Throughout the summer, 3GML beat writers from across the country will be breaking down the position groups for each of the seven 3GML franchises. The assigned point values will assist with our 2017 3GML pre-season rankings and projections!
WR/TE
BUFFALO BILLS
2017 WRs: Amari Cooper (84), Jeremy Maclin (84), & Travis Benjamin (80)
2017 TEs: Hunter Henry (81)
Breakdown: Amari Cooper may be criminally underrated at this point. With the addition of Jeremy Maclin, Aaron Rodgers will have plenty of weapons at his disposal during the 2017 campaign. Acquiring Hunter Henry in the offseason may have been a 'steal-of-the-century' - Henry looks like the real deal.
Writer #1: 8
Writer #2: 8
MIAMI DOLPHINS
2017 WRs: Keenan Allen (89), Jordan Matthews (81), & Cordarrelle Patterson (78)
2017 TEs: Clive Walford (75)
Breakdown: Keenan Allen at the top of this core group is a huge upgrade. Is it possible the Dolphins will actually air it out a little next season? It would be great to see something else at tight end but with as little as this team throws, Walford will do.
Writer #1: 8
Writer #2: 8
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
2017 WRs: Julio Jones (98), Donte Moncrief (79), & JJ Nelson (73)
2017 TEs: Jared Cook (85)
Breakdown: Julio Jones is a pure game-changer. If he is not double-teamed, your team will pay. Donte Moncrief and JJ Nelson are solid contributors & Jared Cook was a nice addition to the puzzle. However, without Jones, this group's ranking may have been much lower.
Writer #1: 8
Writer #2: 8
NEW YORK JETS
2017 WRs: Brandin Cooks (86), Jamison Crowder (81), & Tyreek Hill (81)
2017 TEs: OJ Howard (Rookie)
Breakdown: The Jets have the same type of player at all three WR positions. They are are speedy slot receivers that lack size. This may become an issue if there is no big target to throw to late in games. However, if the Jets can get these guys in space, look out. OJ Howard was a great draft pick that may help with the aforementioned concern.
Writer #1: 8
Writer #2: 8
CURRENT 3GML POINTS (LEAGUE RANKING)
Buffalo Bills: 71
New York Jets: 71
New England Patriots: 64
Miami Dolphins: 58
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