The Paradox that is Dontayvion Wicks

[Patler]

A succinct summary of the contradictions in the game of Dontayvion Wicks:

According to Pro Football Focus, Wicks finished second among all receivers in separation rate, beating coverage on an astounding 75 percent of his routes. That number suggests elite-level route running. Yet Wicks’ hands betrayed him all too often. He posted an 18 percent drop rate. That was the worst among all qualified receivers in 2024. That’s not just bad—it’s job-jeopardizing.

Best and worst at the two functions of a WR, getting open and catching the ball.

[MadScientist]

A succinct summary of the contradictions in the game of Dontayvion Wicks:



Best and worst at the two functions of a WR, getting open and catching the ball.

The first stat explains why he kept getting opportunities. The second why he didn't get a whole lot more.

[smuggler]

Wicks is probably the most talented receiver on the roster, all-around. Watson is a better deep target and Golden might change that, but still... a shame he wouldn't fucking catch the ball last year.

[Fritz]

Wicks is probably the most talented receiver on the roster, all-around. Watson is a better deep target and Golden might change that, but still... a shame he wouldn't fucking catch the ball last year.

True. But now the question is whether he can learn to be a better pass-catcher.

[Joemailman]

Wicks is at the point entering his 3rd year where he could possibly go the EQ St. Brown route or the Davante Adams route.

[bobblehead]

I am drafting Wicks late in every fantasy draft I can. Of all the "separation leaders" each year I can only think of one that failed to break out. That was the kid from Pittsburg who never improved on his atrocious hands. Dionte Johnson I think was his name.

Guys like Wicks don't fail very often. Devante had drop issues, Jones had drop issues, James Lofton had drop issues. Young guys press and try to hard, it happens. I'm going to bet Wicks improves enough for a really good season. We have a crowded room right now, but if you have to guess who Love is going to throw the ball to wouldn't you guess its the guy who is consistently the most open? Unless he doesn't improve his hands at all this offseason I expect a good year.

[Patler]

I am drafting Wicks late in every fantasy draft I can. Of all the "separation leaders" each year I can only think of one that failed to break out. That was the kid from Pittsburg who never improved on his atrocious hands. Dionte Johnson I think was his name.

Guys like Wicks don't fail very often. Devante had drop issues, Jones had drop issues, James Lofton had drop issues. Young guys press and try to hard, it happens. I'm going to bet Wicks improves enough for a really good season. We have a crowded room right now, but if you have to guess who Love is going to throw the ball to wouldn't you guess its the guy who is consistently the most open? Unless he doesn't improve his hands at all this offseason I expect a good year.

Have to agree. It is a skill that can be improved. Hopefully, he is wearing out a Jugs machine this summer.

[bobblehead]

I expect some depraved rat to post a picture of a Juggs Machine. Probably Cap't or Fritz.

[MadtownPacker]

All the fuss over Wicks and he’s never done a damn thing to deserve such high expectations. Had the same stats as One flew over the cuckoo‘s nest Doubs did last season. After all the hype they got, any receiver from the past two seasons should consider himself vulnerable.