Justin Jefferson: Catch the Football, Not the Chains!

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Justin Jefferson Faces Criticism Over Drops Amid Quarterback Struggles

While much of the criticism has focused on Carson Wentz, Kyler Murray and Kevin O’Connell, Justin Jefferson also needs to help his quarterbacks by catching the ball when they make solid throws.

Wentz played poorly, but Jefferson did not make things easier for him. As the star and face of the franchise, Jefferson needs to make catchable plays and help his quarterback gain confidence when throwing his way. Through the first eight weeks, Jefferson had four drops, and he let another catchable pass from Wentz get away.

The criticism also turned humorously to Jefferson’s jewelry, with a joke that his many chains were weighing him down and keeping him from catching the ball with both hands.

Jefferson was also credited for generally controlling his body language despite dealing with poor quarterback play. He is not known for storming off the field, removing his helmet or yelling at the bench, although his frustration was more noticeable last week.

The discussion concluded with a debate about Jefferson’s contract. One view was that a player of his ability could have received significant money elsewhere, while the response was that his current team could pay him the most before he reached another team.