2020 NFL trade deadline (Nov-03, 4pm EST)

[OldSchool]

View: https://twitter.com/JourdanRodrigue/status/1322281305313177600

 

[OldSchool]

McVay and Snead said they like the guys they’re getting back and have already got back so they don’t anticipate a flashy move before the deadline.

 

[ReekofRams]

Well, if the QB completion % is consistently higher throwing to other recievers, doesn't that make it fair in comparing players on the same team? The QB is the same, so why such a variance? Is Reynolds running more difficult routes? I dont think so

But I watch the games do you? And I’m not seeing Reynolds dropping all these passes these so called stats say he is dropping. Why not trust what your eyes see and quit worrying about the stats as stats can be misleading.

 

[Dz1]

But I watch the games do you? And I’m not seeing Reynolds dropping all these passes these so called stats say he is dropping. Why not trust what your eyes see and quit worrying about the stats as stats can be misleading.

Reynolds was a good pick imho no matter what, wish him the best...

 

[PhillyRam]

But I watch the games do you? And I’m not seeing Reynolds dropping all these passes these so called stats say he is dropping. Why not trust what your eyes see and quit worrying about the stats as stats can be misleading.

My only criticism is you can see the diff in ball skills of a guy like him and say a Mike Evans. Both big targets, but Evans gets most 50-50 balls. Reynolds doesn't. There was a deep ball in the Bears game that a better receiver makes a much better play on. Reynolds looks like he lost it or didn't judge it well.

Another example is you just don't have the confidence in him running fade patterns like you do some other top receivers, but that's what he is. He is a nice #3 WR. A great 4th round pick. Can't ask for much more.

 

[Dz1]

My only criticism is you can see the diff in ball skills of a guy like him and say a Mike Evans. Both big targets, but Evans gets most 50-50 balls. Reynolds doesn't. There was a deep ball in the Bears game that a better receiver makes a much better play on. Reynolds looks like he lost it or didn't judge it well.

Another example is you just don't have the confidence in him running fade patterns like you do some other top receivers, but that's what he is. He is a nice #3 WR. A great 4th round pick. Can't ask for much more.

Come on My Ram Brother, comparing any WR to Evans in the top 10 is a joke imho..

Maybe I'm biased but even before he was drafted I posted he was Elite.

 

[dieterbrock]

But I watch the games do you? And I’m not seeing Reynolds dropping all these passes these so called stats say he is dropping. Why not trust what your eyes see and quit worrying about the stats as stats can be misleading.

Who said he's dropping balls? Is every incomplete pass a drop?
I do watch football, and find a higher completion percentage to be a good thing.
Its not complicated, when Goff targets Reynolds, he catches passes at a lower % than any other receiver. Not for 1 game, 5 games, 1 season, or 2 seasons. Every season.

 

[CGI_Ram]

RE: Everett

I am not normally one to catch a lot of mistakes watching a game live, but I think I spotted a few mistakes/missed opportunities by Everett last game with Higbee out. He needs to capitalize on these opportunities.

He really blew a block that should have been a TD.... Seen here, 3:12... Mundt’s 34yd catch 2nd QTR. That one stood out to me when it happened. Looked lazy to me.

 

[nighttrain]

was a real lack of effort, or seemed to be
train

 

[payote75]

Reynolds? Man, I dunno. I cant see a team thinking he's a game changer. 4th year in the system and he's still a 50% catch guy. And if they've been showcasing him the last couple weeks, he's only caught 8 of 17 targets in that stretch

Just seemed that way to me but who knows. Guess we will have to see. I've seen Tak McKinley mentioned a couple of places. What do you think about that.

I like his potential he has had good seasons and Atlanta really doesn't have much of a pass rush. Stick him with AD Floyd hopefully an emerging Lewis and that could make for some tremendous pressure but is that still there or go for someone else? I know we need an inside backer but damn Ashawn Donald McKinley Brockers that's nice ....
whats your take on him and who would you be trying to get?

 

[FaulkSF]

RE: Everett

I am not normally one to catch a lot of mistakes watching a game live, but I think I spotted a few mistakes/missed opportunities by Everett last game with Higbee out. He needs to capitalize on these opportunities.

He really blew a block that should have been a TD.... Seen here, 3:12... Mundt’s 34yd catch 2nd QTR. That one stood out to me when it happened. Looked lazy to me.

Didn't play to the whistle. Very frustrating as a fan when players rely on their athleticism instead of putting in the effort to improve their game. Everett could really benefit by learning from Kupp and Woods.

 

[ReekofRams]

Who said he's dropping balls? Is every incomplete pass a drop?
I do watch football, and find a higher completion percentage to be a good thing.
Its not complicated, when Goff targets Reynolds, he catches passes at a lower % than any other receiver. Not for 1 game, 5 games, 1 season, or 2 seasons. Every season.

Then why did you use the stat 9 out of 17 balls thrown at him if it wasn’t just for a game or two. It seems now you’re just contradicting yourself to prove your point which makes your point invalid.

