Bumpus on Rasheeds lack of pass production

[D-train]

And they won a SB. Seems to me whatever the formula was it was successful. What's the argument that he should have been targeted more? That's why I'm kinda curious if signing him to that contract is more about replacing JSN than supporting him.

It worked and he was paid almost nothing. Now he is going to get $17M a year. He needs to get back close to that 5 catches a game. Kupp is about toast. I would say that is who he is replacing....

[57reasons]

And they won a SB. Seems to me whatever the formula was it was successful. What's the argument that he should have been targeted more? That's why I'm kinda curious if signing him to that contract is more about replacing JSN than supporting him.

It worked and he was paid almost nothing. Now he is going to get $17M a year. He needs to get back close to that 5 catches a game. Kupp is about toast. I would say that is who he is replacing....

not replacing Kupp, who is purely a possession receiver at this stage, or anyone else really - Shaheed is his own animal, one of the best deep threats in the game and certainly the Hawks' best player to dictate coverages to keep opposing DC's from allocating all resources to stopping JSN. Love Horton's talent and potential, but even when healthy he is inferior to Rashid in that regard. I do think a full offseason with Darnold should improve their chemistry and lead to greater production, but with the league's best D meaning they rarely play from behind (in contrast to the Saints), coupled with their desire to run the ball, i don't see much more than 70 catches on the horizon.

[D-train]

And they won a SB. Seems to me whatever the formula was it was successful. What's the argument that he should have been targeted more? That's why I'm kinda curious if signing him to that contract is more about replacing JSN than supporting him.

It worked and he was paid almost nothing. Now he is going to get $17M a year. He needs to get back close to that 5 catches a game. Kupp is about toast. I would say that is who he is replacing....

not replacing Kupp, who is purely a possession receiver at this stage, or anyone else really - Shaheed is his own animal, one of the best deep threats in the game and certainly the Hawks' best player to dictate coverages to keep opposing DC's from allocating all resources to stopping JSN. Love Horton's talent and potential, but even when healthy he is inferior to Rashid in that regard. I do think a full offseason with Darnold should improve their chemistry and lead to greater production, but with the league's best D meaning they rarely play from behind (in contrast to the Saints), coupled with their desire to run the ball, i don't see much more than 70 catches on the horizon.

Good assessment Kevin. I was lazy with mine. I am running out of energy. Its been a long perplexing life....