Van Jefferson

[NoCoNite]

Edwards is stronger and has more power than boomer.

A former QB would understand the value of keeping his QB upright.

 

[CGI_Ram]

 

[TexasRam]

So far so good with Van. Let's not pretend he's Randy Moss incarnate. I really like him and think he could be a great option in this offense but he hasn't been really tested yet. He could be an important piece the puzzle but I wouldnt crown him yet.

 

[jap]

So far so good with Van. Let's not pretend he's Randy Moss incarnate. I really like him and think he could be a great option in this offense but he hasn't been really tested yet. He could be an important piece the puzzle but I wouldnt crown him yet.

He is like any other rookie in that he must get used to NFL-caliber hits, strength, speed, quickness, & savvy. Until the game truly slows down for him, we cannot really fully appreciate what we have in him - and that! is awesome in itself.

 

[fearsomefour]

Smooth route runner, soft hands.

 

[tomas]

L-O-L. One of the best OL Coaches in the NFL who helped take our OL from the NFL's worst in 2016 to one of the NFL's best in 2017 and 2018 doesn't know anything and isn't responsible for the OL's quality play this year. It's all O'Connell, who has no background with the OL or designing running schemes. Just stop, man. Stop.

Every NFL team Aaron Kromer has been with (6 teams) had either a top 5 or top ten O-line.

 

[BonifayRam]

Rookie wide receiver Van Jefferson continues to earn trust of Rams teammates

www.therams.com

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – In light of the opportunities received and rapport established in training camp with his Rams teammates, perhaps it shouldn't be shocking that Van Jefferson has capitalized on both in the regular season.

The 2020 season is only two weeks in, but Jefferson has continued to earn the trust of both teammates and coaches.

"Through the two games, I think I've done well," Jefferson said during a video conference with reporters Thursday evening. "I think there's a lot of stuff I need to improve on, things I need to get better at, and things that I can do better. But, I'm just learning every day, you know, just trying to be the best player I can be."

Entering Week 3, Jefferson has the fourth-most receiving yards (76) on the team, trailing only tight end Tyler Higbee (94) and wide receivers Robert Woods (119) and Cooper Kupp (121). Only Higbee (9), Kupp (11) and Woods (13) have more targets than him (8).

Though Jefferson has only five receptions so far, in most instances they came at critical junctures against the Eagles and the Cowboys.

In Week 1 against Dallas, the Florida product hauled in a 31-yard pass from Rams quarterback Jared Goff on 3rd and 5 from their own 48. The play set up a 31-yard field goal by kicker Samuel Sloman for a 13-7 Los Angeles lead two minutes before halftime. It was his lone reception on three targets that night, but Jefferson would be more involved the following week.

At Philadelphia last Sunday, Jefferson tied with Higbee for the second-most targets from Goff, catching four of five for 45 yards. A 21-yard connection with Goff set up a 5-yard rushing touchdown by Woods for a 14-3 L.A. lead with less than two minutes left in the first quarter.
Jefferson has been earning that trust since camp, according to Goff.

"He just shows up," Goff said, when asked why he has trusted Jefferson in such crucial moments. "He knows where he's supposed to be. He practices well. I think that's the number one thing whenever it's a quarterback-receiver relationship is trust. Trust and confidence, and I've got both of those in him. He's always where he needs to be, he's always on top of his routes, he's always sharp in his cuts. He's got great hands, he's got strong hands, he fights for the ball, and as a quarterback, if you trust your guy you're going to throw it to him."

Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell recognizes a polished rookie when he sees one, having worked with wide receiver Terry McLaurin in Washington last year. Coincidentally, Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy labeled Jefferson as this year's McLaurin, and while O'Connell wasn't asked directly about those two, he can see the similarities.

"I see a lot of those same traits, as far as guys that were polished from the standpoint of route-running," O'Connell said. "But also, both of those guys – Van's been really impressive to me, just (with) his process. You just watch him, how he takes notes in meetings, how he's committed to the details in walkthroughs, and then obviously he's able to carry that over to practice. The best part has been seeing him carry it over into games and take advantage of those opportunities."

