Potential WR Trade Targets

[badnews]

Neither Atwell or his supporters have had anything to do with this teams struggles this year.
There are plenty of other names who actually do deserve some share in the blame and there are several valid things to be agitated about, but choosing to direct it at Tutu and the people who like him just seems a little bizarre to me.
The offense still needs more speed and has since '21. Just the threat alone is effective, whether we actually target the deep speed element or not - so McVay instead prefers those reps be fed to Nacua or his TEs. Shit, even Davante was largely ignored until we were at the goal line and it was only because of the absence of Puka this year that we all saw just how effective Davante still is when he's actually getting the targets.

I know, the dream of a Rams offense using 15 personnel exclusively with 5 TEs over 6'3" who all run a 4.75 sounds super fun to watch but I'm guessing there's reasons why smaller, speedy WR types still exist on every roster

 

[Kevin]

I don't play that game. Most teams only carry 3 and aren't dumb enough to carry 5. The raiders and the bears have better TE rooms. Your can't have the best TE room without a top 15 TE. Just my opinion.

Kmet is on IR, so after Loveland they got JAG.

 

[Allen2McVay]

Keenan Allen seems like such a Rams move.

Veteran, great route runner, solid guy...Stafford would have immediate comfort with him.

100%

The Rams are probably limited in what they can do at WR.

Allen is on a one-year-deal; and should not cost anything more than a late-round pick ... maybe a pick-swap. The cap hit would be minimal; and, Most Importantly, as a veteran, he should be able to more quickly adjust. Plus, he and Stafford could mesh more quickly than a less experienced receiver would. Finally, Stafford may have more confidence in a veteran like Allen ... and actually throw him the ball.

I am not talking an Impact WR. I think that ship has sailed for the 2026 Season.

Whittington and Atwell did not get a single target last Sunday. Mumpfield got two ... one was a throw-away, and the other should have been a drop but it fell onto Mumpfield's stomach while he was on-his-back.

Other than that Nacua was the only WR to even be targeted.
Keenan Allen should immediately be able to play 20-30 snaps ... get 3-5 targets ... catch 2-3 passes ... maybe pick-up a first down or two ... THAT would Help!

 

[El Chapo Jr]

Keenan Allen seems like such a Rams move.

Veteran, great route runner, solid guy...Stafford would have immediate comfort with him.

He so slow and old though and he's dropped way more passes than I've normally seen him do when I've watched the Colts play. He'd be a hard pass for me but I get why he'd be considered.

 

[Allen2McVay]

... he's dropped way more passes than I've normally seen him do when I've watched the Colts play.

This season is his 1st year with the Colts ... six games played.

Pro Football Reference and Fox Sports have him with zero drops. I don't know about their reliability.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

This season is his 1st year with the Colts ... six games played.

Pro Football Reference and Fox Sports have him with zero drops. I don't know about their reliability.

Aw well fuck, maybe I'm mixing the poor guy up with other WRs lol so my fault there..... he's still slow as hell but again I understand he's obviously not in his prime anymore and was never a burner. I'd still pass but its not like I'm vehemently against him being the target.

 

[BonifayRam]

My position is McVay to go with what he decided to go with from the onset of his initial MR53, knowing very well that age & injury issues on Adams would diminish his snap count & stood a very high chance of not being able to fulfill the #2 on-field position in 2026. Thus, our HC should be fully prepared for what is ongoing.

I would think that McVay's backup plan then and now is "The 13 Personnel group" ...... is by far the best plan from this point on.

The (Jordan Whittington/ CJ Daniels/ Konata Mumpfield/ Alex Bachman/ Tutu Atwell) talent group is not at the level of the (Tyler Higbee/ David Allen/ Cobie Parkinson/ Max Klare/ Terrence Ferguson) group to use to counter the loss of Adams in the RECEIVING offence component, to blend in the heavy use of leaning on the top OL talent run blocking and 2 very good RBs.

 

[Memphis Ram]

Keenan Allen seems like such a Rams move.

Veteran, great route runner, solid guy...Stafford would have immediate comfort with him.

He'd be a big name that would excite some fans.

But given the TE usage and Puka, I would question the fit of adding a slow slot WR.

Someone who can win vs. man to man on the outside is the better option to me.

And with that I go back to OBJ off the Vikings practice squad if a move had to be made.

 

[Memphis Ram]

My position is McVay to go with what he decided to go with from the onset of his initial MR53, knowing very well that age & injury issues on Adams would diminish his snap count & stood a very high chance of not being able to fulfill the #2 on-field position in 2026. Thus, our HC should be fully prepared for what is ongoing.

