Brian Thomas Jr. is the best receiver in this draft class. I can only imagine how bad the Jags season would have been had they drafted a corner like most wanted. Of course he can be better, but to not give him an A grade despite everything said is crazy. He has earned that A and more
89 called this shit in the off season. Hopefully the Jags fire everybody and build off of this rare unicorn of a good decision the front office has made
@@waylonbeasley1477 while he might be a good OC...I would absolutely not give him Head Coach job...too soon in my opinion...only been an NFL OC for 1 year with Rams...then goes to Kentucky for 1 year...then goes to Tampa as OC...so only 2 yrs of OC experience with 2 different teams...BOTH with good qb's...I would not go with him.
So glad he pointed out what BTJ did to Jalen Ramsey. Seeing it earlier this season told me everything I needed to know about what Brian Thomas Jr can be and will be for Jacksonville,
Was going to post that. He certainly didn’t have big numbers his first two seasons at LSU but that junior year would have been WR1 production at most P4 schools.
LSU fan here. We have ridiculous loaded on offense the few seasons. Burrow, Daniels now Nuss. Wide receiver Thomas Jr, Nabers, Chase, Jefferson. Lacy coming out this year. Another great
and the jagaurs didnt even use him in a lot of game. If you watch the first half of the raiders game he got targeted several time where the ball was thrown terrible and he had no chance to catch it but he was wide open. Or he is wide open and doesnt get the ball. They also didn't really target him to often in the red zone. I dont understand why the jags werre unable to involve him more but if they would have scheme more plays for him he would probably have several Tds more and even more yards.
@@quietstorm5989 people struggle w it cuz BTJ was behind him at LSU and Nabers was the bigger prospect. Nabers brings in some incredible catches but i think being on the Giants has gotten to him as it would almost anybody. Where as BTJ has this stone cold aspect to him like hes gonna shine regardless, almost as if he has no ego
@@Black4Cook they did the same thing in the titans game i dont think he even had a catch first half and maybe 1 target. then the 2nd half he got 3 catches in a row at one point and they came alive. doesnt make sense
@@loafman8 yes i remember they had 1 game where they didn't target him the first 3 quarter and in the 4th they started to throw the ball to him, but it was already too late. Maybe that was the vikings game, not sure. He has 11 games with less than 10 targets and the jags only started to target him more often the past 4 games and guess what he had 75+ yards in every game since.
This is the vid I wanted to see. As a jags fan I can’t explain how exciting it is to have BTJ on the team, he is literally already the best wr we have had since Jimmy Smith. If we do land Ben Johnson and Trevor is good to go we can become a serious team again .
I was arguing with a guy last draft season about who the #1 WR in the class was I said it was Harrison. He said Nabors. I said Nabors might not even be the #1 WR at LSU. It turns out we were both wrong
1stly people have to understand that he did all of this being the 4th option earlier in the season. After everyone was hurt they still decided not to throw him the ball. They even pulled up a practice squad player to feature him in a whole game while giving BTJ 4 targets. This horrible coaching staff only decided to throw the ball his way after everyone half of each game. He’s been amazing with all of that against him. This coaching staff is the most unappealing crew put together.
Such a great video! BTJ has been the best silver lining in the Jaguars season. It’s been the most disappointing season in my life but we will bounce back and BTJ will be a major part of that. I won’t be surprised if he has 1,700 yards next season!
@GKXxBreezyxX why not he is leading nabers in every category except receptions. This dude is better then nabers and MHJ my opinion I've said this before the draft I wanted him
@@BrianWeisbrod I’m a LSU fan I well know BTJ was him. Nabers missed what 3 games or something so there’s the dip in numbers. Also Nabers with a Tlaw or even Mac Jones is putting up better numbers than BTJ. That’s no slight to BTJ they’re both better than MHJ and BTJ is a certified hooper
I don’t understand how he’s a b+ after everything u said. I do think his route running is an A already. I agree that the hands are a b for sure, definitely a weakness
i think he is not an A because the jaguars dont use him as an A. The jags play calling he the QB play held him back. The jags had some game where they didnt target him for the entire half even if he was open all the time.