Kevin O'Connell talks David Edwards at left guard, Van Jefferson's first two games

It helps, too, that Jefferson is learning from two receivers who already have a strong relationship with Goff in Woods and Kupp. Asked what he has seen out of Jefferson so far, Woods simply said: "Poise."

"Really just coming in, being poised in the moment, being a key contributor and making plays when we need him to allow us to win these games," Woods said.
With his first career catch out of the way, all that's left at this stage is for Jefferson to score his first career touchdown.

"Whenever that might be, I don't know how it will feel," Jefferson said. "But I know that, God-wiling, I get into the endzone, whenever that is, I know I'm going to hold that ball tight and ship it back to New York so my mom can have it."
Given the confidence his teammates have in him, that ball will likely be on its way to New York sooner than later.

 

[nighttrain]

Rookie wide receiver Van Jefferson continues to earn trust of Rams teammates

www.therams.com

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – In light of the opportunities received and rapport established in training camp with his Rams teammates, perhaps it shouldn't be shocking that Van Jefferson has capitalized on both in the regular season.

The 2020 season is only two weeks in, but Jefferson has continued to earn the trust of both teammates and coaches.

"Through the two games, I think I've done well," Jefferson said during a video conference with reporters Thursday evening. "I think there's a lot of stuff I need to improve on, things I need to get better at, and things that I can do better. But, I'm just learning every day, you know, just trying to be the best player I can be."

Entering Week 3, Jefferson has the fourth-most receiving yards (76) on the team, trailing only tight end Tyler Higbee (94) and wide receivers Robert Woods (119) and Cooper Kupp (121). Only Higbee (9), Kupp (11) and Woods (13) have more targets than him (8).

Though Jefferson has only five receptions so far, in most instances they came at critical junctures against the Eagles and the Cowboys.

In Week 1 against Dallas, the Florida product hauled in a 31-yard pass from Rams quarterback Jared Goff on 3rd and 5 from their own 48. The play set up a 31-yard field goal by kicker Samuel Sloman for a 13-7 Los Angeles lead two minutes before halftime. It was his lone reception on three targets that night, but Jefferson would be more involved the following week.

At Philadelphia last Sunday, Jefferson tied with Higbee for the second-most targets from Goff, catching four of five for 45 yards. A 21-yard connection with Goff set up a 5-yard rushing touchdown by Woods for a 14-3 L.A. lead with less than two minutes left in the first quarter.
Jefferson has been earning that trust since camp, according to Goff.

"He just shows up," Goff said, when asked why he has trusted Jefferson in such crucial moments. "He knows where he's supposed to be. He practices well. I think that's the number one thing whenever it's a quarterback-receiver relationship is trust. Trust and confidence, and I've got both of those in him. He's always where he needs to be, he's always on top of his routes, he's always sharp in his cuts. He's got great hands, he's got strong hands, he fights for the ball, and as a quarterback, if you trust your guy you're going to throw it to him."

Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell recognizes a polished rookie when he sees one, having worked with wide receiver Terry McLaurin in Washington last year. Coincidentally, Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy labeled Jefferson as this year's McLaurin, and while O'Connell wasn't asked directly about those two, he can see the similarities.

"I see a lot of those same traits, as far as guys that were polished from the standpoint of route-running," O'Connell said. "But also, both of those guys – Van's been really impressive to me, just (with) his process. You just watch him, how he takes notes in meetings, how he's committed to the details in walkthroughs, and then obviously he's able to carry that over to practice. The best part has been seeing him carry it over into games and take advantage of those opportunities."

Kevin O'Connell talks David Edwards at left guard, Van Jefferson's first two games

It helps, too, that Jefferson is learning from two receivers who already have a strong relationship with Goff in Woods and Kupp. Asked what he has seen out of Jefferson so far, Woods simply said: "Poise."

"Really just coming in, being poised in the moment, being a key contributor and making plays when we need him to allow us to win these games," Woods said.
With his first career catch out of the way, all that's left at this stage is for Jefferson to score his first career touchdown.

