Scooch
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I don't know what to make of these stats.
Sean Riley was our top receiver last year, with 64 catches (4.9/game), or 24% of all completions. This year, Riley is averaging a full reception less per game (3.8, 17% of completions).
Nykeim Johnson had 3.2 catches per game last season, or 15% of all completions. This year... 2.0 catches per game (9%).
We had to replace Jamal Custis's production (3.9 catches/game, 19%), and we seem to have done that by throwing a ton to Tristan Jackson (5.4 catches/game, 24%). But we've slashed receptions to three of our four most prolific pass catchers from last season (Harris is down from 3.1/game to 2.6/game).
Keep in mind, we are actually averaging more pass completions per game this year than we did last year: 22.3 vs. 20.8.
Sooo... what gives? Injuries that aren't being reported? Change of OC philosophy?
I'm the first to admit that I'm no Xs and Os savant, but given how poor the OL has played, it seems to me that quick outs to Riley would be an ideal way to settle DeVito and keep the defense at bay.
It's all so perplexing how we're utilizing our resources this season.
Sean Riley was our top receiver last year, with 64 catches (4.9/game), or 24% of all completions. This year, Riley is averaging a full reception less per game (3.8, 17% of completions).
Nykeim Johnson had 3.2 catches per game last season, or 15% of all completions. This year... 2.0 catches per game (9%).
We had to replace Jamal Custis's production (3.9 catches/game, 19%), and we seem to have done that by throwing a ton to Tristan Jackson (5.4 catches/game, 24%). But we've slashed receptions to three of our four most prolific pass catchers from last season (Harris is down from 3.1/game to 2.6/game).
Keep in mind, we are actually averaging more pass completions per game this year than we did last year: 22.3 vs. 20.8.
Sooo... what gives? Injuries that aren't being reported? Change of OC philosophy?
I'm the first to admit that I'm no Xs and Os savant, but given how poor the OL has played, it seems to me that quick outs to Riley would be an ideal way to settle DeVito and keep the defense at bay.
It's all so perplexing how we're utilizing our resources this season.