@@Black4Cookas a jags fan yes. When Kirk was not injured everything was still going to kirk at the time then btj came out more after she got injured. It’s almost like the rookies are shy at once
ive been playing both him and Nabers + Jefferson the last 4 weeks or so. Likely gonna bench Nabers for the championship game and keep BTJ in. Gotta decide between Deebo, Devonta, Charbonnet and Tracy at flex.
Draft season is coming up on us and I’m really looking forward to your WR evaluations. If you haven’t already I would encourage you to go take a look at Stanford WR Elic Ayomanor who is kind of flying under the radar. He is this years WR man crush for me. You should definitely check out his 2023 tape from Stanford vs Colorado when he abused Travis Hunter to the point where I thought he might be arrested. One of the most Dominant WR performances I’ve seen on any level. His comps for me are a faster Anquon Boldin and Puka Nacua. This guy is going to be a problem for CBs in the NFL. He is an absolute dog and he has done it despite some horrific QB play. I think I’m in love 🥰
Can you do a top 15 rookies WR rankings after the draft this year. It would be great for dynasty leagues. I drafted him and Nabers based on a lot of things you said. Love the info.
No surprise to this LSU fan. Loved watching BTJ play in the purple and gold and knew he would be a great player in the NFL. One thing that really wasn't mentioned is his blocking ability. He gets after it, and takes no plays off.
@@natep1705 Ladd McConkey. On the Rich Eisen show, they asked Keegan Michael Keye to do his substitute teacher impersonation and pronounce player’s names. Ladd = La Dee Dee 😂
Jags low-key have a decent receiving core of BTJ, Kirk and a healthy Evan Ingram. If they can sure up the O line and keep Lawrence upright, and make teams respect the run(2nd and shorts and 3rd and shorts running inside the tackles) Hopefully someone can open up the playbook.
This is not a surprise to anyone that closely follows LSU football. The kid just quietly works his ass off and lets his play do the talking. Even as a HS school kid he didn't even have a social media account. Didn't even play the back and forth recruiting games.
Could you do a dude like Luke mccafrey? He has played wr for like 2.5 years.. a lot of “stats” say he gets open but it seems like it’s not within the rhythm of the offense.. like he goes too fast into the break and then requires an extra step to cut.. making JD move off him.
Rookie receiver of the year
Steve a real one. He’s one of the few that were super high on BTJ.
Chad Johnson too
Chris simms surprisingly as well
@@rozilla_the_savage4445Chad is high on everyone 😂
Yeah he called it pre draft. “He will be your number 1 wr day one”
Steve always on point but chris simms made a bold statement and looks right
Brian Thomas Jr. is the best receiver in this draft class. I can only imagine how bad the Jags season would have been had they drafted a corner like most wanted. Of course he can be better, but to not give him an A grade despite everything said is crazy. He has earned that A and more
It is ludicrous he didn’t get an A
what a player, excited for the future of this kid!!!
89 called this shit in the off season.
Hopefully the Jags fire everybody and build off of this rare unicorn of a good decision the front office has made
Liam Coen of Tampa
@@waylonbeasley1477 while he might be a good OC...I would absolutely not give him Head Coach job...too soon in my opinion...only been an NFL OC for 1 year with Rams...then goes to Kentucky for 1 year...then goes to Tampa as OC...so only 2 yrs of OC experience with 2 different teams...BOTH with good qb's...I would not go with him.
It's the Jags, they'll screw it up
So glad he pointed out what BTJ did to Jalen Ramsey. Seeing it earlier this season told me everything I needed to know about what Brian Thomas Jr can be and will be for Jacksonville,
0:36 “didn’t have alot of numbers” is wild considering that he led the country in TDs with Nabers on the opposite side of the formation
17 TDS and 1177yards is “not a lot of numbers”
The moment I saw those numbers before this draft, I was convinced he was being underrated.
Was going to post that. He certainly didn’t have big numbers his first two seasons at LSU but that junior year would have been WR1 production at most P4 schools.
