Hurts scrambles are included in the Eagles passing DVOA, but not a designed run such as a successful QB sneak. I think the "OL improvement" is mostly from Fields, though. Miami's offense schemes don't allow much success. You wonder, can he stand up to the rigors of pro football, then you think Ohio State's defense is going to have a lot of NFL players. 1st and 10: 12 yds (FD) Ja'Marr didn't," Kiper said. Houston Texans - QB C.J. Though Tannenbaum prefers Chase, he also compares Smith to Harrison, who was uncoverable when Tannenbaum was the New York Jets' general manager. He also won two national championships while at Alabama prior to being selected by the Eagles tenth overall in the 2021 NFL Draft. That probably says more about the 2010 Patriots and 2021 Falcons than it does about Gronkowski and Pitts, but we're pretty sure that everyone in Atlanta would be happy to see Pitts in the end zone more often. 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. "DeVonta is a great football player. "He's got the height. Please do Ravens 2018 rushing splits with Flacco vs Jackson if possible. "Smith has historic change-of-direction, his ability to run routes and create separation, his hands are exceptional, he makes very tight-window catches. Stroud, Ohio State. The 2021 NFL Draft features another loaded receiving class. "Ja'Marr had that one phenomenal year with [QB] Joe Burrow opposite [WR] Justin Jefferson with Clyde Edwards-Helaire in the backfield. Correct. He only had one other first down, and that came on a 9-yard gain on second-and-9 with Cincinnati down by 24 points in the fourth quarter. WebJaMarr Chase entered 2021 as the undisputed WR1, but Devonta Smiths heisman campaign has put him in the lead in the eyes of the consensus. In reply to Bizarre Jackson splits by jheidelberg, Wait, this is important: to be clear, those are ***KIRK COUSINS'*** splits when losing/winning, NOT Lamar Jackson's. That was DeVonta Smith, who had 1,856 yards and 23 TDs. But he was stuffed just twice while rushing for five first downs, including a 13-yard touchdown and a gain of 35. And rookies are always bad, so that's not a big deal. This is where I think it comes back to Zimmer (via Klint), Vikings fans have absolutely hated their uber-conservative playcalling approach with leads. Do you have a sports website? One team that makes a lot of sense for Ja'Marr Chase is the Cincinnati Bengals. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Ja'Marr didn't," Kiper said. (hey someone had to do it). Not building the coaching staff (Flores fires a set number of people every season from his staff like he's a dot.com company) and the future cap saving from cutting vets means nothing if your young coaches can't allow you to evaluate how to best spend it. Stroud Falls to Colts in GTM's Final Mock Draft, Aaron Rodgers and the Jets: Low Floor, Low Ceiling, QBASE 2023: Why Bryce Young Tops C.J. This has existed forever, all the way back to the beginnings of FO when people were like "if Dallas Clark lines up like a WR every play, puts up stats like a WR every play, is he really a tight end?" 2021 NFL Draft: Devonta Smith or Ja'Marr Chase - Who will have the better rookie season? Devonta Smith and Ja'Marr Chase are one and two in the wide receiver prospect rankings for the 2021 NFL draft. According to thedraftnetwork.com, Ja'Marr Chase is the number one wide receiver prospect. Coming into this year the big criticism of Jackson was his inability to lead a comeback, this year he is the best, with 3 comebacks of 11 points or more in the second half. Oh, and his total production on those five deep balls: 139 yards and a touchdown. He completed five of his eight throws of that distance for a total of 68 yards. WebJamar chase has has the better NFL body, he's taller and stronger, but devonta smith had a better season and has chemistry with tua. Devonta comes in this year, we knew he was a consistent guy. He was only stuffed three times, and two of them came with the Colts up by multiple scores in the second half. Both have vocal supporters as the draft's top receiver. He's tough -- stronger than his frame and size indicate. I know its a lot of talk about DeVonta and being a slight wide receiver. The only way this is not so, is that when the team starts to lose, he plays poorly to be trailing even more, then goes to the bathroom or to that special place that he went to in Cleveland last year and puts on the Superman cape. It appears the consensus top two pass catchers are JaMarr Chase out of LSU and Devonta Smith from Alabama. 