How would you feel if Rams drafted:

[WestCoastRam]

Evan Engram wasn't that much of a blocker either.

I would hope that Sadiq would be the matchup problem he could potentially be at TE, H-Back, FB, Slot WR if he were selected at #13. But, that's up to the creativity of McVay and company. I believe that Asshole Face would turn him into a superstar.

But is a more athletic and useful Vernon Davis worth the 13th pick? Yes. Especially in this draft class. ALL DAY LONG.

Think about it. A slot WR with average athleticism in Makai Lemon is considered worthy of the selection in THIS DRAFT CLASS. In fact, most of the guys that we are talking about at #13 in this draft class would be fighting to make the final few selections of the 1st round in the year the team selected Verse.

All that said, I'd be shocked if the Rams drafted Sadiq after drafting Ferguson last year and bringing Higbee back.

One a side note, I can see how could some consider Stowers a potential Mike Evans type at WR. But, I question if he can separate against NFL corners. Besides, Mike Evans is taller and has much longer arms to go along with his athleticism.

Yeah, read my response on my bad syntax about about "useful" - I would say Vernon Davis would be a great ceiling for him.

As for Stowers, even a Mike Evans "lite" would be fantastic. But can he do it?

Boy I'd love to trade out and try to maximize picks from 40-80 and leave one or two late round spots for ST demons.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

Could it also be because he doesn't block worth a darn?

That's the missing element that's often ignored.

Stowers is a big slot WR.

Sadiq blocks his arse off making him a potential slot WR, TE, FB, H-Back.

That's the difference.

You can always find blocking tight ends later. Anyone that likes Stowers knows blocking isn't his forte. When it comes to drafting players like that, its how will they be used that matters. To me, it looks like Stowers would give either equal or more offensive production as Sadiq but at a reduced cost. That's why he'd be a better value. Lastly, Sadiq's versatility I doubt would be that multifaceted and/or effective. If that were the case, he'd have dominated way way more in college imo. I just think he's the next athletic freak people love that will bust. I could definitely be wrong but that's just the feeling I get from this guy. I truly think he's overrated.

 

[Memphis Ram]

You can always find blocking tight ends later. Anyone that likes Stowers knows blocking isn't his forte. When it comes to drafting players like that, its how will they be used that matters. To me, it looks like Stowers would give either equal or more offensive production as Sadiq but at a reduced cost. That's why he'd be a better value. Lastly, Sadiq's versatility I doubt would be that multifaceted and/or effective. If that were the case, he'd have dominated way way more in college imo. I just think he's the next athletic freak people love that will bust. I could definitely be wrong but that's just the feeling I get from this guy. I truly think he's overrated.

Of course you can find blocking TEs later. Just like you can find big slot WRs later.

Sadiq isn't just a blocking TE though.

IMO, Sadiq is closer to George Kittle (who didn't fill his collegiate stat sheet) in his skill set. And a great deal of what Kittle does to help the 49ers is his blocking. And that "production" that doesn't appear on the stat sheet is vital and often ignored by some.

But as was stated earlier. Sadiq and Stowers are two different types of players. If the team wants a big WR they could just as easily go with Malachi Fields.

 

[Fire Ants]

You’ve been lulled to sleep by the perception that this offense possesses tons of elite talent. Stafford, Nacua and Adams who is borderline elite due to decline. That’s it.

It’s an elite scheme and coaching staff more than anything. And Stafford drives the

Exactly.
So tell me, how will a rookie ball carrier or pass catcher get more than 3 TDs?

Other teams pull it off because they lack talent on the roster.

Without injury, it's just not going to happen with the Rams. Add to that McVay's reluctance to play rookies.

Sure, there's a chance injury to a starter could make it happen, but in that case I'd rather draft a good Olineman.

 

[Fire Ants]

FWIW, Sadiq isn't considered tall for a TE.

He's actually considered short for a TE

 

[Fire Ants]

Just turn on the film. Stowers is a McVay weapon. Sadiq is not. He may be down the road, but those types of picks don't seem to work for him.

Also Stowers is an insane athlete. Again he ran a faster 40 than Tate.

You guys seem to be really high on a guy that can't block (even Rans WEs can block), and has issues catching a football.
But hey, I bet he'll look good getting off the team bus.

 

[Allen2McVay]

Bad syntax on my part man: I meant a more useful Evan Engram or a Vernon Davis.

 

[rdlkgliders]

You can always find blocking tight ends later. Anyone that likes Stowers knows blocking isn't his forte. When it comes to drafting players like that, its how will they be used that matters. To me, it looks like Stowers would give either equal or more offensive production as Sadiq but at a reduced cost. That's why he'd be a better value. Lastly, Sadiq's versatility I doubt would be that multifaceted and/or effective. If that were the case, he'd have dominated way way more in college imo. I just think he's the next athletic freak people love that will bust. I could definitely be wrong but that's just the feeling I get from this guy. I truly think he's overrated.

Yep! If it is a guy that can block, catch just enough and maybe even run it for a TD @ the 1 Grab Nowakowski as a 7th or a UDFA

 

[Merlin]

You guys seem to be really high on a guy that can't block (even Rans WEs can block), and has issues catching a football.
But hey, I bet he'll look good getting off the team bus.

He's simply not an inline TE. He is a slot weapon. When held to that standard, he is fine in his blocking.

 

[WestCoastRam]

He's simply not an inline TE. He is a slot weapon. When held to that standard, he is fine in his blocking.

Curious, maybe I missed it: how do you square your desire to not want to move Puka from the slot when other slot weapon's like Lemon might be available to us too. I would imagine Eli would start out playing mostly slot for us. I'm sure there are nuances that I may be missing.