He came up with some key catches the last two weeks.
Hes not Higbeast, but he has certainly gained my love.
Big props to Blanton
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Hes not Higbeast, but he has certainly gained my love.
Yeah so clutch to show up with that extra workload and just own the moment. I like that he adds a little RAC element too.
He made it look effortless.
A hidden talent for sure.
He did great.
A hidden talent for sure.
He did great.
nighttrain
Legend
This one is for you Mo!!!!!!
train
I want to give your credit @Memento you're the one who posted about Kendall Blanton and his upside when the Rams signed him as an UDRFA. Even though he had some growing pains, you still communicated consistently that "Blanton was a player." You my Ram Sister, could not have been more on point about this TE and Blanton stepped up huge as both a receiver and a blocker!
sjm1582002
Wanted everywhere but welcome nowhere
He is certainly big enough, too, at 6' 6" and 265 lbs.
Overpower 3/4 OLB's or stand up against 4/3 DE's.
If Higbee comes back, maybe more 2 TE sets against Cincy's run D (who gave up nearly 6 yds a pop yesterday vs KC).
Overpower 3/4 OLB's or stand up against 4/3 DE's.
If Higbee comes back, maybe more 2 TE sets against Cincy's run D (who gave up nearly 6 yds a pop yesterday vs KC).
Elmgrovegnome
Legend
He may have put himself into the TE 2 conversation. I don’t recall Mundt catching that many key passes
As someone else posted... I'm a little concerned about his ball security.
But that can be worked on.
The guy, very obviously, knew his assignments and executed. He's TE2 right now, going into next season, no doubt.
But that can be worked on.
The guy, very obviously, knew his assignments and executed. He's TE2 right now, going into next season, no doubt.
Pick your sport, and you always need those that aren’t the superstars to step up and have their moments in the postseason. Today it was Blanton. Super impressed.
With that said, we’re talking super bowl here- hope Higbee is a go two weeks! You want your TE1 ready to roll!
With that said, we’re talking super bowl here- hope Higbee is a go two weeks! You want your TE1 ready to roll!
I've been advocating for Blanton to get a chance for years. He's got more upside than Mundt and showed up big time on a huge stage.
Damn pleasant surprise!!! Love it! Makes us more of a blue collar team with superstars
And I also liked the fact he kept two hands on the ball while running with it
Blanton's block (he stoned him) on Bosa prior to releasing and catching a pass showed this kid can play at the highest level.
Dude stepped up in a huge game and don't think the coaching staff hasn't noticed.
I though he caught the ball well and was fluid when running g with the ball. I saw no issues with security and he was in some heavy traffic a time or two.
Really hope Higbee is back but I thin Blanton proved he’s capable.
Really hope Higbee is back but I thin Blanton proved he’s capable.
Montanaramfan
Rookie
I was really impressed with what he did Sunday. Despite taking few reps during the week, he showed up time. If Higbee can't go, Blanton will get those reps over the next two weeks. If Higbee gets healthy, maybe McVay can even run some two TE sets and pound the rock if we get a lead.
So let me tell you why you thought that as I did too. You thought that because in the past when the Rams were pre-McVay, they had the tendency to not have those players who were ready for the bright lights.