Potential WR Trade Targets
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I never "hated" Tutu.. and saw him for what he was.. a very tiny WR with great speed who ran good routes and hand-catches the ball well.
But, from opportunity cost and roster-construction perspective.. one of Snead's very worst picks. I mean.. I'm well-beyond tired of the Creed Humphrey stuff.. but.. hey.. guys were pounding the table for him both from a prospect and fit perspective.. and they were right.
Just to be technical, Tutu's term as our 2nd Round pick ended when he left in Free Agency. So whatever verdict you want to give him for his stay between 2021 and 2025 is one thing.
As of now, Tutu Atwell was acquired in exchange for Jarquez Hunter and should be rated based on that.
As for his first term as a 2nd Round pick i would give him a sub-level rating like most here. Didn't live up to the pick but wasn't a stiff either, and had many fine moments.
As for his 2nd and current term I'm gonna say we won the trade.
Not throwing it to Tu Tu at least 4-5 times a game is nuts IMO. I mean 2-3 "safe" stuff plays. Shallow crossers, he is so fast........ anything can happen. Run away from the first guy and turn it up field. And a DEEEEP chuck once or twice early in the game on 2nd, 3rd and short.
That does a lot of things. You might hit it for a easy 6. But it lets the defense know you can do it and have the balls to try it.
It puts that little birdie in the back of their heads. Creates a little hesitation.
We have the guy, might as well use him.
That does a lot of things. You might hit it for a easy 6. But it lets the defense know you can do it and have the balls to try it.
It puts that little birdie in the back of their heads. Creates a little hesitation.
We have the guy, might as well use him.
El Chapo Jr
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But don't you dare pound the table for something else from the 2nd round of this past draft!
. And to all those acting like us fans don't know shit because we aren't in the front office......well here's factual proof we can be lol
El Chapo Jr
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Waiting for McVay to unleash Tutu after 5 years seems hopeless. I know people keep saying opportunities but he's had 5 years as a Rams with very minimal to show for it. I just don't see it but if he does anything, I treat it as a bonus thing that probably won't happen again.
One issue… no ability for contested catch. If he’s close to covered.. he’s essentially covered.
Sign me up for a WR trade. I think Brian Thomas makes alot of sense. Can stretch the defense and gives us our best chance at making the jump as an offense. Drops are a concern yes, but his rookie year he was at 5.3% drop rate, so he can catch the ball.
I also suspect Mcvay could scheme him into open looks downfield, especially with the Puka threat.
A new environment and scheme can often revive a players career.
Keenan Allen as a secondary option.
I also suspect Mcvay could scheme him into open looks downfield, especially with the Puka threat.
A new environment and scheme can often revive a players career.
Keenan Allen as a secondary option.
Biggest issue I see with Thomas is... what happened? He should be thriving in that offense.. and it's a cousin to the Rams offense.
I mean.. I love the talent and wouldn't complain if they went after him for a reasonable price... but I'm not gonna say I don't have concerns.
Josh Downs was being highlighted today, imo, by Indy. He ain't big.. but he's better than anything on the Rams roster outside of Puka.
I think Adonai Mitchell is someone I'd strongly look into.
In general, I think McSnead are brilliant.
But why they aren't investing to upgrade our #3 WR is a total mystery.
But why they aren't investing to upgrade our #3 WR is a total mystery.
The more I think about it, the more I think Keenan Allen makes sense. I'll be pleasantly surprised if we're willing to offer the sort of draft pick compensation needed for a Downs or BTJ. I also think given McVay's and Coen's relationship that Coen benching BTJ in Jacksonville makes it unlikely we make a move for him.
Allen won't solve our explosive play problem. Tutu will have to be the deep threat. But Allen will allow us to change Puka's role a bit. Davante had been handling the intermediate routes and the deep shots off double moves. Puka has thrived in that role in the past. But we've needed him in the short passing game this year. Allen can take on the short passing game role and let Puka attack the intermediate range more. Allen should be able to get acclimated to the offense quickly, as he's a high IQ, long-time veteran. I think Stafford will trust him more quickly than he'd trust others. And Allen still has the short-area quickness and savvy to create separation in the quick passing game.
Plus, Allen has an expiring (affordable) contract, is on a Colts team that is selling its players, and should be cheap to trade for.
I wanted the Rams to acquire K. Allen months ago. I'd imagine McVay would want one more set of reliable hands in the playoffs. Please, McSnead, make it so
If I can run much faster than you, try to cover me down the field.
Just to show I'm not the only one who thinks that way.. this is from Nate Atkins article after the game
"That interception seemed to make Stafford gun-shy when he was throwing to anyone other than Nacua, who was naturally seeing all the attention the Chargers could send his way. Stafford was just dirting balls and accepting punts rather than throwing contested passes when his secondary receivers struggled to gain any separation, outside of one 40-yard catch from Tutu Atwell."
I just don't think Allen offers anything that they don't have in Parkinson and TFerg at this point.
I'd be looking to ad someone with real athleticism.. someone who when, god willing, Davante comes back.. makes the 3 WR units really work again.
The Rams, I think, need someone who can at least open up some space underneath and put pressure on a defense to defend deep routes.