Sleeping Giant?

[moonshyne]

SIAP

http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2015/07/24/this-sleeping-giant-will-emerge-for-st-louis-rams-in-2015/

 

[RamzFanz]

I would love to see them use TA wisely and I hope he is just a late bloomer. Lots of receivers are, so it's certainly possible. TA playing to his potential could be a game changer for the Rams.

 

[JonRam99]

His impact has been invisible on the statistical surface, but several of his awesome punt return TDs were cancelled due to flags. His impact is more felt by how the opposing D has to account for him when he's on the field. The reverse he did against the Bears was incredible. Because of this threat, Schotty often put T-A in motion, drawing lots of attention from the opposing safeties. With a competent QB who can get the ball to Britt, Quick & Steddy, putting T-A in motion will have an even bigger impact. But, better yet, once we have a QB who can actually get the ball to T-A (and I guess once he learns to run routes better), he'll explode.

 

[ram007]

He is a 3rd round pick. It was not Tavon's fault he was over drafted.

 

[iced]

He's a faster, more elusive/agile version of Randall Cobb...question is if we can find a coordinator that can use his abilities, and if he can pick up the new scheme adequately (same terminology should help)

 

[-X-]

Nobody?

Sleeping ... giant ?

Tavon Austin.
Giant.

Nobody's going to say anything about that, eh?

K.

 

[badnews]

Nobody?

Sleeping ... giant ?

Tavon Austin.
Giant.

Nobody's going to say anything about that, eh?

K.

Sleeping gnome would've been more applicable.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

I hope so but I have had enough of that 'Sleeping Giant' mantra.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

Sleeping gnome would've been more applicable.

LOL, I slept for most of the day.

But yeah I get the analogy. Sorry thing is I doubt that if Tavon wakes up that it will make much difference.

 

[DaveFan'51]

SIAP

http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2015/07/24/this-sleeping-giant-will-emerge-for-st-louis-rams-in-2015/

Personally I liked this^ piece! I recommend it!!

 

[JUMAVA68]

He is a 3rd round pick. It was not Tavon's fault he was over drafted.

I don't think he's a 3 rd rounder he may not be top 10 but he is 1st round talent.Just like his draft position its not his fault they didn't use him right either.I think he can definitely have a great season provided his used correctly not running draws into brick walls.

 

[-X-]

SIAP

http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2015/07/24/this-sleeping-giant-will-emerge-for-st-louis-rams-in-2015/

Are you the same moonshyne from Deviant Art?

 

[RamzFanz]

He is a 3rd round pick. It was not Tavon's fault he was over drafted.

If you know how to find his level of talent in the third round, you're in the wrong business!

 

[ram007]

If you know how to find his level of talent in the third round, you're in the wrong business!

With all due respect, what do you see in Tavon besides a returner? As a receiver he is not physical enough and is not big in size for the contested catches. His route running is a lot to be desired.

At best he is Percy Harvin. Harvin is on his 4th team.

I agree that he was a consensus 1st round pick that year. But his actual production to me screams of a 3rd rounder.

 

[Faceplant]

As noted above, TA is contributing every time he is on the field. Defenses have to account for him differently on every play because he is a threat to score from anywhere on the field. That helps other WRs get opportunities they otherwise may not have. This will be a big year Tavon.

 

[CGI_Ram]

At the college level, Tavon got by on pure talent.

By his own admission, the playbook "was in Spanish" when he arrived.

With 2yrs experience and a QB that opens up more of the field, he really is poised for a breakout season.

 

[Juice]

Is "consistency at quarterback" really a big deal at this level? I understand that those guys have to have a rhythm and get to know each other, but, to me, that is a non factor. Stedman Bailey is every bit the receiver Tavon is, in my opinion, and if he had Tavon's speed, he would be lights out. I'm looking for a breakout year from Bailey, and Brian Quick.

Furthermore, it looks like the Rams haven't been able to develop wide receivers. I know. "But we haven't had a quarterback." Still, how many years have we needed performance from that squad. Year three and our wide receivers are learning to run routes? Year three and they are in the classroom?

 

[fearsomefour]

Is "consistency at quarterback" really a big deal at this level? I understand that those guys have to have a rhythm and get to know each other, but, to me, that is a non factor. Stedman Bailey is every bit the receiver Tavon is, in my opinion, and if he had Tavon's speed, he would be lights out. I'm looking for a breakout year from Bailey, and Brian Quick.

Furthermore, it looks like the Rams haven't been able to develop wide receivers. I know. "But we haven't had a quarterback." Still, how many years have we needed performance from that squad. Year three and our wide receivers are learning to run routes? Year three and they are in the classroom?

That is not that unusual. WR is one of the spots that takes the longest time to develop, in most cases, in the NFL. Its just not running routes. It is the sight adjustments and the ability to make adjustments at the line. The WR needs to be able to read coverages and adjust what they are doing and be on the same page as the QB....this is why it is a big deal to have the same QB playing all the time.

 

[SierraRam]

Sleeping Giant?

It's going to be a different story this year," Austin said, per FOX Sports Midwest.

Look out NFL!

 

[RamzFanz]

With all due respect, what do you see in Tavon besides a returner? As a receiver he is not physical enough and is not big in size for the contested catches. His route running is a lot to be desired.

At best he is Percy Harvin. Harvin is on his 4th team.

I agree that he was a consensus 1st round pick that year. But his actual production to me screams of a 3rd rounder.

I see his raw talent. I'm one of those who think the kid just needs to be used better.