 

[PhillyRam]

Come on My Ram Brother, comparing any WR to Evans in the top 10 is a joke imho..

Maybe I'm biased but even before he was drafted I posted he was Elite.

I am just saying how you can see the diff between him and a #1 and why he is a #3 WR... Nothing more, nothing less.

 

[dieterbrock]

Then why did you use the stat 9 out of 17 balls thrown at him if it wasn’t just for a game or two. It seems now you’re just contradicting yourself to prove your point which makes your point invalid.

Contradicting? I guess you missed my earlier post that said this,

I think it says a lot, particularly when you consider the routes a player runs. For instance a deep threat will likely have a lower catch rate than a slot WR etc. But in Reynolds case, I think it does speak volumes also considering how high they drafted Jefferson. His catch rate year after year is the lowest on the team amongst WR & TE. If he had 1 low year, sure it's written off, but every year? Goff completes 64% of his passes in McVay era and Reynolds catch rate is 53%. Everett 63%, Woods 65%, Cooks 65%, Higbee 67% and Kupp at 70%.
So we'll see how it plays out, and I think keeping an eye on the distribution of snaps/targets with Jefferson will be telling

 

[Merlin]

Nobody on that list should be considered a trade option. If Jefferson could do what Reynolds is doing they'd be splitting snaps. They obviously aren't.

I think it's the basic mastery of the offense. In that week 8 interview Snead did for McVay he talked about how the offense has grown and some of these guys who have been here have enormous advantages over new additions. Last year Hendy's head was reportedly spinning. This year both Akers and Jefferson showed well reportedly in camp but are they going to be able to play every call without concerns? Probably not.

But at some point soon IMO McVay needs to make that call. Because Jefferson will upgrade us over Reynolds. Akers will upgrade us over Brown. Both of those vets are just guys IMO. Both the rooks on the other hand might be more than that.

 

[jrry32]

I think it's the basic mastery of the offense. In that week 8 interview Snead did for McVay he talked about how the offense has grown and some of these guys who have been here have enormous advantages over new additions. Last year Hendy's head was reportedly spinning. This year both Akers and Jefferson showed well reportedly in camp but are they going to be able to play every call without concerns? Probably not.

But at some point soon IMO McVay needs to make that call. Because Jefferson will upgrade us over Reynolds. Akers will upgrade us over Brown. Both of those vets are just guys IMO. Both the rooks on the other hand might be more than that.

Brown's biggest value to this team is his pass blocking. Not sure Akers or Henderson can replace him there this year. It's more than just technique. You have to have to savvy and experience to know who's coming and adjust on the fly. With Van, I think he could replace Josh sooner than later, but Van is still learning the reads and concepts imo.

 

[ReekofRams]

Contradicting? I guess you missed my earlier post that said this,

You may have a point dieter, but I’d be more interested in what those numbers look like in the past two years. Because we all know that Reynolds has improved immensely as a receiver since his rookie year.

 

[OldSchool]

McVay already seems to be using a rookie RB more than he has in the past with Akers. I think that speaks to Akers skill running the ball but yes he and Hendo still have work to do in pass pro. They get some good blocks but you see spots where they miss too.

 

[Merlin]

Reynolds? Man, I dunno. I cant see a team thinking he's a game changer. 4th year in the system and he's still a 50% catch guy. And if they've been showcasing him the last couple weeks, he's only caught 8 of 17 targets in that stretch

Yeah teams know what he is. But he does know the WCO and is a good blocker too. And whoever trades for him might be able to lock him up for a reasonable contract too. With all the fuckin prima donna wideouts in this league a guy like Reynolds has value.

So not gonna get a valuable pick for him but that pick might turn into a kicker or another ILB for next year's competition.

Also and this is just IMO... Goff doesn't trust him. Goff looks past him quickly rather often when he's an earlier read (granted he's usually covered) and even when he goes to him there's tells. Like on that deep TD that Goff floated to him late... Normally Goff puts that ball up before the wideout looks but he specifically waited for Reynolds to look back then threw it. Check out the tape it's very interesting.

In the end the Rams will probably decide he's more valuable to them than a 5th round or whatever pick though and that's fine.

 

[jrry32]

Yeah teams know what he is. But he does know the WCO and is a good blocker too. And whoever trades for him might be able to lock him up for a reasonable contract too. With all the fuckin prima donna wideouts in this league a guy like Reynolds has value.

So not gonna get a valuable pick for him but that pick might turn into a kicker or another ILB for next year's competition.

Also and this is just IMO... Goff doesn't trust him. Goff looks past him quickly rather often when he's an earlier read (granted he's usually covered) and even when he goes to him there's tells. Like on that deep TD that Goff floated to him late... Normally Goff puts that ball up before the wideout looks but he specifically waited for Reynolds to look back then threw it. Check out the tape it's very interesting.

In the end the Rams will probably decide he's more valuable to them than a 5th round or whatever pick though and that's fine.

My biggest issue with Reynolds is that he plays soft with the ball in the air. He's 6'3". He needs to play like it. Use your length to create separation. Instead, he gets manhandled by smaller defenders.