In order to rank the top 10 at each position, and of the top five wide receiver, over 50 league executives, coaches, scouts and players were surveyed, and two of them will be wearing new uniforms.
It was an off-season of big trades and free agent signings for receiver. In the first 18 picks of the draft, six wide receiver were taken, the most ever.
It's not counting Michael Thomas' return from injury to resume his role as the New Orleans Saints'top wideout, because there will be new No. 1 receivers lining up for nearly half of the teams in the NFL. Some of the new No. 1s may struggle as they try to fit in with new offenses.
Why the move could work and what could go wrong are discussed by the reporters.
Drake London is most likely the new No. 1 wide receiver.
Calvin Ridley was expected to be Atlanta's top receiver, but he missed 12 games due to personal issues. He's been suspended for a long time.
The switch was made because of the suspension, the emergence of Kyle Pitts, and the drafting of London.
The 6-foot-4, 213-pound London is the big-bodied receiver coach Arthur Smith has used successfully in the past, plus he provides a target for quarterback Marcus Mariota with a good catch radius and the ability to win games in the red zone.
Something could go wrong. With rookies, there is always a lot of unknown, and there are questions about how Mariota will play. London is a high-level prospect with the potential to be a game-changing receiver who shouldn't have a lot of pressure on him early in his career.
MichaelRothstein is a person.
What is the new No. 1 wide receiver?
Last season, Marquise "Hollywood" Brown was the top ranked player. On the first day of the draft, the Ravens traded Brown and a third-round pick to the ArizonaCardinals for a first-round pick.
The Ravens general manager said that Brown requested a trade at the end of the season because he was unhappy with the offense.
• Will top WRs on new teams pan out?
• Bears QB Fields set for success in Year 2
• Raiders RBs heart of new offense
• Falcons rookie QB Ridder settling in
• Why Eagles are out to protect QB Hurts
There are reasons to believe that the change will work. His teammates rave about his deceptive speed. In the final 12 games of the season, Brown had more receiving yards.
Something could go wrong. Health and hands. He missed a chunk of training camp and the first five games of the season due to groin surgery. He has been dealing with dropped passes this year. He dropped 2.9% of passes thrown his way last season, which was the sixth-lowest among rookies.
Hensley is a person.
There is a new No. 1 wide receiver.
The number one player last season was released by the Browns after they traded for Cooper. The player signed with the team.
The change was prompted by the lack of production from the receiving corps last season. Three years ago, the OBJ-Landry pair had high hopes for the Cleveland team. After the offense collapsed down the stretch of last season, Cleveland sought a new coach.
There are reasons to believe that the change will work. Cooper had 17 touchdown catches on vertical targets during his time in Dallas, ranking him fourth in the league.
Something could go wrong. All the attention from opposing defenses will be on Cooper because the unit around him is mostly inexperienced. He was a good player at receiver in Dallas.
Jake Trotter is a person.
Mike Clay thinks that CeeDee Lamb will become a top fantasy receiver.
The new No. 1 wide receiver?
Who was the top ranked player last year?
The Cowboys chose Lamb in the first round of the 2020 draft because they didn't think Cooper was worth the $20 million price tag.
In his first two seasons, Lamb has a 1,000 yard season and a Pro Bowl to his credit. Lamb leads the Cowboys in targets (146) and catches (100) since he joined the team, and he has established a strong chemistry with the quarterback.
Something could go wrong. Lamb will need to be adjusted to the extra attention. He doesn't have Cooper anymore, and Michael Gallup will miss the first few games of the season because of an injured knee. The Cowboys plan to move Lamb around the formation as much as they can to counter the defense.
ToddArcher
Who is the new No.1 wide receiver? The Packers don't have a number one. Allen will be the first one to try it. Randall is mostly a slot receiver. The only veteran addition in free agency was Sammy Watkins, who was the highest pick of the three receiver they drafted.
Davante Adams was the top ranked player. In March, he was traded to the Raiders.
To create a fantasy football league you want to play in, you need to choose your league size, score, and rules.
It's free to create your own league.
Adams wanted out of the situation. After the two sides failed to come to a long-term extension, the Packers placed the franchise tag on him. Adams decided to trade to Las Vegas to play with his college quarterback.
There are reasons to believe that the change will work. It's possible that this will force Rodgers to spread the ball around a bit more. On the final play of the game, Rodgers threw to Adams, who was double-covered, but it went incomplete.
Something could go wrong. He does not make the jump. They cannot stay healthy. The rookies are not compatible with Rodgers. Any or all of those could happen according to history.
Rob Demovsky is a friend of mine.
The new No.1 wide receiver is Christian Kirk. He's not a true No 1 receiver in the mold of Adams, Kupp or Jefferson, but he's the best receiver for the Jags.
Marvin Jones Jr. was the top ranked player last season. He was the best receiver on the team. He's still with the Jags, but is now third on the depth chart behind Kirk and Zay.
Kirk and Zay Jones were the team's top two receiver targets in free agency due to the need to get more playmakers around second-year quarterbackTrevor Lawrence. Marvin Jones played almost all of the team's offensive snaps last season, but he is 32 years old. Some of his workload is being lessened by the team.
The change will work because Kirk had the best season of his career in 2021. While Kirk's best spot is in the slot, theJaguars think he can be effective outside as well. The addition of tight end Evan Engram, as well as the return of running back Travis Etienne Jr., gives the Jags more options than they've had in a long time. Teams will not be able to focus only on Kirk.
