Why Can't Green Be Better Than Rice?

[wolfkaosaun]

Now before you start going off by thinking I'm saying he will be, I'm actually just posing a question. What do you think AJ Green has to do to become as good as Rice? Or even better. And I don't mean simple answers like "Be consistent" or "Get the all-time record for receiving yards for a season", and so on. I mean about the player himself. What do you think Green can improve on to become as good as Rice?

And no, I'm not trying to be a downer on Green, but I see immense potential. But I want to know, why do some people limit his ability to surpass Rice?

[momadance02]

While Dalton is good and getting better, he's not Joe Montana.

[Cure4CF]

He had 2 HOF QB's! Or did he make them be HOF?
Also a great HOF couch! If AJ has these on top of his natural abilities then it is def possible.

[Bengals Mike]

Originally Posted by momadance02

While Dalton is good and getting better, he's not Joe Montana.

to be fair the only comparison I'd make is Montana wasn't a top or first round draft pick either but Montana wasn't exactly a big arm or a gunslinger either, I mean he only had 1 season with over 30+ TD's, 6 seasons with 3,500+ yards, 8 seasons with at least 10+ picks and he only started 16 games in a season twice in 13 years I'm not trying to talk down Montana with this comparison, I'm just pointing out for as highly regarded as he was his numbers were never top of the league stats like Marino's were when he played and Dalton probably wont match the numbers of a Brady, Brees or Rodgers but Dalton can still be successful even with less than them

[Lawless_1]

I don't like greens or rice

[SunsetBengal]

Let's compare them toward the end of Green's career.

[BengalsRocker]

Originally Posted by Cure4CF

He had 2 HOF QB's! Or did he make them be HOF?
Also a great HOF couch! If AJ has these on top of his natural abilities then it is def possible.

"Yes and least not forget my excellent couch... without it, this would not be possib... er oh and my ottoman... I can't forget that. Actually this thing would look great on my trusty sidetable."

[RumbleCat]

Originally Posted by Lawless_1

I don't like greens or rice

lol

[pdub2005]

Originally Posted by Cure4CF

He had 2 HOF QB's! Or did he make them be HOF?
Also a great HOF couch! If AJ has these on top of his natural abilities then it is def possible.

They always say a great football player is defined by his couch, be it lazy boy or sofa express.

[berserkerone88]

Because Rice's numbers are so absurd and far above the competition.
Is it possible? Sure. Is it probable? Hell no.

[Abspara]

Simple.

Rice had Eddie DeBartelo to help build a strong supporting cast to facilitate most of his success in the NFL.

Green has Mike Brown.

[CINCYPRODUCT]

Originally Posted by wolfkaosaun

Now before you start going off by thinking I'm saying he will be, I'm actually just posing a question. What do you think AJ Green has to do to become as good as Rice? Or even better. And I don't mean simple answers like "Be consistent" or "Get the all-time record for receiving yards for a season", and so on. I mean about the player himself. What do you think Green can improve on to become as good as Rice?

And no, I'm not trying to be a downer on Green, but I see immense potential. But I want to know, why do some people limit his ability to surpass Rice?

Because AJ is taller faster and more athletic. He is also not just a route running reciever he literally makes things happen. Take those thing away to include the short time he has been in the nfl and you will see why he can't be better than rice.💂.

[RumbleCat]

Originally Posted by Abspara

Simple.

Rice had Eddie DeBartelo to help build a strong supporting cast to facilitate most of his success in the NFL.

Green has Mike Brown.

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I'm going with this. Good owner, good coach, great QB's...................

[bengalsfan2008]

Originally Posted by CINCYPRODUCT

Because AJ is taller faster and more athletic. He is also not just a route running reciever he literally makes things happen. Take those thing away to include the short time he has been in the nfl and you will see why he can't be better than rice.💂.

what the, AJ does run some good routes. It's only his second year in the league and I'd say he is a top 10 route runner. A lot of catches i see him make over the middle is BECAUSE of his route running and that alone. A lot of times i see him run a perfect route and leave the defender helpless for a split second which gives him enough time to make the catch.

