Special Teams Returners

[Merlin]

Is anyone tracking on how many will be in camp on the roster? Sure would be nice to see some depth of options for them. Obviously punt returners primarily but both have been lackluster for us prior to the end of last season.

 

[den-the-coach]

Keep in mind that they are bringing back RB Raymond Calais from injury and he was winning the battle during training camp & preseason before his injury in the 2nd game of preseason. J.J. Koski looked like a fish out of water returning punts, so they might try him again, but not sure of the players drafted and the UDRFA who has that ability, but I'm sure we will hear more about that during OTA's.

 

[RamBall]

I just don't want to see Kupp returning punts ever again.

 

[den-the-coach]

I just don't want to see Kupp returning punts ever again.

I think with bringing Powell back, that shipped has sailed and really all they had Kupp doing was fair catching the ball close to the goal line, but IMO, Powell was trustworthy and I'm looking forward to him improving this season.

 

[Riverumbbq]

Is anyone tracking on how many will be in camp on the roster? Sure would be nice to see some depth of options for them. Obviously punt returners primarily but both have been lackluster for us prior to the end of last season.

Four of our new draftees are returners :

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I'd say unless Powell has a great pre-season as a WR, he may be fighting for a job.

 

[den-the-coach]

I'd say unless Powell has a great pre-season as a WR, he may be fighting for a job.

IDK, we will see how it plays out, but I truly believe that Powell has the ability to be an all pro return specialist, so I'm betting on Brandon Powell because IMO, he's the best return guy the Rams have had in quite some time.

 

[Riverumbbq]

IDK, we will see how it plays out, but I truly believe that Powell has the ability to be an all pro return specialist, so I'm betting on Brandon Powell because IMO, he's the best return guy the Rams have had in quite some time.

While I agree with this, taking up roster space as only a Special Teams returner may be difficult when he's competing against 4 other players who will make the roster playing a needed primary position also.
jmo.

 

[den-the-coach]

While I agree with this, taking up roster space as only a Special Teams returner may be difficult when he's competing against 4 other players who will make the roster playing a needed primary position also.
jmo.

That's true, but when you're that good at returning both punts & kickoffs, teams make that exception. Now, maybe the others do have similar abilities, but before Powell's arrival, things were a mess and until I see differently I will bet on Powell. Plus, I believe Powell can offer something as a WR, especially on the Jet Sweep.

 

[Riverumbbq]

That's true, but when you're that good at returning both punts & kickoffs, teams make that exception. Now, maybe the others do have similar abilities, but before Powell's arrival, things were a mess and until I see differently I will bet on Powell. Plus, I believe Powell can offer something as a WR, especially on the Jet Sweep.

If Powell can prove himself at WR5 or 6, he's likely on the 53, but this is one competitive roster with depth at virtually every position, especially WR. I fear it will be rough going for him, but whatever happens, the Rams should be the beneficiary of the outcome. jmo.

 

[Corbin]

It still boggles my mind Tutu can’t return worth a shit and isn’t an option for full time punts. Worst pick probably since that second round WR. ( lol forgot his name thankfully)

 

[den-the-coach]

It still boggles my mind Tutu can’t return worth a shit and isn’t an option for full time punts. Worst pick probably since that second round WR. ( lol forgot his name thankfully)

Brian Quick, for those of you playing at home.

 

[OldSchool]

This will be an interesting camp battle IMO. I don't know that there's any favorite for returns other than Powell who may have a hard battle to win a roster spot in that crowded WR room.

 

[den-the-coach]

This will be an interesting camp battle IMO. I don't know that there's any favorite for returns other than Powell who may have a hard battle to win a roster spot in that crowded WR room.

I see the Rams keeping six WR's not including OBJ if signed would be added later and barring injury.

1. Cooper Kupp
2. Allen Robinson
3. Van Jefferson
4. Tutu Atwell
5. Ben Skowronek
6. Brandon Powell

Now if they include Jacob Harris as a WR, but I could see them keeping Harris as a hybrid WR/TE making it 4 TE's on the roster. Again, IMO, if Powell showcases what he did last year on special teams plus maybe being given opportunities at receiver, IMO, I believe he makes the squad.

 

[Merlin]

While I agree with this, taking up roster space as only a Special Teams returner may be difficult when he's competing against 4 other players who will make the roster playing a needed primary position also.
jmo.

Yeah I have to agree the WR depth is nasty. Just nasty. Harris and Skow btw are both strong special teamers who can play gunner plus they're big targets in the passing game. So this is going to get interesting.

 

[Riverumbbq]

I see the Rams keeping six WR's not including OBJ if signed would be added later and barring injury.

1. Cooper Kupp
2. Allen Robinson
3. Van Jefferson
4. Tutu Atwell
5. Ben Skowronek
6. Brandon Powell

Now if they include Jacob Harris as a WR, but I could see them keeping Harris as a hybrid WR/TE making it 4 TE's on the roster. Again, IMO, if Powell showcases what he did last year on special teams plus maybe being given opportunities at receiver, IMO, I believe he makes the squad.

I'll be curious to see if Harris has added some weight and muscle to that skinny frame of his this off-season.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

Four of our new draftees are returners :

Notebook: Kendrick doing well returning punts, kicks

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I'd say unless Powell has a great pre-season as a WR, he may be fighting for a job.

One or more of these new guys will have to be very good returners to unseat Powell.

 

[Riverumbbq]

One or more of these new guys will have to be very good returners to unseat Powell.

We'll see. Roster spots are going to be at a premium more than ever this year. If one of our new draftees can return AND nail down his primary position, ... it won't be a slam dunk for Powell as he's pretty far down the WR depth chart. jmo.

 

[BC Ramfan]

We'll see. Roster spots are going to be at a premium more than ever this year. If one of our new draftees can return AND nail down his primary position, ... it won't be a slam dunk for Powell as he's pretty far down the WR depth chart. jmo.

If it was me, I'd give Powell a roster spot.
Last year he was both good-scary and reliable.
Lotsa free yards on Returns.
Didn't he do KOs too?

BC

 

[Riverumbbq]

If it was me, I'd give Powell a roster spot.
Last year he was both good-scary and reliable.
Lotsa free yards on Returns.
Didn't he do KOs too?

BC

No denying he did a great job last season, and if he wins the job I'm all in. Still, we haven't yet seen what the 4 new draftees can do who also have a return history, or our 2 RB's returning from IR. If we can find a returner who makes the team in his primary role, saving a roster spot, that will be tough to overcome.
jmo.

 

[dang]

Keep in mind that they are bringing back RB Raymond Calais from injury and he was winning the battle during training camp & preseason before his injury in the 2nd game of preseason. J.J. Koski looked like a fish out of water returning punts, so they might try him again, but not sure of the players drafted and the UDRFA who has that ability, but I'm sure we will hear more about that during OTA's.

Big NO to Koski. He looked like he was shitting his britches on EVERY punt.