Stat line: 82 catches for 1,343 yards & 8 TDs. And his #s vs. the SF in the WC game: 8 catches for 136 yards & 3 TDs.
Is that the best season-including the playoffs- a Giants WR ever had? I know Nicks & Odell put up some nice seasons too, but Odell did nada in the WC game vs. the Packers in '16. Nicks' '11 regular season #s weren't as good as Amani, but he balled out in the playoffs: 28 catches for 444 receptions & 4 TDs.
To me, the closest comparison-and I won't fight you if you think his season was better than Toomer's '02-is VC's '11 season. He too had 82 catches but more yards (1,536) & TDs (9). His playoff #s: 21 grabs for 269 yards & 1 TD.
It sucks neither Nicks or Cruz could stay healthy.
play action with tiki, shockey was a tough match up
Toomer worked real well playing off of that
I was real happy with his progression after yr 2
but he was a bad ass, match up problem, and if not beat up-wouldve had a much longer impact
Odell in his rookie year was the best a WR has played for the Giants since Homer Jones probably, if not ever. I know he was a diva and wore out his welcome, and I know he had problems with easy drops after that rookie season. But I've never seen a WR play better for this team than he did in 2014, and it really isn't close. The 6-10 record makes it less important than Nicks or Cruz in '11, even if he played at a higher level imo.
But he got banged upped, injuries made him lose a step, not likey diva ways and crappy oline put that to rest
Randy Moss
Marvin Harrison
Isaac Bruce
Terrell Owens
Amani Toomer
Odell in his rookie year was the best a WR has played for the Giants since Homer Jones probably, if not ever. I know he was a diva and wore out his welcome, and I know he had problems with easy drops after that rookie season. But I've never seen a WR play better for this team than he did in 2014, and it really isn't close. The 6-10 record makes it less important than Nicks or Cruz in '11, even if he played at a higher level imo.
Talented: YES!! Worth the headaches: Not really.