During the Redskins-Steelers game on Saturday night, Theismann and Patrick were discussing how the Skins' receivers needed to step up their play in 2008.
Mike Patrick said that as a starting receiver for the Redskins in 2006, Brandon Lloyd's 23 catches for 365 yards and no touchdowns was the worst statistical season for a starting wide receiver in the Super Bowl era.
I have to admit that I was shocked. Looking up some other starting receivers in 2006 that should have been worse...
Roddy White - Atlanta Falcons - 30 catches, 506 yards
Michael Jenkins - Atlanta Falcons - 39 catches, 436 yards
Bobby Wade - Tennessee Titans - 33 catches, 461 yards
Arnaz Battle - San Francisco 49ers - 59 catches, 686 yards
Peerless Price - Buffalo Bills - 49 catches, 402 yards
In 2005, when playing for the 49ers and a quarterback rotation of Alex Smith, Ken Dorsey, and Tim Rattay, Lloyd had 48 catches for 733 yards and 5 touchdowns. Then again, I'd rather have any one of those quarterbacks instead of Mark Brunell.
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This is very misleading. I know Lloyd was ineffective last year, I don't think he's good at getting open, but his abilities were completely wasted on this team with Brunell at QB. Lloyd is a deep threat and Brunell can't throw deep. All his passes were to Cooley, Moss (on screens) and the running backs. I expect Lloyd to be around 40 for 600 this year. He's not great, but far from the worst starting WR in the league.
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