One of the best WR prospects at the catch point and winning leverage mid-route. He consistently sets up defenders to put them on his back, locates the ball, and attacks it at the highest point.
Rashee Rice was drafted with pick 55 of round 2 in the 2023 draft class. He scored a 9.53 #RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 145 out of 3062 WR from 1987 to 2023. https://t.co/lwD9tvVPvvpic.twitter.com/YjucxErSE1
Love this rep to emphasize Rice's strengths. Separates with physicality on the slot and turns a short gain into 20+ yards with his acceleration. pic.twitter.com/GhCLUdKXYj
I think his body control is still his strongest attribute. It's the thing that jumped out most about him as I watched him heading into the draft and he shows it over and over again in the clip above. It's next level. Not next level college - it's Tee Higgins style next level NFL body control. Few WRs and even fewer CBs can do what he's able to do in that clip.
And we still aren't using it. I have my theories on that (mostly that Mahomes has mind-fucked himself into not making his way through his reads at all) but I think they'll get sorted out in time.
Right now Rice is being used mostly on quick hitters and underneath routes t hat allow him to run after the catch. If we start to also give him a few shot plays/gm (and actually throw them) I think he'll be able to start showing off this sort of body control to go next level.
We're still only about halfway to what Rice can do and how we can use him in the offense. [Reply]
Originally Posted by DJ's left nut:
So here's the most exciting thing about Rice.
I think his body control is still his strongest attribute. It's the thing that jumped out most about him as I watched him heading into the draft and he shows it over and over again in the clip above. It's next level. Not next level college - it's Tee Higgins style next level NFL body control. Few WRs and even fewer CBs can do what he's able to do in that clip.
And we still aren't using it. I have my theories on that (mostly that Mahomes has mind-fucked himself into not making his way through his reads at all) but I think they'll get sorted out in time.
Right now Rice is being used mostly on quick hitters and underneath routes t hat allow him to run after the catch. If we start to also give him a few shot plays/gm (and actually throw them) I think he'll be able to start showing off this sort of body control to go next level.
We're still only about halfway to what Rice can do and how we can use him in the offense.
Reminder that Rice showed elite explosiveness during pre-draft testing. Looks so far like it translates to his play in the pros. Dynamic acceleration after the catch, looks like he's playing at a different speed than those around him. Need to get him more touches.
Originally Posted by JohnnyHammersticks:
6’1” 205 with an elite 41” vert and elite 10yd and 20yd splits...
Originally Posted by JohnnyHammersticks:
Reminder that Rice showed elite explosiveness during pre-draft testing. Looks so far like it translates to his play in the pros. Dynamic acceleration after the catch, looks like he's playing at a different speed than those around him. Need to get him more touches.
Yet we had people insisting that his athleticism was an issue. [Reply]
He looks really fucking good. If Watson misses any time, then I bet Rice starts getting 60% or more of the snaps. Last night was the 2nd most percent of snaps he's gotten.
