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I for one would like to believe that if there was a WR option out there somewhere, or buried on the roster that can beat man coverage and find the pockets in zone…but stinks at run blocking, the Rams would make that move. Im not convinced they would.

IMO the Rams need to shift their criteria a bit going forward. What good is a WR or TE who’s willing to block but isn’t special in any way in terms of route running, athleticism and pass catching.

Not to pat myself on the back or anything because it sucks, but Ive seen this coming for 2 years. Here we are. The Rams won’t be able to dig out of this overnight. They’re going to have to get creative.
 
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Potential WR ........I would target one of our own faster WRs, Brennan Presley & Tutu Atwell, at one outside post. I work them in rotation to use the speed they have & build on it. Presley has an excellent (40 speed 4.46, Shuttle 4.07 & 3 cone 6.71) to go with Atwell's 4.42 40 speed.

Having to depend on our very slow, not-much-after-the-catch WRs for our running game success should not be so prevalent at midseason. The OL is talented, healthy & very well built to do some heavy lifting & should be ready to free up the passing game for possible deep speed plays.

Having only one overused working part of a WR room is insane. How much longer do you think having Puka towing the WR unit on each & every offensive pass play will cost? I've seen this kind of bad situation over and over with McVay as a HC. Puka was on the field working very hard for 96% of the offensive snaps last Sunday.
 
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I really don't think we're trading for a receiver, unfortunately. But hoping they really start to utilize Tutu and would love to see what CJ Daniels can do.
 
KombuchaTea said:
I really don't think we're trading for a receiver, unfortunately. But hoping they really start to utilize Tutu and would love to see what CJ Daniels can do.
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It's obvious to me what the Rams have with Jordan Whittington & Konata Mumpfield bring to the passing game, and I couldn't care less how good WR Whittington can block.

If run blocking is what you want, insert the 6-5 320 pound OL'er Keagen Trost.
 
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BonifayRam said:
It's obvious to me what the Rams have with Jordan Whittington & Konata Mumpfield bring to the passing game, and I couldn't care less how good WR Whittington can block.

If run blocking is what you want, insert the 6-5 320 pound OL'er Keagen Trost.
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Exactly. I understand the advantage of having WR’s who can block(especially in 11 personnel) but again, what good is that when your skill guys aren’t playmakers?

Like you mentioned, insert packages that include an extra OL. Many teams are doing this now. Also, if you’re putting 3 TE’s on the field so you can chip, pass block or straight up bully block in the run game….you still have to have playmakers.

Adams was a savvy addition, but we all know how fragile our 2 deep WR (playmaking) core was and is. I include the TE’s in this as well, although most of the fanbase believes Fergs will change that.

The Rams will get through this, but this is the area of roster construction I haven’t been on board with for the last couple years.
 
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Mojo Ram said:
Exactly. I understand the advantage of having WR’s who can block(especially in 11 personnel) but again, what good is that when your skill guys aren’t playmakers?

Like you mentioned, insert packages that include an extra OL. Many teams are doing this now. Also, if you’re putting 3 TE’s on the field so you can chip, pass block or straight up bully block in the run game….you still have to have playmakers.

Adams was a savvy addition, but we all know how fragile our 2 deep WR (playmaking) core was and is. I include the TE’s in this as well, although most of the fanbase believes Fergs will change that.

The Rams will get through this, but this is the area of roster construction I haven’t been on board with for the last couple years.
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I get it because I would like more explosiveness, too.
And yet...we were the #1 ranked offense last year.
And are a top ranked offense this year.

Wake me up when there's an actual problem.
 
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DzRams said:
I get it because I would like more explosiveness, too.
And yet...we were the #1 ranked offense last year.
And are a top ranked offense this year.

Wake me up when there's an actual problem.
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Your measuring stick in term of your posts has been statistical. I’ve heard the “top ranked argument” plenty. It’s a valid point but it doesn’t include the struggles of what I have deemed a strong but flawed offense.

My opinion is based upon what im seeing on the field. Dwindling options offensively, and defenses appear to me to be slowly but surely crowding the short field and daring the Rams to do anything downfield.

But okay, I’ll wake you up when it becomes critical. You’re a smart enough fan to see that yourself though. You don’t need me for that. No blue font. Cheers.
 
