WR gurus, what's your take on Chester Rogers?

[zibby43]

There was a lot of hype about Chester back in the spring and summer.

 

For those that watch the all-22 and can see the route running, what's going on with Chester?

 

I think he's been adequate as a returner, but will it be time to move on from Chester when his contract is up after this season?

[Nesjan3]

Im not a guru, but he had a chance to show out in the first half of the season and he dropped a lot of passes. Its time to move on, i honestly would like to see Pascal, Fountain or Ishmael getting snaps over him.

[Dark Superman]

Does he still play for the Colts?

[zibby43]

28 minutes ago, DarkSuperman said:

Does he still play for the Colts?

 

He caught the ball that set up the game-winning FG against Miami.

 

Unless that was a Lucas Oil Stadium concessions vendor wearing Chester's uniform.

[Architects08]

Ship has sailed, next up. 

[Calmack]

Practice squad level WR. 

[LJpalmbeacher2]

2 hours ago, zibby43 said:

There was a lot of hype about Chester back in the spring and summer.

 

For those that watch the all-22 and can see the route running, what's going on with Chester?

 

I think he's been adequate as a returner, but will it be time to move on from Chester when his contract is up after this season?

 

From who? .... Colt fans on this forum?

Certainly not from National media.

He was a UDFA

[Dark Superman]

I'm content with moving on from Rogers and Grant.

[2006Coltsbestever]

The problem with Chester is, he is trying to be a #2 and he simply isn't. He would play better as a 3, especially because we have Ebron as a solid threat as well. If we had someone Good as a #2 that could complement TY, Rogers would produce better. Grant has given us basically nothing.

[csmopar]

2 hours ago, DarkSuperman said:

I'm content with moving on from Rogers and Grant.

^

 

both have performed well, less than average 

[Peterk2011]

5 hours ago, zibby43 said:

There was a lot of hype about Chester back in the spring and summer.

For those that watch the all-22 and can see the route running, what's going on with Chester?

I think he's been adequate as a returner, but will it be time to move on from Chester when his contract is up after this season?

 

He is underperforming compared to his 2016 year. Not just the drops - bad games happen - but overall. He misses blocks, he makes bad decisions - cuts his route one yars shorter than he should, dances at 1 yard from getting to 1st and 10 and stalls at 3&1, etc.

 

He'll be an RFA. I'll be very surprised if the Colts will tender him. They won't. So he'll be gone by next march. They might bring him back to the 90 man roster on a non guaranteed minimum, but he'll have an uphill battle to make this team next year.

[Jdubu]

I was excited about Chester in 2016 then he didn’t get to show much in 2017 and 2018 has been nothing for him really that makes you say, this one is getting it and has that potential for an impact guy. He isn’t a burner, his hands have holes in them and he doesn’t do anything that makes you feel he couldn’t be replaced by a PS guy somewhere. 

 

Someone mentioned he he is being thrusted into a #2 role and hasn’t responded there. I assume every wr a team has is expected to be that #1 fighting receiver or why else have a guy that feels #2 or #3 is good enough for me? You know Cain will be pushing for #1 status based on what we seen in preseason. 

 

I guess what what I hoped to see from Chester was that constant catch magnet hands type. Not a take off the top guy but a Doyle type receiver. Throw the ball to him when you need 7 yards and it’s a catch plus at the 8 yard mark not the 6 yard mark. 

 

The only  LT thing going for Chester these days is he is on a cheap contract, he knows the playbook (presumably) and he has some sort of chemistry with Luck already vs a guy off the street. I say move on in the offseason 

[MikeCurtis]

Decent return guy (needed) that can also be WR - 4

 

We have bigger problems at WR2 to worry about

[Mr.Debonair]

I wish him all the best hopefully with a new team next year. However, I would be more for keeping him over Grant. Grant has been a major major disappointment, even with already low expectations. The position as whole needs a major upgrade.

 

Rogers can stay on a return man

[John Hammonds]

I'm not a WR guru, so I won't respond.

Wait a minute.  I typed a response.  Darn it.

[Dark Superman]

I wouldn't mind bringing him back for depth on a cheap short term deal.

[Creekside]

2 hours ago, MikeCurtis said:

Decent return guy (needed) that can also be WR - 4

 

We have bigger problems at WR2 to worry about

 

I agree. I like him as a return man....and a 4th or 5th receiver. But his drops alone disqualify him as a starting WR.

[Rally5]

In order to really answer this question, we'd have to watch a lot of tape and see him in practice if your presumption is he's really talented but not translating.  I never assumed he was really talented.  He's a 4/5  type WR on the field trying to be a 2/3 and he just doesn't have that kind game in terms of results and what we see on the field.  So, it would take someone with some serious inside knowledge or game film study to answer more in-depth if, again, if the assumption is he's somehow underperforming.  My take is he's performing to his skill set.  What we're seeing and a lot of people have mentioned it, is we have a #1 in TY and a #3 in Grant/Inman but no real two.  In fact, the most disappointing player may be Grant as we expected him to play like a two and he's really been mostly irrelevant and plays like a 4/5 himself.  I'm not trying to bang on these guys it's just where the performance seems to be, I mean we pulled Inman off the street and I'd call him a number two right now if I had to pick a guy.

