So where is Lance McCutcheon on the WR depth chart.

[thirteen28]

Remember when our top 2 were Kenny Britt and Brian Quick?

Now it's an embarrassment of riches.

 

[Mojo Ram]

That's strange since Van was "the deep guy with speed" in the offense with Stafford last year now he's not good enough in year two with Stafford?

Somewhat yeah, but he was supposed to help open things up for Goff when it was only Kupp & Woods. Pre OBJ, pre Allen Robinson.

I think they see bigger more physical receivers as more of a fit than before.

 

[Picked4td]

Based on preseason playing time I’m guessing he’s 6th but he’s probably better than skow and will pass him in time.

The Number of ppl still doubting tutu is crazy to me no way he’s higher than tutu

 

[Allen2McVay]

Remember when our top 2 were Kenny Britt and Brian Quick?

Now it's an embarrassment of riches.

And they were both almost simultaneously taken-out by a golf cart.

 

[Malibu]

In VJ absents I would start him over Tutu, Slow, Harris.

I think this guy is a baller.

 

[Riverumbbq]

In VJ absents I would start him over Tutu, Slow, Harris.

I think this guy is a baller.

Wasn't Van Jefferson only expected to miss 1 regular season game, if that ?

 

[WestCoastRam]

He was the number 1 receiver this week. Somehow I think he'll drop a bit in coming weeks.

Edit: My guess is the receiver depth is fluid after the top 3. Neither Skow, Tutu, Harris no McCutcheon offers the all around packages the top three do so where they stand in the depth chart is probably more accurately reflected on what they're being used for in whatever package their in. You're not using Tutu to block, you're not using Skow or McC to stretch the field (at least not traditionally).

 

[blackbart]

Based on preseason playing time I’m guessing he’s 6th but he’s probably better than skow and will pass him in time.

The Number of ppl still doubting tutu is crazy to me no way he’s higher than tutu

Based on what? McCutcheon has produced more than Atwell did last year in preseason.

Atwell doesn’t have the same skill set and they would be used in different situations.

 

[blackbart]

1, 2 and 3 are still the same guys. Kupp, AR and Van.

The others are going to be used in different packages and play different positions.

Atwell has shown well in practice but still hasn’t done anything even average in a game. Skow robes out produced him last year but again in different packages. Is Atwell faster than Harris? If so by how much? Game speed vs shorts?! What about Van? He took the deep routes and did pretty dang well with the last year and he’s not getting rag filled like Atwell.

If it wasn’t for the draft position and then being afraid he’ll get hurt again I would think Atwell is as close as anyone to being cut or traded.

 

[Corbin]

Honestly I’d put Skowronek 4 , McCutheon 5, and Tutu 6 but that’s just semantics. We got a deep f’n WR room now! Imagine that?

Now I have no doubt we add OBJ eventually. Where does he fit in and who do let go?


WR1 - Cooper Kupp
WR2 - Allen Robinson
WR3 - OBJ
WR4 - Van Jefferson
WR5 - Ben Skowronek
WR6 - Lance McCutcheon
WR7 - Tutu Atwell

Fucking A that’s a beast ass WR room. Might be better than our ‘99 team. Really 3 #1’s

 

[MachS]

I believe McCutcheon makes Van Jefferson our #1 trade bait for 2023, if Van has a decent season he should command a decent draft pick as compensation.

I've been thinking about this too and fully agree. But who's to say we dont move him mid season this year? If Tutu and Skow both are playing well, Van should have some decent trade value and there are many teams hurting for WR depth big time.

 

[MachS]

McCutcheon finds the ball and goes and gets it. Skow loses the ball and has no idea where it is.

I agree with this part, I'm not the biggest Skow fan and dont think the tracks/catches the ball well enough. But McVay has praised his off-season so lets see what he brings in year two. He is versatile and is big and can block. If Skow and Tutu both take a big step in year two, and we've seen what Cutch can do, I think they start eating into Van's snaps

 

[MachS]

Remember when our top 2 were Kenny Britt and Brian Quick?

Now it's an embarrassment of riches.

Mike Sims Walker, Mark Clayton, Donnie Avery, Mardy Gillyard...jesus christ it was bad.

