With Davante Adams out, I think the Rams have to seriously consider making a move at WR before the November 10 trade deadline.
A few names I've been looking at:
Jerry Jeudy (Browns) — Probably one of the more realistic options. Cleveland has two promising young receivers in Denzel Boston and KC Concepcion, and Jeudy seems to be getting phased out of the offense. He's a good route runner, has experience, and might benefit from a change of scenery. Could a fifth- or sixth-round pick get it done?
Brian Thomas Jr. (Jaguars) — This would be my preferred target. He had nearly 1,300 yards and 10 TDs as a rookie but hasn't been nearly as productive since. There have been trade rumors, and he was recently benched in Jacksonville. He's only 23, has tremendous upside, and could be a long-term piece alongside Puka. The question is whether Jacksonville would actually trade him and how much draft capital we'd have to give up.
Chris Godwin (Buccaneers) — A proven veteran who could step in and contribute immediately. He wouldn't be a long-term solution, but he could make sense for a team trying to win right now. Health and contract considerations would be the biggest concerns.
Quentin Johnston (Chargers) — Another former first-round pick who hasn't lived up to expectations. He has the size and athletic ability to stretch the field, and maybe McVay could get more out of him. Could be an interesting buy-low option.
Xavier Legette (Panthers) — A younger, more developmental option with size and athleticism. Probably wouldn't make the same immediate impact, but could be worth exploring if the price is right.
Personally, I'd love to see Snead make a serious run at Brian Thomas Jr. He's young enough to be part of our future while also helping us this season. Jeudy might be the smarter move if we're just looking for an affordable replacement until Adams returns.
Of course, there's also the argument that we should save our draft capital, especially with the injuries we've suffered on defense.
What would you guys do? Would you give up a second-round pick for Thomas? Would Jeudy be enough? Or should we stand pat and trust McVay to make it work with what we have?
A few names I've been looking at:
Jerry Jeudy (Browns) — Probably one of the more realistic options. Cleveland has two promising young receivers in Denzel Boston and KC Concepcion, and Jeudy seems to be getting phased out of the offense. He's a good route runner, has experience, and might benefit from a change of scenery. Could a fifth- or sixth-round pick get it done?
Brian Thomas Jr. (Jaguars) — This would be my preferred target. He had nearly 1,300 yards and 10 TDs as a rookie but hasn't been nearly as productive since. There have been trade rumors, and he was recently benched in Jacksonville. He's only 23, has tremendous upside, and could be a long-term piece alongside Puka. The question is whether Jacksonville would actually trade him and how much draft capital we'd have to give up.
Chris Godwin (Buccaneers) — A proven veteran who could step in and contribute immediately. He wouldn't be a long-term solution, but he could make sense for a team trying to win right now. Health and contract considerations would be the biggest concerns.
Quentin Johnston (Chargers) — Another former first-round pick who hasn't lived up to expectations. He has the size and athletic ability to stretch the field, and maybe McVay could get more out of him. Could be an interesting buy-low option.
Xavier Legette (Panthers) — A younger, more developmental option with size and athleticism. Probably wouldn't make the same immediate impact, but could be worth exploring if the price is right.
Personally, I'd love to see Snead make a serious run at Brian Thomas Jr. He's young enough to be part of our future while also helping us this season. Jeudy might be the smarter move if we're just looking for an affordable replacement until Adams returns.
Of course, there's also the argument that we should save our draft capital, especially with the injuries we've suffered on defense.
What would you guys do? Would you give up a second-round pick for Thomas? Would Jeudy be enough? Or should we stand pat and trust McVay to make it work with what we have?
