I was definitely talking about the drop on the second-to-last Falcons' drive that was intercepted and led to the Seahawks kicking the game-winning FG.
it clearly barely grazed one of his hands http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/20161...ivechart|contentId:0ap3000000722236&tab=track typical aj green media bias
OP is a wizard. Great thread, and I sincerely mean that. Love watching these two guys one-up each other every couple of weeks with freak performances.
http://www.espn.com/nfl/insider/story/_/id/18071581/nfl-2016-evaluators-pick-best-wide-receiver I'm just going to drop that right here. 6 NFL assistant coaches and personnel polled, 5 votes for Julio, 0 for AJG. He did get an honorable mention though.
Oops, didn't think about it being insider. Hopefully this translates over into a readable format. Spoiler NFL evaluators pick the best wide receiver play The passing game is thriving in the current NFL era, and wide receivers across the league are putting up gaudy numbers. But the stats indicate that Atlanta's Julio Jones is the best of the bunch. It's difficult to pinpoint the golden era of wide receivers in the NFL, but this much cannot be argued: The league is saturated with stars at the position today. It's not just seasoned veterans; there's also a pipeline of young talent that should only get better as each player progresses. The 2016 rookie class adds promise: Michael Thomas seems to make a highlight-worthy catch every week for the New Orleans Saints, putting defenders on roller skates and flexing an unbelievable catch radius. Sterling Shepard has fit right in alongside Odell Beckham Jr. in the New York Giants' passing game, while Corey Coleman is emerging as a building block for theCleveland Browns. And while Minnesota's Laquon Treadwell and Washington'sJosh Doctson have hardly played this season -- Doctson is now on injured reserve -- both figure to grow into key roles in time. So who is the best wide receiver in the NFL right now? With the help of six NFL assistant coaches and personnel, we reached a verdict. And the results might surprise you. The best? Julio Jones, Atlanta Falcons (5 votes) Jones doesn't look like a typical wide receiver. He towers over most wideouts with a build that could be confused with that of a tight end. He's a physical freak who has rare acceleration for a player his size and is a lethal cross between a volume-heavy pass-catcher and a big play waiting to happen -- he's fifth in the NFL in yards per catch at 18.1 and tied for fourth in total catches with 61. No other player in the top 10 of catches averages better than 14.6 yards per catch. It's incredibly hard to sustain such consistent big-play production, but Jones does it. "Easy one for me," an AFC personnel man said. "Julio. The guy is [a] size/speed matchup issue every week for defenses. You can't cover that guy one-on-one. "You need to help to his side, and even when he doesn't get the ball, it opens up other areas on the field." An NFC defensive assistant coach said that when you coach against Jones, you "really appreciate how good" he is. "He's really fast and obviously [a] big dude too," the assistant coach said. "He is a matchup problem." Another NFC assistant coach picked Jones when probed on the top wideout in the NFL. "Does it all," he said. "Big play. Takes off the top. Runs all routes. Deep, short intermediate, over the middle. Will block, crack block linebackers. Doesn't seem selfish." Those who have spent time around Jones speak glowingly of his character and approach to his craft; you'll be hard-pressed to find a more determined individual than Jones. He is a building block for any franchise and a terrific teammate. I mentioned to a personnel man that it was a joy to watch Jones on the field. His response summed up how so many feel: "Until you have to play him." Runner-up: Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh Steelers (1 vote) Brown entered 2016 as one of the NFL's most consistent players, regardless of position. To paint a picture of his excellence, he's on pace for an NFL-best 123 catches this season, which would be 13 fewer than he had in 2015. He has unbelievable burst, terrific vision in the open field and shows pristine focus to make difficult catches look easy. He dovetails perfectly with Ben Roethlisbergerby using every inch of the field to get open when Big Ben extends a play. Brown is nimble in short space and explosive in the open field. There's no hole in his game. "Extremely versatile route runner," said one NFC assistant coach who voted Brown second in his rankings. "Nine [go] routes. Options inside. Ridiculous on back-shoulder throws." Brown bucks the conventional trend in terms of stature. At 5-foot-10 and 180 pounds, he's 5 inches shorter and some 40 pounds lighter than Jones. "Brown is just a freak, and his ability with the ball in his hands is amazing," one AFC defensive assistant coach said. "Smaller guy obviously, but isn't afraid to go over the middle and expose himself -- [he] has taken some good hits. Fun guy to watch and has the most extensive route tree I've seen. Runs every route in the book and will make a new one up in the game." What makes Brown's production so exceptional is that it's no mystery that the football is coming his way, yet defenses still can't find a way to slow him down. Ranking just behind Jones should not be perceived as a slight. It's a close call. And to add to Brown's value, he's one of the top punt returners in the league. What about Odell Beckham Jr.? While Beckham didn't receive any first-place votes, he did come up more often than any other receiver not named Julio Jones or Antonio Brown. The 24-year-old has had nearly unparalleled production through the first two and a half seasons of his career and has a penchant for making catches that become immediate fixtures on SportsCenter's Top 10 plays. He has springy athleticism that will leave defensive coaches fearful of even his most mundane route. "Beckham is the best catch-and-run guy," one NFC assistant coach said. "Turns an 8-yard slant into a 60-yard touchdown." Along those lines, Beckham has a 50-yard catch in nine of his 36 career games, an incredible figure. When he turns on the jets, there's no slowing him down in the open field. But if there is a way to slow Beckham vertically, one assistant coach notes it has to be with physical play. "Beckham is very good down the field on nine balls [go routes], but due to size you can finish on him and out-physical him and separate him from the ball," the assistant coach said. Unquestionably, he is a big play waiting to happen, as his 31 touchdowns in his first 36 career games are the most for any player in NFL history. Who's next? A.J. Green, Cincinnati Bengals: The premier deep threat in the game today, Green has an unmatched ability to track the football vertically in the air. He does it all for the Cincinnati offense. "A.J. Green is awesome also," one AFC coach said. "Great athletic ability for his size and is pretty tough." Dez Bryant, Dallas Cowboys: Health has been a problem for Bryant of late, but his explosiveness and powerful route running make him a major issue for any defense. The trio of Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott and Bryant is one of the best in football. DeAndre Hopkins, Houston Texans: His production is down this season, but Hopkins is capable of making a catch on any throw in his vicinity. His body control and field awareness are incredible. "Hopkins is quick fast and has great hands," one defensive coach said. "Doesn't do much after the catch [as others mentioned] but is outstanding at getting open and catching the ball." Hopkins has 84 yards after the catch (148th in the NFL) on 45 catches this year and had 201 on 111 catches in 2015. He's still a brilliant player. Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Evans, only 23, is taking over as one of the best red zone players in the league. He must overcome drops, the only notable hole in his game. But he's on pace for career highs in catches, yards and touchdowns this season.
We are arguing with Dawg fans and people that like chili on top of their spaghetti, so it's not like these are reasonable people.
That sucks if it's anything serious, I was looking forward to seeing a full season of both these guys at top productivity
So what you are saying is Julio is going to have the same number of receiving yds as Green on his bye week?
He'll also close the games played gap due to missing 11 games in 2013, so the career stats will be more comparable.