LSU fan here. We have ridiculous loaded on offense the few seasons. Burrow, Daniels now Nuss. Wide receiver Thomas Jr, Nabers, Chase, Jefferson. Lacy coming out this year. Another great
This is one of the best draft classes ever
It was so stacked. I think bowers was the best player in the class though
@@kamadowoah4584 him and Jayden Daniels
@@Houseofromes bears could of had both players lmao
@@kamadowoah4584yeah I think bowers is the best, Jayden 2nd, btj third. Jayden will get roty obv tho cause he’s a qb
@@SynneInabers clears btj but barely
He will be a top 3 receiver very soon! As a Jags fan, I watch him every week, this dude STAYS open like 7-11
Jayden used to call "waffle house" cuz him or nabors was always open
He technically is really close
i gotta say even tho i feel bad for nabers i gotta put BTJ above him atm regardless. hes faster and he has a bigger deep ball threat
Why are people struggling with this
and the jagaurs didnt even use him in a lot of game. If you watch the first half of the raiders game he got targeted several time where the ball was thrown terrible and he had no chance to catch it but he was wide open. Or he is wide open and doesnt get the ball. They also didn't really target him to often in the red zone. I dont understand why the jags werre unable to involve him more but if they would have scheme more plays for him he would probably have several Tds more and even more yards.
@@quietstorm5989 people struggle w it cuz BTJ was behind him at LSU and Nabers was the bigger prospect. Nabers brings in some incredible catches but i think being on the Giants has gotten to him as it would almost anybody. Where as BTJ has this stone cold aspect to him like hes gonna shine regardless, almost as if he has no ego
@@Black4Cook they did the same thing in the titans game i dont think he even had a catch first half and maybe 1 target. then the 2nd half he got 3 catches in a row at one point and they came alive. doesnt make sense
@@loafman8 yes i remember they had 1 game where they didn't target him the first 3 quarter and in the 4th they started to throw the ball to him, but it was already too late. Maybe that was the vikings game, not sure. He has 11 games with less than 10 targets and the jags only started to target him more often the past 4 games and guess what he had 75+ yards in every game since.
This is the vid I wanted to see. As a jags fan I can’t explain how exciting it is to have BTJ on the team, he is literally already the best wr we have had since Jimmy Smith. If we do land Ben Johnson and Trevor is good to go we can become a serious team again .
This is reports I rather get from a player that played in the NFL and not someone that hasn’t. Stuff like this is what brings people to watch. Love it
He about to win my fantasy league for me
Agreed
Same I picked up the falcons defense and they went bonkers lol
He won it for me in 1 of my leagues.
Yup won me 200 TY BT
I was arguing with a guy last draft season about who the #1 WR in the class was I said it was Harrison. He said Nabors. I said Nabors might not even be the #1 WR at LSU. It turns out we were both wrong
Lol
Nabers almost has 1k yards with missed games and poor qb play
@DeshaunRaww BTJ have way less targets than nabers . Try again 😂
@@DeshaunRaww Nabers has about 42 more targets so......
@@DeshaunRawwHuh? Last time I checked BTJ was playing with Mac Jones….
He reminds me of an AJ Greene with his personality. AJ Greene never talked much either and was a very good receiver.
That is a really good comparison.
Eh. AJ Green was like a taller Devante Smith.
@@brooksdanielgaryhell no
1stly people have to understand that he did all of this being the 4th option earlier in the season. After everyone was hurt they still decided not to throw him the ball. They even pulled up a practice squad player to feature him in a whole game while giving BTJ 4 targets. This horrible coaching staff only decided to throw the ball his way after everyone half of each game. He’s been amazing with all of that against him. This coaching staff is the most unappealing crew put together.
I wish he had a better qb
You nailed it bro,, worse coaches in the entire league,, we have the talent overall to win our division if we can just get better coaches,,
I'm going to come back to this comment in a year or two cuz I think Trevor Lawrence is going to be something special!
BT a dawg!!
He. Is. That. Dude.
Jags are lucky
@@ConnerWright-ig9on but i still think they dont know how lucky they are otherwise they would use him more often
@@Black4Cook this is very true my man…hopefully the new regime will be excited and expand the playbook…obviously and hopefully
Such a great video! BTJ has been the best silver lining in the Jaguars season. It’s been the most disappointing season in my life but we will bounce back and BTJ will be a major part of that. I won’t be surprised if he has 1,700 yards next season!
Steve and Chris Simms are the best in the business when it comes to ranking wide receivers in the draft
Props to Steve ... he was saying BTJ was going to be a beast before he even played a snap in Jacksonville
The new Jefferson and Nabers is the new Chase..LSU is just different.
This guy should be ranked top 10 in dynasty. Should be above nabers and MHJ in dynasty.
