9 deep threats the Rams should consider

[Elmgrovegnome]

9 deep-threat WRs Rams should target in free agency

Matthew Stafford will be the Rams' quarterback in 2021 once the blockbuster trade between Los Angeles and Detroit becomes official on March 17, and he's one of the more aggressive downfield passers in the NFL. On the contrary, the Rams were one of the…

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[Elmgrovegnome]

Sorry. 9 deep threats

MOD EDIT: title updated.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

Byrd sounds like an interesting fit

 

[MadGoat]

I think Jones is the best fit, but I'm not sure there will be any cap room available for the position. That might bring some of the less talented guys on the list into play.

We know Woods can go deep, the Rams just haven't used him that way recently.

 

[TK42-RAM]

Jones and Stafford have a good synergy -- from the few games I watched of Lions last season.

 

[dieterbrock]

Sorry. 9 deep threats

No, you're actually right about it being 8, because there's no way Agholor should be a consideration.
He drops as many as he catches and he wants big $$.

 

[ottoman89]

No, you're actually right about it being 8, because there's no way Agholor should be a consideration.
He drops as many as he catches and he wants big $$.

Noooo thank you. I thought the same!

 

[PhillyRam]

I think Jones is the best fit, but I'm not sure there will be any cap room available for the position. That might bring some of the less talented guys on the list into play.

We know Woods can go deep, the Rams just haven't used him that way recently.

Woods can get deep when there is another deep threat that occupies a safety.

 

[Ram_Rally]

I'd be good with all of these options. I'd add T.Y. Hilton as well. His market might now be what he thinks. 30 years old and obviously declining but would be perfect for us I think.

 

[Ram Ts]

Fun things to think & talk about during the off-season.
But reality is that the deep threat is already on the roster and we add a draft pick and/or super cheap vet to the WR corps (Unless we get crazy and trade one of Woods/Kupp).

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

Fun things to think & talk about during the off-season.
But reality is that the deep threat is already on the roster and we add a draft pick and/or super cheap vet to the WR corps (Unless we get crazy and trade one of Woods/Kupp).

Some on that list could come cheap. Byrd is one. Perriman may be another.

 

[Merlin]

Draft a WR and a Center. Offense ready to go. IMO. They will have a shot at a speedy weapon in round 2 IMO. They should also have some nice center options in round 3.

But either way you can find speed in the draft. I just hope whatever they do they stick to their board and add a guy you can feel on the field there in round 2. Impact player should be the goal IMO since the way this year has gone should favor teams with deep pockets and innovative approaches in evaluating talent. That should mean the Rams at least I would think.

 

[ottoman89]

I could see the Rams seriously looking at Jones Jr. He's a bigger Reciever, excels at the deep ball although he isn't a burner, and is a physical go get it 50/50 ball guy. Something we seriously need... Not to mention him and Stafford have a great connection.

 

[ReekofRams]

I could see the Rams seriously looking at Jones Jr. He's a bigger Reciever, excels at the deep ball although he isn't a burner, and is a physical go get it 50/50 ball guy. Something we seriously need... Not to mention him and Stafford have a great connection.

He isn’t a bigger receiver at 5’10” and is a burner at 4.24 speed

 

[ottoman89]

He isn’t a bigger receiver at 5’10” and is a burner at 4.24 speed

Pretty sure Jones Jr is 6'2"

 

[ReekofRams]

Pretty sure Jones Jr is 6'2"

Look at the link in the first thread

 

[BonifayRam]

I realize this thread is about possible receivers for the Rams to consider this offseason. But presently there are no salary funds to acquire such talent. So my small brain diverts to take a look deep into what Snead & Mcvay have under contract now first.

Rams do have a number of receivers that we as fans have never seen play or seen utilized as a deep threat.

Van Jefferson has not been involved with many deep passes for obvious reasons. But it has been reported by numerous pre-draft & post draft articles that Van Jefferson has excellent deep speed which is very deceptive. Rams utilized a 2nd round selection on him last season & barely used him with Goff. It could be a difference between night & day with our new QB. I know this has been brought up before but I throw it out again:
At the Senior Bowl, he was clocked as the fastest receiver at 21.05 mph, and this is faster than Denzel Mims (20.26 mph), who ran a 4.39 40 at the combine. The great thing about this comparison is that it is a measure of speed with the pads on and also with the mental processing complications of a play on the field.
This stat shows just how fast Rams rookie Van Jefferson is (usatoday.com)
Draft Profile: Van Jefferson | Dynasty Nerds
2020 NFL Draft Prospect WR Van Jefferson - Gang Green Nation

