I think Njoku would look good in McVay’s offense. I haven’t seen a ton of the Browns but what I have I really liked Njoku’s athleticism. He would do well here.
Not sure the Rams spend their precious cap that way, though.
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I think Njoku would look good in McVay’s offense. I haven’t seen a ton of the Browns but what I have I really liked Njoku’s athleticism. He would do well here.
Not sure the Rams spend their precious cap that way, though.
OntarioRam
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How is Njoku's run blocking? Rams TEs need to know how to block. Heck, even the Rams WRs are relied upon to block in this scheme!
Njoku is certainly athletic. He's particularly intriguing because we have seen first hand with OBJ that you cannot judge a skill player by his numbers in Cleveland. But, if he cannot block at an above-average level, I am not interested. With Gerald Everett, the Rams already tried the "TE2 is athletic but only an average blocker" thing. The experiment was not a failure. It had its moments and brought a nice element to the offense. But as with Everett, it's not worth the cap hit, at the dollar value Njoku is likely to command.
Njoku is certainly athletic. He's particularly intriguing because we have seen first hand with OBJ that you cannot judge a skill player by his numbers in Cleveland. But, if he cannot block at an above-average level, I am not interested. With Gerald Everett, the Rams already tried the "TE2 is athletic but only an average blocker" thing. The experiment was not a failure. It had its moments and brought a nice element to the offense. But as with Everett, it's not worth the cap hit, at the dollar value Njoku is likely to command.
"The play highlighted everything Njoku brings to the offense. At 6-foot-4 and 246 pounds, he's always one of the biggest skill position guys on the field, and he uses it to not only stretch big gains from passes but also generate blocks in the run game.
The latter trait has steadily progressed in each of the last two seasons from the perspective of offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt."
I've been waiting for us to target Blanton on something like that in the Redzone. He's got a ton of upside and we need to keep using him.
ReekofRams
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Come on, don’t be such a cheap date. Because god dammit, you’re worth it.
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I personally didn't like how he caught those balls or how he moved with the ball.
Sorry, but I just don't see him being a big contributor in the future. Maybe I'm expecting too much fluidity from a TE but IMO, he's nowhere near Higbeast in talent and ability.
Hopefully he makes me eat crow. I could go for another big RedZone threat.
He's definitely a better blocker than receiver, but hey, that's what we needed: a better blocking tight end to match up with Higbee. As for Higbee, he's a top five tight end when healthy. It's not fair to ask Blanton to be as good - just be as reliable.
BonifayRam
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Blanton has certainly earned himself a spot as a #2 TE with his play in the playoffs. It'll be his to lose in training camp.
I agree. And playing well in the Super Bowl will cement that 2 role. 86 is a guy I'm gonna be pulling hard for in this one.
Plus if Blanton by some miracle has an MVP type game we can say the Rams 86'd the Bengals.
Plus if Blanton by some miracle has an MVP type game we can say the Rams 86'd the Bengals.
I agree. And playing well in the Super Bowl will cement that 2 role. 86 is a guy I'm gonna be pulling hard for in this one.
Plus if Blanton by some miracle has an MVP type game we can say the Rams 86'd the Bengals.
There would be KAOS should that happen!
So far, I think he has exceeded expectations. He's made big grabs, and for some reason, while he seems slow and somewhat un-athletic, he gets the first down.
Maybe there's something to this guy.
He might not be the biggest or fastest TE but the dude catches everything that's thrown his way. He's got some soft hands and is good at finding holes in zone coverage
Everetts problem wasn't talent, he made some great catches and blocks for the Rams. His problem was he would take plays off. It showed up on film time and time again. Because some of the catches and blocks he would make was on the elite level at time.s And then the next play he'd completely wiff on an easier assignment. Jmo
Everett was a shitter tbh. Just another guy who rarely could play up to his talent. We got some production out of him but I consider that pick a miss personally.
Rams need to do a better job drafting TE. And they should be able to, given that McVay was a fucking TE coach.
Rams need to do a better job drafting TE. And they should be able to, given that McVay was a fucking TE coach.
Blanton really stepped it up after Higbee was out. Gotta give him credit. He made some clutch catches whether they were pretty or not. Gotta give him a shout out. Hope he can do the same this Sunday. Another weapon to use as far as I'm concerned.
