While I don't think the receivers are exceptional, I don't think their drops are the issue here. I could be wrong, and please correct me if I am, but I don't recall a year outside of this year or last year where dropped balls were so scrutinized. The one common denominator is the QB. Wimbush's struggles are well documented and I don't want to just pile on but even when he throws a ball that is "catchable" it is either on the wrong shoulder or it's a "wobbly" pass. A "wobbly" throw with the zip he has is hard to catch. Specifically this week, Claypool dropped a ball that at first looked very catchable. However, when you look at the replay, the ball was behind him on a crossing route. And, again, the velocity at which Wimbush throws makes those even more difficult. Boykin struggled to get open against their best DB. Well, Boykin isn't the only receiver on the field. QB must go through his progressions to find the open receiver.
Sure, the great receivers catch those balls and I agree. They do. But we don't have great receivers. We have good receivers. Good enough for the backup to complete over 60% of his passes.
My opinion is that the receivers have been an unfair scapegoat. It comes down to play calling, coaching, and QB play. IMHO.
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