Rams (#61) 2nd Round TE Max Klare
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I really hated the Brycen Hopkins pick. I don't hate this pick for the same reasons I hated the Hopkins pick (Hopkins was soft and not physical; Klare clearly worked on his blocking at Ohio State.). Hopkins was force-fed at Purdue; Klare didn't have many receptions at Ohio State.
I don't hate the player; I just don't see the need when we already have a group of four tight ends. Yes, Davis and Parkinson are free agents at the end of the year, but Higbee just signed a two-year deal, you still have Ferguson, and Davis could easily come cheap.
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Keeping, dressing and playing 5 tight ends is not crazy when the 13 is a regular part of the offense.
It’s never been considered crazy to have 5 WRs dress when you play a lot of 3 wr sets right?
It’s never been considered crazy to have 5 WRs dress when you play a lot of 3 wr sets right?
I'll also note that if there's one thing I look for with WRs and TEs, it's separation quickness. I think the athletes in the NFL are too good for guys to just run past. You have to be able to win with route running and change of direction. Klare has the capability to do that. The drops concern me. I wasn't sure how the Rams would feel about him because of the drops. But if you can clean those up and polish his game up, this dude could be the next Zach Ertz.
Didn’t see it coming.. but.
Have read Simpson excells at play action.
Having multiple athletic TEs allows you to thrive in that space.
Have read Simpson excells at play action.
Having multiple athletic TEs allows you to thrive in that space.
Agreed. He needs work on the Juggs machine, but I could see a world where he's an Ertz or a Kelce-lite.
I think McVay is pivoting. He wants to be ahead of the rest of the league. He's pivoting away from 11 personnel and towards more emphasis on TE mismatches. He sees an advantage there as defenses have moved towards taking away the deep ball and putting more DBs and smaller LBs on the field. That's my speculation.
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PFF lists only 2 drops this year.
I get that. I totally understand where he'd be coming from. I get why he'd want Klare; he's an exceptionally talented tight end.
I just question the ultimate fit with Higbee signing a two-year-deal and Allen possibly coming cheap. It's why I think Parkinson could end up being dealt; we'd still have four exceptional tight ends, even losing Parkinson.
That's the reason why I see this pick being made.
Agreed, he's go talent, I'll throw my 2cents in since I could tell by your post you wanted to know..lol.
What about WR Malachi Fields from Notre Dame? 6'4" and 218 lbs, should be able to fight for contested throws and block some down field.
Possibly Snead and McVay are building a what if Apocalypse happens team of giants to protect them if LA falls into chaos.
I think I’m finally realizing. Regarding Rams drafts - just lay back, relax and don’t fight it. It will be less traumatic.
Is this the Twilight Zone? Bizarro World? What in the serious hell is going on?
I didn't get all of the people who were upset we passed on sidiq, but are now upset that we drafted a tight end. We had a ton of success in 13.
I agree.
I see these physical WRs and LBs being drafted by other teams and I start to get concerned that the Rams might be a little undersized.
But big athletic TEs get me thinking we can get some good mismatches happening with 13 personnel.
starting to think that if Sadiq was still on the board at 13 he may have been the pick...
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wondering if the $ they’ll save when Park, Hig & Allen move on will ensure keeping Dotson and Avila.
And.. I guess they’re comfortable with McClendon!
And.. I guess they’re comfortable with McClendon!