Ian Hartitz on Rashod Bateman

F it we're talking about it. There have been 180 WRs to run 500+ routes since 2021, when Rashod Bateman entered the league. He has lined up in the slot on just 10.3% of his snaps, the third-lowest (178/180) mark in that span. He has consistently taken 80% or more of his snaps lined up on-ball the last three seasons in games charted for RP. Say whatever else you want, he's objectively played in one of the most static roles in the NFL and it's one that never really made sense relative to his ro...