CFZ Michael Gallup’s impact

Runwildboys said:

I didn't mean immediately top 5 or 10, though I'm sure there were some here who thought that would be the case.

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DFWJC said:

Right or wrong, there are many out there that already think he is close to top 10.

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-wide-receiver-rankings-2022/ofv5eqcn35bwt2hbhf9vvdwa
8th

https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-wide-receiver-rankings-and-tiers-2022
12th

I think the NFL.com rankings had him 13th or 14th

He was 14th in the league last year among all WRs, but only a few yards shy of top 10....though I don't think of him as top 10.

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shabazz said:

I wonder If Daks personal protection gang will start a thread accusing Gallup of showing partiality to Rush by coming back from injury earlier than he should have…..

it may sound crazy but we’ve seen a thread here just about 1 particular throw from Rush and that he shouldn’t get any credit for it and than his twin starts another thread about Rush’s inaccuracy ranking, so again to disparage a 3rd rate backup.

If Rush and Gallup have a good game and chemistry we’ll be seeing threads to put that in a bad light as well……..it will send them over the edge.

I really hope that Dak gets back sooner so we not only have a veteran at the position but more importantly Daks personal gang will stop menstruating. It’s bloody embarrassing

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Runwildboys said:

I think he has the ability to be top 10 or better, if he's used right. Part of the reason he isn't living up to what I believe is his potential is that he so often has to stop or even come back for the ball, rather than catching it in stride and in space. His biggest asset was supposed to be his elusiveness and YAC, but that's hard to achieve from a standing (or landing) start.

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DFWJC said:

Didn't say that.

I said he would be the top WR on nearly half the teams, as those teams don't have "ideal" WR1s right now.

Then there are teams like the Bucs (when healthy), Chargers, Bengals, Dolphins, etc that might have two WRs that would be top dog on other teams.

Lamb would be the top WR on

• Packers
• Ravens
• Cheifs
• Jags
• Bears
• Patriots
• Giants
• Falcons
• Steelers

and debatably (depending on one's opinion...I won't argue either way, but most rankings have him above them)

• Panthers
• Jets
• Commanders
• Titans
• Texans
• Colts
• Broncos
• Lions

I think pre-season, Sporting News had Lamb ranked the 8th best WR in the league.
That was too high, imo.
But almost everyone ranks him top 15-20.... whether that is right or not. My point was that he would be top dog on several teams.

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Bobhaze said:

It’s exciting to see Michael Gallup is close to returning to game action. He is certainly a very underrated player on this team and should immediately help the offense get out of its slow start.

Looking at Gallup’s facts and stats, he has tended to get forgotten between Amari Cooper, Cedee Lamb, and his recent injury history. Here are some interesting stats on Gallup:

• Ran a consistent 4.45 40 in pre-draft workouts.
• In 4 seasons (55 games) he averages 15 yards per reception (Lamb avg about 13 per reception)
• In 4 seasons he has 12 receptions of 40+ yards (Lamb has 5 in 2 years)
• In Gallup’s best year- 2019- he had 66 receptions for 1,107 yds, avg 16.8 yds per catch.
• His yards per target is 8.3- Lamb’s is 8.5.

I’m not knocking Cedee Lamb at all. But I am making the point that Michael Gallup may be exactly the kind of receiver to help Lamb not get doubled. Gallup is flat underrated. His return may inject some coverage respect among opposing defenses that we haven’t seen yet this year.

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Bobhaze said:

Is Tolbert hurt? I haven’t kept up with why he has been inactive the first two games.
Great point. He suffered an ACL tear a little over 8 months ago. As bad as this team needs him, like you, I’m hoping this isn’t too soon.

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Runwildboys said:

I love MG, but I also bear in mind that he was focused on less than Cooper and Lamb, by the defense. He does make some spectacular catches though.

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Risen Star said:

I think Lamb's at least a 2. Gallup maybe just a 3.

I wouldn't give anyone else a 3 status.

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Bobhaze said:

It’s exciting to see Michael Gallup is close to returning to game action. He is certainly a very underrated player on this team and should immediately help the offense get out of its slow start.

Looking at Gallup’s facts and stats, he has tended to get forgotten between Amari Cooper, Cedee Lamb, and his recent injury history. Here are some interesting stats on Gallup:

• Ran a consistent 4.45 40 in pre-draft workouts.
• In 4 seasons (55 games) he averages 15 yards per reception (Lamb avg about 13 per reception)
• In 4 seasons he has 12 receptions of 40+ yards (Lamb has 5 in 2 years)
• In Gallup’s best year- 2019- he had 66 receptions for 1,107 yds, avg 16.8 yds per catch.
• His yards per target is 8.3- Lamb’s is 8.5.

I’m not knocking Cedee Lamb at all. But I am making the point that Michael Gallup may be exactly the kind of receiver to help Lamb not get doubled. Gallup is flat underrated. His return may inject some coverage respect among opposing defenses that we haven’t seen yet this year.

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Bobhaze said:

It’s exciting to see Michael Gallup is close to returning to game action. He is certainly a very underrated player on this team and should immediately help the offense get out of its slow start.

Looking at Gallup’s facts and stats, he has tended to get forgotten between Amari Cooper, Cedee Lamb, and his recent injury history. Here are some interesting stats on Gallup:

• Ran a consistent 4.45 40 in pre-draft workouts.
• In 4 seasons (55 games) he averages 15 yards per reception (Lamb avg about 13 per reception)
• In 4 seasons he has 12 receptions of 40+ yards (Lamb has 5 in 2 years)
• In Gallup’s best year- 2019- he had 66 receptions for 1,107 yds, avg 16.8 yds per catch.
• His yards per target is 8.3- Lamb’s is 8.5.

I’m not knocking Cedee Lamb at all. But I am making the point that Michael Gallup may be exactly the kind of receiver to help Lamb not get doubled. Gallup is flat underrated. His return may inject some coverage respect among opposing defenses that we haven’t seen yet this year.

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Bobhaze said:

It’s exciting to see Michael Gallup is close to returning to game action. He is certainly a very underrated player on this team and should immediately help the offense get out of its slow start.

Looking at Gallup’s facts and stats, he has tended to get forgotten between Amari Cooper, Cedee Lamb, and his recent injury history. Here are some interesting stats on Gallup:

• Ran a consistent 4.45 40 in pre-draft workouts.
• In 4 seasons (55 games) he averages 15 yards per reception (Lamb avg about 13 per reception)
• In 4 seasons he has 12 receptions of 40+ yards (Lamb has 5 in 2 years)
• In Gallup’s best year- 2019- he had 66 receptions for 1,107 yds, avg 16.8 yds per catch.
• His yards per target is 8.3- Lamb’s is 8.5.

I’m not knocking Cedee Lamb at all. But I am making the point that Michael Gallup may be exactly the kind of receiver to help Lamb not get doubled. Gallup is flat underrated. His return may inject some coverage respect among opposing defenses that we haven’t seen yet this year.

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Whyjerry said:

It’s clear by now that Lamb is a classic diva. Not sure yet if it will ruin him. Gallup has some dawg to him. They badly need that.

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Runwildboys said:

"Diva"? He may not be meeting our expectations, but I don't see him as a diva.

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Whyjerry said:

Hmmm...you think so? Lot of sizzle and no steak with him. Talented for sure but too many drops. Too many head scratching moments. I hope I am wrong.

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