une fin). En fait, le stratagème de Sean McVay a fait appel à 11 personnes pour effectuer 87% des prises de la saison dernière, l'une des meilleures dans la ligue, selon Warren Sharp de Sharp Football Stat.
Ainsi, les destinataires ont le même fardeau lorsque le même regard est fourni, mais ils doivent encore s’ouvrir par le biais de nombreuses combinaisons d’itinéraires différents.
Woods and Cooks were the NFL's leading duo with 2,423 combined receiving yards. Kupp is quarterback Jared Goff's favorite target, but the slot receiver suffered a torn ACL in Week 10. Reynolds stepped in with 29 receptions for 402 yards.
Tight end is a glaring hole found within the scheme. Both Higbee and Everett are solid contributors, but neither forces a defense to account for his presence. The position becomes an afterthought at times.
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Receivers: Adam Thielen, Stefon Diggs, Laquon Treadwell, Dillon Mitchell, Olabisi Johnson, Jordan Taylor, Jeff Badet, Chad Beebe, Brandon Zylstra, Alexander Hollins, Davion Davis
Tight Ends: Kyle Rudolph, Irv Smith Jr., David Morgan, Tyler Conklin, Cole Hikutini, Brandon Dillon
Thielen and Diggs are one of two returning wide receiver duos to both top 1,000-receiving yards last season. Those two are the certainties within the Vikings offense. The uncertainties could make the difference this fall.
Minnesota lacks a true third receiver. Treadwell is a disappointment after Minnesota selected him a 2016 first-round pick. The 23-year-old target managed 35 receptions for 302 yards in his third year.
Tight end can be considered a strength if the Vikings retain Rudolph, which isn't a given. The nine-year veteran has been the subject of trade rumors. Minnesota could release him. Talk of a contract extension hasn't gone away, either.
With Rudolph and Smith on the field together, the Vikings offense would look quite different.
"It's something, an element that we've never had here in my nine years being here," Rudolph said, per ESPN.com's Courtney Cronin. "It forces defenses to play with three linebackers, and that allows us to control the game."
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Receivers: DeAndre Hopkins, Will Fuller V, Keke Coutee, DeAndre Carter, Vyncint Smith, Jester Weah, Isaac Whitney, Steven Mitchell Jr., Johnnie Dixon, Tyron Johnson, Stephen Louis, Floyd Allen
Tight Ends: Jordan Akins, Jordan Thomas, Darren Fells, Kahale Warring, Jerell Adams
The Houston Texans may have trouble protecting Deshaun Watson, but the quarterback has a plethora of weapons at his disposal if he stays upright.
Hopkins staked his claim last season to be named the NFL's best wide receiver. Only the Texans target finished top five overall in receptions (115), receiving yardage (1,572) and receiving touchdowns (11). To top it off, Hopkins didn't drop a single pass, according to Pro Football Focus.
Fuller is a dynamic second option. However, he's recovering from a torn ACL. Coutee struggled as a rookie, though the Texans expect more from the speedster in his second campaign.
"You never know what he's going to do with the ball in his hands," Watson said of Coutee, per NFL Network's James Palmer.
Tight end is especially deep. Akins and Thomas are both big and athletic targets. Fells is a veteran in-line blocker. Houston invested a third-round pick in Warring. Expect plenty of two-tight end sets.
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Receivers: Alshon Jeffery, DeSean Jackson, Nelson Agholor, J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, Mack Hollins, Shelton Gibson, Charles Johnson, Braxton Miller, Greg Ward, DeAndre Thompkins, Marken Michel, Carlton Agudosi
Tight Ends: Zach Ertz, Dallas Goedert, Richard Rodgers, Will Tye, Joshua Perkins
A few special offensive attacks are driven by their tight ends. Not many at the position can excel as a No. 1 target because few have the combination of size, athleticism and speed needed to be a consistent mismatch. Zach Ertz, though, thrives as the league's best pass-catching tight end. In fact, the two-time Pro Bowl performer finished second overall in receptions and set an NFL record for tight ends last season with 116 catches.
"I said I wanted to be one of the best to ever play the tight end position, not only in this organization, but anywhere," Ertz said, per Philly.com's Paul Domowitch. "… People are saying there are one or two guys that are better than me. My goal is to be the best. So I have a huge chip on my shoulder going into this year."
Ertz might be Carson's Wentz's favorite target, but the Philadelphia Eagles receivers are quite talented. Alshon Jeffery and Nelson Agholor combined for 1,579 yards last season. Backup tight end Dallas Goedert managed 33 receptions in his first year. Plus, the organization re-acquired DeSean Jackson, who is still a premier vertical threat, and drafted the J.J. Arcega-Whiteside in this year's second round.
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Receivers: Michael Thomas, Tre'Quan Smith, Ted Ginn Jr., Austin Carr, Cameron Meredith, Travin Dural, Simmie Cobbs, Keith Kirkwood, Cyril Grayson Jr., Lil'Jordan Humphrey, Deonte Harris, Emmanuel Butler
Tight Ends: Jared Cook, Josh Hill, Dan Arnold, Garrett Griffin, Alize Mack
"Can't guard Mike" isn't just a witty Twitter handle; NFL defenses can't guard Thomas.
The New Orleans Saints' top target led the league last season with 125 receptions. Two traits make Thomas so effective. First, the receiver rarely drops balls. Second, he creates after the catch. according to Pro Football Focus, Thomas forced the third-most (17) missed tackles among wide receivers last season.
