Based on rankings people are making it looks like some of you value: JMatthews > 1.5 > Lockett.
This seems surprising, anyone willing to unpack their reasoning?
Why is that surprising?
I'd classify it as either surprising or something I don't agree with and I'm the guy who just traded away Lockett. FWIW that offer was not one I made, just one I got and thought made sense.
But I view them this way: 1.5>Lockett>Matthews
I don't own Matthews but if I did and was offered something like pick 1.10 the only reason I would not accept is to hold out for more time and see if I can get a better deal. But if I knew I could not I absolutely would value 1.10 over Matthews, not over Lockett.
Why so down on Matthews? He's a pure slot guy. Per PFF only got 8 targets for 27 yards last year when not lined up in the slot. He has shown me nothing to suggest he's an above average outside WR. So we have a big slot WR. That's not for everyone, not for every team.. It worked a lot of years with Colston but it's rare for slot guys to be this big. My contention with him is he's a system guy, and the system just left town. It's my strong belief he drops in all categories, targets/receptions/yards/TD's. Locket on the other hand is going to keep rising.