Chase Claypool - Is he a bust?

[cameronkrazie86]

I think he'll perform much better after the bye week. Tough learning a brand new system in-season. I still think he's a #3 caliber receiver (like Mooney) on a championship level team.

The 2nd round pick was definitely an overpay but I'm fine with the trade for 2 reasons. 1. It showed Fields that he's definitely the guy in Chicago going forward and 2. Since he arrived Kmet has exploded and turned into KmeTD.

The Bears still desperately need a #1 receiver and probably a #2 as well unless Claypool or Mooney were to significantly improve with the addition of the #1 (certainly possible).

 

[Tillman33]

To anybody who watches football and not just the bears, it was obvious. The Steelers couldn’t wait to rid themselves of Claypool because of his inconsistency. His size is a mirage because he doesn’t play like a big receiver. He’s a finesse guy like Robbie Anderson.

 

[BaBaBlacksheep]

Said from day one I’d wait to see him after the bye.

 

[remydat]

Jared Goff looked pretty impressive today, didn't he?

Didnt watch as dont give a shit about the Lions beyond them winning to stay ahead of Bears.

How did Williamson fair in his debut?

 

[nc0gnet0]

Didnt watch as dont give a shit about the Lions beyond them winning to stay ahead of Bears.

How did Williamson fair in his debut?

You mean all 6 snaps, 5 of which were running plays?
Come on man, you can do better than that!!
But, almost as good as Claypool.......

 

[remydat]

You mean all 6 snaps, 5 of which were running plays?
Come on man, you can do better than that!!
But, almost as good as Claypool.......

Can you read? I just said I didnt watch so dont know how many snaps he played hence why I asked. I just knew he was making debut.

 

[nc0gnet0]

Detroit now has more 30+ games this year than any team in the NFL
But they need a new QB.....................

 

[SlickWilly]

Toooo early to tell. Dudes very talented and i think can be great but i see him as an elite #2 WR. We need a stud for him to play off of. WR #1, Claypoole and Mooney if healthy can be a nice trio. Dont sleep on Harry either.

If you’re elite, you wouldn’t be a #2 receiver…

 

[remydat]

Detroit now has more 30+ games this year than any team in the NFL
But they need a new QB.....................

Ok so are you saying you think they stick with Goff and dont draft a QB?

 

[Raskolnikov]

His benchmark is Christian Watson who was taken about at his slot.

 

[puckthefackers]

pretty fucking tired of watching throws to Claypool behind the LOS that are blown the fuck up for negative yards. Getsy needs to use that as a fake b/c it is not working as a play

 

[nc0gnet0]

Ok so are you saying you think they stick with Goff and dont draft a QB?

50-50 on it actually. I for sure and not giving up a king's ransom to move up a few spots for Stroud. If he happens to be there when the Lions pick, then maybe.......

A few intriguing options

1) Trade down (Rams pick) and pick up a 1st in next years draft.
2) IF Seattle drafts a QB, sign Geno Smith
3) Pick up a developmental QB and sit him behind Goff one year.

I am really liking JJ mcCarthy, would love to see the Lions grab him next year.

 

[remydat]

50-50 on it actually. I for sure and not giving up a king's ransom to move up a few spots for Stroud. If he happens to be there when the Lions pick, then maybe.......

A few intriguing options

1) Trade down (Rams pick) and pick up a 1st in next years draft.
2) IF Seattle drafts a QB, sign Geno Smith
3) Pick up a developmental QB and sit him behind Goff one year.

I am really liking JJ mcCarthy, would love to see the Lions grab him next year.

So Goff needs to be replaced. Exactly.

 

[nc0gnet0]

So Goff needs to be replaced. Exactly.

Eventually, I think so.

 

[rawdawg]

He's fine. They aren't using him correctly right now. They did use him well last week with Siemien, but back to being misused today. 6 targets, 4 of them were screens. Hell, they weren't even really screens. They were just throwing the ball to him outside 1-on-1, no blocking set up to let him run with the ball. Just put it on him to break a tackle.

He did catch those 2 passes in the flow of the offense on back-to-back plays (fumble on the 2nd catch), but other than that, it almost feels like they are saving Claypool for next year.

 

[remydat]

Yeah dude is one of the best Go route runners in NFL and they wasting him on short passes.

 

[The Hawk]

50-50 on it actually. I for sure and not giving up a king's ransom to move up a few spots for Stroud. If he happens to be there when the Lions pick, then maybe.......

A few intriguing options

1) Trade down (Rams pick) and pick up a 1st in next years draft.
2) IF Seattle drafts a QB, sign Geno Smith
3) Pick up a developmental QB and sit him behind Goff one year.

I am really liking JJ mcCarthy, would love to see the Lions grab him next year.

Who cares anything about the team from the worst city in the United States?

 

[Midwaymonster75]

If you’re elite, you wouldn’t be a #2 receiver…

ELITE

noun

"a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group"


Im comparing him to other #2s not all receivers.

 

[The Hawk]

If you’re elite, you wouldn’t be a #2 receiver…

Who was the #1 receiver on the Super Bowl winning Steeler teams? How about the KC Chiefs last year? Did those teams only have one #`1 receiver?

 

[Nelly]

Yeah dude is one of the best Go route runners in NFL and they wasting him on short passes.

Yep. Overthinking it like crazy. Make the defense commit a safety to him over-the-top or risk getting dunked on with jump balls or back-shoulder throws. It shouldn't be too hard, especially considering he hasn't had a hell of a lot of time to memorize the playbook.