MHJ? Sure. Nabers? Hell nah not yet
@GKXxBreezyxX why not he is leading nabers in every category except receptions. This dude is better then nabers and MHJ my opinion I've said this before the draft I wanted him
@@BrianWeisbrod I’m a LSU fan I well know BTJ was him. Nabers missed what 3 games or something so there’s the dip in numbers. Also Nabers with a Tlaw or even Mac Jones is putting up better numbers than BTJ. That’s no slight to BTJ they’re both better than MHJ and BTJ is a certified hooper
He still gets more targets and receptions plus Nabers has dropped a game winning/timing catch
BTJ , Nabers, and Harrioson Jr. Can't wait to see their career's unfold.
I managed to get all 3 in my rookie dynasty draft. Marv 1.01. Nabers 1.02, and BTJ at 1.08. My team going to be stacked at WR for years.
Steve you’re a great scout! Always love your takes
I want to personally thank this channel. Steve Smith convinced me to draft BTJ over Odunze. You’re my secret dynasty source
All the doubters are eating crow now. Let's go btj!
I don’t understand how he’s a b+ after everything u said. I do think his route running is an A already. I agree that the hands are a b for sure, definitely a weakness
i think he is not an A because the jaguars dont use him as an A. The jags play calling he the QB play held him back. The jags had some game where they didnt target him for the entire half even if he was open all the time.
@@Black4Cookas a jags fan yes. When Kirk was not injured everything was still going to kirk at the time then btj came out more after she got injured. It’s almost like the rookies are shy at once
@@Black4Cook I mean recently they have been giving him 12+ targets a game
Because he as the ability to be better. This is not a ceiling B. This is he can be crazy good.
@@Lebronscome yes and since they gave him the targets he has 75+yards a game. But it took them over 10 games to figure it out.
BTJ IS A DAWG!!
Great player. He's on a bad team without his starting QB, and had almost no targets at the beginning of the season and still has great numbers.
Hes comming thru in the clutch for me in fantasy. Next near im drafting him 2nd or 3rd round..
ive been playing both him and Nabers + Jefferson the last 4 weeks or so. Likely gonna bench Nabers for the championship game and keep BTJ in. Gotta decide between Deebo, Devonta, Charbonnet and Tracy at flex.
Brian Thomas is the Calvin Johnson of Marvin Harrison Jrs
You called it from the jump Unc, us here in Jax didn’t forget 💪🏾🔥
BT Jr was a pro bowl snub 💯
This draft class was GREAT
Two WRs made the Pro Bowl over him and he had more yards and more TDs combined.
Love it guys. BTJ is a stud
Fuckin love Steve Smiths analysis. Dude always a dog
Steve, we need the Marv review. Please,I know you’ve been avoiding it. But I need to hear the facts from the fiction
it's coming, keep an eye out!
Take your time. Only a handful of games left. Love to see the full season complete and here about the season performance
Should be a Kyler review; since he pretty much scrambles every single snap, looks only one direction, and throws the ball with his eyes closed.
B, B?! Crazy
Draft season is coming up on us and I’m really looking forward to your WR evaluations. If you haven’t already I would encourage you to go take a look at Stanford WR Elic Ayomanor who is kind of flying under the radar. He is this years WR man crush for me. You should definitely check out his 2023 tape from Stanford vs Colorado when he abused Travis Hunter to the point where I thought he might be arrested. One of the most Dominant WR performances I’ve seen on any level. His comps for me are a faster Anquon Boldin and Puka Nacua. This guy is going to be a problem for CBs in the NFL. He is an absolute dog and he has done it despite some horrific QB play. I think I’m in love 🥰
BTJ is so smooth running out on the field. When he hits that next gear, he gone.
Can you do a top 15 rookies WR rankings after the draft this year. It would be great for dynasty leagues. I drafted him and Nabers based on a lot of things you said. Love the info.
B+ is harsh.... he's been unreal on a terrible team. That needs bumping up to an A for sure.
BTJr representing Walker, Louisiana
BT and Ra at min for my keepers feeling good about my dynasty league, Brian was a steal.
