"But in Meyers, you'd be getting a fantastic short-term salve for the team's receiver woes, one who would provide Atlanta with reliable hands-he had the league's lowest drop rate in 2024-and a proven, consistent track record of high level receiver play. Meyers has at least 800 yards receiving in four consecutive seasons despite having Mac Jones, Jimmy Garoppolo, Aidan O'Connell, Gardner Minshew, Brian Hoyer, and Desmond Ridder throwing him passes over that span, with 20 touchdowns to go with them."
"The last time the Falcons traded for a Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver, the result was pretty disastrous. That's more about the receiver than the trade partner, however, as Bryan Edwards was supposed to give a lousy depth chart a major boost but instead caught just three passes for 15 yards over seven games and never again appeared in an NFL game. Oof. This time out, Bleacher Report's Alex Kay pitches a deal that would bring Jakobi Meyers to Atlanta, pointing to a shaky wide receiver depth chart and recent injuries to Darnell Mooney as rationale."
The Falcons' previous receiver trade for Bryan Edwards produced only three catches for 15 yards across seven games and no further NFL appearances. A proposed deal would send Jakobi Meyers to Atlanta to address a shaky receiver depth chart and injuries to Darnell Mooney. A fourth-round pick is likely too costly given Atlanta already surrendered a first-rounder and needs draft capital. Meyers offers exceptional reliability, the league's lowest drop rate in 2024, four straight 800-yard seasons with multiple quarterbacks, and 20 touchdowns over that span. Meyers can win deep and provide credible yards after catch, but he is not a strong run blocker and compensation remains a concern.
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