Tutu not likely to re-sign

  • To unlock all of features of Rams On Demand please take a brief moment to register. Registering is not only quick and easy, it also allows you access to additional features such as live chat, private messaging, and a host of other apps exclusive to Rams On Demand.

brucebruce

Rookie
Joined
Jul 12, 2019
Messages
498
They found him "too valuable" to put him in at punt returner.

He was certainly fast enough to play that position, just never really got the chance.

He almost died a couple of times as a returner in the NFL. Thank god McVay put an end to that because I couldn't watch.
 

Jacobarch

Legend
Joined
Mar 28, 2016
Messages
5,815
Name
Jake
.I disagree, if he ended up on KC I think he would thrive, or a L Jackson. Tutu had a crazy stat this year, he was the highest rated WR on the rams when he was on the field. I think it was completion % or yards per route. By a wide margin. Id have to look it up. But I think with the rams they are setup to have their wrs block like TEs and tutu doesn't play that style of ball. It's a miss draft pick by snead for sure but if he goes to more a spread team or a team w a mobile QB I think he'll become a good weapon on that team.

To be specific

Tutu was top seven qualified receivers in YPRR in the NFL when on the field. That's pretty damn good.
 

WestCoastRam

Legend
Joined
Nov 17, 2014
Messages
6,577
Yes, Tutu's inability to block kept him off the field but more importantly, that inability and his limited route tree led him to not be able to line up in various formations to make the play look the same presnap and even postsnap before hitting the defense with something different.

I'd say slightly moreso than blocking, making it so the defense isn't sure if run or pass or which passing concept is coming kept him on on the bench more.
 

DeaconJones

Rookie
Joined
Feb 25, 2016
Messages
173
Tutu performed well in limited opportunities. Some clutch catches 3rd and 4th down. Stepped up with some good production when others were injured.

If only his arms were magically 10 inches longer, he could widen his catch radius and be a greater threat.
 

dang

Legend
Joined
Mar 15, 2018
Messages
7,891
Tutu performed well in limited opportunities. Some clutch catches 3rd and 4th down. Stepped up with some good production when others were injured.

If only his arms were magically 10 inches longer, he could widen his catch radius and be a greater threat.
Man. What we all could do with an extra 10 inches.
 

Cjcinec

Rookie
Joined
Aug 29, 2019
Messages
399
Name
Chris C.
Except, seems like Stafford throws at him fairly frequently in his limited snaps, so this whole "trust" thing doesn't hold credence. Hell, he threw at him in a critical money at the end of the Eagles game, one of only two snaps he played.
If you’re not seeing the field in a McVay’s offense it’s because he doesn’t trust you. Simple as that.
 

Cjcinec

Rookie
Joined
Aug 29, 2019
Messages
399
Name
Chris C.
Amazing that a lot of the same people who went full panic mode when Tutu was drafted ahead of Creed Humphrey are now lamenting the fact that Tutu isn’t going to be resigned. Tutu was a smaller version of Van Jefferson. Very low ceiling because of his physical limitations. If he could have been able to return punts or kickoffs he would likely still be here. You just can’t keep a roster spot for a backup that can’t play special teams.
 

Classic Rams

Hall of Fame
Joined
Jan 15, 2016
Messages
3,588
Tutu and Tavon had another thing in common. Rams didn't know how to use either of them. We've come full circle.

Good Luck Charlie Reaction GIF
 

Mojo Ram

Moderator
Moderator
Joined
Feb 3, 2013
Messages
23,684
Name
mojo
I’m completely okay with this. Need a dog with speed and at least average size opposite Nacua.
 

AZRams

What, we're all thinking it...
Joined
Feb 6, 2019
Messages
3,687
  • Thread Starter Thread Starter
  • #52
he is much, much better than Austin.
Austin was just fast.
Tutu is a receiver who can run routes and has good hands.
His size is very limiting however.
Who was it identified Austin as worth that $42=ish million extension?!
 

HE WITH HORNS

Hall of Fame
Joined
Feb 16, 2013
Messages
4,208
Tutu had 579 yards receiving, while only playing 38% of the snaps. Just saying.
He had some PI calls that aren't accounted for in the yards either.

Just having a guy like that on the field changes things.

Unfortunately McVay didn't use him.
 

Snaz

Pro Bowler
Joined
Jul 21, 2016
Messages
1,289
Name
Shawn
He shouldn't. Better to go to a team that can potentially utilize his skill set more.
 

OnceARam

Hall of Fame
Joined
Oct 28, 2012
Messages
3,552
When will the drama end...

BTW, the Chief`s center pretty much holds that entire offensive line together, and even allowed them to play a OG at OT.
 

Tano

Legend
Joined
Jun 11, 2017
Messages
10,458
When will the drama end...

BTW, the Chief`s center pretty much holds that entire offensive line together, and even allowed them to play a OG at OT.
I am going to be Captain Obvious.

We would have beaten Philly with that center.
 

dieterbrock

Rams On Demand Sponsor
Rams On Demand Sponsor
Joined
Jan 3, 2013
Messages
25,105
Just trying to see here, out of the WR who the Rams let go, any of them amount to much?
I laugh at the posters who say stuff like McVay didnt know how to use him. Truth is, if McVay cant figure it out, chances are nobody can