I would think that McVay's backup plan then and now is "The 13 Personnel group" ...... is by far the best plan from this point on.

The (Jordan Whittington/ CJ Daniels/ Konata Mumpfield/ Alex Bachman/ Tutu Atwell) talent group is not at the level of the (Tyler Higbee/ David Allen/ Cobie Parkinson/ Max Klare/ Terrence Ferguson) group to use to counter the loss of Adams in the RECEIVING offence component, to blend in the heavy use of leaning on the top OL talent run blocking and 2 very good RBs.

IMO, it's really time for McVay to incorporate a package of plays for Klare like he did for Ferguson last year.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

IMO, it's really time for McVay to incorporate a package of plays for Klare like he did for Ferguson last year.

Would be nice so he doesn't keep looking like a waste for this year. Thought I saw his face on a milk carton.

 

[Allen2McVay]

My position is McVay to go with what he decided to go with from the onset of his initial MR53, knowing very well that age & injury issues on Adams would diminish his snap count & stood a very high chance of not being able to fulfill the #2 on-field position in 2026. Thus, our HC should be fully prepared for what is ongoing.

I would think that McVay's backup plan then and now is "The 13 Personnel group" ...... is by far the best plan from this point on.

The (Jordan Whittington/ CJ Daniels/ Konata Mumpfield/ Alex Bachman/ Tutu Atwell) talent group is not at the level of the (Tyler Higbee/ David Allen/ Cobie Parkinson/ Max Klare/ Terrence Ferguson) group to use to counter the loss of Adams in the RECEIVING offence component, to blend in the heavy use of leaning on the top OL talent run blocking and 2 very good RBs.

The problem is that the success of the 13-Personnel Package was heavily-tied to Ferguson, the only TE with real down-the-field capability; and he is currently on IR.

Even Parkinson is limited and playing-hurt. He has been gutting-it-out but is clearly not fully healthy.
As of today, Parkinson is listed as Questionable for Sunday.

That just leaves Higbee and Allen, with Klare in reserve. When Parkinson came-out of the Raiders' game (which he did on three separate occasions) Klare did not go in. The Rams just did not go with three-TEs.

So, in recent weeks and at this moment, the Rams are limited at WR, and in their ability to play three TEs.

The four most important receivers entering the year were Nacua, Ferguson, Adams and Parkinson (probably in-that-order). Two of those guys are on IR; and the other two are playing-hurt. It's not ideal.

 

[Flatlyner]

IMO, it's really time for McVay to incorporate a package of plays for Klare like he did for Ferguson last year.

Klare looked more then capable in preseason too.

 

[dieterbrock]

Well after the Rams beat the tenants on Sunday, I'd happily take Ladd McConkey off their hands

 

[Pupped]

Well after the Rams beat the tenants on Sunday, I'd happily take Ladd McConkey off their hands

Trading for players isnt exact science either. Myles Garrett for instance

Again, no it was not. Just because you "like" other options isnt proof. We get it, you didnt like the pick. McVay and Co. did.
A team with a stacked roster doesnt need a player from the draft to be a difference maker. I mean, we're talking about a team here that has had incredible success along the "fuck them picks" mantra. And has had as much success from its mid rounders than from its early round picks

The Rams best 2 WR of the past 15 years were drafted in the 3rd and 5th rounds respectively. I think they know exactly what they're doing

Lol.
You cant be real

 

[dieterbrock]

I see you figured out how the quote function works, congrats!
Other than trolling, is there a point?

 

[El Chapo Jr]

Stefon Diggs may be another target.... their DT Payne just got hurt and if they keep sucking, he may seek greener pastures.

 

[Merlin]

His hands are actually pretty good. He’s just not big/strong enough to fight thru contested catches.

I think he lacks the gear. Moves well, has those instincts but just not enough getup. And yeah his hands are iffy and he can't focus in contested balls.

 

[Merlin]

I could have sworn I said "TE UNIT"....

Rams TE unit or room
Parkinson
Higbee
Allen
Ferguson
Klare
Villari

Not a better playing unit in the NFL with a brighter future ......

Yep we just need one of them to step up and become an elite target. But it's a big ol' room of mediocrity right now.

 

[Merlin]

Here's Klare's preseason game vs KC. Camera choice sucks ass but it cycles. Good size, his hands are automatic and he's smooth.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wDUFgblzTo

 

[OldSchool]

Poor misunderstood and picked on little Tutu