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Mojo Ram said:
Your measuring stick in term of your posts has been statistical. I’ve heard the “top ranked argument” plenty. It’s a valid point but it doesn’t include the struggles of what I have deemed a strong but flawed offense.

My opinion is based upon what im seeing on the field. Dwindling options offensively, and defenses appear to me to be slowly but surely crowding the short field and daring the Rams to do anything downfield.

But okay, I’ll wake you up when it becomes critical. You’re a smart enough fan to see that yourself though. You don’t need me for that. No blue font. Cheers.
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Yes, metrics are a great measuring stick. That's better than not having one?

The dwindling options is a concern in 11 personnel without Adams. In 13 personnel, it's less of a concern. If the options were actually dwindling offensively, you would expect to see the efficiency in 13 personnel decline. That hasn't happened.

Most importantly, though, there is no way to get more explosive at this point in the season. They'd have to make that a priority and rework the skill position players in the offseason.

Right now, their best option for increased explosiveness is on the roster. Tutu.
 
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Regarding pointing out thr check engine light is flashing.

I give you Dennis Harrah..

“We’re in first place, and we stink,” he had said.
www.latimes.com

Yes, What a Difference a Win Makes

The Rams did it. They 86'ed the 49ers. At San Francisco. In front of a national TV audience.
www.latimes.com www.latimes.com

Was he “anti-Rams”?

No.. he saw that the team, though winning, had real problems.

Those problems manifested in a loss in the NFC Championship Game.

It’s OKAY to point out that the check engine light is flashing on this offense. And the signs are there.
 
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Regarding pointing out thr check engine light is flashing.

I give you Dennis Harrah..

“We’re in first place, and we stink,” he had said.
www.latimes.com

Yes, What a Difference a Win Makes

The Rams did it. They 86'ed the 49ers. At San Francisco. In front of a national TV audience.
www.latimes.com www.latimes.com

Was he “anti-Rams”?

No.. he saw that the team, though winning, had real problems.

Those problems manifested in a loss in the NFC Championship Game.

It’s OKAY to point out that the check engine light is flashing on this offense. And the signs are there.
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Btw.. @Steve808 .. there’s your answer.
 
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Mojo Ram said:
Adams was a savvy addition, but we all know how fragile our 2 deep WR (playmaking) core was and is. I include the TE’s in this as well, although most of the fanbase believes Fergs will change that.
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It seems your main point is the lack of playmakers (athletic pass catchers/route runners). The Rams contentment with JAGs that are willing blockers at WR. The Rams should have anticipated for injuries of the top two WRs due to age and play style. It's funny that the 13P get a lot of hype, but they only use it at an average of 32% of the time this year. Mcvay wants to keep the run/pass tight formation to keep the defenses guessing pass or run. They still need to use 11P 57-59% with rest 12P.

A simple search: saves me from typing. Shows the lack of a 3rd WR replacement for Demarcus Robinson. Now we have an exhaustive thread trying to find a 3rd WR mid way through the season just to have two.

We know the Rams draft draft picks to get top players like Adams, McDuffy and Garrett which leaves them short of high picks to get a WR you are looking for. They also lost out on a top TE or two. They draft WR late and TEs early.
PositionNFL Annual Leagued-Wide Team AverageLos Angeles Rams Annual Draft Average (Last 5 Years)
Wide Receivers1.03 receivers per team0.80 receivers per team (4 total selected)
Tight Ends0.47 tight ends per team0.60 tight ends per team (3 total selected)
Total Pass Catchers1.50 per team1.40 per team (7 total selected)

Do they have answer for the remaining part of this year?
I'm hoping Ferguson will help a lot.

I did a long post in the thread of going more to 12P as he can be used as a hybrid 3WR. Stafford has gotten more pressure and it has affected his passing. The 12P can help pressure explained earlier. The Rams need to stretch the field to keep defense honest. Get Tutu 20 snap and a few targets a game.

I think the Rams are limited in outside options. Keenan Allen would be less expensive and a big target for Stafford. If not they have to use what they have.

I look forward to hear what you think of this plan.
 
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Ram65 said:
It seems your main point is the lack of playmakers (athletic pass catchers/route runners). The Rams contentment with JAGs that are willing blockers at WR. The Rams should have anticipated for injuries of the top two WRs due to age and play style. It's funny that the 13P get a lot of hype, but they only use it at an average of 32% of the time this year. Mcvay wants to keep the run/pass tight formation to keep the defenses guessing pass or run. They still need to use 11P 57-59% with rest 12P.

