The NFL Is Pass-Happy but Teams Have Struggled to Evaluate Receivers - Wall Street Journal

The 2014 NFL draft was a historic bonanza for wide receivers. Odell Beckham Jr. and Mike Evans became instant stars. Sammy Watkins could tear apart defenses, too. Brandin Cooks turned into Drew Brees's newest and most dangerous weapon.

Since then? It hasn't been so pretty for prized receivers—with a parade of disappointments who have made it clear just how much NFL teams have come to struggle to evaluate the position.

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