Kupp is Spruce 2.0 in the same vein that DeSean Jackson was Donnie Avery 2.0.
I think you're looking at measurables rather than film. Zay Jones wins in the same sort of ways that Kupp does. If Kupp isn't an outside WR, Jones isn't an outside WR.(the reality is that both will be productive WRs whether outside or in the slot)
I agree with your observation but I have a different kind of question about how different your rankings are with the talent level/skill sets of your top four wide receivers.
Your TOP 4 day 2 WR's are
1. Cooper Kupp
2. Zay Jones
3. Chris Godwin
4. Juju Smith
Do you think #1 Kupp is head and shoulders above #2 Zay? Is Zay the same over #3 Godwin and Godwin the same over #4 JuJu etc?
I ask because I don't have my TOP 4 day 2 WR's separated by very much to be upset should my #4 ranked get selected by the Rams as opposed to my #1 ranked. Not suggesting you do either by any means....
Anyway, I think both of us would agree that the teams our Top 4 WR's are drafted by and the offensive schemes combined with the pedigree of quarterbacks throwing to them, will could have huge impact on their success in the first couple of years of their careers. Or am I wrong about your evaluations and ranking system?
Do you have #1 Kupp so special that no matter what team drafts him you think he will have superior stats his first 2 seasons compared to #2 Zay ?
And #2 Zay the same over #3 Godwin regardless what teams they get drafted by?
And #3 Godwin over #4 JuJu no matter what teams they get drafted by?
It's a good question because it exploits how much better you actually believe your number 1 ranked is compared to your number four ranked.
A special WR that is special because he can put up some really good numbers even if he goes to a team with a below average QB and or primitive passing team. Not always the case but the great ones find a way to produce as you already know.
Back to the point.. Is your top 4 WR's separated by a distinct margin and if so why?
Kupp, Zay, Godwin and JuJu.