He is a smart, high-effort player and among the best in the NFL at his position. [1:17] Arcegna-Whiteside makes a great fake outside to over-commit the CB, then uses quick feet to explode inside and get great initial separation. Although the ball is placed right on his hands, he makes an ugly drop and misses out on a big play. Watching tape of Tate really reinforced what a YAC monster he is. March 1, 2023 6:03 am SBNation TomahawkNation. [2:08] Here is another example of using excellent body-positioning to box an opponent out, but this time against a much better opponent: Julian Love (taken by the Giants in the 4th round of the 2019 draft). Ceedee Lamb is the best performing rookie by some distance. Speed is great without question and true speedsters that know how to use it terrify defensive coordinators. 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. Look how much cushion the CB opposite Reager (bottom of screen) gives him, clearly afraid of getting beat deep. 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. 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). Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports Flowers is another potential first-round option depending on how his combine week goes. Cooper releases as if hes running deep down the sideline. Which game is featured at the top of NGS's unlikeliest victory rankings? He suffered a 2nd torn ACL in 2014, and, in the 5 years he has been in the NFL, he has only played 16 games once (2017, his contract year with Seattle). [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. Its really impressive. [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. But the NFC East likely has the next four best players, and has greater depth. Despite not getting much separation, Reagors use of inside leverage keeps him open and he does a great job highpointing the ball, bodying the CB out of the play and catching it away from him, so theres no chance for the CB to make a play on the ball. 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. [4:15] This is a well designed and executed pick play where Richardson springs Vernon Davis open for a huge gain. Id like to quote heavily from that series here. The $20 million receiver barely squeezes past Washington Football Team's 2nd year star receiver Terry McLaurin. Marshon Lattimore buys it at first, and gives enough cushion to allow Cooper to get open when he redirects outside. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. This is a perfect example of why hands-catching is necessary against NFL-caliber talent, where the few inches of separation created by catching the ball arms length away is the difference between a big catch and an incompletion. He is a capable deep threat, not quite as fast as DeSean Jackson or Terry McLaurin, but fast enough to break big plays and force defenses to respect the deep pass. Here are the current preseason depth charts at wide receiver for teams in the NFC East & NFC South. March 1, 2023 6:03 am USAToday PanthersWire. SB Nation CFB. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Last year, the Giants fan site, Big Blue View, published a very good series on the topic, What do scouts look for?. 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. Wide Receiver: Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders, CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys, and A.J. Wide receiver is next up in our position-by-position breakdown of the NFC East. Richardson also has good hands, and I think his somewhat low career catch percentage (58.7%) is more a function of running deep routes than any lack of pass catching ability. Panthers saddled with another odd pick in latest NFL.com mock draft. 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. Cooper can play every WR position: X, Z, and slot, and the Cowboys use him all over the field to exploit matchups and get him paired with slower DBs. In our continuing series of ranking the players at different positions in the NFC West and also ranking the teams at each position, we now take a look at the four teams . [5:06] The Eagles had no answer for Slayton in this game and it may point to why they prioritized adding speed to their defense in the offseason. He talked about position groups that Bills fans should look at here in In. Even still, Jefferson leads the NFL in yards (869) against single-high coverages for the second straight season. Playing well through injury is one way scouts measure football character. Ball Skills is a combination of how a pass-catcher uses his body to shield defenders and put himself in the best position to haul in the football combined with showing soft, reliable hands to catch the ball away from his frame. 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. This shows how much the Cowboys trust Cooper to be a red zone weapon. At 63, 216 lbs, and running a 4.48s 40 yard dash, he checked a lot of the boxes for a WR1 in the NFL. 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Watching tape of McLaurins 2019 season, it became clear that other teams saw him as the number one threat in the Redskins passing game. Dealt from Chicago to Baltimore, Roquan Smith was one of the biggest names to change teams before the NFL trade deadline. Many make the mistake that if a wide receiver is big and fast that he immediately becomes a top NFL prospect. The New York Giants have a desperate need at the wide receiver position this offseason. 