[richard pallo]

He had his opportunity.  Best of luck to him on a new team if he gets picked up. 

[HectorRoberts]

Trash player needs to be gone!

[KB]

Since he is a RFA and we have very little depth, he will most likely be tendered. He is our only punt returner and shows flashes here and there. He has failed to show out with the opportunities given to him. Should realistically be our WR4.

[Four2itus]

He is a 4th level WR that may become a solid #3 over time. 

 

No, he is not trash, and no he is not a practice squad WR. However, we may move on after his contract. 

[throwing BBZ]

32 minutes ago, richard pallo said:

He had his opportunity.  Best of luck to him on a new team if he gets picked up. 

 

 No he hasn't. 
 He is getting some opportunity now in his 1st year in a REAL Offense.
 Chester has 37 catches on his way to 45-50.  Reggie had 49 in year 2 in 16 games.
 And catching 68% of his targets.  T Y is a career 57%.

  I would agree he is just starting to look comfortable out there.
  T Y gives us our one one dimensional runt on the WR core. And we have Hines as a multi guy. I am expecting CB to build the rest of the receiving core with players that can catch and be good blockers.
 That said, Rogers has a real shot of continuing to improve and to stay in the NFL as a 4th-5th WR for many years.

[Scott Pennock]

T.Y.

FA and/or Rookie Draft Pick

Fountain - playing the Nelson Algholor slot role in the old Eagles O

Cain

Hogan/Johnson/Pascal/UDFA fighting for final spot

 

[richard pallo]

9 minutes ago, throwing BBZ said:

 

 No he hasn't. 
 He is getting some opportunity now in his 1st year in a REAL Offense.
 Chester has 37 catches on his way to 45-50.  Reggie had 49 in year 2 in 16 games.
 And catching 68% of his targets.  T Y is a career 57%.

  I would agree he is just starting to look comfortable out there.
  T Y gives us our one one dimensional runt on the WR core. And we have Hines as a multi guy. I am expecting CB to build the rest of the receiving core with players that can catch and be good blockers.
 That said, Rogers has a real shot of continuing to improve and to stay in the NFL as a 4th-5th WR for many years.

Don't think so.  This is Rodgers 3rd. year in a real offense not 2nd.  That means three years to separate yourself.   With Luck having a great year this year he is hardly making a contribution.  Inman and Grant are seeing the field more.  4th- 5th receivers rarely see the field.  He is not Ballard's guy either.   Calling TY a " one dimensional runt"  is way over the top and disrespectful to one of our best players.   Rogers would hope to half the player TY is.   

[SteelCityColt]

4 hours ago, John Hammonds said:

I'm not a WR guru, so I won't respond.

Wait a minute.  I typed a response.  Darn it.

 

The Zen is strong with this one.

[John Waylon]

He’s not a #2. No doubt about that. 

 

I think with a good pair of wideouts giving the defense a handful he could be a decent 3rd or 4th option. He needs others to help get him open. 

 

He’s a player that the more you have to depend on the more his flaws come out. 

[zibby43]

10 hours ago, LJpalmbeacher2 said:

 

From who? .... Colt fans on this forum?

Certainly not from National media.

He was a UDFA

 

Um, all of the above?

 

Don’t slap a confused emoji on my post just because you can’t remember lol.  It was less than a year ago, too!

 

Let me refresh your ailing memory:

 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.sbnation.com/platform/amp/nfl/2018/8/22/17653102/nfl-breakout-players-2018-andrew-luck-colts-wr-chester-rogers

 

https://www.1070thefan.com/blogs/kevins-corner/colts-coverage/colts-once-again-intrigued-potential-chester-rogers

 

There are about 3 more I can post when you’re finished reading those.  

[jameszeigler834]

12 hours ago, Nesjan3 said:

Im not a guru, but he had a chance to show out in the first half of the season and he dropped a lot of passes. Its time to move on, i honestly would like to see Pascal, Fountain or Ishmael getting snaps over him.

Even Pascal has had his fair share in a lot of bad drops.

[NorthernBlue]

He’s on pace for like 470 yards, which is fine for like 4 or 5, but not the 2 or 3 he was forced to be this season.

[GoColts8818]

He’s a high end back up.  Over achieved for an undrafted player.  Still not someone you want to depend on week in and out.

[rock8591]

#5-6 WR

[Boiler_Colt]

He's a RFA, so put an original round tender on him and then if he signs an offer sheet elsewhere, bye. You bring him back to compete at PR at camp with the hope that he's not better than your #4 or 5 receiver. If someone else at camp makes him expendable the that is a good thing.

[shasta519]

Not sure it matters what we think...seems like he is being phased out of the offense...much like Grant. I don't think either are in the long-term plans. 

 

[superrep1967]

16 hours ago, DarkSuperman said:

I'm content with moving on from Rogers and Grant.

Yes, please

[Dingus McGirt]

One word - inconsistent.

[BR-549]

Probably go to the Jags and be with Moncrief.  Both will burn us for a long TD, they will miss extra point tries and beat us 12- 3