Advanced stats suggest Philadelphia Eagles' Mack Hollins could be an upgrade over Torrey Smith

Posted Mar 22, 2018
As the Philadelphia Eagles aim to replace receiver Torrey Smith, there's reason to believe an in-house option can do more than simply match his production. Advance stats from Football Outsiders suggest 2017 fourth-round pick Mack Hollins would represent a clear upgrade over Smith. One of the biggest reasons for Hollins' edge in these metrics is his catch rate. (Penn Live)

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