He runs go routes, deep crossers, and posts. Even if he occasionally wins, the oline doesn’t give Pat time to hit him, or Pat misses him, or he drops it, and on and on.
Long speed just doesn’t fit in this offense anymore. They have to find guys who can win early and excel in YAC, and run a f’ing route correctly. Oh, and don’t have stone hands. Rice is ahead of schedule and can do those things, somewhat. That’s it. Even Kelce has had suspect hands this year.