Former Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Chase Claypool has a lot to prove this year.
PITTSBURGH -- Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool has arrived at a critical point in his career. He's failed to live up to the hype his outstanding first two seasons in the NFL created and now, he'll have to fight to keep his spot on a professional roster.by Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox, who thinks Claypool needs some strong performances in OTAs to avoid becoming a cut candidate.
"While the Bills' receiver room isn't an all-star group of established players, Claypool's contract makes him an easy cut candidate if he can't reestablish himself as a high-upside option," Knox wrote. "Standout performances during OTAs could give Claypool the inside track to a complementary role, while a series of poor outings could have him on the bubble before camp even begins.
Knox thinks the Buffalo Bills present a good situation for Claypool, who is looking to channel his talent and athleticism into some more production on the field . But the Bills have loaded up on receivers after losing Stefon Diggs this offseason, making the job that much more difficult for Claypool. "Claypool is looking to revitalize his career on a one-year, $1.1 million deal that only includes $25,000 guaranteed," Knox wrote. "In Buffalo, Claypool will get to perform with a top-tier quarterback in Josh Allen. However, he's also facing long odds just to make the team. Buffalo parted with Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis this offseason but also brought in the likes of Mack Hollins, Curtis Samuel, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and rookie first-round pick Keon Coleman.
There's a path back to being a starter in the NFL for Claypool, but it's a tough road to trek. He'll need to recapture the magic of his first seasons as a professional to win the competition he's facing right now.Stephen Thompson graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications and political science from Pitt in April 2022 after spending four years as a sports writer and editor at The Pitt News, the University of Pittsburgh's independent, student-run newspaper.
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