Jordan Whittington catching on quickly with Rams: 'It's just not too big for him'

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Jordan Whittington catching on quickly with Rams: 'It's just not too big for him'

Rams OC Mike LaFleur expects Jordan Whittington to “be in this league for a long time”

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Jordan Whittington catching on quickly with Rams: 'It's just not too big for him'​

Jordan Whittington had a career game against Chicago in Week 4 as the rookie pass catcher from Texas hauled in six receptions for 62 yards. Having bigger responsibilities due to injuries in the wide receiver room, Whittington has been thrown into the fire and according to OC Mike LeFleur, he’s thriving.

“I’ve said this before, but it’s just not too big for him,” LaFleur said Thursday. “He’s played in big games. He’s getting more acclimated with the NFL, the speed of it and just playing on Sundays. Again, he put in a good day yesterday. We’re putting a little bit more on his plate every single week in terms of the run game, the pass game, formationally, and he’s handling well. He’s a pro. He’s going to be in this league for a long time.”

Impressed by Whittington’s preseason, LaFleur has seen his role become bigger week by week. Since Week 1 where Whittington had zero targets, his targets have increased by two, three, and now eight in the following weeks.

A big-game player, Whittington starred for the Texas Longhorns, who won the Big 12 championship and secured a berth in the college football playoff last season.

 

[Lunchbox]

I think he has the potential to bring a lot to this team going forward. Sturdy player physically and has the right mentality to succeed at the NFL level.

 

[HE WITH HORNS]

He's in the Kupp and Nakua mold, physical strong receiver that can block.

 

[XXXIVwin]

Whittington gives us a chance today.

 

[LOURam85]

I like Whittington but nothing special just a another slot receiver… Tyler Johnson, Demarcus , and Whittington are all jags

 

[Londoner]

Tyler Johnson, Demarcus , and Whittington are all jags

Please show me a roster comprised of 53 All Pro players.

 

[Tumak61]

Whittington is a good scheme fit for the Offense. Good willing blocker. Catches over the middle. I see him as the 3rd guy behind Nacua and Kupp as the season goes along. Atwell coming in to spell one of those 3. I would like to see Kupp spelled more often and not playing 90 per cent of the snaps to try and preserve him some.

 

[Merlin]

This game represents nothing but opportunity for Whittington to establish himself. Right now there is nobody in this offense winning separation snap to snap to move the chains. Sure would be nice to see him demonstrate he can perform in that role.