Blackmon isn't seriously overrated. He was a true #1 in the making. 

 

Your problem is you don't understand WR stats. If you're  having what you call "OK" games consistently throughout a season, you're a 1,000 yard receiver. Sprinkle in a few games where Blackmon clearly took control of the offense, and you're around 1,300-1,400. 

 

If you're looking at box scores, go look at other WR's box scores. No receiver consistently puts up 100 yard games week in and week out. Sometimes an opposing team successfully contains a receiver. It happens. 

 

Inconsistent? He was a rookie. Learning curves are big at that position. 

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