Rams (#61) 2nd Round TE Max Klare

[IowaRam]

I think it's a rule , Rams have to draft a TE every year

But don't worry , if you don't like this one , they'll draft another one next year

 

[fearsomefour]

Nah, Parkinson has a stranglehold on the Y spot AND he deserves it.

27 TE room is likely minus Higbee, Allen and maybe Parkinson as well,

 

[Merlin]

I think it's a rule , Rams have to draft a TE every year

But don't worry , if you don't like this one , they'll draft another one next year

No doubt. It's crazy how it wasn't very long ago we were wanting them to take TEs to add those big weapons to the pass game. So I'll never complain about picks like this one. These are the types who are worth their weight in gold in the playoffs and biggest games.

If we had a legit backup to Kupp to handle business vs the Cheatriots we probably would have won that title. Not having Kupp killed the offense. We really didn't have that last year either when Puka went down, as Ferg wasn't ready to provide it and Adams doesn't want to take the punishment. McVay's scheme seems to run on that slot threat.

 

[Pupped]

I love the fact that he's moved all over the formation in college.

He and Ferg are going to help weaponize 13 in real ways. Gonna be a shit-ton of fun to watch.

 

[WestCoastRam]

That's why I still see a need at Wide Receiver.

I'll give McVay and Snead a call.

Seriously though ... at the risk of being assaulted by the ROD Mob ... any chance free agent Juan Jennings comes-down some from his reported high-asking-price?

Possibly, I do see us shopping ala Demarcus this June 1st with still a very outside shot at AJ.

 

[WestCoastRam]

From what I've seen, Klare's draft profile rates higher than Fergusons. Most seem to grade him as the superior prospect.

I can see that... think Ferg offers something in the length and long speed that Klare doesn't but Klare has that YAC ability in spades.

Rams think Fergy can handle Y and his future may be there (I thought he was only ever going to be an F) but if he can handle Y and Klare can handle F I don't really care about 11 personnel that much. Yes we'll be doing some great things in 13 but our 12 personnel will absolutely explode.

I was so focused on WR for this team, I didn't look at any TEs, love this kids potential. He'll take time to develop but if he gets a full camp I see a significant role for him next year.

 

[fanotodd]

From what I've seen, Klare's draft profile rates higher than Fergusons. Most seem to grade him as the superior prospect.

I hope so. I’d like to see more positive plays in his rookie season than I did with Ferguson.

I know, I know, “TE is a hard position to learn at the NFL level” but every year we see a couple guys who play with impact right away.
This will be the THIRD TE taken in the 2nd round in the McVay era. Let’s see some impact.

 

[Memento]

I hope so. I’d like to see more positive plays in his rookie season than I did with Ferguson.

I know, I know, “TE is a hard position to learn at the NFL level” but every year we see a couple guys who play with impact right away.
This will be the THIRD TE taken in the 2nd round in the McVay era. Let’s see some impact.

TE is a difficult position to learn; there's so much that goes into it, not just receiving, but blocking as well.

I'd love an eventual tight end room of Ferguson and Klare. I don't expect Klare to make too much of an impact because of Higbee, Parkinson and Ferguson all ahead of him, but I have him rated as the best "true" tight end in this class; Sadiq is an athlete playing tight and, while Stowers is a big receiver.

I think a lot of the teams that selected tight ends in the second round are going to be kicking themselves for passing on Klare.

 

[WestCoastRam]

No doubt. It's crazy how it wasn't very long ago we were wanting them to take TEs to add those big weapons to the pass game. So I'll never complain about picks like this one. These are the types who are worth their weight in gold in the playoffs and biggest games.

If we had a legit backup to Kupp to handle business vs the Cheatriots we probably would have won that title. Not having Kupp killed the offense. We really didn't have that last year either when Puka went down, as Ferg wasn't ready to provide it and Adams doesn't want to take the punishment. McVay's scheme seems to run on that slot threat.

You keep saying that Adams doesn't want to "take punishment" or that he doesn't want to run across the middle. He has an 85% success rate on dig routes (Matt Harmon, Perception Reception) in the last few seasons, constantly runs them with us and eats up defenses there. I do think he's lost a step. Maybe he even shies away from contact a little more than in the past but I just haven't seen it.

Perhaps I'm missing something. Maybe you can help me. Is there anything you can point to that backs up this repeated assertion that you have that Adams is shy of contact or won't run across the middle.

 

[DzRams]

I can see that... think Ferg offers something in the length and long speed that Klare doesn't but Klare has that YAC ability in spades.

Rams think Fergy can handle Y and his future may be there (I thought he was only ever going to be an F) but if he can handle Y and Klare can handle F I don't really care about 11 personnel that much. Yes we'll be doing some great things in 13 but our 12 personnel will absolutely explode.

I was so focused on WR for this team, I didn't look at any TEs, love this kids potential. He'll take time to develop but if he gets a full camp I see a significant role for him next year.

Yep, was just thinking about how each fit. Ferg was surprisingly a very good blocker last year.

Below is his PFF blocking profile. They rated him as the 6th best run blocking TE and the 11th best pass blocking TE. When factoring both, he was the 3rd best blocking TE in the league.

So, I think he will handle Y in the future and Klare will be the F.

