Ice_Ice_Brady
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Yards Per Target Comparisons (my favorite all-in-one stat)
CHRIS HOGAN
BUFF 2014: 6.98
BUFF 2015: 7.63
NE 2016: 11.93
Hogan was actually targeted two more times last season in Buffalo (59-57), so he hasn't had a "larger" role with the Patriots, yet he has 230 more yards (680-450). The difference has been in the quality of passes and play calling around him. This is a striking difference, similar to the rise of Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker after Tim Tebow was replaced by Peyton Manning. Patriots front office clearly identified Hogan as a player whose numbers were down due to poor quarterback play. I believe Hogan will emerge as a 1000 yard type receiver next year, considering his YPT indicates he could be a star player. While his efficiency would likely drop with a higher number of targets, he would still be a remarkable good player even with a 2-3 yard YPT drop per play. Randy Moss averaged 9.33 in 2007, while Brandon LaFell was at 8.00 in 2014. Hogan may be a breakout star next year should the offense depend on him more heavily.
MARTELLUS BENNETT
NYG 2012: 6.96
CHI 2013: 7.91
CHI 2014*: 7.10
CHI 2015: 5.49
NE 2016: 9.60
*Pro Bowl Selection
I started Bennett's tally in 2012, since that's when he became a full-time starter. It might surprise some to realize that despite being hobbled for much of the season, Bennett was way more productive and efficient this season than ever before. His past success was mainly bolstered by a high volume of targets. In his pro bowl season, he was targeted a whopping 129 times for 916 yards. Bennett had clearly been a high potential tight end, but his efficiency was maybe average with Romo (where Bennett never overtook Witten), Eli Manning, and Cutler. It's remarkable to realize how significantly better Brady is than these three QBs, who for different reasons have been considered very good at different points in their careers. Bennett also set a career high with 7 TDs while seeing his fewest targets since 2011.
CHRIS HOGAN
BUFF 2014: 6.98
BUFF 2015: 7.63
NE 2016: 11.93
Hogan was actually targeted two more times last season in Buffalo (59-57), so he hasn't had a "larger" role with the Patriots, yet he has 230 more yards (680-450). The difference has been in the quality of passes and play calling around him. This is a striking difference, similar to the rise of Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker after Tim Tebow was replaced by Peyton Manning. Patriots front office clearly identified Hogan as a player whose numbers were down due to poor quarterback play. I believe Hogan will emerge as a 1000 yard type receiver next year, considering his YPT indicates he could be a star player. While his efficiency would likely drop with a higher number of targets, he would still be a remarkable good player even with a 2-3 yard YPT drop per play. Randy Moss averaged 9.33 in 2007, while Brandon LaFell was at 8.00 in 2014. Hogan may be a breakout star next year should the offense depend on him more heavily.
MARTELLUS BENNETT
NYG 2012: 6.96
CHI 2013: 7.91
CHI 2014*: 7.10
CHI 2015: 5.49
NE 2016: 9.60
*Pro Bowl Selection
I started Bennett's tally in 2012, since that's when he became a full-time starter. It might surprise some to realize that despite being hobbled for much of the season, Bennett was way more productive and efficient this season than ever before. His past success was mainly bolstered by a high volume of targets. In his pro bowl season, he was targeted a whopping 129 times for 916 yards. Bennett had clearly been a high potential tight end, but his efficiency was maybe average with Romo (where Bennett never overtook Witten), Eli Manning, and Cutler. It's remarkable to realize how significantly better Brady is than these three QBs, who for different reasons have been considered very good at different points in their careers. Bennett also set a career high with 7 TDs while seeing his fewest targets since 2011.
