2019 White Wide Receivers

[The Sapient]

During this time in 2017, there were approximately 45 WRs signed to a NFL team.

During this time in 2018, there were approximately 44 WRs signed to a NFL team.

Although I always seem to miss a couple of “overachievers” in my first go around, as of August 2nd, 2019, there are approximately 46 WRs signed to a NFL team.

I do find it ironic that the # has relatively remained the same since the time I started tracking in 2017.....But not to get all conspiracy weary, I would argue that this may be a better year in terms of these players “receiving” a starting role or “carving” out a rotational role as a contributor:

Andy Isabella (Rookie) - Arizona

C.J. Worton (Rookie) - Atlanta

Cole Beasley - Buffalo
David Sills (Rookie) - Buffalo
Nick Easley (Rookie) - Buffalo

Chris Hogan - Carolina

Tanner Gentry - Chicago
Thomas Ives - Chicago

Alex Erickson - Cincinnati

River Cracraft - Denver
Nick Williams - Denver

Danny Amendola - Detroit
Tom Kennedy - Detroit

Jake Kumerow - Green Bay

Chad Hansen - Houston

Michael Walker (Rookie) - Jacksonville

Gehrig Dieter - Kansas City
Cody Thompson (Rookie) - Kansas City

Dylan Cantrell (IR) - LA Chargers

Cooper Kupp - LA Rams
Austin Proehl - LA Rams
Alex Bachman (Rookie) - LA Rams

Reece Horn - Miami
Trent Irwin (Rookie) - Miami

Adam Thielen - Minnesota
Brandon Zylstra - Minnesota
Chad Beebe - Minnesota
Jordan Taylor - Minnesota

Braxton Berrios - New England
Julian Edelman - New England
Danny Etling (QB to WR) - New England
Gunner Olszewski (Rookie/ CB to WR) - New England

Hunter Renfrow (Rookie) - Oakland

Ryan Switzer - Pittsburgh
Brandon Reilly - Pittsburgh

Trent Taylor - San Francisco
Max McCaffrey - San Francisco

Caleb Scott - Seattle

Justin Watson - Tampa Bay
Scotty Miller (Rookie) - Tampa Bay
Thomas Sperbeck (IR) - Tampa Bay
Spencer Schnell (Rookie) - Tampa

Adam Humphries - Tennessee
Cody Hollister - Tennessee
Tanner McEvoy - Tennessee

Trey Quinn - Washington

Prediction Time:

What do you think will be the # of White WRs being on an active roster come opening day? 22

What do you think will be the # of White WRs being on an active roster at least for one game in 2019? Let’s go for the magic # of 25.


Notes:
In 2017, 24 WRs suited up for a game. Edelman was on the IR all year long.

In 2018, 23 WRs suited up for a game. Berrios, Taylor were on the IR all year long.

 

[Red Raider]

Two other guys I can think of are Tom Kennedy for the Lions and Thomas Ives from the Bears. It is weird how the number stays about the same every year when there’s about 10 new guys at least every year when you add the new draft picks and undrafted guys.

 

[The Sapient]

Two other guys I can think of are Tom Kennedy for the Lions and Thomas Ives from the Bears. It is weird how the number stays about the same every year when there’s about 10 new guys at least every year when you add the new draft picks and undrafted guys.

Thank you sir. This is a collective effort and I greatly appreciate everyone’s intel on this.

List has been updated to include #46.

 

[Don Wassall]

Thank you for compiling the list again, Sapient. I see Isabella, Beasley, Hogan, Erickson, Amendola, Kumerow, Kupp, Thielen, Beebe, Jordan Taylor, Edelman, Berrios, Renfrow, Switzer, Trent Taylor, Miller, Watson, Humphries and Quinn playing this season, with Kumerow, Beebe, Berrios, Jordan Taylor and Watson far from locks. Any of the others players listed who play during the regular season will be pleasant surprises as most will be cut or on practice squads.

 

[The Hock]

Yeah they're already starting the released and picked up then released again merry-go-round till some of them get so dizzy they give up.

 

[Shadowlight]

Thanks Sapient for your compilations every year and Don for fleshing things out. It shouldn't be a surprise to anyone here that WR is my favorite football position. I can often overlook all the other caste leanings to some extent if white WRs are making noise.

Things do seem more promising than usual on the surface this season but there have been too many fatalities over the years to become complacently confident. I anticipate some dreadful news which is always lurking around the corners. Negativity follows me around like a shadow.

This will be the first season not counting his lost ACL year that big favorite here Jordy Nelson won't be playing. I miss him already but hopefully some new faces will emerge to carry his proud mantle into the future.

Adam Thielen has a chance to embellish his status with another 1,000 yard season and barring injuries he is set up to have another banner season. And Edelman is on a HOF track if he continues his blistering pace. The guy is a stud. There is no other way to describe him.

