I had almost forgotten how good Edelman can be. It felt like he was unlocked immediately once Cam showed that he's willing to spread the ball around a little bit.
Yep. If you can find ways to get Edelman one-on-one matchups all day, he's going to kill defenses. And the only way to do that is to throw to other guys, which Cam did very well this past week. They're getting Gunner back too, and hopefully James White as well, so the offense should be fully loaded soon.I had almost forgotten how good Edelman can be. It felt like he was unlocked immediately once Cam showed that he's willing to spread the ball around a little bit.
Yeah he gets crushed constantly. I worry about him.When is the last time that Edelman has looked healthy? I feel like he grimaces after every single catch. And he still does what he does. Really hope he can stay healthy and rack up another 1,000+ yard season that he’ll need for his HoF resume.
Yeah, it’s too bad he has suffered these injuries because he would have 6 straight 1000 yard seasons right now, excluding the missed 2017 season. And he’s on track so far this year as well. His injuries have cost him about 2,000 yards based on his 2013-2020 run rate. He should have about 7,500-7,700 at the end of this year. 10,000 yards seems like a realistic target although I’m guessing he may fall short due to injuries.To make the HOF he will need three or four more, but I take your point.
This year, I'm hoping they can get all the other WRs involved in the early part of the game then when it really matters feed Edelman. He doesn't need to be playing 85-90% of the snaps at this stage of his career. If Harry/Byrd/Meyers can improve enough to do this, then that's great.Yeah, it’s too bad he has suffered these injuries because he would have 6 straight 1000 yard seasons right now, excluding the missed 2017 season. And he’s on track so far this year as well. His injuries have cost him about 2,000 yards based on his 2013-2020 run rate. He should have about 7,500-7,700 at the end of this year. 10,000 yards seems like a realistic target although I’m guessing he may fall short due to injuries.
That seems to be the plan based on snap counts in the first two games.This year, I'm hoping they can get all the other WRs involved in the early part of the game then when it really matters feed Edelman. He doesn't need to be playing 85-90% of the snaps at this stage of his career. If Harry/Byrd/Meyers can improve enough to do this, then that's great.
This is silly season but, especially if he has another spectacular postseason (particularly if the Pats make or win a superbowl) I could imagine him getting the lynn swann/paul hornung treatment and getting in just because of his post season, his association with the Pats, and--oddly enough-the fairly small number of candidates from the patriots dynasty.To make the HOF he will need three or four more, but I take your point.
With his speed and route running ability, it opens up double moves down the line.I looked at Byrd over the past two games. He's been getting separation and has been open a lot. He didn't get a target in game 1 but got 9 in game 2. I think the rest of the year is going to be closer to game 2 so at least 5+ targets a game. He runs good routes - he has sharp breaks. He isn't much after the catch and his blocking is frustratingly bad but he can run basic X routes well and that actually means something because we've had 2 years where that has not been the case minus Edelman.
What the difference between someone like Dorsett, who was also billed as a fast guy who can separate, and Byrd?I looked at Byrd over the past two games. He's been getting separation and has been open a lot. He didn't get a target in game 1 but got 9 in game 2. I think the rest of the year is going to be closer to game 2 so at least 5+ targets a game. He runs good routes - he has sharp breaks. He isn't much after the catch and his blocking is frustratingly bad but he can run basic X routes well and that actually means something because we've had 2 years where that has not been the case minus Edelman.
Stealing some of this from Phil Perry and some is mine. Byrd can actually beat press and work as an X. Dorsett was really only useful as a vertical slot option or as a slot in general. Phil seems to think Dorsett was a more or less linear athlete. Byrd has some sharpness to his breaks.What the difference between someone like Dorsett, who was also billed as a fast guy who can separate, and Byrd?
Right - sorry I just meant that those two teams seemed to be a good fit for him. Eagles would have been another one. Not trying to take credit for a total JAG. Just saying that there are teams that are better fits for his skills. In retrospect I could have phrased that better. Apologies.Well, good call, Dorsett is on the Seahawks.
Oh, I thought you didn’t know that (wasn’t exactly a high profile signing), soI was impressed by that scheme fit call.Right - sorry I just meant that those two teams seemed to be a good fit for him. Eagles would have been another one. Not trying to take credit for a total JAG. Just saying that there are teams that are better fits for his skills. In retrospect I could have phrased that better. Apologies.
Isn't 8.5 yards per catch significantly worse than "not great".N'Keal Harry is on pace for a 72.2% catch rate, 104 receptions and 888 yards. Not a great yds per reception number (8.5), but if he ended year two with those numbers, that's a huge success.
Depends on what they’re asking him to do. He has a very good catch rate and a high volume of catches. Clearly they’re using him currently on a lot of short passes.Isn't 8.5 yards per catch significantly worse than "not great".
Yeah he's still a work in progress. Even "meh" is an improvement over last year. Also he won't likely average 15 as a Z even if everything breaks right.Depends on what they’re asking him to do. He has a very good catch rate and a high volume of catches. Clearly they’re using him currently on a lot of short passes.
We finally got him!amusingly the player whose 2019 Harry is most closely approximating through 3 games.......
Forever trade target Larry Fitz.