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Thank you for at least bringing some more data here. All good. But the 2007 team had a running game so that made for less of a passing game. It also looks like you are only comparing the postseason performance of the two squads. Which would be a different discussion.
WW is pretty clutch. HE had a much tougher catch to make in 2011 than JE did. He made a ton more clutch catches than JE has for the pats. Nothing wrong with JE and his better versatility (he is more versatile than moss too) but as posted earlier he has a while to go before he is in the same discussions as WW for overall career.
Regardless, My comment about WW being the GOAT slot receiver stands. I am waiting for someone to tell me who was better in their career.
Also, if no Tyree catch and butler dosent come up with that huge play off a huge Seattle blunder are we even having this conversation?
The existence of the running game in 2007 is exactly why 2014 receiving corps is so special. A balanced attack should, theoretically, be much harder to defend. Yet, despite being so one dimensional in 2014, the offensive output in the postseason was much more impressive than in 2007. Against two very good defenses in Seattle and Baltimore. Seattle is probably the best defense since the 2000 Ravens.
Why shouldn't postseason performance be given more weight? Every team plays the regular season for a shot to make the playoffs. You build your team to succeed in the postseason. The ultimate goal is to win a championship, and you do that by performing well in January and February.