"Whenever that might be, I don't know how it will feel," Jefferson said. "But I know that, God-wiling, I get into the endzone, whenever that is, I know I'm going to hold that ball tight and ship it back to New York so my mom can have it."
Given the confidence his teammates have in him, that ball will likely be on its way to New York sooner than later.

nice write up
train

 

[simonblaze]

Van Jefferson has done well so far. He's got enough speed, good route runner, and gets open...he's already a much more reliable target than Reynolds. Excited to see him develop with Goff, Woods, and Kupp...

 

[kurtfaulk]

Van Jefferson has done well so far. He's got enough speed, good route runner, and gets open...he's already a much more reliable target than Reynolds. Excited to see him develop with Goff, Woods, and Kupp...

while i agree with you i gotta say reynolds made a great catch in the redzone which set up the rams for a td.

as the ball was in the air towards him on the sideline it looked like an incompletion the whole way. reynolds was covered well and the defender was in front of him. he stuck his hands out and the ball just missed the defenders reach and landed into them and stuck. then he made some nice yac after it. it was a great play by him.

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[Corbin]

while i agree with you i gotta say reynolds made a great catch in the redzone which set up the rams for a td.

as the ball was in the air towards him on the sideline it looked like an incompletion the whole way. reynolds was covered well and the defender was in front of him. he stuck his hands out and the ball just missed the defenders reach and landed into them and stuck. then he made some nice yac after it. it was a great play by him.

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Yeah I looked away thinking it was incomplete for a second and looked back and couldn’t believe he caught it and was moving forward.

 

[Ramhusker]

Jefferson is "movin on up"!

 

[Merlin]

McVay needs to quit fucking around. Make this kid the starter and he'll make you more plays.

 

[bubbaramfan]

 

[BonifayRam]

Sure appears that Van Jefferson was produced & grown to be where he is @ this point. An active Rams receiver in a McVay/Goff offense. Goff now has 3 WR's that he can ignite pinpoint big damage to a defense every game with his quick set up & release. The middle of the OL must provide that step-up & follow through area for Goff, but right now Rookie Van Jefferson looks like a steal in the late 2nd round of the 2020 draft.

Kudos Snead!

 

[CGI_Ram]

McVay needs to quit fucking around. Make this kid the starter and he'll make you more plays.

It sure feels like he could have a big game, any one of these weeks now.

 

[1maGoh]

I wonder how many times the Rams are going to draft a guy like this before the rest of the league figures out that when a WR runs great routes and has great hands, he'll probably be a darn good player. I know that other types and attributes can be valuable, but how long before the Kupp and Van Jefferson types are first round receivers?

 

[Dagonet]

I was thinking it may have been a reach at the time.. Looking like I was wrong and glad to be so. Work him in slowly, but he's looking good.

 

[So Ram]

I wonder how many times the Rams are going to draft a guy like this before the rest of the league figures out that when a WR runs great routes and has great hands, he'll probably be a darn good player. I know that other types and attributes can be valuable, but how long before the Kupp and Van Jefferson types are first round receivers?

The draft is its own monster. Tell what your needs are. The Rams are still scrapping the UDRFA yards on Saturday & Sunday’s.

N. Webster fits that Copper Kupp billing your talking about.
Triston Jackson is in his rookie year & found a roster spot.

Josh Reynolds NFL future is very much alive.

Who is this JJ Koskie?

 

[1maGoh]

The draft is its own monster. Tell what your needs are. The Rams are still scrapping the UDRFA yards on Saturday & Sunday’s.

N. Webster fits that Copper Kupp billing your talking about.
Triston Jackson is in his rookie year & found a roster spot.

Josh Reynolds NFL future is very much alive.

Who is this JJ Koskie?

Well, two things. First, our definitions of great might be different. Second, (and this is going to sound like moving the goalpost and I'm sorry for that) I was going to run through a few other qualities like size and speed, but I opted not to because I'm lazy.