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. Richardsons negatives almost entirely have to do with his strength and injury history. The Dallas Cowboys could sign their division rival's top wide . This play showcases McLaurins sense of timing (looks back just as the ball should be arriving, making it tough for Darby to react in time), toughness, contested catch ability, body control, and situational awareness (to stay in bounds). 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. Lions shutdown CB Darius Slay follows him into the slot, and indeed shadowed him all game. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. But he hasn't spent more than three years with any team over the course of his career. 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. However, I think Slayton has a very high ceiling and could be really good if he continues to develop. During his first two seasons, McLaurin has proven himself as a true No. Dak breaks to his right (Coopers side) almost immediately after the snap despite little pressure and is looking for Cooper the whole time. I think smart, physical CBs will give JJ trouble in the NFL as well, at least early in his development. He committed to Stanford, and although red shirted in his freshman year, became an increasingly important part of the offense after that, catching 63 passes for 1,059 yards in 2018 (top 5 in the nation). [1:32] This is an example of being open when covered. The team is left with newly-signed the veteran free agent, 30-year-old Golden Tate (who, for the record, I wanted the Redskins to sign in free agency this year) as the apparent top receiver on the roster. 1. Amari Cooper can play every WR position: X, Z, and slot, and the Cowboys used him all over the field to exploit matchups. The CB flips his hips downfield and starts running with him, expecting a deep pass. Even better, he displayed strong hands, winning quite a few contested catches. NFC East. He ran an unofficial 4.28 second 40 time at a private Pro Day after dropping some of that weight. On tape, Richardsons quickness and speed stand out. Not only did the Giants sign Golladay to a four-year, $72 million contract this offseason, but they also used their first-round pick on Toney, the explosive rookie wideout from Florida. 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. However, note that this play seems designed explicitly to get the ball to Cooper. NFC East receivers chart.The Best Receiver in the division is either Amari Cooper or Terry McLaurin. In the off-season, Washington went out and signed speed-threat Curtis Samuel to a three-year, 34,500,000 contract. Playing like this opens up the risk of Cooper getting behind them if he wins the foot race on a deep route, which is why only equally fast DBs can play him this way. 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. He is also still an excellent route runner, running crisp routes with a tremendous sense of timing and anticipation of the balls arrival. The addition of Samuel in the offseason gives the team another dynamic option who can take it to the house anytime he touches the ball. The QB play in particular has been cause for concern, with 3 of the 4 teams in the division entering the offseason with questions around the position. 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. Here are the top 25 wide receiver prospects in this year's draft class according to the consensus big board. Not all the players listed will make the team, and I might easily miss especially for the Redskins division rivals players who will make the Week 1 roster, but this list should give some idea of the relative depth of the four positional groups. 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. The Raiders have faced Cover 6 at an outlier rate this season (17 percent, the only team over 13 percent), as defenses "cloud" Adams' side of the field, drawing a safety farther away from the ball. St. Brown has been a revelation for the Lions -- and his impact has played a big role in the teams opportunity to end its five-year playoff drought. Cooper again lines up opposite Hughes, this time at the bottom of the screen. He doesnt need a lot of subtlety here though, his athletic traits are what allow him to win. They bring two DBs down to bracket Slayton (bottom of screen). But the ball is perfectly placed where only JJ can get it, and he again reaches out and uses his long arms and sure hands to secure the ball beyond the reach of the CB for a tough TD catch. He is an excellent route-runner, excellent (and prolific) at selling fakes, and has elite change-of-direction ability to shake DBs loose in order to get open or break tackles. He recognizes the Cover 2 Zone defense and runs his route perfectly along the soft spots between zones the whole way. 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. 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. Washington Football Team v Dallas Cowboys. Speaking of top-end receivers who switched teams in the offseason, Adams presents another great case study in positional value. But against NFL-caliber talent, it might not be enough. NFC East The AFC East probably has two receivers who are currently better than anyone in this division. He lines up on the boundary at the top of the screen opposite Vikings CB Mike Hughes. 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. Washington: Terry McLaurin, Curtis Samuel, Dyami Brown, Kelvin Harmon, Adam Humphries, Cam Sims. [7:50] Cooper again lines up top of screen opposite Mike Hughes. I wanted to include this play for 2 reasons. This year, were going to do it again. 