 

[Riverumbbq]

I've been thinking about this too and fully agree. But who's to say we dont move him mid season this year? If Tutu and Skow both are playing well, Van should have some decent trade value and there are many teams hurting for WR depth big time.

I believe the teams willing to give up the most for VJ might also be play-off teams, and I'm not sure we would want to load up some team we have to face. Of course, if OBj remains in the picture for us at that time, it may not matter much. jmo

 

[IBruce80]

At this point, he will sit behind Van Jefferson and Skowronek.
However, I feel the number 3 receiver could be up for grabs.
From what I've seen of him he could muscle his way into #4 and I could see him becoming number 3.

Two games in and he has has two big catches where defensive backs have been falling over themselves trying to defend against him.

Early days, but I've bought into the hype.

 

[Flint]

Still early, but he continues to shine.
Haven't been able to observe his blocking ability.

There's only one thing I know for sure.
He fits the description of what Stafford likes at
receiver to a "T" - A WR that tracks well and wins 50/50 balls.
Something our current WR3 struggles to do.

Anybody got a thought or something I have failed to interject?
All ears

Sounds like Allen Robinson

 

[MachS]

I believe the teams willing to give up the most for VJ might also be play-off teams, and I'm not sure we would want to load up some team we have to face. Of course, if OBj remains in the picture for us at that time, it may not matter much. jmo

Yea there are multiple fringe playoff teams with shitty WR situations, a couple of them in the NFC. But if we are really thinking about doing it then we need to try and maximize return value. Next year those teams could draft or trade/sign other guys and not need Van anymore. There is actually more incentive for them to trade for him this year. Yes it's not ideal to trade him to our competition, but it accomplishes multiple things: It gets us max trade value back, it allows our younger WR core to continue to develop (Tutu/Skow/Cutch), and it also makes it less crowded to sign OBJ. We could use a Van trade as a selling point to bring OBJ back. "We want you more than ever and the WR3 role is ready for you, etc."

 

[Flint]

Odell’s been hurt a lot and Van is probably the next fastest every down guy, so I’d be surprised if they trade him. So I guess 5 or 6, and at that point it’s about other stuff like teams and blocking which Skow is good at, BUT it’s nice to have a sure handed guy when you desperately need one like the SB when Skow was practicing his volleyball sets.

 

[oldnotdead]

This is a numbers game. I'd rather have McCutcheon than a #3 QB Wolford. McCutcheon will not clear waivers. He's got the potential to be a Robinson clone with more speed. IMO he's worthy of replacing OBJ and will have an impact. IMO Lance makes this WR group 4 deep because Skowronek is a good WR but his role is simply as a possession receiver. That role in this offense is played by the TE. Skowronek was playing because OBJ, Higbee and Blanton were out. If they have the option of playing McCutcheon or Skowronek IMO it will be Lance. Benny Sko runs a 4.68, Lance McCutcheon timed at 4.57 and both receivers are big targets. Also, McCutcheon's block put a guy on his back, he blew him up. I think Lance is ahead of Ben on the depth chart. Also, Skowronek has had some costly drops including one that became an INT in the Super Bowl and cost 3 points.

Skowronek is a fine role player, but McCutcheon has a much higher ceiling. The Rams are stacked at WR. OBJ will be going to Buffalo.

 

[Picked4td]

Based on what? McCutcheon has produced more than Atwell did last year in preseason.

Atwell doesn’t have the same skill set and they would be used in different situations.

lets see, for one college tape. secondly the fact tutu isnt playing in preseason and mccutcheon is seems to imply tutu is performing better in practice also. even a blind man can look at their college tape and see tutu is the better player. just cause he wasnt day 1 nfl ready and didnt produce as a rookie doesnt mean hes still not really talented.

i get it, mccutcheon is making plays and is the guy to cheer for in preseason but his skill set heavily relies on out muscling dudes not burning them with speed or beating them with routes. thats probably the hardest skillset to transition to productivity vs top nfl talent, its very unlikely he just outmuscles actual starters like he is doing vs preseason talent. nothing against mccutcheon and hope the best for him, but theres preseason warriors every year that dont amount to much. Hes still got work to do, imo.