Triston Jackson is totally unknown but we do know that he can run a 4.5 in the 40 & a serious vertical leap of 36 inches.
Syracuse football 2020 NFL Draft profile: Wide receiver Trishton Jackson - Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician (nunesmagician.com)

Nsimba Webster is known to us & has been seen in the 2019 pre-season. He does have very good speed & knows McVay's system very well. Webster is not very tall & only 180 but he ran a 4.4 forty consistently & a 6.7 3 cone at Wash.
2019 NFL Draft: Patriots meet Eastern Washington WR Nsimba Webster (usatoday.com)
WR Nsimba Webster (Eastern Washington) Interview – NFL Draft Blitz
Nsimba Webster, WR, Los Angeles Rams, NFL - CBSSports.com

J.J. Koski is also a brand new Ram who none of us has seen play in a Ram uni. I have read that he has elite speed, route running talents change of direction is perfection.
What offensive players are hidden gems in the 2020 NFL Draft? (nfldraftdiamonds.com)

Brycen Hopkins- Much more receiver than TE & the ability to stretch the field vertically.
2020 NFL Draft Prospect Preview: Brycen Hopkins, TE, Purdue | PFN (profootballnetwork.com)
2020 NFL Draft prospect profile: Brycen Hopkins, TE, Purdue (msn.com)
2020 NFL Draft Report: Brycen Hopkins (yahoo.com)
NFL.com | Official Site of the National Football League

 

[hotanez]

He isn’t a bigger receiver at 5’10” and is a burner at 4.24 speed

Did you mean Marvin Hall? because Marvin Jones is 6'2" like otteman said.

 

[Neil039]

Draft a WR and a Center. Offense ready to go. IMO. They will have a shot at a speedy weapon in round 2 IMO. They should also have some nice center options in round 3.

It’s thoughts like these that make sense until Sneed drafts 3 straight defensive players...SMH

 

[hotanez]

I realize this thread is about possible receivers for the Rams to consider this offseason. But presently there are no salary funds to acquire such talent. So my small brain diverts to take a look deep into what Snead & Mcvay have under contract now first.

Rams do have a number of receivers that we as fans have never seen play or seen utilized as a deep threat.

Van Jefferson has not been involved with many deep passes for obvious reasons. But it has been reported by numerous pre-draft & post draft articles that Van Jefferson has excellent deep speed which is very deceptive. Rams utilized a 2nd round selection on him last season & barely used him with Goff. It could be a difference between night & day with our new QB. I know this has been brought up before but I throw it out again:
At the Senior Bowl, he was clocked as the fastest receiver at 21.05 mph, and this is faster than Denzel Mims (20.26 mph), who ran a 4.39 40 at the combine. The great thing about this comparison is that it is a measure of speed with the pads on and also with the mental processing complications of a play on the field.
This stat shows just how fast Rams rookie Van Jefferson is (usatoday.com)
Draft Profile: Van Jefferson | Dynasty Nerds
2020 NFL Draft Prospect WR Van Jefferson - Gang Green Nation

Triston Jackson is totally unknown but we do know that he can run a 4.5 in the 40 & a serious vertical leap of 36 inches.
Syracuse football 2020 NFL Draft profile: Wide receiver Trishton Jackson - Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician (nunesmagician.com)

Nsimba Webster is known to us & has been seen in the 2019 pre-season. He does have very good speed & knows McVay's system very well. Webster is not very tall & only 180 but he ran a 4.4 forty consistently & a 6.7 3 cone at Wash.
2019 NFL Draft: Patriots meet Eastern Washington WR Nsimba Webster (usatoday.com)
WR Nsimba Webster (Eastern Washington) Interview – NFL Draft Blitz
Nsimba Webster, WR, Los Angeles Rams, NFL - CBSSports.com

J.J. Koski is also a brand new Ram who none of us has seen play in a Ram uni. I have read that he has elite speed, route running talents change of direction is perfection.
What offensive players are hidden gems in the 2020 NFL Draft? (nfldraftdiamonds.com)

Brycen Hopkins- Much more receiver than TE & the ability to stretch the field vertically.
2020 NFL Draft Prospect Preview: Brycen Hopkins, TE, Purdue | PFN (profootballnetwork.com)
2020 NFL Draft prospect profile: Brycen Hopkins, TE, Purdue (msn.com)
2020 NFL Draft Report: Brycen Hopkins (yahoo.com)
NFL.com | Official Site of the National Football League

Is Koski still on the Rams?