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So I decided to go through all of his games this year to see where he's at, where he COULD HAVE BEEN, and where he's projected to end up by the end of the season. Just to see if all of the criticism of him, and his OC was warranted prior to last week.
Receiving stats:
33 for 345 yards, 4 TDs
Targeted 51 times.
Projected targets on the season: 82.
Projected stats this year:
53 receptions, 552 yards, 7 TDs
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Punt returns:
30 returns, 268 yards 1 TD
Punt returns factoring in those negated by penalty:
36 returns, 456 yards, 2 TDs
Projected stats this year:
58 returns, 730 yards, 4 TDs
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Kick returns:
9 for 212 yards
Projected stats this year:
15 for 340 yards
Projected all-purpose yards this year
(factoring in yards lost due to penalty):
1622 yards, 11 TDs.
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Hold on ... we're not done yet.
Drops (Figuratively speaking. Let's call them missed opportunities instead):
44 yards (catchable, but tough) against Atlanta
10 yards (hurried, but hit him in the hands) against Atlanta
8 yards (hit him in the hands) against Atlanta
4 yards (hit him in the hands) against Atlanta
5 yards (hit him in the hands) against Dallas
10 yards (diving attempt - catchable) against SF
40 yards (was held by Carlos Rodgers and had separation) against SF
0 yards (bubble screen - dropped) against Jax
1 yard (drop) against Jax
35 yards (flat throw by Clemens - he was open) against TEN
16 yards (low throw, but catchable) against Indy
So let's figure those all into his stat line, because they were there for him to be had. Which, in turn means, Schottenheimer dialed those things up but they weren't capitalized upon. Following me so far? If we add all of those missed opportunities into his current stat line, we get:
44 receptions, 518 yards, 4 TDs (could have been 6 TDs. see: italicized lines)
Projected, that would make 70 receptions, 828 yards, 9 TDs.
ALL PURPOSE YARDS: 1795 with 13 TDs
Now, I ask you. How would you feel about Schottenheimer AND Tavon Austin if he ends up with that? Still think he's not being utilized? Still think he's not being put in position to succeed? Still think Schottenheimer doesn't know how to use him? Because those projected (receiving only) stats are bested by only 8 rookies in the history of the NFL.
Receiving stats:
33 for 345 yards, 4 TDs
Targeted 51 times.
Projected targets on the season: 82.
Projected stats this year:
53 receptions, 552 yards, 7 TDs
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Punt returns:
30 returns, 268 yards 1 TD
Punt returns factoring in those negated by penalty:
36 returns, 456 yards, 2 TDs
Projected stats this year:
58 returns, 730 yards, 4 TDs
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Kick returns:
9 for 212 yards
Projected stats this year:
15 for 340 yards
Projected all-purpose yards this year
(factoring in yards lost due to penalty):
1622 yards, 11 TDs.
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Hold on ... we're not done yet.
Drops (Figuratively speaking. Let's call them missed opportunities instead):
44 yards (catchable, but tough) against Atlanta
10 yards (hurried, but hit him in the hands) against Atlanta
8 yards (hit him in the hands) against Atlanta
4 yards (hit him in the hands) against Atlanta
5 yards (hit him in the hands) against Dallas
10 yards (diving attempt - catchable) against SF
40 yards (was held by Carlos Rodgers and had separation) against SF
0 yards (bubble screen - dropped) against Jax
1 yard (drop) against Jax
35 yards (flat throw by Clemens - he was open) against TEN
16 yards (low throw, but catchable) against Indy
So let's figure those all into his stat line, because they were there for him to be had. Which, in turn means, Schottenheimer dialed those things up but they weren't capitalized upon. Following me so far? If we add all of those missed opportunities into his current stat line, we get:
44 receptions, 518 yards, 4 TDs (could have been 6 TDs. see: italicized lines)
Projected, that would make 70 receptions, 828 yards, 9 TDs.
ALL PURPOSE YARDS: 1795 with 13 TDs
Now, I ask you. How would you feel about Schottenheimer AND Tavon Austin if he ends up with that? Still think he's not being utilized? Still think he's not being put in position to succeed? Still think Schottenheimer doesn't know how to use him? Because those projected (receiving only) stats are bested by only 8 rookies in the history of the NFL.
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