PFF- Players we'd like to see more of in 2019 Rams TE Gerald Everett

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PFF- Players we'd like to see more of in 2019
By Paul Duncan • Feb 11, 2019

Every offseason, the media, front offices, and fans alike start the reevaluation process as they turn their focus to a brand new season. Players will come, players will go, and some rising stars who performed well will have already made a case for more playing time. This can be interesting as, in some of these cases, it’s hard to determine if a player’s short term success was just the result of a small sample size. Sometimes a player shows just enough to make one wonder if they deserve more playing time than an incumbent. So, here’s a list of 10 players who we think have earned more playing time in 2019.

TE Gerald Everett LA Rams
Gerald Everett played almost half the snaps that teammate Tyler Higbee did, but he outperformed him over the course of the season. Everett had the edge as a receiver in both yardage totals and grades, but it’s his improvement as a blocker that could elevate Everett’s playing time next season. After mustering 54.7 run-blocking grade in his rookie year, Everett ended the 2018 campaign with a run-blocking grade of 74.9 which far outpaced Higbee – who is typically considered the team’s blocking specialist.

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[OldSchool]

Rams fans pretty universally agree!

 

[Mojo Ram]

YES

 

[CGI_Ram]

Everett has shown REALLY nice hands at times.

Getting him more involved I am sure is on McVay’s to do list.

 

[thirteen28]

I'm hoping he can supplant Higbee as the starter next year. I like Higs, but I think he's at or close to his ceiling, while Everett's is significantly higher.

Get it done, Wes Phillips!

 

[dang]

One of the great mysteries of the Rams 2018 season. I expected to see a lot more of Everett when Kupp went down.

 

[dieterbrock]

One of the great mysteries of the Rams 2018 season. I expected to see a lot more of Everett when Kupp went down.

Basically invisible in the playoffs/super bowl. 1 big catch vs Saints and that’s it.

 

[HellRam]

Basically invisible in the playoffs/super bowl. 1 big catch vs Saints and that’s it.

I think that's kind of the point. The Rams don't use their TE's very much. Considering how well both Higbee and Everett played in the Saints game, I was shocked to see how little they were used vs the Patriots. The matchup was there as well.

Everett has shown he can play with the little time he gets. My opinion anyways.

 

[dieterbrock]

I think that's kind of the point. The Rams don't use their TE's very much. Considering how well both Higbee and Everett played in the Saints game, I was shocked to see how little they were used vs the Patriots. The matchup was there as well.

Everett has shown he can play with the little time he gets. My opinion anyways.

Well imo it’s a chicken and egg thing. Is McVay going away from using them or are they not getting open. I have a hard time believing McV doesn’t have a heavy dose of TE plays in his scheme seeing how much he used the TE in Washington.
I do think Everett has big time ability. Just find it puzzling how he disappears.

 

[Faceplant]

One of the great mysteries of the Rams 2018 season. I expected to see a lot more of Everett when Kupp went down.

Agreed. Although we saw a LOT of him against the Chiefs, and that.... Ya know.. .. Kinda worked out. McVay used the TE a TON in DC, but he had Jordan Reed. It wouldn't at all surprise me to see them look at TE again in the draft at some point....

 

[MadGoat]

Everett has shown some potential, but If TJ Hockensen makes it to the Rams at pick 31, it wouldn't shock me if they chose him. I think they've got bigger holes to fill, but the chance to draft a well-rounded top TE in the NFL might be tough to pass up. His presence on the field could make the offense a lot less predictable.

 

[VeteranRamFan]

Everett has shown some potential, but If TJ Hockensen makes it to the Rams at pick 31, it wouldn't shock me if they chose him. I think they've got bigger holes to fill, but the chance to draft a well-rounded top TE in the NFL might be tough to pass up. His presence on the field could make the offense a lot less predictable.

If this were to happen, nice knowing you Mundt

 

[PressureD41]

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/t.j.-hockenson?id=32462019-0002-5623-7832-14f5392bd23e

Already a good inline blocker!!!! Yes please if we can add an a few LBs in March

 

[UKram]

I dunno about GE he seems a prime example of all the gear no idea

He has the physicallaty and athleticism of someone who Should be a star in the NFL
but he seems a few pence short of pound in the mental department

 

[dieterbrock]

McVay used the TE a TON in DC, but he had Jordan Reed. It wouldn't at all surprise me to see them look at TE again in the draft at some point....

That’s the thing, Jordan Reed was a Gerald Everett, drafted 3rd round, got limited targets. But he’s out produced Everett by a wide margin. Just seems strange to me that a guy as well versed in TE play as Mac was, gets such limited production out of it with the Rams.
And I get the old adage that TE take a while to develop, but tell that to the George Kittle’s, OJ Howard’s, and Evan Engram’s of the world.
Won’t shock me to see a TE drafted early either

 

[Ramstien]

One of the best things about getting Everett the ball is his YAC ability.

 

[Rainram]

I wonder how much of it has to do with scheme and opportunity?

Running 11 personnel with playmakers like Cooks, Woods and Kupp. Those three averaged roughly 7-8 targets per game a piece. The RBs and 4th WRs get about 5-7 targets a game. We're up to 28-30 targets so far. That leaves Higbee and Everett to share the remaining 5-7.

A healthy Jordan Reed is on the field for at least 50% of the snaps and gets 7 targets a game. Everett was on the field 35%of the time compared to Higbee at 70+%.

Here's a look at the stat lines for Higbee and Everett
Higbee: 24 rec./292 Yards, 34 targets, 2 TDs, 12.2.Y/R/, 70% catch %
Everett: 33 rec./320 yards, 50 targets, 3 TD, 9.7 Y/R, 66% catch %
Combined: 57 rec./612, 84 targets, 5 TDs, 10 Y/R...Those aren't bad numbers for a team with Gurley, Cooks, Woods and Kupp getting the lion's share of the attention.

Break that data down however you want...lol.

- Do they like Higbee better as a run blocker? Or pass-blocker? Something should account for the double amount of snaps he gets.
- Do you let one of them go?
- Does each one have more of a specific role?
- Does the offense show tendencies when one or the other is on the field?
- Is there a benefit to keeping both (i.e., if one got hurt, the other can pick up the slack)?

I wonder what some expectations are among the fans. Are we looking for Kittle-esque production from our TE? Does that involve changing our personnel grouping or scheme? If so, which WR sees the field less? What's the impact of doing that? (a lot, btw).

My take: I'm fine with how we run things on offense. Especially with Cooper Kupp in there! I think we're the best offense in the league with him! Without him, I would have liked to see more 12 personnel with the two TEs we have. I'd also like to see the TEs used different in the passing game...not necessarily more...just different. Mixing in TE screens and using them to stretch the defense vertically (e.g. seams), I think, would be great!

As for snap count/playing time/situational usage...I'll leave that up to McVay and Company.

 

[dieterbrock]

As for snap count/playing time/situational usage...I'll leave that up to McVay and Company.

Well then why bother discussing it? Any of it?
I'm not ok with Everett catching 2 passes in 3 playoff games. I'm pretty certain McVay isn't either.
In Goff's 2 sub par post season performances, where he completed just over 50% of his passes for a 60 something rating, the 2 TE combined for 2 catches for 30 yards, 1 catch per game combined. But in his comeback game where Goff outplayed Brees, the 2 combined for 6 catches 75 yards and a TD.

 

[Ram65]

I expected more from Everett. I expected McVay to target him more too. Have to really look at the all 22s to see why there wasn't more production. I think a number of misses were where he was the last resort outlet for Goff. Everett may need to improve his route running. He shows good hands and YAC. Have to wait and see what next year will bring.