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Originally Posted by Megatron96
Well, except there is precedent, throughout Andy's 20+ career as HC. Young/inexperienced WRs don't typically take over starting roles in just their 2nd year in Andy's history. It's not a hard and fast rule, but there's certainly plenty of evidence.
And I'm just as excited as anyone to see what Toney/Skyy/Rice can do. Particularly Toney, but 'm a little biased.
I'm just not banking on the idea that they'll all show out big in 2023.
I think Rice will be brought along in the same measured fashion that every young WR has been in Andy's career. And you said it yourself; young WRs usually take at least a year to "get into the flow of this offense for just about anyone."
So no real reason to believe anything else about Rice's development/performance this year, right?
Skyy should approach/slightly exceed Hardman's 2nd year numbers. That would be a big jump for him. And I think that's a lot more realistic than predicting that Skyy will post 1,000 yards and 8+ TDs.
Regardless of whether Toney can stay healthy, if Rice catches 40-45 balls and Skyy posts 2nd-year Mecole numbers, that will be a big win for KC.
But if Toney can't stay healthy . . .
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Except, like I've been arguing about all of your anecdotal evidence, it ignores context.
Andy's WR's don't make a jump in year two? Well when is the last time he had two high picks in year two with no established veterans in front of them, and with a generational QB not only throwing them the ball, but literally helping teach them the ins and outs of what he wants all spring?
Because the answer is... never. He's never had all of that.
And Veach has been busy, stocking the WR room with high picks, and you know Andy had to sign off on it, and Mahomes is excited, and you know...so am I. And you might oughta be too. This is going to be a lot of fun!