Reception Perception: The Show RP Clips: We Know Chris Olave is Good...Can He Be Great?
Feb 27, 2026
A lively debate on whether Chris Olave can climb from very good to truly great as a receiver. They compare his contested-catch ceiling, chemistry with new quarterbacks, and how scheme and play design could unlock upside. The conversation contrasts Olave with elite peers and examines his projected ranking and trajectory for 2025.
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Olave Graduated Into A True No 1 Option
- Chris Olave moved into a higher tier last season, showing he can be a true team-building No. 1 receiver.
- Matt Harmon cites Olave's versatility across all three receiver spots and improved after-catch work as the core evidence.
Extend Olave And Build The Offense Around Him
- Extend and build the passing game around Olave if you're the Saints, paying premium receiver money to lock him in.
- Matt Harmon argues Olave's positional versatility and route-movement design justify a $30M-plus per year extension.
Contested Catch Wins Are The Gap To Greatness
- Despite being very good, Olave didn't clear the bar for 'great' due to some contested-catch limitations.
- James Koh and Matt Harmon emphasize he needs to win tougher contested catches to join the elite receivers.