2021 he played out of the slot about 50% of the time, so I think slot WR is an exaggeration. I’d consider slot WRs dudes that do it almost 100% of the time. We do the same thing with Lamb and I don’t consider him a slot WR.
A lot of teams out their best WR in the slot to creat mismatches but they still play outside at a good clip.
Maybe a bit of exaggeration (he has played above 50% in the slot the last couple of years, albeit 3-5% above), but Allen is one of the best WR in the slot when he is there. I think it is fair calling him an outside WR, especially over the last couple of years, is equally an exaggeration. In this offense, he would play the majority of his time in the slot, and as you say, he does have that ability to play outside, if Ceedee were to move inside.
I think the problem with Allen is going to be, are the soft tissue injuries going to continue being a problem into 2023?
I like JSN, although, I am admittedly a bit higher than most. I think having that player who can be elite on the outside (Amari or Ceedee) and someone who can kill it in the slot (Ceedee or Beasley) goes a LOOONNNNGGG way to help Dak thrive, and therefore the team. I understand the reservations for the slot guys, but can't help but notice it's a huge boost to the offense. I like JSN's profile, despite what may be a lack of top end speed, the route running is great, pretty explosive off the line, good hands and can RAC. All that being said, I do 90% of the time pass on WR in the first with my mocks and aim for the trenches.