AUGUST 11, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
JA'MARR CHASE #1 - WIDE RECEIVER - CINCINNATI BENGALS
1015 YDS •
91 REC •
5Â TDÂ
1015 YDS
91 REC
5 TD
Why we shouldn't have separation anxiety with Ja'Marr Chase and other top receivers Michael Salfino explains why fantasy managers should shrug off reports that rookie Ja'Marr Chase has struggled to gain separation in camp.
Making rookie adjustments Chase is still "fighting the rookie learning curve" in camp, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Impact Chase drew raves during earlier minicamps, but lining up against Chidobe Awuzie has proven to be a challenge in training camp, as Chase has struggled to create separation and has had his share of drops to boot. It's not all negative with the fifth overall pick in this year's draft, but early-season expectations should be tempered.
AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Impressive separation Chase impressed the Bengals with his ability to gain separation in summer workouts, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Teammate Joe Burrow extolled Chase's abilities, reminding everyone how well they worked together at LSU. "Everybody's been surprised by how smart he was," said Burrow. "I told everyone coming in, 'He's not going to bust, he's going to know exactly what to do, he's going to be a pro.' And that's exactly what's happened." We'll see how quickly that translates against opposing teams, and there's still the concern about how many targets Chase will get with both Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd also on the field.
JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Reunited with Burrow in Cincy The Bengals selected Chase in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, fifth overall.
Impact The 2019 Biletnikoff Award winner, given to the most outstanding receiver in college football, is reunited with his former quarterback in Cincinnati. Burrow and Chase helped create one of the most electric passing games in college football history with Chase catching 84 of 126 targets for 1,780 yards (14.1 YPT) and 20 touchdowns in 14 games. Chase (6-foot, 201 pounds) opted out of the 2020 season but reminded everyone why he was the best receiver prospect in this class at LSU's Pro Day by running a 4.38-second 40-yard dash and posting a 41-inch vertical. He projects to be an instant impact player opposite Tee Higgins in the Cincinnati offense.
APRIL 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
