There were only so many targets to go around last year. With two consensus first-round receivers, including a potential top-5 pick, it’s hard to have a real sense of the quality of next year’s receiver room just by looking at the numbers. A few weeks ago, I decided to go back and take a closer look at the guys behind the guys.
I knew Kyren Lacy was pretty productive, but I didn’t expect to see a technician. As a receiver, the biggest part of your job is to get open. People like to focus on the explosive YAC guys or the highlight-reel ball-winners, but if you can run routes and get open reliably, you’re going to be a good receiver, if you can’t, you’re probably not.