Which NFL wide receiver duo would be harder to defend as an opposing defense? Sky Sports’ James Simpson named the top candidates
What could be better in today’s fast-paced passing NFL than having two explosive, producing weapons around the perimeter?
The Dolphins and Raiders went to great lengths to sign Tyreke Hill and Davante Adams, despite having 100 catches from Jaylen Waddle and Hunter Renfroe last season. The Eagles added AJ Brown to the 2021 10th overall pick, DeVonte Smith.
Likewise, many of this year’s top wide receivers — Garrett Wilson (now paired with Elijah Moore), Chris Olav (Michael Thomas) and Jahan Dotson (Terry McLaurin) — will provide their new quarterbacks with outstanding opportunities on the field. . outside.
So which duets are the best and why?
We mentioned the deadly duo from Cincinnati above and it’s clear that they are the gold standard when it comes to young, productive and exciting players.
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Chase had 84 receptions, 1,780 yards and 20 touchdowns in 2019 for the LSU varsity and despite missing the season, was selected fifth overall in the 2021 NFL Draft going on to 81 receptions, 1,455 yards and 13 touchdowns in his first year. like a pro.
Higgins, meanwhile, increased his tally in all three years at Clemson and did the same in his second pro season in 2022. Bowl LVI.
With Joe Barrow at the helm for the foreseeable future, Chase and Higgins have a chance to become something special.
What do you get when you put two outstanding sprinters on the same team? There is a lot of pressure on their quarterback to distribute the wealth and all eyes will be on third-year quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who will act and produce in Miami.