The NFL long ago turned into a passing league.
In 2014, 23 players reached 1,000 yards receiving and 13 caught at least 10 touchdown passes. By comparison, only 13 players reached 1,000 yards rushing and only two had double-digit touchdown runs.
The need for a no-doubt No. 1 receiver is what every team is looking for or pays big to keep.
Here is the state of each team’s top receiver heading into training camp this month:
LEGITIMATE NO. 1s (9)
Atlanta: The Falcons moved up 21 spots in the 2011 draft to take Julio Jones sixth overall and he has rewarded them.