So, we're comparing Daniels to Puka and Kupp now?
Puka was injured earlier this year. Davante is currently injured. Daniels has yet to make an impact. Maybe that changes in the coming weeks, but I can't say I'm comfortable putting all my eggs in the Daniels basket before he has shown anything in real games.
No, I'm using them as examples to illustrate that McVay will actually play rookie WRs if they're ready to make an immediate impact. Van Jefferson also got some early PT as a rookie.
I know you were using it as an example. I was saying in response, that the only guys who got significant playing time as rookies, and who made an immediate impact, were those two elite guys. None of the others got much playing time or made an impact.
None of the others turned into impactful WRs either. Van Jefferson and Josh Reynolds are the next best WRs after Puka and Kupp.
My take is he can't be happy with the output of his wr3 and 4 so far. While he is saying he is happy, he is also saying Daniels will get an opportunity. He generally goes with experience. We all know this. So while they might not be looking to make a trade for a WR, it is obvious he is looking further down his depth chart for some answers. You have been around long enough to know that head coaches are careful with what they say. The Rams have been really good about keeping things in house. Also McVay has mentioned many times that he regrets how the Goff thing all went down.
Right…. So.. when they are good, they play.
I would be happy with a Josh Reynolds right about now.
Yeah, if Daniels becomes that caliber of player, we've done well with a 6th round pick.
Reynolds was active 16 games as a rookie and ended up with 24 targets on a team with Cooper Kupp, Woods, Watkins, Higbee, Everett & Gurley. Beat out Pharoah Cooper, Mike Thomas & Tavon Austin.
He was drafted three rounds higher, andin his second season had 29 catches on 53 targets with 5 TDs and 400 yards.
Yes because where a guy was drafted is such a key component for a guy’s NFL success and LT career. Especially after several years in the nfl.
So.. about the actually player performance and what it says about talent.
Yeah, I know but in his 3rd season, he only had 300 yards. I'm not seeing a huge difference despite the higher draft pedigree.
1- I didn’t call him a savior, did anyone else? This was in response to someone asking if we are overrating Reynolds in comparison to Mumpfield.
LMK when Mumpfield catches 5 asses in a game. Plus the he ran on that int was a lazy route IMO, dud not cut it sharp.
Mumpfield said that he'll catch 6 asses just for you, Den.