The offense's secondary options are questionable. Smith is an interesting developmental receiver, while Ginn enters his 13th season. Cook's free-agent acquisition makes all the difference after the tight end made his first career Pro Bowl in 2018.
"I think he gives us a threat opposite of Mike," head coach Sean Payton said of Cook, per ESPN.com's Mike Triplett.
"I think he can run. I think he's a really good receiver in space. I think he does a good job with his yards after the catch."
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Receivers: Odell Beckham Jr., Jarvis Landry, Antonio Callaway, Rashard Higgins, Damion Ratley, Derrick Willies, Jaelen Strong, Dorian Baker, Ishmael Hyman, Blake Jackson, D.J. Montgomery, Damon Sheehy-Guiseppi
Tight Ends: David Njoku, Demetrius Harris, Seth DeValve, Pharaoh Brown, Stephen Carlson
On paper, the Cleveland Browns already feature an elite receiving corps. Potential only goes so far, though.
Beckham and Landry are arguably the league's best wide receiver duo, though we won't be sure until they take the field. Beckham became the fastest player to reach 5,000 receiving yards in the Super Bowl era. Landry set the record for the most receptions (481) through his first five seasons.
The rest of the group must develop to make this top-five group the best the NFL has to offer.
Callaway enters his sophomore season as a dynamic downfield threat, albeit still learning his craft. Higgins is a Baker Mayfield favorite. Njoku is a big-bodied and athletic tight end who already scares defenses with his ability to run the seam and create red-zone mismatches.
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Receivers: Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Breshad Perriman, Justin Watson, Scotty Miller, Bobo Wilson, DaMarkus Lodge, Anthony Johnson, K.J. Brent, Bryant Mitchell, Spencer Schnell, Cortrelle Simpson
Tight Ends: O.J. Howard, Cameron Brate, Donnie Ernsberger, Antony Auclair, Jordan Leggett, Tanner Hudson
Two of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' biggest 2018 producers at wide receiver are no longer with the organization. Adam Humphries left via free agency and the front office traded veteran DeSean Jackson.
It's a still potent group.
The 6'5", 231-pound Evans is a matchup nightmare. The 25-year-old wide receiver finished third overall last season with 1,524 receiving yards and second with 26 receptions of 20-plus yards.
Evans' running mate, Godwin, played extremely well in the second half with three 100-plus-yard games. He's in line for a breakout campaign, courtesy of an increased target share.
Perriman, meanwhile, experienced a career revival in Cleveland last season.
The tight ends make the difference for the Buccaneers. Both Howard and Brate are difficult to handle in the passing game. The two combined for 11 touchdown receptions last season. No team features a better duo.
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Receivers: Tyreek Hill, Sammy Watkins, Mecole Hardman, Demarcus Robinson, Byron Pringle, Marcus Kemp, Gehrig Dieter, Jamal Custis, Felton Davis, Rashard Davis, Davon Grayson, Cody Thompson
Tight Ends: Travis Kelce, Blake Bell, Deon Yelder, John Phillips, David Wells, Joe Fortson
The Kansas City Chiefs' receiving corps could be ranked No. 1 overall after last season's offensive explosion. But the unit remains in limbo because of Hill's uncertain status. A criminal case involving Hill was reopened after KCTV5 obtained a recording that appears to have Hill's fiancee, Crystal Espinal, paraphrase their three-year-old son by saying "Daddy did it" in regards how the boy suffered a broken arm.
"We will not interfere (with the court proceeding)," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday, per The MMQB's Albert Breer. "The priority here is the young child."
On the field, Hill is the game's most dynamic receiving threat. His speed is second-to-none, which led to 1,479 yards at 17 yards per reception. But the Chiefs don't know if he'll be available this season. Right now, he's still on the roster, but the second overall ranking reflects the uncertainty. Hill is weighted as a partial inclusion since a suspension is expected, even if he's cleared. A year-long suspension or release would drop the Chiefs out of top 10 altogether.
Besides Hill, the Chiefs do have other talented targets. Kelce is arguably the NFL's best tight after Rob Gronkowski's retirement. Sammy Watkins can create big plays. General manager Brett Veach traded up in the second round to acquire Mecole Hardman, whose skill set is similar to Hill's.
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Receivers: Julio Jones, Mohamed Sanu, Calvin Ridley, Justin Hardy, Russell Gage, Devin Gray, Christian Blake, Olamide Zaccheaus, C.J. Worton, Kahlil Lewis, Shawn Bane
Tight Ends: Austin Hooper, Logan Paulsen, Eric Saubert, Luke Stocker, Alex Gray, Jaeden Graham
While other areas of the Atlanta Falcons organization deteriorated since the team's Super Bowl LI berth, the receiving corps remains as strong as ever.
Julio Jones is the standard by which all incoming wide receivers are judged. The 6'3", 220-pound target amassed at least 1,409 receiving yards in each of the last five seasons, including leading the league in the category twice. Last season, Jones topped all receivers with 1,677 yards.
One superstar doesn't make an entire unit, though.
Sanu is a consistent and reliable No. 2 target. He set a career high last year with 838 receiving yards. Ridley, whom the Falcons selected 26th overall in the 2018 draft, led all rookies with 821 receiving yards and 10 receiving touchdowns. Hooper ranked fourth among tight ends with 71 receptions.
The Falcons feature the league's most complete receiving corps.
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