What the Everett pick says about McVay

[leoram]

Jordan Reed was McVay's secret weapon but the Deadskins were pathetic in the red zone. Goff's best friend is the running game. He CAN'T be an elite QB the next two years. He must develop. But if a TE is all in during plays where he can't get a catch yet still lay it out while blocking...the defense can't key on him. McVay doesn't want that issue going forward. I have NO IDEA what their evaluation of Higbee is, but you dont make your first pick ever a TE If Higbee were valued as able to be special at that spot. It's the Jordan Reed flaw he won't accept. Allow me to say...McVays ability to process info and absorb old dude's wisdom while combining it with youthful energy is his most unique trait.

He loved Everett BECAUSE he has the talent to learn how to run better routes, yet more than that, he will sell out when nobody else is looking.

Fisher's first move was Finnegan. Loyal, nasty, physical...slightly undisciplined. I knew he was trying to rebuild the 99 Titans with that signing. McVay's formula, passionate effort ALL the time for the Team. He trusts his coaches to get the most out of those kind of men because they are EFFECTIVE TEACHERS! Fisher wasn't wrong about much...only his trust in coordinators who regularly lost chess matches on the grass. Fisher's OC's were patently overmatched and his DC was too much of a gambler. I see a young Vermeil in McVay in some ways, but very different in others. McVay processes faster. Vermeil feels deeper. Similarities? Humility, drive, and effective communication. Count me excited.

Draftniks will NEVER understand this pick. Though I wanted Lamp and Zay, I see they trust coaching competence to fix the OL and there is someone later they think can handle the boundaries and deep threat at WR. I doubt it so it means McVay will focus his cognitive efforts on being a complete OC developing the run game. This offensive team was heavily invested to run dominantly, but incompetence of the coaches and players mitigated that effort. They trust Sonofbum to improve the D and Demoff to keep the players they need home. The Everett pick is ALL about drafting a selfless man who will give it all when his number isn't called to catch and get recognition but still have the talent to fill the Reed role with little recognition.

McVay has a clear as crystal vision for this team. Approximately 2/3 will be gone 3 years from now (he has to praise the dross until that happens). Kroenke hired Fisher for the similar long range approach he used to build his business empire, Fisher/Snead tried to mimick the Pats. McVay has a similar mindset but a modern perspective on offense. Fisher trusted Williams who could outthink average OC's but was increasingly ineffective against brilliant OC's. McVay will trust Sonofbum and get him a couple pieces tomorrow,

The Bad news, fellow Ram lovers: Fisher's vision was inferior to McVay"s, therefore many current players will not fit. Your favorite previous draft picks have flaws that McVay will hide but cut out of necessity (Barnes).

The good news? Study the men they acquired in FA and those they get in the draft...study their dominant traits, and ONLY THEN Will you be able to predict McVay's personnel convictions.

 

[leoram]

The Kupp drafting means McVay likes the Pats formula. Sure.. if there's a Randy Moss, you take him. But absent that...get Amendola, Edelman, and Gronk. Smart players who have football instincts. We will gamble later on a deep threat but even the best of that is a 25% win. Brady is GREAT 7 yards in, very good 15 yards in, but LESS THAN AVERAGE on the deep toss.

Believe me when I say, our offense just went from 31 to 17.

 

[Ram65]

Jordan Reed was McVay's secret weapon but the Deadskins were pathetic in the red zone. Goff's best friend is the running game. He CAN'T be an elite QB the next two years. He must develop. But if a TE is all in during plays where he can't get a catch yet still lay it out while blocking...the defense can't key on him. McVay doesn't want that issue going forward. I have NO IDEA what their evaluation of Higbee is, but you dont make your first pick ever a TE If Higbee were valued as able to be special at that spot.

Higbee was a 4th round pick. I don't think he was drafted to be a centerpiece to the passing offense. He can be a valuable complement to both the passing and running game.

Draftniks will NEVER understand this pick. Though I wanted Lamp and Zay, I see they trust coaching competence to fix the OL and there is someone later they think can handle the boundaries and deep threat at WR. I doubt it so it means McVay will focus his cognitive efforts on being a complete OC developing the run game. This offensive team was heavily invested to run dominantly, but incompetence of the coaches and players mitigated that effort. They trust Sonofbum to improve the D and Demoff to keep the players they need home. The Everett pick is ALL about drafting a selfless man who will give it all when his number isn't called to catch and get recognition but still have the talent to fill the Reed role with little recognition.

I think McVay will be running the passing game through Everett as the defenses focal point. Defenses will have to account for him because of his size, speed, boxing out ability and YAC. While defenses account for Everett that will leave Tavon, Woods, Kupp and Higbee more room to make plays. Of course Gurley also benefits in the run game.

 

[Adi]

Don't need to think of this guy as strictly a tight end . He will be used as a WR and an end zone threat. All we can do is trust in mcvay and see how it works out. Matching up with him and higbee will be very hard for defenses

 

[Corbin]

Don't need to think of this guy as strictly a tight end . He will be used as a WR and an end zone threat. All we can do is trust in mcvay and see how it works out. Matching up with him and higbee will be very hard for defenses

Exactly! He will be used in multiple formations including three tight end sets and when the seriously start keying on Everett?
We have Higbee, Tavon, Todd, Woods, and the rest of the hopeful WR pack to compliment eachother. I'm excited!

 

[thirteen28]

Higbee was a 4th round pick. I don't think he was drafted to be a centerpiece to the passing offense. He can be a valuable complement to both the passing and running game.



I think McVay will be running the passing game through Everett as the defenses focal point. Defenses will have to account for him because of his size, speed, boxing out ability and YAC. While defenses account for Everett that will leave Tavon, Woods, Kupp and Higbee more room to make plays. Of course Gurley also benefits in the run game.

Without discussing any of the particulars you mentioned, you know what's cool? Seeing a coherent offensive vision come together, that's what. It's way overdue around these parts.

 

[simonblaze]

I was high when i read the first post, not gonna lie...got me motivated as shit bro...GOFF TO EVERETT! has a nice ring to it

 

[bubbaramfan]

Well thought out and spot on Leo.

 

[Dieter the Brock]

Love the post but what's there to purge?
All the players are young and talented and like you say can be coached up
I mean who are you getting rid of that's not already gone (Barnes) or half-way out the door (Robinson)?

 

[RamsSince1969]

Love the post but what's there to purge?
All the players are young and talented and like you say can be coached up
I mean who are you getting rid of that's not already gone (Barnes) or half-way out the door (Robinson)?

Hey Dieter, how ya been? The country club, show up, get your check days are gone and they all know it. I think that's what Leo was talking about. If you're not here to learn or giving 100%, you will be shown the door. I think Fisher was a lot more laid back in that respect. Like you said, we really need everyone that's already here, so he won't shoot himself in the foot by cutting guys left and right. But, he's like a mobster just waiting for the right time to get you in the car for a one way ride when you least expect it.