Quote:I agree but this became more about what you need to be elite than about Blackmon.

I hear ya'.  Probably an even more pointless debate since everyone tends to have their own definition on what the term  "elite" means.

 

Since we are here though  -   I think JB has a good shot at reaching "elite" status when he has a better talent passing him the ball.  And he's just fast enough to do it. 

 

It's his physicality that will get him there, IMO. When you can fight for the ball in good coverage like he does and grind out YAC consistently - you don't require as much flat out speed. 

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