The Top 100 highlights
My ninth selection from the Top 100 highlight series from the 20-11 group is
A.J. Green
Take one look at A.J. Green, and it makes complete sense that he is such a successful Wide Receiver. At six foot four inches tall, and two hundred ten pounds on a long lean frame he’s created to catch balls. A.J. Green poses a serious problem for Defensive Backs. If not for missing six games last season due to a hamstring tear. A.J. Green would have undoubtedly kept his 1000+ yards per season streak alive. Last season was A.J. Green’s first sub 1000 yards season. His rapport with Quarterback Andy Dalton has been perfect from the very beginning. They are truly one of the best Quarterback – Wide Receiver tandems in football.
This off season the Cincinnati Bengals added new offensive weapons John Ross, and Joe Mixon in the draft. I don’t see A.J. Green losing many targets to either one of them. Actually the addition of John Ross should stretch the field. Safety’s will be forced to stay deep to prevent the big play potential of Ross. Leaving Green with one on one coverage against Cornerbacks on the outside. A battle that he’s proven time, and again that he can win.
All that being said, what should you expect from him this year?
First of all, I don’t consider A.J. Green to be an injury risk. The type of injuries he’s had in his career aren’t the kind that lead to repeat issues. So what I expect from him will be based upon a sixteen game season. My only concern with his potential production isn’t about him at all. It’s actually a concern that I have about Andy Dalton. To be fair, it isn’t with Dalton’s ability. It’s really with the situation that he finds himself in. Dalton isn’t a top tier Quarterback. He’s definitely good enough to get the job done though. At least if he’s provided with a favourable situation. The problem with his situation this year is the offensive line. Starting Tackles Whitworth, and Zeitler bolted for greener pastures in the off season. Replacing them will be a couple of unproven Players with minimal NFL experience. If they can’t keep Dalton upright, then A.J. Green’s numbers could suffer. I suspect that there will be some growing pains. While the Cincinnati Bengals work through it. It wouldn’t surprise me if the Bengals switch to a run heavy offence. Leaning on their trio of talented Running Backs Joe Mixon, Jeremy Hill, and Giovanni Bernard.
Sounds like A.J. Green is falling down my Draft board doesn’t it? Well he isn’t actually. My top five Wide Receivers in order from first to fifth are: Julio Jones, Antonio Brown, Odell Beckham Jr, Mike Evans, and A.J. Green. I project him to get something around 1300 yards receiving, and 9 touchdowns. If your league provides a bonus for going over 100 yards receiving in a game. Then get ready to cash in on that bonus as well, if A.J. Green is on your roster.
What I’m trying to tell you is that A.J. Green is a truly great Wide Receiver. When you are truly great. Your situation doesn’t really effect you as much. You just find a way to make plays. Don’t over think this. Draft A.J. Green with confidence.
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