McConkey's contested catches fell; new scheme should reduce those situations.
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McConkey's contested catch rate dropped from 57% as a rookie to 3-of-14 (21%) last year, a significant decline. However, the Chargers' offensive environment was compromised: Justin Herbert ran a league-high 95 pass routes without a pass attempt due to sacks, scrambles, and throwaways. After Joe Alt's injury, McConkey averaged only 2.7 catches for 38 yards per game. The new scheme should reduce contested-catch situations and increase quick-hitter targets.
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57% as a rookie three of 14 last year... lad McConkey ran a league high 95 pass routes without a pass attempt coming on the play due to sacks, scrabbles and throwaways. After Joe Alt's injury, this is going to retrieve bar. Lad averaged 2.7 catches for 38 yards per game.
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- McConkey's contested catch rate dropped from 57% as a rookie to 3-of-14 (21%) last year, a significant decline. However, the Chargers' offensive environment was compromised: Justin Herbert ran a league-high 95 pass routes without a pass attempt due to sacks, scrambles, and throwaways. After Joe Alt's injury, McConkey averaged only 2.7 catches for 38 yards per game. The new scheme should reduce contested-catch situations and increase quick-hitter targets.
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