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Who’s Got Next: 5 Players Could Reach 1,000 Receptions
In light of Hines Ward reaching the 1,000 career catch milestone today, here’s a list of five of the most likely names to join the short list that includes: Jerry Rice, Tony Gonzalez, Marvin Harrison, Cris Carter, Tim Brown, Terrell Owens, Isaac Bruce, and aforementioned Ward.
1. Reggie Wayne (WR Indianapolis Colts) – Age: 32, Receptions: 862
Before the injury that ruined the season for Peyton Manning, and the entire team for that matter, I would say that there would be no doubts that he would reach this mark by as soon as next season. If he can stay healthy and the Colts have an able-bodied quarterback, either Manning or Andrew Luck, throwing him the ball, then he should have no problem.
2. Andre Johnson (WR Houston Texans) – Age: 29, Receptions: 706
This guy has been a stud since he was drafted in the first round out of the University of Miami. Similar to Wayne, if Johnson wasn’t hampered by injuries we could possibly see him meet this mark in two years. Now I’d give it three or four at most with Matt Schaub evolving into an elite quarterback and the best Corner in his division is Cortland Finnegan…
3. Jason Witten (TE Dallas Cowboys) – Age: 28, Receptions: 689
Not only does he have quite a few more years before he even thinks of retiring but he is also consistently one of the most targeted guys in the league. Even if Jerry Jones decides to bring in a new coach and/or quarterback, Witten should still get a ton of passes thrown his way.
4. Larry Fitzgerald (WR Arizona Cardinals) – Age: 27, Receptions: 693
Considered by some of the greats like Jerry Rice and Cris Carter as the best receiver in the league, he should reach this milestone with ease. He has the job security with the extensive contract he was awarded by the Cardinals, and as long as health and the development of Kevin Kolb work in his favor we should this happen before long.
5. Brandon Marshall (WR Miami Dolphins) – Age: 26, Receptions: 495
Ok, it isn’t the first name that comes to mind, especially ahead of some the great names that would seem obvious, but it’s true. The former UCF Knight and Denver Bronco has had a very productive tenure in league so far. However, there are a few major contingencies to be noted. Marshall has had problems with the law and very strange occurrences have happened involving the player off the field. In addition, he is inadvertently in a valley career-wise due to the non-existent stability of the Miami Dolphins. He has everything on his side and hopefully him and the Dolphins can right the ship and have success sooner rather than later.
Of course, there are other players that are close enough to mention but these are the players that barring a horrible situation arising, like the Mayan theory of the world ending before the end of next season, for them to not reach this rare statistical landmark.
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