There were 3 RBs who had more catches than that by themselves. I'm not saying Barkley won't get catches, but assuming that he's going to get them just because he's playing for Shurmur seems unfounded. Minnesota was 19th in the league last year in targeting the RB and 15th the year before, FWIW.
And how does that correlate to Shurmur being some wizard of RB receptions?
True. His yardage also took a hit.
You are aware that KC was 29th in Red Zone Touchdown % last year, though.
Agreed.
I guess we'll find out this year.
But that's not much in the modern game. It's average to below average. He might as well be going to any other team if you're counting on a bunch of catches.
Actually, in his last 2 years in Oakland, Murray caught 74 catches on 95 targets, which is pretty good. He caught 15 of 17 last year, so not sure what else you'd want from him.
Hey @DirtDirtDirt notice that I didn't wish anyone gets hurt.
But he's doing really well with the targets he's getting, so I don't see the validity in him having "stone hands".
Agreed with everything you said except for taking Eli over Tyrod. Eli is washed up. His numbers have been in decline for 3 years now. Taylor is more efficient, doesn't turn the ball over even remotely as much, and has had a better QBR, YPA, QB:TD ratio, and completion percentage than Eli for 3 years running. Eli is almost 9 years older than Tyrod, too, so their needles are pointing in very opposite directions.
Now you're getting into semantics. But sure, we'll call it at the line then.
