WR Chase Claypool, CHI (1 Viewer)

[Alex P Keaton]

What is his deal? That size-speed combo, you would think even if he can't run routes he could provide a DK- lite threat to an offense. Some end arounds, some deep balls, some WR screens. Looking more and more like this guy just might not belong on an NFL field.

He’s lazy and doesn’t put the work in to be great. The open question is whether or not he even likes to play football.

 

[Drake Hater]

What is his deal? That size-speed combo, you would think even if he can't run routes he could provide a DK- lite threat to an offense. Some end arounds, some deep balls, some WR screens. Looking more and more like this guy just might not belong on an NFL field.

He’s lazy and doesn’t put the work in to be great. The open question is whether or not he even likes to play football.

No passion for the game. The complete opposite of guys like Steve Smith.

 

[Snoopy]

And Gute was fighting hard to get him for the Packers. Shows what kind of GM he is.

 

[Dez]

I can't express enough how high Claypool's ceiling is. I traded for him before the season started, but he's developing quicker than I thought.

His RAC ability might be the most pleasant surprise. His size, speed, & loose hips are deadly (along with what looks to be good running instincts).

Hard to say what kind of production he'll end up with this season, but there's not a WR in the NFL with a higher ceiling.

How the mighty have fallen

 

[dipandglide]

Development is everything and it hasn't happened with Claypool. Pitt hitting the eject button was tell one. Chicago trading for him and then Moore after was tell two. Sell where you can to the believers. The ship has sailed.

 

[spurs44]

Development is everything and it hasn't happened with Claypool. Pitt hitting the eject button was tell one. Chicago trading for him and then Moore after was tell two. Sell where you can to the believers. The ship has sailed.

I was listening to ESPN radio on the way to work and they were saying that Claypool thinks he you know what doesn't stink and that he is not a hard worker in terms of training to get better. These guys were ex players and they were saying that he's not a team player. Thus the current movement of him.

 

[Ilov80s]

Development is everything and it hasn't happened with Claypool. Pitt hitting the eject button was tell one. Chicago trading for him and then Moore after was tell two. Sell where you can to the believers. The ship has sailed.

His college track record is another sign. A guy with that combo of size and athleticism should probably have been better than he was. He had a really good senior year but his sophomore and junior year, he was disappointing given his almost Calvin Johnson like attributes.

 

[Faust]

Bears placed WR Chase Claypool on the Physically Unable to Perform list.

Claypool had been in and out of organized team activities while “dealing with a few things,’ making his placement on the PUP list of particular intrigue. Hopes remain high for the electric wide receiver as he enters his first full season with the Bears.

 

[The Future Champs]

Development is everything and it hasn't happened with Claypool. Pitt hitting the eject button was tell one. Chicago trading for him and then Moore after was tell two. Sell where you can to the believers. The ship has sailed.

His college track record is another sign. A guy with that combo of size and athleticism should probably have been better than he was. He had a really good senior year but his sophomore and junior year, he was disappointing given his almost Calvin Johnson like attributes.

This is a little unfair. He played high school football at a AAA high school in British Columbia. Going from that to Notre Dame is a big step, and he did OK, standing out on special teams as a rookie.

That said, I've got him in my main league, and he will almost undoubtedly not make it past roster cutdowns when we draft.

 

[Faust]

Bears activated WR Chase Claypool from the Physically Unable to Perform list.

Claypool spent less than 24 hours on the league’s PUP list and now appears ready to participate in preseason camp. The questionable addition at the trade deadline a season ago sets his sights on silencing the critics entering his first full season in Chicago. He’s currently expected to operate opposite DJ Moore on the perimeter in the Bears’ improving aerial attack.

 

[Faust]

Bears WR Chase Claypool on 2023: 'It's the biggest year of my life'

 

[Faust]

Jacob Infante
It’s based off of training camp reports, so take it with a grain of salt.

But the reports on Chase Claypool from practices have been largely positive. If that translates to in-game action, there’s no underselling how huge that is for the #Bears.

https://twitter.com/jacobinfante24/status/1688236541489840129?s=21

Zack Pearson

He’s been impressive.

https://twitter.com/zack_pearson/status/1688238302736871425?s=21

 

[jtd13]

Is this guy dust? I've always thought he was overrated, but he got dropped in my 12x24 dynasty league. I was surprised, and even more surprised that I got him with only one other person bidding (20.5% FAAB used).

 

[ffmail4me]

it does seem like he's been buried so deep no one talks about him. Would hate to have to start him in a lineup league but still think he's a good asset in a best ball league. I'm sure he'll occasionally get the big play TD

 

[FarFromHome]

I've always liked his skill set. It's just never translated. I have nothing more to say.

 

[joey]

Available in 3 out of 3 of my FFPC-style dynasty leagues. Waiver wire fodder in those leagues.

 

[rockaction]

Is this guy dust?

If this was the afterlife, then he's in purgatory right now with only a slight chance of ascension.

 

[The Frankman]

Chase Claypool failed to secure either of his two targets in the Bears’ Week 1 loss to the Packers.

Claypool’s two targets tied for the fifth-most on the team in this one. The Bears sent a second-round pick to the Steelers in exchange for Claypool last season, but the fourth-year receiver has averaged just 3.9 targets per game since the team acquired him. Claypool was barely on the fantasy radar heading into this season, and there’s little reason to roster him after this outing.
- Rotoworld

 

[massraider]

Getting absolutely worked by NFL Twitter, and Kyle Brandt on NFLN.

Showed some real lack of effort in blocking, and had some embarrassing reps:

He's Number 10

 

[Godsbrother]

Getting absolutely worked by NFL Twitter, and Kyle Brandt on NFLN.

Showed some real lack of effort in blocking, and had some embarrassing reps:

He's Number 10

Ouch

 

[dipandglide]

Claypool comes across as a guy who got paid and then checked out. He had a lot of talent coming into the league.

This is why it's impossible not to respect the great ones (Rice, Manning, Jordan, Woods, Lebron, etc.). They have everything, yet their drive to be great doesn't change.

 

[DocHolliday]

Getting absolutely worked by NFL Twitter, and Kyle Brandt on NFLN.

Showed some real lack of effort in blocking, and had some embarrassing reps:

He's Number 10

Getting absolutely worked by NFL Twitter, and Kyle Brandt on NFLN.

Showed some real lack of effort in blocking, and had some embarrassing reps:

He's Number 10

Ouch

He should be benched.

 

[Proteus]

I'd rather put Les Claypool in at WR.

Then again I might rather put in Les over Tee Higgins and Garrett Wilson at this point too.

 

[Faust]

Bears HC Matt Eberflus discusses Chase Claypool's struggles vs. Packers; Week 2 status unclear

 

[Faust]

Trade Coming? Chase Claypool Makes Shocking Confession After Bears Loss

 

[Max Power]

Trade Coming? Chase Claypool Makes Shocking Confession After Bears Loss

I can't picture a scenario where any team gives up anything to get this guy mid-season on the last year of his contract.