Yahoo Sports NFL on Deebo Samuel
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he's now another year older and still has the same issues he's always had, just with further diminished speed and athleticism; tied for 97th out of 110 graded wide receivers in 'open' score
STACKED’s take
Samuel's diminished athleticism and poor open-score ranking make him a poor fit for the Rams.
Samuel's reputation far exceeds his current impact; he posted 72 receptions for 727 yards and five touchdowns for Washington last season but is now another year older with further diminished speed and athleticism. ESPN's Receiver Score metrics graded him tied for 97th out of 110 wide receivers in 'open' score (how often a receiver is in position to make a catch even if not targeted), indicating he has never been a strong man-coverage beater and requires manufactured touches. The source argues the Rams, with one of the best offenses in the NFL, don't need to add more gimmicks and shouldn't develop hyper-specific touches for what could be their sixth option.
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