Originally posted by OnTheClock:
For those looking at this chart, I'd be very careful not to confuse "catch percentage" with drop rate. This current chart does not take into account whether balls were catchable or not and does not supply the drop rates of receivers.
This chart could indicate a terrible QB more than a terrible WR, or vice versa. However, for a WR with a known terrible QB, a high catch rate could also indicate the WR is even better than you think. Lots and lots of factors.
The difference between catch rate and drop rate should be as clear as day. I think most people know the difference between the catch rate and the drop rate. But, maybe not.
No. the chart does not supply the drop rates for the receivers. But, then I specifically stated that I had looked for drop rates, and could not find them. I have found no more than references to the drop rates of specific receivers ut as of today, I have not found the drop rates for the wide receivers in this draft class.
Both drop rates and catch rates will depend on the accuracy and the passes thrown, although it seems clear that the drop rate is more susceptible to errors created by the subjectivity of the person or organization determining which passes are "catchable."
Yes. There are lots and lots of factors that need to be considered when evaluating players in the draft. The catch rate is just one of those factors, as is the drop rate, or the quality of the quarterback throwing the passes.
The catch rate statistics, like all statistics, need to be put in their proper context.
I figure you and other members of the forum are at least as capable of doing that as I am. Therefore, I made no attempt to put these stats in any context.