7. Golden Tate, New York Giants
Per Sports Info Solutions, Giants quarterback Daniel Jones threw 10 touchdowns to his slot receivers in 2019, and Tate caught five of those, with 41 catches on 67 targets for 552 yards. As has been the case throughout his career, Tate was able to get open on those plays with a nice combination of speed through the route and the strength to separate, but over the last few years, his route awareness — a problem during his time in Seattle — has really advanced.
Listening to Chris Cornell's version of GNR's "Patience" when rolling through Golden Tate plays, and was struck by the patience he showed here in getting open.
You'll have to forgive Rasul Douglas for the PI call — he was just tryin' to get it right. pic.twitter.com/RxAzCnbwz3
— Doug Farrar (@NFL_DougFarrar) July 24, 2020
Tate’s first season with the Giants was marred by a four-game PED suspension and concussion issues, but over a full season, one can imagine that he’ll be an even more major part of the Giants’ passing offense, especially in the slot. An important position for a team that led the league with 25 passing touchdowns in three-receiver sets.