bane
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Thanks dude!Not every fast player is the same. Sure, both have elite straight line speed.
But Waddle can use his speed more effectively IMO because he can change direction at an elite level and is much more elusive with the ball. Guys like Ruggs, Ginn, and Ross are fast, but Waddle is what many would call a human joystick out there.
He's also a better route runner, which is a big part of what held Ruggs back this past season.
Waddle was averaging 139 ypg before he got injured last year. He was already 189 yards away from Rugg's best season after 4 games.
I never believed Ruggs was that great and honestly laughed at the Raiders for taking him before Lamb and Jeudy.
Even though injury limited him to 4 games, Waddle actually proved he could consistently put up elite production as an alpha receiver at the college level last season (something Ruggs never did). His lowest yardage total in those 4 games was 120.
The two are only compared together so much bc they're both fast and played on the same team.