2nd and 20: 6 yds For the Eagles, 2020 first round pick Jalen Reagor didnt have a stellar rookie year despite his first round status. Kirk's totals include 21 passing DYAR for his 33-yard completion to Antoine Wesley. 1 receiver because of his pro size and play style. ", 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. In reply to That Waddle video should be by Hoodie_Sleeves. Tony does Tony like nobody's business, In reply to And Tony Corrente throwing a flag by big10freak. Finally, I'd just like to say that I can't believe I just wrote 100 words about Josh Johnson in 2021. Jackson's splits will also be interesting, as he must be great when losing, having led the team to massive comebacks 3 times. There's something special about DeVonta. Every OTHER qualifier threw at least nine. It appears the consensus top two pass catchers are JaMarr Chase out of LSU and, He is 210 pounds and he has speed for days,, He averaged 21.2 yards per catch and I think his traits are a little bit better than, He carried it on his shoulders and he carried that Alabama team and offense to the national championship game. His magic passing range came on throws to receivers 8 to 15 yards beyond the line of scrimmage. With a player like him and his character, I won't bet against him.". You wonder, can he stand up to the rigors of pro football, then you think Ohio State's defense is going to have a lot of NFL players. Smith was awarded the Heisman Trophy for his DVOA for individual players usually is, whenever you get a player that's like, halfway between positions. Eleven Warriors recently did a write up comparing this season's Ohio State offense versus the two with Justin Fields. He led the NFL in DYAR on passes to the outside, going 17-of-23 for 277 yards and two touchdowns. The second being Alabamas DeVonta Smith. More to the point, how many good 53 man rosters in this league have tons of salary cap space every year? 1st and 10: 10 yds (FD) [38] In addition, Smith won the Biletnikoff Award, the Maxwell Award, SEC Offensive Player of the Year, and the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award. McShay's favorite pick for all 32 teams Only three of those completions picked up first downs, and none of those conversions came in the second half. Tua and Smith played together in Alabama. The 2021 NFL Draft features another loaded receiving class. If you look at Field's stats, you'd conclude he's almost certainly a bust. For the American mixed martial artist, see, Southeastern Conference Football Player of the Year, 2017 Alabama Crimson Tide footballconsensus national champions, 2020 Alabama Crimson Tide footballconsensus national champions, Philadelphia Eagles first-round draft picks, Sporting News College Football Player of the Year, 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship, College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Orange Bowl, College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game, List of NCAA major college football yearly receiving leaders, List of NCAA Division I FBS career receiving touchdowns leaders, "Amite native DeVonta Smith quietly taking NFL by storm", "A glimpse into DeVonta Smith's journey from small town to top 10", "Amite (La.) [53], In Week 3, against the Washington Commanders, Smith had eight catches for a career-high 169 yards and a touchdown in the 248 win. Daniel breaks down each prospect's Pitts is also chasing Gronkowski for the rookie tight end DYAR record. Round 1: Kiper | McShay | NFL Nation I don't think there's a GM in the league who's come close to damaging his team more than Pace has (and Ireally, reallyhave a low opinion of Howie Roseman, so this is a very strong statement). Darnold was the week's worst passer in lots of categoriesthrows to wide receivers, throws to tight ends, throws to the outside, throws in the fourth quarter. I think Fields is always going to take a lot of sacks. And it matters, because tight ends (especially at the time) ran different routes so they had different baselines. Waddle's numbers are disappointing on the surface and look even worse when you consider that the Dolphins traded up for him while the Eagles came out of the deal with better draft capital as well as DeVonta Smith, who so far looks like the superior former Crimson Tide wide receiver. Each of Mixon's 13 carries gained at least 1 yard. His average depth of target this year is a miniscule 2.4 yards beyond the line of scrimmage, less than half that of any other wideout. [26] The following week, he had eight receptions for 231 receiving yards and three touchdowns in a 5517 victory over LSU. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com. That whole chart is kinda upside-down day-ish, though. The OLcommunicationlooks a ton better, though, but it looks more like Fields is just more confident in what he's seeing. Also in Love's favor, I guess, is that Fields also looked horrible early, although by some accounts here he got much better later in the game. But there's just no way to differentiate them, at least not automatically. Put it all together, however, and Smith has performed like a quality veteran starter. In his last season, Chase finished with 84 catches, 1,780 yards, 20 touchdowns and 21.2 yards per catch. [34][35], While playing for Alabama, Smith set more than seven school receiving records. Round 1: Kiper | McShay | NFL Nation Experts discuss better Dolphins WR fit: Ja'Marr Chase or DeVonta Smith? [45] He was the third wide receiver taken in the draft after Ja'Marr Chase and Jaylen Waddle. Of course, it took two months to get to this point, which doesn't say great things about him as a coach. He is 210 pounds and he has speed for days, McShay said. (Mike White lost 11.) Round 1: Kiper | McShay | NFL Nation That would shatter the all-time rookie pro football record, which is either 1,473 by Bill Groman with the Oilers in 1960 (if you count the first year of the AFL as pro football) or 1,400 on the nose by Justin Jefferson last year (if you don't). Devonta Smith's senior season at Alabama was the deciding factor in him being selected before Ja'Marr Chase. This was the third time during the 2020 season that he surpassed the 200 yard receiving mark. His 175-pound frame is the big question. So, Chase is the ultimate playmaker and he seems to be overshadowed by Alabamas. Then, when they have to, they suddenly by way of desperation actually try to advance the ball and their skill players have a chance to come through. 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-window situations. Those are 5 huge negatives on Lamar's play, so even if he had more total positive DYAR, those are some big negative DYAR plays counting against his total. So why does he rank this high instead of near the bottom? Kiper's 2023 NFL draft grades: Why two teams clearly had the best weekend, Miami Dolphins 2023 NFL draft picks, depth chart, analysis, Round 2 mock draft: Predicting the best landing spot for Will Levis, other top available prospects. Waddle was the nation's most dangerous player after the catch at Tuscaloosa, but he has learned that NFL defenders are much faster than those in college football (yes, even in the SEC). He only had three catches, but they were all big plays: 50-yard touchdown on third-and-7; 7-yard gain on third-and-6; 12-yard gain on fourth-and-9. [17][18], After the season, his teammates Henry Ruggs and Jerry Jeudy forfeited their remaining NCAA eligibility to enter the 2020 NFL Draft, where they ended up as first-round picks, but Smith decided to return to Alabama for his senior year. Five were taken in the first round, the other in the second. He was magical," Tannenbaum said. He dropped a prominent comparison for Smith when stating his case. They still look pretty bad. His 175-pound frame is the big question. All three of them (and 39 of the 45 yards) came in the fourth quarter, but then so did the interception. Smith and Chase are 1 and 1A for Kiper. Very natural and strong! Payne registered 36 stops in 2016 and jumped to 53 tackles in 2017, landing second-team All-SEC honors that season. I appreciate the insight! 3rd and 3: 11 yds (FD) NFL Week 9 - We begin this week at the endthe end of our Quick Reads tables, that is. The catch was later deemed to be incomplete, but the Eagles were able to get a quick snap off before it could be challenged or reviewed. [14] On September 28, Smith set career highs with 274 yards and five touchdowns in a 5931 victory against Ole Miss. It's been a pretty even split from the people I talk to on [who is the] top receiver between those two. If you remove all players' sacks and INTs, Jackson jumps up to second place behind Garoppolo. Join our linker program. Carolina Panthers - QB Bryce Young, Alabama. "The national championship against Ohio State, I left the stadium thinking, 'Wow, is DeVonta Smith the best player in the draft?' Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. He was also the NFL's best passer on deep balls (5-of-7 for 148 yards and two touchdowns). Devonta Smith recorded 12 receptions for 215 receiving yards and three touchdowns against the Buckeyes. He was uncoverable against top competition. for DeVonta Smith - Alabama for JaMarr Chase - LSU pic.twitter.com/7yVJXadzNH. White's last throw came late in the first quarter. And a receiver who probably should have just let the ball sail out of bounds. Mind you, Toney has been playing in drastically different circumstances than his peers. 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. All rights reserved. In 13 games during the 2020 season, the Heisman Trophy winner put up video game numbers. He robbed LAC of a win vs DAL earlier in the year, robbed MIN of a win vs CLE, and now robbed CHI of a win vs PIT. Offhand I'd guess most teams would be better with a lead, where the defense has to take chances. Trevor Lawrence: Jaguars have confidence, motivation for 2023 season, Steelers work to keep playoff hopes, Mike Tomlin's streak alive, Las Vegas Raiders' defensive tackles key in allowing edge rushers Maxx Crosby, Chandler Jones to thrive, 'He's got all the help he needs': Trey Lance won't have to be savior for loaded San Francisco 49ers, Las Vegas Raiders running backs the 'heartbeat' of the new regime's offensive attack, Mac Jones, Patriots express confidence in 'new offense' despite growing pains, New York Giants likely to buck norm, make safety Xavier McKinney defensive playcaller, Tyquan Thornton shows signs he could end Patriots' early-round WR woes. As good as he is, hes still getting better. But Chase chose not to play last year, and Smith weighs 166 pounds. It was a pandemic, I wouldn't hold it against him if he didn't feel safe. Hes going to make an impact just like (Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver) AJ Green did, Burleson said Thursday on NFL Networks Good Morning Football. DeVonta Smith 2nd and goal: No gain That offense shattered records, and both players earned unanimous first-team All-American status. He made a lot of plays in the biggest games of the year. Ja'Marr Chase - Wikipedia Lamar had 21 carries for 120 yards and 7 First Downs with no fumbles. Ja'Marr Chase or DeVonta Smith | Who Should I Start? Siemian loses 56 DYAR due to opponent adjustments. More importantly, he's on pace for 1,577 yards. Unsurprisingly, there's a heavy Alabama influence, too. 3 pick in the 2021 NFL draft. It was a pandemic, I wouldn't hold it against him if he didn't feel safe. Three produced first downs, and he also had a 12-yard gain on second-and-19 that counted as a successful play. These are all questions that have hit the surface as the 2021 NFL draft draws closer. Looking at them between positions is always goofy. I would want him to take me through his decision process.". In a big decision like Chase, I would really drill down on why. Actually, in this case, the biggest factor is opponent adjustments. [10] As a sophomore in 2018, Smith had 42 receptions for 693 yards and six touchdowns in 13 games. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com. Jackson had 25 rushing DYAR pre-adjustments, most of any QB this week. Defence gets you opportunities through stops and turnovers. He had seven catches for 122 yards in defeat against the Chiefs and five for 116 in Sunday's loss to the Chargers. Yes, JaMarr Chase is over a year younger and dominated with 1,780 yards, 21.2 yards per reception, and 20 touchdowns as a sophomore in 2019, but what Smith did From that point forward, in roughly 20 minutes of game time, Johnson went 23-of-31 for 248 yards with three touchdowns, one interception (his last pass of the game), and one sack. Green aging, Ja'Marr Chase can walk in and step into the number one wide receiver role. Both have vocal supporters as the draft's top receiver. 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. He's doing just fine, in other wordsfinishing with 200 or so DYAR and a DVOA around 5.0% would put him in rookie company with Bill Brooks and Ernest Givins in 1986, or Andre Johnson and Anquan Boldin in 2003. College I would want him to take me through his decision process.".

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