Which WR excites you the most for the Rams?

[Merlin]

If the Rams take Sadiq it will be because they like his upside, and project that maybe he can be special. But they will understand that he's going to need some development in the pattern. He's not a smooth route runner, he's not instinctive, he's not a catch radius or secure handed option.

The dude looks to me like he's a giant RB. He looks at home running with the ball, which is nice at his size and athleticism. So I get the fascination everyone has with him. But I think it's important to keep it real with him. He's not gonna plug in year one and be a WR or TE in our attack. The dude who can plug in all over our formation is Stowers.

 

[Fire Ants]

The Rams don’t need anymore Whittington and Mumpfields… It is super important we get a starter quality guy at WR. We can’t hope to find another Nacua.

If we don’t get one at 13 I hope it’s not too far down to be jumped and lose our man.

2nd wave of FA still to come, thats good.

Our depth is super weak, IMO.

Totally disagree. Whittington and Mumfield haven't been around long an are playing behind Puka, Adams, and whichever TE happens to be on the field. What did you really expect?
How much more high-powered can this offense possibly be?

Now, if you're simply looking for a 2027 replacement for Adams - your point is more valid, but I'd still be interested to see what Whittington and Mumpfield can do.

 

[Karate61]

Greg Cosell, of whom I have mucho respect of his opinion said Carnell Tate profiles as a WR2. Not sure if these top wide receivers in this class match up with recent years.

Cosell mentioned he felt no wide receivers in this class is a JaMarr Chase, but he does like a lot of them.

 

[Memphis Ram]

The dude who can plug in all over our formation is Stowers.

Not if he doesn't vastly improve as a blocker.
That's the key to being truly effective lining up all over the formation.

 

[Merlin]

Not if he doesn't vastly improve as a blocker.
That's the key to being truly effective lining up all over the formation.

His blocking issues are overplayed. You don't draft him as an inline TE. As a slot weapon he's fine in that regard.

 

[Mojo Ram]

How much more high-powered can this offense possibly be?

An offense that can score from anywhere on the field in multiple ways on any given possession.

The current offense ain’t that. It’s basically an execute, chain moving, take some deep shots, long driving offense that relies (too much) on Stafford’s arm, Puka’s acrobatics and KW getting 3-4 yds/carry between the 20’s and 2 yards at the goal line.
Basically.

Not a bad thing at all, helluva offense. #1 in fact.

Some of us feel it’s flawed and it needs better individual players/playmakers/weapons who can bring home run ability to the table.
Others disagree.

 

[Badfinger]

Check out this video, "Skylar Bell highlights" https://share.google/wOJ82bXmHODqvNifR

I like this guy. Runs good routes, has good speed, a rac threat, and very productive.

 

[PhillyRam]

Check out this video, "Skylar Bell highlights" https://share.google/wOJ82bXmHODqvNifR

I like this guy. Runs good routes, has good speed, a rac threat, and very productive.

I mentioned him a few weeks ago. I have seen guys mock him later rd 2 early rd 3. A potential deep threat and YAC guy.

 

[TheTackle]

Agree, I have said this before. Quality over quantity. We don't have the holes to fill. We need players that can upgrade positions. The best way to draft for depth is to draft difference makers that push the starts down to backups, not draft more backups.

I don’t disagree but where in the draft will that potentially end? I see the quality drying up deep into round 4 early 5.

Where, for example will Alabama RG Jaeden Robert’s be drafted? PSFN does list him in the top 150. How about LSU WR Aaron Anderson? Listed at 169

Those two players are talented enough to become starters with better coaching and the right scheme

 

[jjab360]

Personally I'm giving Concepcion another look, I think he's a legitimate target heading into the draft. The hands scared me off at first but I think he's got good balls skills and probably competing with Tyson as the best route runner in this class. Tyson has unique salesmanship in his routes but KC is very refined as well winning with leverage, explosiveness, and easy separation down the field. Problem is he didn't have a QB who could give him almost any legitimate targets deep last year.

Won't get the Tutu treatment either with legitimate size at 6'0, 196 and easily shrugs off arm tackles. Probably a 4.3 guy if he ran but that raises another question if there should be any worry about the offseason knee surgery?

Regardless if you add in his YAC and return ability I think he's the type of weapon we're missing on this roster unlike anybody else in this class. Too high at 13?

 

[Memphis Ram]

His blocking issues are overplayed. You don't draft him as an inline TE. As a slot weapon he's fine in that regard.

Inline is not even a consideration. He's got to improve on blocking of any kind to effectively be moved all over the formation or else he's another Mike Gesicki type. On a side note, it was disappointing to read that he's never played special teams.

 

[dang]

An offense that can score from anywhere on the field in multiple ways on any given possession.

The current offense ain’t that. It’s basically an execute, chain moving, take some deep shots, long driving offense that relies (too much) on Stafford’s arm, Puka’s acrobatics and KW getting 3-4 yds/carry between the 20’s and 2 yards at the goal line.
Basically.

