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Might end up sneaking in over Mike Thomas if he isn't careful

He seems to have the prerequisite physical abilities to play the position. If he can offer something on STs, I think he has a chance to stick. He has been showing up in the games, which doesn't go unnoticed with the decision makers.
 

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You don't expect a guy added to the roster right before Camp to stick, but it looks like Hodge will make the practice squad. If he can develop the technical side of the game and prove his worth on special teams, he might end up on the active roster sooner than later.
 

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I'd have him over Reynolds before Thomas.

I know people get excited when guys do well in the preseason, but Hodge is doing it against 2nd and 3rd stringers. He's not a better player than Reynolds at this point in time. Unfortunately, Reynolds is going to get shorted because he's injured, but McVay is a big fan of his. Here are McVay's comments on Reynolds around the start of camp:
https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2018/...f-transcript-sean-mcvay-wade-phillips-july-30
“(WR) Josh Reynolds – coming off an injury – when he got a chance to play last year, especially the New Orleans game, I thought he stepped up big. One of the things about Josh is wide catch radius, got great length. But, I think what kind of goes unnoticed is the rare body control he has for a player of that size. He’s got good, aggressive hands. He’s come back from the shoulder injury really well and Josh is another player that we’re really excited about.”
 

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This guy is playing hard, even if he doesnt make the team.
The rest of the leauge is watching his tape and he will get a chance .
 

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This guy is playing hard, even if he doesnt make the team.
The rest of the leauge is watching his tape and he will get a chance .

Well, there are lots of WRs who have a good game against backups. But at least he should be a practice squad player - which is over $100k, if I remember right. And with experience, may make a 53 man roster.
 

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Well, there are lots of WRs who have a good game against backups. But at least he should be a practice squad player - which is over $100k, if I remember right. And with experience, may make a 53 man roster.

If he's on there for the entire season, it's just short of $130,000.
 

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Reminds me of Nelson Spruce, in that he’s a gamer who’s easy to root for.

Michael Thomas looks the part (height weight speed),but hodge is a gamer. Haven’t seen Hodge on ST though... only way he’d make it. Yeah, I hope Hodge is a PS option for us.
 

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Everyone has a hard on for Higbee. But damn dude is suspect to drops when its matters most. Mundt and Kreiger could be a possible replacement. These dudes catch when it does matter most.
 

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I'd have him over Reynolds before Thomas.

Insane to think Reynolds doesn’t make the team & have a future with The Rams. IMO

Mike Thomas was also suspended last season & counting.He does good in practice, but once the lights come on he is not quite the same.
 

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Everyone has a hard on for Higbee. But damn dude is suspect to drops when its matters most. Mundt and Kreiger could be a possible replacement. These dudes catch when it does matter most.

Let’s get REAL here !! Higbee is a solid NFL player. He still has upside. Mundt showed up today & all preseason in 2017.

Gerald Everett is The Rams highest pick since Jared Goff.

I think Hemmingway is the guy who gets cut. I really have been a big fan, but lost it on Wednesday. He is no where near Higbee.
 

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Let’s get REAL here !! Higbee is a solid NFL player. He still has upside. Mundt showed up today & all preseason in 2017.

Gerald Everett is The Rams highest pick since Jared Goff.

I think Hemmingway is the guy who gets cut. I really have been a big fan, but lost it on Wednesday. He is no where near Higbee.
I never mentioned Hemmingway. And yes he isn’t as advertised and may get cut, but I feel Higbee is suspect and isn’t as advertised as well..Just skating.
 

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I never mentioned Hemmingway. And yes he isn’t as advertised and may get cut, but I feel Higbee is suspect and isn’t as advertised as well..Just skating.

I’ll disagree for right now. Higbee has shown me a lot. He sometimes has trouble completing some passes.
Higbee’s total game is better than any TE on The Rams roster barnone!!
 

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I’ll disagree for right now. Higbee has shown me a lot. He sometimes has trouble completing some passes.
Higbee’s total game is better than any TE on The Rams roster barnone!!
Because he gets chances....Give those other TE’s chances. Then what?
 

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They are getting there chance. How many reps did Higbee get today ?
He is a starter for god knows what reason...So obviously he is grandfathered in this offense, but his ball skills under pressure are suspect.
 

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Let’s get REAL here !! Higbee is a solid NFL player. He still has upside. Mundt showed up today & all preseason in 2017.

Gerald Everett is The Rams highest pick since Jared Goff.

I think Hemmingway is the guy who gets cut. I really have been a big fan, but lost it on Wednesday. He is no where near Higbee.

Agreed. The way Hemmingway went down with ease after barely being hit by a smaller guy doesn't project well at all. He lacks explosion, toughness or route running, so why is he a TE exactly.
 

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I have concerns about Higbee as well, but He is second year in the system and improved a lot as a blocker last year. I would love to seek a better upgrade at some point but he will be serviceable this year especially if he can hold on to the ball more. At least he knows the system and is in the right place at the right time or blocking the right guy, that is half the battle.