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Originally Posted by Rausch
Kinda like how we got Rice the ball last year. Only Rice can stay healthy...
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For the record, Rashee’s ADoT last season was 4.8 yards to Deebo’s 8.3. So there is a pretty significant difference between the two’s usage.
Either way, I think it just makes sense when you’ve got a guy so lethal with the ball in his hands. We know that the further downfield the target is, generally speaking, there’s a lower chance of completing the pass. I think offensive gurus like Reid and Shanahan understand that. If I want the ball in a guy’s hands at all costs, I’m probably going to create a gameplan that revolves around the short passing game because it should translate into more opportunities for him to get the ball in his hands and make a play.
That doesn’t necessarily mean that Rice or Samuel can’t run good routes or create separation on their own. It’s just good business sense.