Not a bad thing at all, helluva offense. #1 in fact.

Some of us feel it’s flawed and it needs better individual players/playmakers/weapons who can bring home run ability to the table.
Others disagree.

Build that perfect beast. They just need a swing OT and a WR2B.

 

[Coliseum Ram]

An offense that can score from anywhere on the field in multiple ways on any given possession.

The current offense ain’t that. It’s basically an execute, chain moving, take some deep shots, long driving offense that relies (too much) on Stafford’s arm, Puka’s acrobatics and KW getting 3-4 yds/carry between the 20’s and 2 yards at the goal line.
Basically.

Not a bad thing at all, helluva offense. #1 in fact.

Some of us feel it’s flawed and it needs better individual players/playmakers/weapons who can bring home run ability to the table.
Others disagree.

Love......

 

[majrleaged]

I don’t disagree but where in the draft will that potentially end? I see the quality drying up deep into round 4 early 5.

Where, for example will Alabama RG Jaeden Robert’s be drafted? PSFN does list him in the top 150. How about LSU WR Aaron Anderson? Listed at 169

Those two players are talented enough to become starters with better coaching and the right scheme

So what happened last year? We traded out of the 1st and what we got didn't really stand out. Mostly because they couldn't beat out the players in front of them. The players you are suggesting and players like them would probably be good for the team in the long run, but would they be difference makers.
I am just saying if the Rams think there is a player or 2 that could make a real difference, they should be aggressive and go get them. A difference maker's play can take the pressure off of the weaker areas of the team. For instance Love could make it easier for lesser receivers to get deep. Lessen the level of the opponents pass rush and make it easier on our D to defend, ect.

 

[Merlin]

Inline is not even a consideration. He's got to improve on blocking of any kind to effectively be moved all over the formation or else he's another Mike Gesicki type. On a side note, it was disappointing to read that he's never played special teams.

He is not an inline TE. His future is a pass game weapon who can move about the formation.

Gesicki is Gesicke because he wasn't good enough to be more. Stowers we'll see. But he is a fit.

 

[fanotodd]

Personally I'm giving Concepcion another look, I think he's a legitimate target heading into the draft. The hands scared me off at first but I think he's got good balls skills and probably competing with Tyson as the best route runner in this class. Tyson has unique salesmanship in his routes but KC is very refined as well winning with leverage, explosiveness, and easy separation down the field. Problem is he didn't have a QB who could give him almost any legitimate targets deep last year.

Won't get the Tutu treatment either with legitimate size at 6'0, 196 and easily shrugs off arm tackles. Probably a 4.3 guy if he ran but that raises another question if there should be any worry about the offseason knee surgery?

Regardless if you add in his YAC and return ability I think he's the type of weapon we're missing on this roster unlike anybody else in this class. Too high at 13?

Yes. Too high at #13.
At #61? Hmm

Agree though, somebody with those tools who can bring them to the NFL level could be ideal for this roster.

The big questions are just how good/bad are his hands, and how recovered is his knee?

 

[fanotodd]

So what happened last year? We traded out of the 1st and what we got didn't really stand out. Mostly because they couldn't beat out the players in front of them. The players you are suggesting and players like them would probably be good for the team in the long run, but would they be difference makers.
I am just saying if the Rams think there is a player or 2 that could make a real difference, they should be aggressive and go get them. A difference maker's play can take the pressure off of the weaker areas of the team. For instance Love could make it easier for lesser receivers to get deep. Lessen the level of the opponents pass rush and make it easier on our D to defend, ect.

I am not currently on the Love train, but I agree with your position on grabbing a player who can come in and make some type of impact. I don’t care which position he plays, but if he makes life easier for the incumbent players around him then…well, you said it. Life gets better for the other players, making the team instantly better.

 

[jjab360]

Yes. Too high at #13.
At #61? Hmm

Agree though, somebody with those tools who can bring them to the NFL level could be ideal for this roster.

The big questions are just how good/bad are his hands, and how recovered is his knee?

Unfortunately 61 isn't really an option since he'll be going somewhere in the 1st round. Guys with his explosiveness come at a premium, just look at what the Broncos had to give up to get Waddle.

 

[Memphis Ram]

He is not an inline TE. His future is a pass game weapon who can move about the formation.

Gesicki is Gesicke because he wasn't good enough to be more. Stowers we'll see. But he is a fit.

He doesn't have to be an inline TE to be an effective enough as a blocker to move all over the formation.

When I think of someone capable of effectively moving all over the formation, I'm thinking of someone physical who can do it all. More of a hybrid type capable of lining lining up as a wing back or even some FB and being an effective enough blocker to keep defenses honest. Someone that can block and get movement on LBs, someone that can effectively wham block (not just get in the way) a DLineman, etc..

Otherwise, all you've got is basically a big slot WR. And I wouldn't keep an extra LB on the field for that player.

 

[Merlin]

Otherwise, all you've got is basically a big slot WR.

That is precisely what he is.