Ernest Jones: Tutu Atwell has 'really taken the next step'

[nighttrain]

When Jones says Atwell “has taken the next step”, I hope he doesn’t mean from “way-below average” to “below average”.

c'mon man, you are a fine poster, is that comment really necessary
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[Elmgrovegnome]

I hope Tutu does play well. But Ernest was asked a question in an interview about who looks good in OTAs on the offense. So Atwell came to mind.

However the media has blown this up into some effusive praise that Jones went out of his way to heap on Atwell.

Keep it in context. It is OTAs

 

[Allen2McVay]

c'mon man, you are a fine poster, is that comment really necessary
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Should have used Blue Font for sarcasm and humor.

Out of respect for you, I sincerely apologize.

I just don't share the optimism of many posters regarding the 2023 Rams.

In your prior post at the end of page 1, regarding Atwell, you wrote 'I'm really thinking Desean Jackson'.
That's extremely optimistic; and I really ... truly ... hope you are right. However, I just can't agree my friend.

Jackson was the 49th overall pick; and in his first two seasons had 124 receptions for 2,100 yards.
Atwell was the 57th overall pick; and in his first two seasons has 18 receptions for 300 yards.

 

[nighttrain]

Should have used Blue Font for sarcasm and humor.

Out of respect for you, I sincerely apologize.

I just don't share the optimism of many posters regarding the 2023 Rams.

In your prior post at the end of page 1, regarding Atwell, you wrote 'I'm really thinking Desean Jackson'.
That's extremely optimistic; and I really ... truly ... hope you are right. However, I just can't agree my friend.

Jackson was the 49th overall pick; and in his first two seasons had 124 receptions for 2,100 yards.
Atwell was the 57th overall pick; and in his first two seasons has 18 receptions for 300 yards.

I for sure am optimistic, but this is the time of year to be optimistic, after all, we, the Rams, are undefeated.
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ps blue font would have been cool. peace

 

[Allen2McVay]

I for sure am optimistic, but this is the time of year to be optimistic, after all, we, the Rams, are undefeated.
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I don't know how to place a gif in Blue Font.

Seriously though, two comments.

1st ... We're not that far apart. I am looking forward to the season, and I am hopeful. I will watch every single snap, tape every game I can and re-watch them. However, I just take an objective analysis seriously; and I don't see a good team in 2023.

2nd ... The Book of Mormon was a great fucking play!

 

[Loyal]

I don't know how to place a gif in Blue Font.

Seriously though, two comments.

1st ... We're not that far apart. I am looking forward to the season, and I am hopeful. I will watch every single snap, tape every game I can and re-watch them. However, I just take an objective analysis seriously; and I don't see a good team in 2023.

2nd ... The Book of Mormon was a great fucking play!

Just use the "Loyal," since I am synonymous with BLUE FONT!

 

[Haden]

I am going to have to see it before I believe it that Atwell is even a WR3. I see him as a WR4 or 5. If he doesn't beat out Skow and Pua, the writing is on the wall for sure.

 

[Soul Surfer]

I still think Jefferson could get traded for like a 7th

I'm not.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

My concern is every time he takes a hit, teams are like.....

And I'm afraid they'll succeed.

 

[Jacobarch]

I'm excited to see what Slow brings to the table next year. He has Kupp light attributes and has obviously learned a lot from him. He plays hard and has impressed me before he got injured. I think this might be a break out kinda year he indeed takes that next step.

 

[Jacobarch]

I still get a semi to the thought of currently having Jackson-Boom/Avila/Creed/Bruss/Hav as our starting line.

Sadly it will never come to pass

You're easily excited

 

[kurtfaulk]

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Let's go tutu.

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[majrleaged]

Last year the line pretty much fucked Tutu cause we couldn't throw deep so why put him in. The dude has great hands and if Stafford has time the kid will surprise.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

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Let's go tutu.

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[kurtfaulk]

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[yrba1]

As long as the O-line can give Stafford a second or two to let his WRs develop their routes, Atwell will be a genuine deep threat to keep defenses honest

 

[Merlin]

nothing wrong with having Tutu's dancing in your head upon a midnight dreary.

if you can't be with the one you love, love the one you're with.

Someone's been hitting the cellar reserves tonight.

Den's got some Barry white on the ipad, candles lit, and a fathead of you-know-who standing by on the wall.

 

[WestCoastRam]

I am going to have to see it before I believe it that Atwell is even a WR3. I see him as a WR4 or 5. If he doesn't beat out Skow and Pua, the writing is on the wall for sure.

Tutu is never going to be a guy who starts. His size and lack of full WR skillsets just don't make him that valuable. But 12-18 snaps a game seems pretty reasonable if he continues to take the next step.

 

[fanotodd]

I want Tutu to breakout, but the hell can you tell about him when everyone is playing in shorts?

Slow yur roll, slick!

…and against OUR unproven DBs, probably the worst position group on the team.

Yeah, take it down a notch for now.

 

[fanotodd]

Last year the line pretty much fucked Tutu cause we couldn't throw deep so why put him in. The dude has great hands and if Stafford has time the kid will surprise.

That’s a fair point—no time to throw deep. The problem with those quick out type patterns is they negate his speed by getting him horizontal to the LOS, allowing a defender to play an angle.

He did show me he has good hands last year, so there’s something positive going in; however, I’m gonna wait until we see him against another team’s secondary before I get too excited—ours isn’t really a good test just yet.

Back to your point, if the OL doesn’t do a better job of protecting Stafford and there’s no run game…Atwell will be a non factor. There’s a lot riding on this OL being better.