If we are being honest about it, DeVonta Smith is going to establish himself as the best WR in the league within the next 3 years.

[Cincyfan78]

Guess college stats mean shit in the NFL

True.

I think taking the year off has put him behind. He's talked about the speed difference between his time at LSU and the NFL now. He resembles the guy from LSU most of the time in practices with amazing catches and consistency catching, for the most part. That tells me that he's likely trying to do too much when the lights come on and he is more worried about after the catch than the actual catch.

However, I find it hilarious that in order to take the heat off Smith, one feels the need to try and bring up another player who is doing poorly. A player, in which, no one has made any grand sweeping declarations concerning their career in the NFL. Weak sauce move, IMO. Then again - that seems to be the MO of the OP.

 

[SteelersPride]

True.

I think taking the year off has put him behind. He's talked about the speed difference between his time at LSU and the NFL now. He resembles the guy from LSU most of the time in practices with amazing catches and consistency catching, for the most part. That tells me that he's likely trying to do too much when the lights come on and he is more worried about after the catch than the actual catch.

However, I find it hilarious that in order to take the heat off Smith, one feels the need to try and bring up another player who is doing poorly. A player, in which, no one has made any grand sweeping declarations concerning their career in the NFL. Weak sauce move, IMO. Then again - that seems to be the MO of the OP.

Its likely because pff posted something about the two, and both have drop issues

 

[Southieinnc]

So that means Smith's 2 catches and 2 injuries are great?

 

[returnofjakedog]

So that means Smith's 2 catches and 2 injuries are great?

Its the "other people suck so Smith must be great" defense?

 

[Podunkparte]

Its the "other people suck so Smith must be great" defense?

Just wait until you see how many WRs get cut from teams this week. Smith won't be, so obviously he's the best WR in football.

 

[RememberTheKoy]

True.

I think taking the year off has put him behind. He's talked about the speed difference between his time at LSU and the NFL now. He resembles the guy from LSU most of the time in practices with amazing catches and consistency catching, for the most part. That tells me that he's likely trying to do too much when the lights come on and he is more worried about after the catch than the actual catch.

However, I find it hilarious that in order to take the heat off Smith, one feels the need to try and bring up another player who is doing poorly. A player, in which, no one has made any grand sweeping declarations concerning their career in the NFL. Weak sauce move, IMO. Then again - that seems to be the MO of the OP.

Just pointing out that Devonta is the best WR out of this past draft.

 

[Cincyfan78]

Just pointing out that Devonta is the best WR out of this past draft.

Because he has 2 less drops than Chase?

Chase has 2 less injuries so far.

Let's call it a draw....

 

[RememberTheKoy]

Because he has 2 less drops than Chase?

Chase has 2 less injuries so far.

Let's call it a draw....

Chase doesn't have the route running that DeVonta has. He doesn't have that same drive to be great.

 

[Southieinnc]

Chase doesn't have the route running that DeVonta has. He doesn't have that same drive to be great.

He sue doesn't have the legs that Smith does.

 

[SteelersPride]

Chase doesn't have the route running that DeVonta has. He doesn't have that same drive to be great.

Based on what at this point in their careers? Bearing in mind last year your analysis had chase claypool as a tight end at this point.

 

[Schmoopy1000]

Honestly as long as the Jets offense doesnt step on their dicks. I think Elijah Moore will outperform Smith this year. (if they both stay fairly healthy)

 

[SteelersPride]

Honestly as long as the Jets offense doesnt step on their dicks. I think Elijah Moore will outperform Smith this year. (if they both stay fairly healthy)

As of now, smith is a starter and elijah moore is maybe rotating the slot. Still have corey davis, mims, and crowder there. And crowder is an excellent slot receiver and redundant.

 

[Schmoopy1000]

As of now, smith is a starter and elijah moore is maybe rotating the slot. Still have corey davis, mims, and crowder there. And crowder is an excellent slot receiver and redundant.

just stuff I been reading
they might clear the way for Moore to be the 1st Slot.

 

[sonnyblack65]

Just pointing out that Devonta is the best WR out of this past draft.

Yeah he had the best 2021 season

 

[SteelersPride]

just stuff I been reading
they might clear the way for Moore to be the 1st Slot.

If they do, look out. But i think corey davis is firmly there for targets… smith should be read one, just volume

 

[Schmoopy1000]

If they do, look out. But i think corey davis is firmly there for targets… smith should be read one, just volume

well its the Jets so........ our guess is as good as anyone's LOL

As far as the Eagles.
As long as Hurts is their QB. I see them going more of the way of the niners. Running & QB running. Not a lot of pass attempts. So yes Smith will be read 1. But a lot less passing in general.

I think the Jets Let Wilson rip. Moore might start off slow, but I think will become that safety blanket by seasons end.

 

[RememberTheKoy]

well its the Jets so........ our guess is as good as anyone's LOL

As far as the Eagles.
As long as Hurts is their QB. I see them going more of the way of the niners. Running & QB running. Not a lot of pass attempts. So yes Smith will be read 1. But a lot less passing in general.

I think the Jets Let Wilson rip. Moore might start off slow, but I think will become that safety blanket by seasons end.

Howie/Lurie don't allow for running. Eagles will pass the ball a lot, especially if preseason is any indication.

 

[Schmoopy1000]

Howie/Lurie don't allow for running. Eagles will pass the ball a lot, especially if preseason is any indication.

that just means your QB will be doing the running early until the OC adjusts. (IMHO)

 

[RememberTheKoy]

that just means your QB will be doing the running early until the OC adjusts. (IMHO)

He's going to do both. He's one of only 5 or 6 QBs in NFL history to have at least 2 games with 300+ yards passing and 100+ yards rushing and he joined that club in only 4 career starts.

 

[Schmoopy1000]

He's going to do both. He's one of only 5 or 6 QBs in NFL history to have at least 2 games with 300+ yards passing and 100+ yards rushing and he joined that club in only 4 career starts.

well if he is doing both this year. That means you are playing from multiple scores behind & will have a losing record.
Which I guess is possible. If you are having a decent season I see your offense being like the niners or vikes where passing is at more of a minimum.