Ja'Marr Chase's Rookie Season from a Historical Standpoint (Latest Blog) (1 Viewer)

[DerrickB]

Ja'Marr Chase has posted the best start for a rookie receiver in the history of the National Football League. How is he doing it?

By Strike 7 NFL Contributor Will Fowler

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Understanding Ja'Marr Chase's historic rookie season - Strike 7 Sports

“Imma break every record they got at the Bengals. That’s my goal right now. I’m telling you right now, I’m breaking every record they have. I don’t know how I’m going to do it, but it’s going to get done.” That was Ja’Marr Chase just minutes after being selected by Cincinnati with the fifth […]

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[ANKOMA33]

Already at 754 yards receiving & we aren't even at the halfway mark yet.

After a rough start to OTAs/minicamp, Chase is catching everything in his zip code. Balling.

 

[football]

Need somebody to chime in... Chase mentioned something interesting about his struggle catching the ball. Is nfl ball bigger than college balls? And does those white strip makes a difference?

 

[boutrous]

I watched him play all through high school (Rummel) and I had no doubts about how good he was going to be. Well deserved!

 

[DerrickB]

Need somebody to chime in... Chase mentioned something interesting about his struggle catching the ball. Is nfl ball bigger than college balls? And does those white strip makes a difference?

I think Chase was messing with folks. Media took it the wrong way.

 

[football]

I think Chase was messing with folks. Media took it the wrong way.

I think there are some truth to that. I always notice how a college quarterback seems to throw a foot ball with ease. But when they enter the nfl and throwing a nfl balls, the ball seems a little bigger.

 

[Zaphod]

I think there are some truth to that. I always notice how a college quarterback seems to throw a foot ball with ease. But when they enter the nfl and throwing a nfl balls, the ball seems a little bigger.

There’s a slight difference between the NCAA and NFL but it’s about a quarter of an inch

 

[joejr]

And some thought Smith should be taken over him in the draft. Chase has the prototypical build to be a dominant WR & football speed.

 

[SweetT]

And some thought Smith should be taken over him in the draft. Chase has the prototypical build to be a dominant WR & football speed.

I’m team chase all day, but Smith doesn’t have a real QB throwing him the ball. He would be better off with Minshew slinging the rock

 

[joejr]

I’m team chase all day, but Smith doesn’t have a real QB throwing him the ball. He would be better off with Minshew slinging the rock

Don't disagree on the QB situation in Philadelphia but long term Chase will have a much better career.

 

[SweetT]

Don't disagree on the QB situation in Philadelphia but long term Chase will have a much better career.

No doubt. That dude is blessed with physical gifts that abuses DBs.

 

[Saint Kamara]

On pace to be only the 5th receiver to ever eclipse the 1,800 yard mark.

Hard to think he could outdo the magical season by Jefferson, but here we are.

 

[Eman5805]

I knew he’d be special. Playing with the equally special Joe Burrow is just unfair for the league.

I’ll admit it. I’m a bit jealous of Cincinnati. Words never spoken in the history of reality.

 

[football]

There’s a slight difference between the NCAA and NFL but it’s about a quarter of an inch

I see. Might be a slight difference but big difference for rookies skill players.

 

[Snakehead]

I had him as the best WR and player in the draft. Using that WR attribute spreadsheet that I created for the 2020 draft and Chase's ability the position, there wasn't a doubt.

I traded for him or the ability to draft him in 3 different fantasy leagues.

League 1:
18 team dynasty/50-man rosters/5-man rookie squad
Traded: DeAndre Hopkins/Jared Cook for Ja'Marr Chase/2021 2.4/2021 4.4

League 2:
32 team contract dynasty/53-man rosters/16-player practice squad
Traded: Alvin Kamara/Will Dissly for Ja'Marr Chase/2022 2nd/2022 4th

League 3:
$50 Yearly/Money League (Leagues 3rd year, my first) 16 teams The team had no QB (Drew Lock), but had the 1st overall pick. I wanted to draft Chase and also acquire Burrow. I'm not a fan of Lawrence so I didn't want to take him overall, but didn't want to take Chase without a QB. The guy with Burrow agreed he would trade Burrow for Lawrence straight up. The guy with pick 2 wanted Jonathan Taylor. I traded Taylor for pick 2 and I also picked up pick 15 with a different trade. I drafted Chase at 1.1 and Lawrence at 1.2 then immediately traded Lawrence for Burrow. Currently tied for 2nd at 5-2.