And newcomers Isabella and Miller add a welcome dose of exploding speed into the mix. So a lot of players to be excited about if things turn out right. It goes without saying that all of them must avoid the injury bug. We already have one fallen comrade in Dylan Cantrell.

I still believe Davis Sills will make the Bills opening day roster but maybe I am cuckoo. I don't think any of us here at CF will get over the fact he wasn't drafted.

 

[Red Raider]

Max McCaffrey got cut 2 days ago, I hope this isn’t the end of his NFL journey. He has great size to be a NFL receiver at 6’2 205.

 

[Thrashen]

During this time in 2017, there were approximately 45 WRs signed to a NFL team.

During this time in 2018, there were approximately 44 WRs signed to a NFL team.

Although I always seem to miss a couple of “overachievers” in my first go around, as of August 2nd, 2019, there are approximately 46 WRs signed to a NFL team.

I do find it ironic that the # has relatively remained the same since the time I started tracking in 2017.....But not to get all conspiracy weary, I would argue that this may be a better year in terms of these players “receiving” a starting role or “carving” out a rotational role as a contributor:

Andy Isabella (Rookie) - Arizona

C.J. Worton (Rookie) - Atlanta

Cole Beasley - Buffalo
David Sills (Rookie) - Buffalo
Nick Easley (Rookie) - Buffalo

Chris Hogan - Carolina

Tanner Gentry - Chicago
Thomas Ives - Chicago

Alex Erickson - Cincinnati

River Cracraft - Denver
Nick Williams - Denver

Danny Amendola - Detroit
Tom Kennedy - Detroit

Jake Kumerow - Green Bay

Chad Hansen - Houston

Michael Walker (Rookie) - Jacksonville

Gehrig Dieter - Kansas City
Cody Thompson (Rookie) - Kansas City

Dylan Cantrell (IR) - LA Chargers

Cooper Kupp - LA Rams
Austin Proehl - LA Rams
Alex Bachman (Rookie) - LA Rams

Reece Horn - Miami
Trent Irwin (Rookie) - Miami

Adam Thielen - Minnesota
Brandon Zylstra - Minnesota
Chad Beebe - Minnesota
Jordan Taylor - Minnesota

Braxton Berrios - New England
Julian Edelman - New England
Danny Etling (QB to WR) - New England
Gunner Olszewski (Rookie/ CB to WR) - New England

Hunter Renfrow (Rookie) - Oakland

Ryan Switzer - Pittsburgh
Brandon Reilly - Pittsburgh

Trent Taylor - San Francisco
Max McCaffrey - San Francisco

Caleb Scott - Seattle

Justin Watson - Tampa Bay
Scotty Miller (Rookie) - Tampa Bay
Thomas Sperbeck (IR) - Tampa Bay
Spencer Schnell (Rookie) - Tampa

Adam Humphries - Tennessee
Cody Hollister - Tennessee
Tanner McEvoy - Tennessee

Trey Quinn - Washington

Prediction Time:

What do you think will be the # of White WRs being on an active roster come opening day? 22

What do you think will be the # of White WRs being on an active roster at least for one game in 2019? Let’s go for the magic # of 25.


Notes:
In 2017, 24 WRs suited up for a game. Edelman was on the IR all year long.

In 2018, 23 WRs suited up for a game. Berrios, Taylor were on the IR all year long.

Great list, as usual!

Based on initial depth charts, it seems like the following white WR's are being listed as starters to open the season:

Danny Amendola
Adam Humphries
Julian Edelman
Cole Beasley
Hunter Renfrow
Trey Quinn
Cooper Kupp
Adam Thielen
Chad Beebe

As Don mentioned, there are many others who should receive some offensive snaps, but not necessarily as starters. They are as follows:

Ryan Switzer
Justin Watson
Chris Hogan
Andy Isabella
Alex Erickson
Jordan Taylor
Brandon Zylstra*
Braxton Berrios*
Trent Taylor*
Jake Kumerow*

*These players have a potential be cut, particularly Berrios and Zylstra.

With such a plethora of white athletes (Edelman, Kupp, Thielen, Humphries, Kittle, Ertz, and Kelce) having such a great chance at achieving a 1,000-yard receiving season, I predict that 2019-2020 will be the finally be the year that more than four (4) white players hit that mark! It's hasn't ever happened before in NFL history.

I also believe that Humphries will be special this year in TN and possibly lead the NFL in catches. The inept Marcus Mariotta loves the short pass, he was paid big money to sign with the Titans, and the squad seem to legitimately have big plans for him. Humphries tallied 816 yards last season, despite splitting time in the slot with Chris Godwin and playing with two different QB's.

 

[ximasa]

Gunner Olszewski is really fun to watch, doing well in preseason games, hope he can make the 53-man roster.