Welcome WR DJ Chark

[Fouts2herbert]

5 receptions/game is not a JAG, and don't think QJ is going anywhere 'til his contract runs out.... we have him for three more seasons, and think he'll be good value 'til his contract ends.

do think that Cornelius could eventually spell him, and that Rice could spell Palmer quicker than not, as not sure Joe is gonna pass on the comp pick there.... ??

Rice is better than Palmer, bigger stronger, better blocker, and more durable, he can do everything palmer can better and has sneaky deep ability too...I think Palmer get's traded before the season starts...makes money sense too, get something in 2025 draft instead of waiting for a 2026 compensatory pick...

[Fouts2herbert]

I prefer Beckham over Chark but maybe Chark is more of a willing blocker than the former? Plus Beckham was more expensive.

he signed a 3 million dollar deal with incentives it could reach 8 point something but he's never going to see that...this team doesn't need OBJ types, it needs team player types...

[dmac_bolt]

Chark's best year was in Jacksonville 73 catches and he went over 1k receiving and added like 7 TDs and won trip to the ProBowl...

injuries have kept him from fulfilling his potential...

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[dmac_bolt]

Chark had one good season out of 6. It was 5 years ago.

[Boltnut]

QJ and Chark will battle to be the X-receiver.
JP and McConkey will battle to be the Z-receiver.
All of them are outside/slot capable.
In 21-personnel, Hurst will be in the slot.

Finally, we are deep @WR. DD will make the club as the return specialist. TBD if he gets his occasional shots deep.
Rice and Johnson will battle for the 6th WR on the 53-man roster. Loser goes to the PS.
JP will play out his 4th season and probably hit the market after 2024. JP's production will determine his market... and our comp pick slot.

I make no predictions on who beats out who in training camp. It would be foolish... given the extraordinary change in offensive philosophy.

EDIT: One thing is for sure... last year's stats mean nothing to this year's scheme.

[powderblueboy]

If last year was any indication then they probably saw a kid that wasn't being used according to what he was best suited for and even then the player came on and showed some improvement towards the end of the year...

With all the receivers of his type brought in, it seems like either they want to light a fire under his butt or they have a lot of uncertainty in what he brings to the team.
Being primarily a guy allowed to work underneath in space so that he can make first guys miss with his spin move is probably not sufficient.

[powderblueboy]

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Lots of injury prone players being brought in: Fulton, Chark, Hurst, Perryman, and then there is Bosa and the aging Mack.

It could lead to an outstanding season, where things break their way, or a very pedestrian hovering around 500 season.

Under the old regime, you know what would happen; this coaching staff is different.

[Boltjolt]

QJ and Chark will battle to be the X-receiver.
JP and McConkey will battle to be the Z-receiver.
All of them are outside/slot capable.
In 21-personnel, Hurst will be in the slot.

Finally, we are deep @WR. DD will make the club as the return specialist. TBD if he gets his occasional shots deep.
Rice and Johnson will battle for the 6th WR on the 53-man roster. Loser goes to the PS.
JP will play out his 4th season and probably hit the market after 2024. JP's production will determine his market... and our comp pick slot.

I make no predictions on who beats out who in training camp. It would be foolish... given the extraordinary change in offensive philosophy.

EDIT: One thing is for sure... last year's stats mean nothing to this year's scheme.

I dont know about that! Better options there than Hurst.

[CanadianBoltFan]

Chark had one good season out of 6. It was 5 years ago.

He can be a rotational player ...WR4 that can make some downfield big plays with Herberts arm on play action and his 6 ft 4 height and 4.34 speed. He also had a higher contested catch rate last year than Mike Williams career average. He replaces the Mike Williams role, not as physical but better speed. He is the only real X receiver on the team except for two 7th round draft picks.

I like that he averages 15 yards a catch and had 7 catches of over 20 yards last year in in a down year with a shitty offence and over matched rookie QB. Not a world beater but brings things to the WR mix.

[Boltnut]

I dont know about that! Better options there than Hurst.

Seriously? Put him in motion from there to run block or split a seam...? Match him up vs a smaller NB or safety...?
The modern NFL offense doesn't always put a typically, smaller WR in the slot anymore. TE's are receivers, too.
Your boy, Kincaid, gets to line up there (and all over)... why not Hurst...? He's 10-times the run blocker than Kincaid.
The TE's will be doing work vs. LB's and safeties. The slot would be a great place to put Hurst!

[dmac_bolt]

Lots of injury prone players being brought in: Fulton, Chark, Hurst, Perryman, and then there is Bosa and the aging Mack.

It could lead to an outstanding season, where things break their way, or a very pedestrian hovering around 500 season.

Under the old regime, you know what would happen; this coaching staff is different.

Its a change from the TT method of having only one usable player and then PS scrubs stacked up behind him. They are working the theory that they won’t ALL get hurt.

We’re still thin at Edge depth, imo. Fingers crossed …

[Boltjolt]

Seriously? Put him in motion from there to run block or split a seam...? Match him up vs a smaller NB or safety...?
The modern NFL offense doesn't always put a typically, smaller WR in the slot anymore. TE's are receivers, too.
Your boy, Kincaid, gets to line up there (and all over)... why not Hurst...? He's 10-times the run blocker than Kincaid.
The TE's will be doing work vs. LB's and safeties. The slot would be a great place to put Hurst!

He is no Bowers and it has nothing to do with Kincaid, who also happens to have great hands and is much more a reciever than a blocker. I see Kelce in the slot often as well but he isnt out there to block....neither was Gates.
I just think McConkey or Palmer would be better options in the slot as a pass catcher. Not talking about it as a blocker.

Depends on what they want the slot reciever to be. Most teams dont use a slot reciever as an added blocker so like i said, depends on what they want the slot WR to be. McConkey in the slot as a reciever is a much better option than Hurst....if we are passing the ball.

I guess we will see.