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. Watching him play, Slayton seems like a great athletic prospect who still needs a lot of refinement. After the snap, Richardson soon breaks inside on his route while Davis (a little behind him) breaks outside, allowing Richardson to incidentally block the DB mirroring Davis and let Davis run free up the sideline for a huge gain. Diggs went from good to great following his trade from Minnesota to Buffalo in 2020. They also arguably have the best starting group of anyone in the NFL. Wayne announced that he will return to the Colts as their wide receivers coach for the 2023 season on Tuesday night and head coach Shane Steichen confirmed it on Wednesday. Who tops the list? Despite having plenty of separation, McLaurin extends his hands to catch away from his body, showing better form than the hands-catching I noted in his college tape. Last off-season, Hogs Haven published articles that focused on ranking position groups in an effort to identify what the division would look like in 2019. The Cowboys receivers may have the most talent and productivity potential of any group in the NFC East, but, with the Cowboys run-centered offense, and Dak Prescotts limited pass production (he averages 3,625 yards and 25 TDs per season in his career), this group is unlikely to put up truly big numbers in 2019. [5:16] Cooper lines up outside and fakes a break outside, causing Jalen Mills to bite hard on the fake, and leaving Cooper wide open when he redirects inside. Just a few years ago, the NFC East was chock-full of high profile wide receivers. The NFC East was a historically bad division in 2020, which is why all four teams were in the race deep into the season. -- Mike Band, Keegan Abdoo and Cole Jacobson contributed to this piece. Richardson is a weak (though willing) run blocker. The NFC East in 2020 has been described as the most atrocious division in NFL history. This play shows good awareness by Richardson to read the defense and split the defenders, as well good speed (notice how quickly he runs by them) and good ability to locate the ball and adjust to it. Andrew is a self-taught film analyst with a pretty impressive resume. . See where they land in the Next Gen Stats analytics team's ranking of the top 10 most explosive rushers right now. 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. 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. Like Jefferson in Minnesota, Hill's presence forces defenses to become more predictable and one dimensional. Dallas Cowboys. McLaurin keeps track of the play, and when he sees Peterson coming to his side of the field, does a great job blocking Mills out of the play. As miserable as that 2020 season was for the Cowboys, he still had 92/1,114/5. Oh, and adding CeeDee Lamb to the mix certainly does not hurt. 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. [2:35] Richardson lines up outside (bottom of screen) behind the line of scrimmage. This play showcases McLaurins acceleration, route running, hands-catching ability, and top-end speed. Perhaps most problematic, he is more of a body catcher than a hands catcher. This year, were going to look at the division again, but were gonna try to ramp things up a bit by adding some film review to some of the position group reviews. An argument can be made he is the third best receiver in the NFC East. To put that in perspective, he is currently the only player in the Next Gen Stats era (since 2016) to average over 3.3 yards per route in a season (min. 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. New York Giants. Once hes caught the ball, this play is over, as McLaurin is too fast for any Eagles defenders to catch him. First, as much as Jim Schwartzs defense makes life difficult for the CBs, Doug Pedersons offense makes like easier for the WRs. Slayton had success early in this game when he was matched up on other CBs, but got completely shut down once Gilmore moved to shadow him starting with this play. Cooper working with Dalton and practice squad players has put up respectable numbers while McLaurin working with a revolving door of quarterbacks has emerged as a leader and playmaker in the culture Ron Rivera is trying to implement. NFC Players By Position - Wide Receiver. PFF also ranked McLaurin 13th in its recent list of top 25 receivers heading into the 2020 season. Tate is rarely asked to block in the run game, but is a willing and physical blocker when put in that role. [1:45] Cooper does a great job seeming to run deep and selling a slant route inside. [1:43] This is why the Redskins drafted Terry McLaurin. However, he also ended this play with a mistake I saw him make a few other times too by slipping and falling without contact. This play highlights Coopers ability to sell the deep route as well as his short area quickness to stop and turn on a dime to get open. Sure, there are ways to use formation and motion offensively to help receivers get away from press. Ross has been a disappointment in the NFL but anything the Giants get out of him will simply be a bonus. 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. 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. Featured Promo: Get any full-season NFL Premium Pass for 50% off and win big in 2023. Is the Jaguars' decision to make a big investment in Christian Kirk paying off so far? 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