Really hope we can keep building the wr corps with 6’4 receivers due to trevor lawrences inaccuracy at times. BT keep ballin
B T J = Best Rookie WR in the NFL 🏈🔥💯
I predicted him to be a top 2 receiver in this draft. He really is a stud
Nabers
PPR pts thru week 17 -- 254
Targets -- 162
PPR pts/target -- 1.568
BTJ
PPR pts thru week 17 -- 257.9
Targets -- 122
PPR pts/target -- 2.114
This includes the 2 games that BTJ played hurt
No surprise to this LSU fan. Loved watching BTJ play in the purple and gold and knew he would be a great player in the NFL. One thing that really wasn't mentioned is his blocking ability. He gets after it, and takes no plays off.
It’s gonna be like a JC1 & JJ18 all over again just with BT7 and MN1
Best jags receivers since Jimmy Smith, hands-down
Drafted BTJ, Nabers, MHJ, Worthy, AD Mitchell, and Jalen McMillan from the 2024 class, excited for the future!!
Hey Steve any chance you can grade XAVIER WORTHY? Just curious I think d hop joining up made him more effective
Brian Thomas is a baller. Lsu fan here. If you know you know. All he needs is passes his way
keep him forever jags by that get rid of trent and doug.
Great analysis except that all of the film was from his first NFL game. Could’ve shown more recent clips
Let’s get a MHJ report card please. Very curious of Steve’s opinion on if it’s a MHJ problem or a Kyler problem
For the people saying he won their fantasy league needs to return the favor and vote that man in the pro bowl lol
Can’t wait for la Dee Dee rookie report
Who is that
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@@natep1705Ladd McConkey
@@natep1705 Ladd McConkey. On the Rich Eisen show, they asked Keegan Michael Keye to do his substitute teacher impersonation and pronounce player’s names. Ladd = La Dee Dee 😂
Biggest pro bowl snub I’ve seen in the past 5 years!
BTJ BEST ROOKIE WR. … A BEAST…. SLIM SHADY WILL SHADE YOU!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥
BTJ is special he’s got elite talent
Side note: when are you talking about the draft class of receivers. we need ya
Need a Brock Bowers review and grade please
Brian Thomas Jr is a stud WR1 and talented deep threat, unfortunately will be wasted on the Jags! Enjoy watching him ball out every week
Grade Ladd next?
Jags low-key have a decent receiving core of BTJ, Kirk and a healthy Evan Ingram. If they can sure up the O line and keep Lawrence upright, and make teams respect the run(2nd and shorts and 3rd and shorts running inside the tackles) Hopefully someone can open up the playbook.
MVP of the Louisiana basketball championship game in his freshman year of HS
I called him being one of the best in this class, I wanted the bills to go up and get him.
Dude is a DAWG
This is not a surprise to anyone that closely follows LSU football. The kid just quietly works his ass off and lets his play do the talking. Even as a HS school kid he didn't even have a social media account. Didn't even play the back and forth recruiting games.
Let’s go
2024 might be the best draft class of all time tbh
Only Steve Smith knows a true 💎.
Dude is a dawg.
I watched every Jaguars game, and if he had a good QB, he could be top 3 WR in the league, maybe 2 behind Chase.
Could you do a dude like Luke mccafrey? He has played wr for like 2.5 years.. a lot of “stats” say he gets open but it seems like it’s not within the rhythm of the offense.. like he goes too fast into the break and then requires an extra step to cut.. making JD move off him.
Chris Simms was right!
Nahh I REALLY LIKED BTJ. Alot of them turns he had were crazy.
Before watching the grade has to be an A or A+
They just got Liam Cohen as their new head coach
People thought Marvin Harrison was better 😂
I know you need a balance but dude need to know when to talk and when to let Smith talk. He asked around but Smith been in the shoes.
the only bright spot for the jags 2024 season, we aquired BTJ
I said he was gonna be better than Harrison
BTJ is an A for catching... Hes had 2 or 3 catches with CBs all over him
BTJ IS THE BEST WR IN THE NFL LFGGGG
LSU 🐅🐅🐅‼️
If he gets a qb better than TL he will be top 5
LSU Elite receiver = NFL Elite receiver, simple equation as of recent
Give him a decent QB and OC. Let’s see what happens.
do malik nabers
With that being said Kids go to LSU they put dogs in the league
i wanted pitt to drat him bad
He is a dude,dawg and grown man
Steve, you were right about BTJ. Although we at LSU knew, we appreciate you showing love to the Tigers!
Chris simms had him @2
hes the jamaar chase obj and nabers the jefferson landry