Is Terrance Williams This Year’s Alshon Jeffery?

June 17, 2014   ·   Brad Gagnon   ·   Jump to comments

It isn't easy for rookie wide receivers to make a significant impact, but breakout sophomore seasons have been a common theme at that position for decades. 
Since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger, only 12 rookie receivers have gone over 1,000 yards, but 53 players have accomplished that feat in Year 2. For the sake of comparison, 57 rookie running backs have hit the 1,000-yard mark during that span, with that number only increasing to 73 among sophomores. 
Some recent examples of receivers who exploded in that second season...
So what are the chances Terrance Williams of the Dallas Cowboys becomes the next name on that list? Will the 2013 third-round pick have an Alshon Jeffery-like second season in him? Let's forget about Gordon for now, since he's facing a suspension and was the top option in Cleveland. The comparison between Williams and Jeffery is better, simply because their circumstances are so similar. 
Last year, Jeffery benefited greatly from the fact...

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