Something could go wrong. Kirk has not had to be the top receiver in his first four years in the league. He played with two other guys who are headed for the Hall of Fame. He was a part of last season's tight end team. The support cast is not at that level. Is Kirk able to handle the pressure of being the top dog?
The person is Mike DiRocco.
The Kansas City Chiefs have no shortage of candidates for the new No. 1 wide receiver. It seems like JuJu Smith-Schuster is the right choice. He's been moved around to a variety of spots and is at home in a more versatile role than the one he filled mostly as a slot receiver.
The Miami Dolphins traded for Tyreek Hill, who was the top ranked player.
The change was caused by the fact that the Chiefs and Hill were close to a contract extension. The Chiefs were not going to pay Hill the highest-paid wide receiver in the league.
The Chiefs are unlikely to have one wideout as productive as Hill, but they are hopeful the combination of returning Mecole Hardman, Smith-Schuster and Skyy will help.
Something could go wrong. The four have never been the top receiver in the league. Four years ago, Antonio Brown was Pittsburgh's top wide receiver and Smith-Schuster had a lot of catches. Hardman was carted off the field with a groin injury and Smith-Schuster didn't practice because of a sore knee. For this to work, the pair needs to stay healthy.
The person is Adam Teicher.
The new No. 1 wide receiver is Davante Adams, acquired in a trade with the Packers.
It was Hunter Renfrow who caught 103 passes last season, but he was out of necessity with tight endDarren Waller missing six games. Renfrow is one of the most dangerous slot men in the league.
When the best receiver in the league becomes available, you make the trade, no?
Adams is in his prime and already has chemistry with Raiders quarterback Carr, as they were college teammates at Fresno State, and Las Vegas has a new, some say elite, play caller in coach Josh McDaniels.
Something could go wrong. The chemistry between Carr and Adams is overblown and the O-line can't protect Carr long enough to give him time to find Adams downfield.
There is a man named Paul Gutierrez.
If the offer from the Dolphins was closer to the one from the Chiefs, he might have stayed.
The Dolphins traded six draft picks to the Chiefs for wide receiver Tyreek Hill, making him the highest-paid receiver in league history.
Jaylen Waddle was Miami's leading receiver in 2020 and returns as the 1B to Hill.
The change was caused by Miami's new staff wanting a large-scale change to its group of players and acquiring Hill helped achieve that goal.
The change will work because Hill is the most talented home run hitter in the NFL and the coaching staff will find ways for him to get the ball in space. Defenses can't afford to give too much coverage in the direction of Hill with Waddle on the field.
Something could go wrong. With a new head coach, new talent on offense and a quarterback who has something to prove, Miami will need time to develop before it starts seeing a return on investment. It could be a rocky foundation for this team to build on if those growing pains are more difficult than anticipated.
There is a person named Marcel Louis- Jacques.
Who is the new No. 1 wide receiver? Each of the past two seasons, he has led the team in catches and receiving. Part of that was due to the lack of traditional No. 1- caliber pieces around him. With big-money free agent Nelson Agholor looking more comfortable in his second season with the team, they are also in the discussion with another team.
He signed his restricted free agent tender and returned to the team.
When the Dolphins had the chance to trade for Tyreek Hill, they decided to make a switch. The best trade compensation was offered by the Pats, who got a third-round pick and a fifth-round choice.
There are reasons to believe that the change will work for second-year quarterback Mac Jones, who had a goal of building better chemistry with every player on offense.
Something could go wrong. Josh McDaniels is moving on to become the head coach of the Raiders, leaving the offensive coaching staff in a state of change. The right plan of attack is what the Pats need to make sure they have.
Mike is the son of Mike.
The Jets don't have a true wide receiver yet, so who is the new one? They haven't reached their potential yet, but they have potential. It's hard to call someone a WR1 when they don't have a 1,000-yard season.
They had a leader in catches for three straight years, but he wasn't a top receiver. It's not even close. They didn't have one through the entire season.
There were no significant losses and the Jets didn't attempt to re-sign him. They think Davis will be a better player in Year 2, but his production could be affected by Wilson and Moore.
The Jets tried to trade for Hill and Samuel, but decided to go with Wilson, who might have a higher ceiling than those vets.
Something could go wrong. If Wilson and Moore don't develop as quickly as hoped, and if Davis stays what he is, the Jets' offense will lack a dynamic outside receiver.
The man is Rich Cimini.
Field Yates was not going to move A.J. Brown lower than 14.
A.J. Brown is the new top receiver. He was acquired from the TennesseeTitans on the first night of the draft for a first and third round pick.
Who was the top ranked player last season? Brown and Smith are seen as wide receiver by the Eagles. Smith, the 10th overall pick in 2021, is coming off a strong first season in which he led Philly in catches, receiving yards and receiving touchdown.
The Eagles have been near the bottom of the league in passing offense the past couple of years and want to get that corrected. Calvin Ridley was one of the options they looked at before landing Brown.
The off-field connection between Hurts and Brown is well-established, and it's a safe bet that Brown's tackle-breaking, yards-after- catch style will vibe with Hurts. Smith, Brown and Goedert will make it difficult for the defense to key on one player.
Something could go wrong. In his first three seasons in the league, Brown has dealt with a number of injuries, including a calf injury that cost him four games in his most recent season. Philadelphia gave Brown a four-year, $100 million extension in order for him to stay healthy in order for that to be seen as a sound investment.
Tim's name is Tim McManus.