Which WR excites you the most for the Rams?
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I actually think no. And I’m always right about these things just like @Allen2McVay
I think there is a lot of talent WR that can be got later. If he is there I hope they trade back. I don't see any difference between him and Cooper.
Fair enough. I think the "local kid" angle has appeal to them though.
Imo if they don't love a wr there for them I could see a cb or an ol. Styles is the one I'm hoping for at 13 but doubt he's there. Edge would be interesting too.
Yes, I love listening to the guy talk football/positions/QB play/etc. And something he said was really facinating. He said most coaches look at receivers (or many players for that matter) through scheme adaptability/how they fit their particular scheme. I feel very confident McVay is no different. It's not like he says, "fuck it, Eric can make anyone a great WR", though he may think that's not too far from the truth. Yet we question the Tutu pick. And it is bafflng. How did he think Tutu "fit" in his scheme? He drafted Harris (#141) and Skowronek (#249) the same draft and none of the 3 put up good numbers.
The 4 highest draft receivers during McVay's tenure are Tutu #57, VJ #57, Kupp #69 and Reynolds #117. Certainly Kupp was the cream of the crop but Reynolds was no slouch. Of the last 3 picked (Puka #177, Whittington #213 and Mumfield #242), Puka is the beast but the other two have shown some promise, though their 50 combined catches is less than half of Tutu's (105). It begs the question what could McVay and Yarber do with a mid to high first round WR?
After listening to Cosell, I'd like to see Brazzell or Fields (or Sarratt for that matter) with trade downs, but I wouldn't be upset with Lemon, Concepcion or Cooper without a trade.
Think Fano and Freeling only potential guys that can? Not a big Freeling guy myself
Talent yes, but most require more development if you’re talking late rd 2 or further. Tate, Lemon, Tyson, Cooper are going to transition much better IMO, and the rams have already poked around upgrading the WR room. I would be truly surprised if a pass catcher isn’t taken with our first rd pick.
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This is a good point, in that draft McVay was taking a stab at imperfect players who all shared one trait he was looking for in the offense: downfield threat. Tutu with his speed, Skow with his size and Harris with his size/speed combo.
I would not be surprised if the Rams tried to double dip looking for a downfield weapon (possibly an X) that has size or speed or perhaps both but missing a ton of polish as a route runner and with their hands.
I like that guy, where is he projected to go ?
Looks like a faster Puka type to me.
I'd like that....if they can find a partner to trade down and pick up a late 2nd or earlier 3rd. Take another position in the first, then a guy like Fields or Sarratt in the 2nd and another WR with one of the two 3rds. In year 1 they took Kupp and Reynolds 28 picks apart. Plus, the roster is in much, much better shape than it was in 2017, so their options (and ability to surprise everybody, fans and other NFL types alike) are wide open.
I'm sure this was asked and answered weeks ago but a lot has changed since then.
What is the order of "need" for the Rams?
T, WR, #2QB, CB, OLB, RB, DT, ILB, TE, S ...................... is that a fair order????????
I think you can never have enough good OLB so that may be higher than I/we think. And if JG doesn't sign somewhere else soon, #2 QB could drop way down the list. Which might leave T, WR, OLB, CB, RB, DT, ILB, TE, S.
It would be hard to predict (by anybody; NFL men or fans) which way the Rams might go.
What is the order of "need" for the Rams?
T, WR, #2QB, CB, OLB, RB, DT, ILB, TE, S ...................... is that a fair order????????
I think you can never have enough good OLB so that may be higher than I/we think. And if JG doesn't sign somewhere else soon, #2 QB could drop way down the list. Which might leave T, WR, OLB, CB, RB, DT, ILB, TE, S.
It would be hard to predict (by anybody; NFL men or fans) which way the Rams might go.
I am not saying Chris Brazzell is Randy Moss or anything. Just reminds me of him, how he runs, body type ect.
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Here's the thing with Brazzell, he has an extremely limited route tree. He can run a go, comeback, skinny post, a hitch. There's no idea of how to handle zone defenses for these wide receivers, they aren't used to running to markers on the field and they almost exclusively know if the ball is coming to them in the offense as the reads are predetermined where there's no timing routes and it's just throw to open guy. Because of wide splits, these WR see almost no press so he's gonna get put on his ass till and if he learns to deal with it.
Now, I believe he played at Tulane for two years so if you were looking for a reason to take him, he's at least familiar with aspects of playing WR that NFL players are asked to do and his physical attributes seem to surpass the last few Tenn WR's that came out.
But again, I'll believe it when I see it with these guys. If we take him, I don't expect much contribution his first year at the bare minimum.
Don't forget Van Jefferson, who was a fit with those smooth routes. So yeah Rams have missed on a ton of picks as pass catchers. They're not really any better than the other teams outside the hash. Good thing is they hit the lottery twice on slots in rounds 3 and 5, which is completely crazy.
Who knows in this draft. He was a round 3 dude I think, so maybe round 2 now? Could be teams like him more than that though, we'll see.
