adeltaY
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I don't get the "how are we going to replace Jimmy's TDs" argument. Yes, he is an elite RZ weapon. No, I don't think we should pay him 8M+ APY. Did the Saints fall off a cliff after Jimmy left? Do the Patriots see a dip in RZ success when Gronk inevitably misses time? A bit, yes, but you can't say it stymies their offense to the point where they can't put up points. There is no excuse (barring serious injuries) for not scoring more points than we did this year, even if we lose Jimmy.
As for PRich's six TDs, Lockett only had two TDs this year and I don't see why he can't push that up to five if he's fully healthy next year. Dougie had 8 TDs, it's within the realm of possibility that he gets 10+ next year. Darboh barely played this year and Moore could also get some looks.
The median number of rushing TDs was 12 this year. If we can get to that point, let's say Russ gets two of them, that's 10 from our RBs, which is nine more than this year. Shoot, if we can be an above average running team and get fifteen, that more than makes up for what Graham misses. If we snag a cheap TE in FA and he gets five TDs, that helps chip away.
It comes down to us having a better offense overall. If Shotty can scheme to create some space in the RZ, if our line can run-block, and if we can actually make it to the RZ, we will score more points.
As for PRich's six TDs, Lockett only had two TDs this year and I don't see why he can't push that up to five if he's fully healthy next year. Dougie had 8 TDs, it's within the realm of possibility that he gets 10+ next year. Darboh barely played this year and Moore could also get some looks.
The median number of rushing TDs was 12 this year. If we can get to that point, let's say Russ gets two of them, that's 10 from our RBs, which is nine more than this year. Shoot, if we can be an above average running team and get fifteen, that more than makes up for what Graham misses. If we snag a cheap TE in FA and he gets five TDs, that helps chip away.
It comes down to us having a better offense overall. If Shotty can scheme to create some space in the RZ, if our line can run-block, and if we can actually make it to the RZ, we will score more points.