(07-27-2017, 12:35 PM)NYC4jags Wrote:

(07-27-2017, 12:01 PM)SeldomRite Wrote: 851 yards and three TDs plus another on a kickoff isn't exactly irreplaceable.

I'm not even sure the third wide out is going to get on the field half of the time in this offense if they're serious about pounding the rock. They should be in a lot of two tight end and fullback sets.

Like I said, who the third wide receiver is just doesn't worry me. I think Hurns has shown he can be a perfectly good number two. And if Marqise has a great season that's good news in any case for the team even if he leaves for a big payday.

The production doesn't tell the story.  If Lee played for the Saints last season and had Brees throwing the ball, he'd have racked up 1200 yards and 9 TDs. 

After watching every game multiple times and analyzing Bortles ad nauseum -- Lee stood out on film as being consistently open and making great plays on poorly thrown balls. 

I'm basing my stance on his ability -- not his production thus far.

1200 yards!?That is probably being a bit overconfident in Lee and his health but I get the homer sentiment. Lee is not going to be a star as a traditional X or Z (I think he plays a ton out of the Z) because he's versatile enough to do everything but he's still very average in a lot of ways. I think he does become more valuable than Hurns because Hurns doesn't have the "it" factor that Lee does. 

Lee would really excel in a system where a QB can put him into space, especially on screens or slants and all the more technical routes that offer YAC opportunities for Lee (who was I believe top 15 in YAC last season). I would have loved to see a Jimmy Garappolo run this offense because guys like Lee and Westbrook would excel with an efficient/accurate passer that takes advantage of the gaps that these types of receivers open up.

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