A simple search: saves me from typing. Shows the lack of a 3rd WR replacement for Demarcus Robinson. Now we have an exhaustive thread trying to find a 3rd WR mid way through the season just to have two.

We know the Rams draft draft picks to get top players like Adams, McDuffy and Garrett which leaves them short of high picks to get a WR you are looking for. They also lost out on a top TE or two. They draft WR late and TEs early.

PositionNFL Annual Leagued-Wide Team AverageLos Angeles Rams Annual Draft Average (Last 5 Years)
Wide Receivers1.03 receivers per team0.80 receivers per team (4 total selected)
Tight Ends0.47 tight ends per team0.60 tight ends per team (3 total selected)
Total Pass Catchers1.50 per team1.40 per team (7 total selected)

Do they have answer for the remaining part of this year?
I'm hoping Ferguson will help a lot.

I did a long post in the thread of going more to 12P as he can be used as a hybrid 3WR. Stafford has gotten more pressure and it has affected his passing. The 12P can help pressure explained earlier. The Rams need to stretch the field to keep defense honest. Get Tutu 20 snap and a few targets a game.

I think the Rams are limited in outside options. Keenan Allen would be less expensive and a big target for Stafford. If not they have to use what they have.

I look forward to hear what you think of this plan.
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GREAT post. Love the research and detail.
 
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Pupped said:
Now we have an exhaustive thread trying to find a 3rd WR mid way through the season just to have two.
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We had an exhaustive thread leading up to the season about #3 WR. 8 pages though, not 31 like this thread.

JonRam99

Thread 'Do we already have WR3?'

Not a WR expert in the least -- but he's lookin' pretty good in this vid. Long strider, one segment shows him taking 3.5 strides to the other dudes's 6 - 7 strides:


View: https://youtu.be/PWkFtM2N96A?si=ZOAeMOZm084koz_d


He's not Davante. But can't wait to see him in TC soon :D
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We also had a thread about our #3 WR. "Fergesance is upon us". Only 5 pages.

WestCoastRam

Thread 'The Fergesance is upon us!'


View: https://x.com/micnuggetsnfl/status/2090567757502754961


For me getting excited at pass catcher this year was always gonna be about this guy (and an outside shot of Klare earning meaningful reps this season).

Can't wait to see him take a step, his skill set is so tantalizing it's hard not to see what he could become.

I honestly can't wait to see him take few more snaps at X at times.
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Some interesting comments in those threads. And some fans noticably missing.
 
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We had an exhaustive thread leading up to the season about #3 WR. 8 pages though, not 31 like this thread.

JonRam99

Thread 'Do we already have WR3?'

Not a WR expert in the least -- but he's lookin' pretty good in this vid. Long strider, one segment shows him taking 3.5 strides to the other dudes's 6 - 7 strides:


View: https://youtu.be/PWkFtM2N96A?si=ZOAeMOZm084koz_d


He's not Davante. But can't wait to see him in TC soon :D
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We also had a thread about our #3 WR. "Fergesance is upon us". Only 5 pages.

WestCoastRam

Thread 'The Fergesance is upon us!'


View: https://x.com/micnuggetsnfl/status/2090567757502754961


For me getting excited at pass catcher this year was always gonna be about this guy (and an outside shot of Klare earning meaningful reps this season).

Can't wait to see him take a step, his skill set is so tantalizing it's hard not to see what he could become.

I honestly can't wait to see him take few more snaps at X at times.
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Some interesting comments in those threads. And some fans noticably missing.
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I looked closely at Daniels after the draft. Liked what I saw.. concluded, like others.. that he had *the potential* to maybe become a Demarcus Robinson-type.
He hasn't been able to beat anyone out for playing time.. that's a fact and that's concerning.
He's also not explosive in any way and not a threat with the ball in his hands.

I'm a BIG TFerg guy.. drafted him in FF and kept him even though he's on IR. Fully believe that he's the intended #3 target.

And I still think they need another WR right now.
 
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And I still think they need another WR right now.
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Yeah, we get it. I don't necessarily disagree with you, but we do get it.
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