Green had his worst season as a pro in 2017, and he did so despite playing 16 games. Coming off a three-year run of at least 9.0 YPT, Green managed a meager 7.6 (18th among the league's 27 100-target WR) and 14.4 YPC (11th). Part of the problem was Andy Dalton's mediocre play behind one of the league's worst offensive lines - there simply wasn't time to connect on longer routes, and Green managed only nine catches of 20 or more yards (T-37th among WR) on 142 targets (T-8th). But Green will also turn 30 in July and is likely past his peak, which for receivers is usually about 24-27. At 6-4, 210 and with 4.48 combine speed, Green has long been a prototypical NFL No. 1, with the speed and size to make big plays down the field and height and catch radius to excel in the red zone. That latter piece seemed to be intact even if he had lost a step - Green caught eight TDs, six of those inside the red zone (T-6th among WR, despite being 12th in inside-the-20 targets). Heading into 2018, there are reasons for optimism. Green fought through a late-season knee injury from which he is completely recovered, and the team's offensive line should be much better with the trade for LT Cordy Glenn and pick of C Billy Price at No. 21 overall. Moreover, last year's ninth overall pick John Ross, arguably the fastest player in the league, should be back after losing most of his rookie season to injuries, stretching the field and creating space for Green.