 

[WestCoastRam]

I hope so. I’d like to see more positive plays in his rookie season than I did with Ferguson.

I know, I know, “TE is a hard position to learn at the NFL level” but every year we see a couple guys who play with impact right away.
This will be the THIRD TE taken in the 2nd round in the McVay era. Let’s see some impact.

I think it's fair to say that Fergy - even at a spot that takes time - was somewhat underwhelming in his first season but I cannot stress this enough, he missed time in camp.

We have seen time and time again, any rookie offensive player that misses even 48 hours in camp during the summer gets set back quite a bit their first year in this offense. The amount of work that gets done and re-install and then time on task day in and day out in camp is absolute gold - you just can't miss any with this offense.

 

[Memento]

I think it's fair to say that Fergy - even at a spot that takes time - was somewhat underwhelming in his first season but I cannot stress this enough, he missed time in camp.

We have seen time and time again, any rookie offensive player that misses even 48 hours in camp during the summer gets set back quite a bit their first year in this offense. The amount of work that gets done and re-install and then time on task day in and day out in camp is absolute gold - you just can't miss any with this offense.

I thought Ferguson was actually good for however many snaps he played. Turned into a very good run blocking tight end, and he was mostly reliable when it came to catching.

I hope Klare gets time on the Juggs machine; the real concern I have with him are drops.

 

[Merlin]

I think a lot of the teams that selected tight ends in the second round are going to be kicking themselves for passing on Klare.

Still irked with the Eagles swooping on Stowers. But I knew he wasn't gonna make it to our round 2 pick so if it wasn't the Eagles it would have been another team. And Klare's a nice alternate. Wish his 40 was faster but he looks fast on film and LB/S types are gonna fuckin hate him in this offense.

 

[Memento]

Still irked with the Eagles swooping on Stowers. But I knew he wasn't gonna make it to our round 2 pick so if it wasn't the Eagles it would have been another team. And Klare's a nice alternate. Wish his 40 was faster but he looks fast on film and LB/S types are gonna fuckin hate him in this offense.

I like Stowers (and fuck the Eagles), but honestly, I see him more as a big receiver type, which I think he would excel at. I don't think he has the chops at blocking edge rushers to stick at tight end for very long.

As for Sadiq? Never liked him and would've been highly disappointed with him at #13; he really looks like he's simply an athlete playing tight end, and he doesn't know the nuances.

As far as true tight ends who have it all? Klare was my top choice; I just didn't expect the Rams to take another second-round tight end when they already took Ferguson and have Higbee, Parkinson, and Allen. I'm fine with the pick, and I assume we're trading one of Allen or Parkinson; I doubt we stick with five tight ends.

 

[Merlin]

I like Stowers (and fuck the Eagles), but honestly, I see him more as a big receiver type, which I think he would excel at. I don't think he has the chops at blocking edge rushers to stick at tight end for very long.

As for Sadiq? Never liked him and would've been highly disappointed with him at #13; he really looks like he's simply an athlete playing tight end, and he doesn't know the nuances.

As far as true tight ends who have it all? Klare was my top choice; I just didn't expect the Rams to take another second-round tight end when they already took Ferguson and have Higbee, Parkinson, and Allen. I'm fine with the pick, and I assume we're trading one of Allen or Parkinson; I doubt we stick with five tight ends.

Yes Stowers is an all around weapon. But if the Rams would have taken him he'd be insurance for Puka missing time. Where he'd slot up in that event and move the chains, or if he's good enough push for playing time in that slot. Klare is very similar in that respect.

Lot of the TEs are not in play to do that. Some, like Ferg for example, are athletic enough to develop to do that. But the ones who show that weapon over the middle and smooth receiving ability early tend to do best in the NFL in that move role in the slot. Lions took LaPorta practically in McVay's face, and he's basically just a bigger Kupp in that slot role. So I think that's what McVay has been looking for it's just hard to find them where we always pick.

So if Klare can show quickly maybe that allows Puka to play at Z a bit more and not get beat up as much over the middle. He'll still get a lot of action and take hits as that's his play style, but sharing that load with a young move TE is not a bad thing. I'd love to hit the playoffs with both him and Adams in good health.

 

[Memento]

Yes Stowers is an all around weapon. But if the Rams would have taken him he'd be insurance for Puka missing time. Where he'd slot up in that event and move the chains, or if he's good enough push for playing time in that slot. Klare is very similar in that respect.

Lot of the TEs are not in play to do that. Some, like Ferg for example, are athletic enough to develop to do that. But the ones who show that weapon over the middle and smooth receiving ability early tend to do best in the NFL in that move role in the slot. Lions took LaPorta practically in McVay's face, and he's basically just a bigger Kupp in that slot role. So I think that's what McVay has been looking for it's just hard to find them where we always pick.

So if Klare can show quickly maybe that allows Puka to play at Z a bit more and not get beat up as much over the middle. He'll still get a lot of action and take hits as that's his play style, but sharing that load with a young move TE is not a bad thing. I'd love to hit the playoffs with both him and Adams in good health.

Let's hope Klare comes right out of the gate ready to roll. Anything that helps our team in 2026 is a gift.

 

[Memphis Ram]

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