A Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver isn't happy with his ranking on NFL Network's list of the Top 100 players for 2020.
Keenan Allen, who's entering his eighth season in the NFL, has declared that he's a better wide receiver than Kansas City Chiefs' Tyreek Hill and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers duo of Chris Godwin and Mike Evans, which certainly is questionable.
His tweet comes after players ranked him No. 77 on the NFL Network list.
Ok I’m tired of biten my tongue...@cheetah @MikeEvans13_ @chrisgoodwin... ( and the list goes on) ARE NOT a better reciever than me! Faster than me...every day of the week but separation..CHILD PLEASE! https://t.co/rBQwJZWkE3
— Keenan Allen (@Keenan13Allen) July 27, 2020
IM THE BEST WR IN THE AFC WEST!!! Without question!!!
— Keenan Allen (@Keenan13Allen) July 27, 2020
Allen, a three-time Pro Bowler, finished the 2019 campaign with 104 catches for 1,199 yards and six touchdowns.
Hill, on the other hand, won a Super Bowl with Kansas City and has the speed to make defenders look silly. However, he finished with just 860 receiving yards last season, which was well behind Allen.
Evans responded to Allen on Monday morning, and even called him out for tagging the wrong Godwin.
You tagged the wrong Chris Godwin lol and don’t be mad at us we ain’t make the rankings or care about em. I like the confidence but be realistic you not on my level bro https://t.co/AONodMpfkW
— Mike Evans (@MikeEvans13_) July 27, 2020
Evans reeled in 67 receptions for 1,157 yards and eight touchdowns last season while Godwin had 86 receptions for 1,333 yards and nine touchdowns. Both receivers put up those numbers with a subpar Jameis Winston at quarterback, which makes it even more impressive. With Tom Brady at the helm of the Buccaneers offense in 2020, both receivers are primed for their best season yet.
If Allen wants to prove his point, he'll be able to do so this season as the Chargers face both the Chiefs and Buccaneers this year. However, one game won't necessarily make his case any stronger.
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