Interesting! Folks were worried about McClendon when Hav went down. Hav didn't start based on seniority, he won the spot outright.
Should we bring back Higbee and/or Havenstein?
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Higbee would probably just replace Nick Vanett on the roster.
But, who do you drop for Havenstein?
Plus, McCreary (if healthy) is available after this game.
But, who do you drop for Havenstein?
Plus, McCreary (if healthy) is available after this game.
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We could definitely use a veteran like McCreary at this point back there.
Quite possibly, we started the season with 4 TE's and did grab Varnett even though he hasn't factored much, I wonder what they will do with those last couple spots and the exemptions. They have been very creative and Davante adds to the complexity.
If you play 13 a 4th TE becomes pretty important.
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McClendon has been so good that I think you keep him there. Hav has won a Super Bowl already. We Not Me. The reality is we might well need him with how injuries can hit. Even when Hav was in his prime, I don't think he was any better than what McClendon has been putting on tape. The dude has been absolutely lights out. Can he sustain it? Who knows. But ride the train until it stops. He's giving us top 5 tackle play.
McClendon gets a shout out from PFF about half way through the Video.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csNX64LSeNg
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csNX64LSeNg
Higbee is a No-Brainer.
If the Rams are going to game-plan for significant 13-personnel use, they MUST have 4 TEs active. Otherwise, just one injury would prevent them from running their game-plan.
That's why Nick Vannett has been game-day active ... 4th TE.
If Higbee is healthy, he's a much better TE option; and replaces Vannett on the 53.
Now Havenstein is a more interesting question.
Yes, I think you activate him to the 53 ... but, I think McClendon is playing too well to sit. If that plays-out, someone currently on the 53 would need to be dropped ... but Who?
If the Rams are going to game-plan for significant 13-personnel use, they MUST have 4 TEs active. Otherwise, just one injury would prevent them from running their game-plan.
That's why Nick Vannett has been game-day active ... 4th TE.
If Higbee is healthy, he's a much better TE option; and replaces Vannett on the 53.
Now Havenstein is a more interesting question.
Yes, I think you activate him to the 53 ... but, I think McClendon is playing too well to sit. If that plays-out, someone currently on the 53 would need to be dropped ... but Who?
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I agree that McClendon should play but Hav in his prime was great - maybe you could argue McClendon may show better in pass blocking (debatable) - but Hav was a monster run blocker don't yet see that from McClendon.
That's not an ironclad rule that you can't lose your job to injury. It's when justified when the replacement is doing much better than the previous starter was.
Parkinson was already surpassing Higbee as the starter when Higbee got injured. Parkinson started in weeks 7 and 10 in Higbee's place and he was outsnapping Higs after the bye. For sure they bring Higbee back but not necessarily to start.
Haven't heard his name in a game since he started. The best compliment an olineman can get.
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Now we can see what Mcvay saw in him when the Rams threw all that money at him. Last season he was a sloth and couldn't break a tackle at all. Doesn't look slow anymore.
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I read that McClendon did a nice job vs Hutch the times they faced each other Sunday. He continues to impress. So does Park.
Having a deep TE room and 2 solid RTs are a blessing for the Rams. That being said I would start Higbee and have Rob a backup RT should they both be activated.
Having a deep TE room and 2 solid RTs are a blessing for the Rams. That being said I would start Higbee and have Rob a backup RT should they both be activated.
If I recall, he allowed 2 pressures and no sacks. Hutchinson had a sack but I don't think it was against McC.
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per Cameron Silva:
"McClendon, going up against Aidan Hutchinson for part of the game, allowed only one pressure and no QB hits."
So yeah part of the game but I'll take it... since they move Hutch around or stunt him. Dotson allowed the Hutch sack as Stafford tried to run out of the pocket but got caught from behind. (afterthought: Mendoza would escape that one!!)
I just want to expand on why I'm a hard "no."
Those roster spots are important and critical for developing the next wave of talent.
Higbee will be 33 next year.. Havenstein will be 34.
Higs has had multiple injuries and wasn't performing as well as Parkinson. The Rams have 3 really good TEs right now.. you draft another mid-round prospect in hopes of having one ready when you lose one of those three (or maybe even two of them).
Hav's best ball is way behind him... and I love the guy. McClendon has significantly outperformed him this year and is younger, cheaper and, likely, just entering his prime.
Rams should draft a tackle this year.. maybe as high as the second round.. to develop.
It's just time, guys. Let new leaders emerge.. let younger players step up when they've earned it... and all of the players behind those two have earned it.
There's also the money aspect... way cheaper to pay two rookies than those veterans. You'll need every penny with guys like Puka set to get new contracts.
You can't afford to be sentimental in this league and the Rams know that. They were willing to eat money to move on from Kupp....
it's just time.
Those roster spots are important and critical for developing the next wave of talent.
Higbee will be 33 next year.. Havenstein will be 34.
Higs has had multiple injuries and wasn't performing as well as Parkinson. The Rams have 3 really good TEs right now.. you draft another mid-round prospect in hopes of having one ready when you lose one of those three (or maybe even two of them).
Hav's best ball is way behind him... and I love the guy. McClendon has significantly outperformed him this year and is younger, cheaper and, likely, just entering his prime.
Rams should draft a tackle this year.. maybe as high as the second round.. to develop.
It's just time, guys. Let new leaders emerge.. let younger players step up when they've earned it... and all of the players behind those two have earned it.
There's also the money aspect... way cheaper to pay two rookies than those veterans. You'll need every penny with guys like Puka set to get new contracts.
You can't afford to be sentimental in this league and the Rams know that. They were willing to eat money to move on from Kupp....
it's just time.
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We all like what we see with Park. So do the coaches. That being said Higbee brings a lot more to the offense even though he's in his last year(s). They know what they have in Park and he'll still get targets. But Higbeast brings that swag that the players feed off of and I don't see a drop off. That's why I say start him when he's back healthy. It's good to have 2 guys who produce the way they do rather than a couple of Klopfensteins for sure.
Bottom line is whoever they sit or start, if it's the right choice I'm happy.