James Washington looks better on tape than his stats show

[Pass2Run]

So, I really like this player. He looks much better on tape than his stats show. So I was wondering what fans thought about his play, and if there was a reason why his stats don't line up with the tape on him.

He was apparently buried on the depth chart and several fans were saying he wasn't getting enough opportunities.

But the fans seem to think he could have produced more if given the opportunity.

Interesting read if you care to take the time.

James Washington [Archive] - Pittsburgh Steelers Forum, Message Board & Chat (planetsteelers.com)

 

[817Gill]

So, I really like this player. He looks much better on tape than his stats show. So I was wondering what fans thought about his play, and if there was a reason why his stats don't line up with the tape on him.

He was apparently buried on the depth chart and several fans were saying he wasn't getting enough opportunities.

But the fans seem to think he could have produced more if given the opportunity.

Interesting read if you care to take the time.

James Washington [Archive] - Pittsburgh Steelers Forum, Message Board & Chat (planetsteelers.com)

He was a vertical threat on a team that had an aging QB who couldn’t take advantage of his skillset. Same team that also hits on literally every WR pick and the other guys in the room fit better with what Ben could do at that stage in his career.

Does anyone think Ray-Ray McCloud is better than Washington? No, but he got much more work because his game is screens and short passes; which is the only thing Ben could do consistently.

Purely a poor fit, if you watch his tape you can see clear separation and ability. He’s a good 3 with 2 potential.

 

[stilltheguru]

He will shut up alot of casuals this year

 

[CWR]

I agree, I think he's going to suprise some people this year. He will have all kinds of opportunity to start the season.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

He will shut up alot of casuals this year

Yeah, looks like the rest of the league missed out on signing this superstar.

Guess teams couldn’t muster up enough cash to beat the $1.187M contract he signed.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

He's a good player. Didn't get a lot of opportunities with the Steeler. I've said he could be this season's Kearse.....

 

[stilltheguru]

Yeah, looks like the rest of the league missed out on signing this superstar.

Guess teams couldn’t muster up enough cash to beat the $1.187M contract he signed.

How much did Kearse sign for last year?

 

[CouchCoach]

He was very good at OSU but that never transferred to the NFL.

The "not enough opportunities" is a cop out. WR's create opportunities just like Claypool did.

I think he was a good pick up because he feels back home and with a second chance but this is it for him. No excuses, prove the bust sayers wrong.

 

[Pass2Run]

He was very good at OSU but that never transferred to the NFL.

The "not enough opportunities" is a cop out. WR's create opportunities just like Claypool did.

I think he was a good pick up because he feels back home and with a second chance but this is it for him. No excuses, prove the bust sayers wrong.

Not enough opportunities, as in he was buried #4 or 5 deep on the depth chart.

 

[CouchCoach]

Not enough opportunities, as in he was buried #4 or 5 deep on the depth chart.

That wasn't a great WR chart, he got himself there. He has another chance to get up to 3 in Dallas but he will need to be a 2 to start the season. That, is opportunity.

 

[KJJ]

No guarantees James Washington makes the team. I remember fans penciling in Ha Ha Clinton Dix as the starter after we signed him in free agency and he didn’t even make the team. We’ll likely end up drafting a receiver. They’ll be plenty of competition in camp at receiver. We have a long way to go to find out what the final roster will look like.

 

[Captain-Crash]

don't worry blind prescott will find him for big yards.

 

[Pass2Run]

No guarantees James Washington makes the team. I remember fans penciling in Ha Ha Clinton Dix as the starter after we signed him in free agency and he didn’t even make the team. We’ll likely end up drafting a receiver. They’ll be plenty of competition in camp at receiver. We have a long way to go to find out what the final roster will look like.

Washington makes the team.

No doubt.

In my mind, at least.

 

[KJJ]

Washington makes the team.

No doubt.

In my mind, at least.

There’s certainly a good chance with us losing two good receivers. We’ll see how it plays out for him.

 

[Oz-of-Cowboy-Country]

don't worry blind prescott will find him for big yards.

Are you still mad that your little cousin Romo wasn't given his starting job back?

 

[Captain-Crash]

Are you still mad that your little cousin Romo wasn't given his starting job back?

are you still hurting because romo hurt you? you know all romo haters are blind dak lovers.

 

[Oz-of-Cowboy-Country]

are you still hurting because romo hurt you? you know all romo haters are blind dak lovers.

I loved Romo and still do. Just too bad we could never give him a better defense and a better head coach.

 

[817Gill]

That wasn't a great WR chart, he got himself there. He has another chance to get up to 3 in Dallas but he will need to be a 2 to start the season. That, is opportunity.

Wait wait wait the Steelers are an elite WR drafting team they hit on basically all their WR picks. Claypoole, JuJu, and Dionte Johnson are all very good #2 WR’s and Chase could be a 1.

It’s not a shame to be WR 4 in Pittsburgh. Especially when you’re a vertical threat and your QB and Oline do not allow for that to be utilized.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

How much did Kearse sign for last year?

How much did Kazee sign for?

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Not enough opportunities, as in he was buried #4 or 5 deep on the depth chart.

Why couldn’t he beat out the #4-5 guys there?