[SunsetBengal]

Originally Posted by RumbleCat

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I'm going with this. Good owner, good coach, great QB's...................

Baloney. Jerry Rice made a living out of catching short passes, breaking a tackle and getting huge YAC on individual effort.

AJ Green has that sort of individual ability in him, just more the Randy Moss variety than the Jerry Rice type.

[berserkerone88]

Originally Posted by SunsetBengal

Baloney. Jerry Rice made a living out of catching short passes, breaking a tackle and getting huge YAC on individual effort.

AJ Green has that sort of individual ability in him, just more the Randy Moss variety than the Jerry Rice type.

And the style of play Rice had lead to longevity. Will Green have the longevity in his career to catch Rice?

Or will time catch up to Green and his body before he can?

[Shady]

Funny, I was asking myself this same question a couple of days ago. I think it remains to be seen, of course, but he's got the raw talent and commitment to be better. As many here have said, it depends on what happens around him. Do we get a Craig and Rathman in our backfield? Is Gresham our answer to Dwight Clark? Who's our Freddie Solomon or Charles Taylor? Until those issues get addressed, I don't see AJ breaking Rice's records. If he does though, we'll see a couple of Lombardi Trophies coming to Cincy along the way. Let's hope it does!!

[CINCYPRODUCT]

Originally Posted by bengalsfan2008

what the, AJ does run some good routes. It's only his second year in the league and I'd say he is a top 10 route runner. A lot of catches i see him make over the middle is BECAUSE of his route running and that alone. A lot of times i see him run a perfect route and leave the defender helpless for a split second which gives him enough time to make the catch.

Lol read what I wrote again.

[CINCYPRODUCT]

Originally Posted by berserkerone88

And the style of play Rice had lead to longevity. Will Green have the longevity in his career to catch Rice?

Or will time catch up to Green and his body before he can?

What is the contrast in their styles?

[Cure4CF]

Originally Posted by pdub2005

They always say a great football player is defined by his couch, be it lazy boy or sofa express.

Classic! Good old auto correct. Props 😜. Funny thing is I have been searching for some new furniture so thanks for the help!

[SunsetBengal]

Originally Posted by berserkerone88

And the style of play Rice had lead to longevity. Will Green have the longevity in his career to catch Rice?

Or will time catch up to Green and his body before he can?

As a second recieving option emerges, one that can stay healthy and build some continuity, AJ Green's stats will only get better.

[berserkerone88]

Originally Posted by CINCYPRODUCT

What is the contrast in their styles?

Is this a genuine question because you never saw Rice play or are you being facetious?

Originally Posted by SunsetBengal

As a second recieving option emerges, one that can stay healthy and build some continuity, AJ Green's stats will only get better.

Im not talking about health.
AJ's game is so much more predicated on his athleticism and speed. Speed is the first thing to go. Then the athleticism will dwindle. Only question is, will he have time before then to catch Jerry.

[Lawless_1]

[Shake n Blake]

Originally Posted by Cure4CF

He had 2 HOF QB's! Or did he make them be HOF?

Montana won 2 superbowls before the 49ers drafted Jerry Rice.

[Shake n Blake]

Originally Posted by Bengals Mike

to be fair the only comparison I'd make is Montana wasn't a top or first round draft pick either but Montana wasn't exactly a big arm or a gunslinger either, I mean he only had 1 season with over 30+ TD's, 6 seasons with 3,500+ yards, 8 seasons with at least 10+ picks and he only started 16 games in a season twice in 13 years I'm not trying to talk down Montana with this comparison, I'm just pointing out for as highly regarded as he was his numbers were never top of the league stats like Marino's were when he played and Dalton probably wont match the numbers of a Brady, Brees or Rodgers but Dalton can still be successful even with less than them

With Joe Montana, you need to look at efficency stats, not the bulk stuff. The 49ers didn's pass a ton like like the Dolphins. Montana always had a high completion % and had a very low int %. His yards per attempt was outstanding. Those are the stats that matter.