Xavier Smith is Back

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Memphis Ram said:

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Good move with where we're at right now. Xavier is fast, him and Tutu can help clear some field while TEs run wild underneath. We can survive with this as long as no more injuries and we get McDuffie back to turn defense into the juggernaut we were expecting.
 
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That's ok. I guess. I do remember him making a couple nice catches with the deep ball. But he's not gonna solve the WR problem. I suppose no one will at this point.
 
Jacobarch said:
I mean it's not a terrible call, he's an ok WR.
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In actuality Smith is an upgrade over Whittington and Stafford did trust him last season as I recall.

2025 Regular Season Breakdown
    • Total Receptions: 18
    • Targets: 24
    • Receiving Yards: 303 yards
    • Average Yards Per Reception: 16.8 yards
    • Touchdowns: 0
 
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snackdaddy said:
That's ok. I guess. I do remember him making a couple nice catches with the deep ball. But he's not gonna solve the WR problem. I suppose no one will at this point.
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Yeah, we're gonna have to rely on small ball for the next 4 games and hope our defense becomes a shut down defense with Garrett, AD, and McDuffie all finally playing together. Maybe we get Adams and Ferguson back after a couple of games. There's still a lot of ball left to play. Honestly, McVay and Stafford are at their best when backs are against the wall. I'm not bringing out the fat lady yet.
 
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Whittington is likely out for the year then. McVay said we wouldn't put Avila on IR because we're running out of designated to return spots.....given Whittington is obviously less important, that's the season for him
 
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Also, with Whittington and Puka both out for a bit, and basically a 2.5 week bye (yes yes, we lost to Arizona earlier this year....we will not this week), McVay should adjust. Tutu can get open. Konata can get open. Make some adjustments and still run 11 and 12 personnel against the Packers to try to steal that game. Everyone will be planning for and expecting the heaviest 13 game ever. Stealing that Packers game would make the Chiefs game icing for now, and then pray Davante is back for the Niners game and then we should be able to play with them.
 
Curious to find out if Stafford had any input on this move. 18 receptions last year, 303 yards, 2nd best yds/rec average behind Ferguson. Maybe. Maybe not.

Still have room for more.......Xavier Smith, Tutu Atwell, Konata Mumpfield, CJ Daniels and ?????????
 
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FrantikRam said:
Whittington is likely out for the year then. McVay said we wouldn't put Avila on IR because we're running out of designated to return spots.....given Whittington is obviously less important, that's the season for him
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Good point, I would assume you are correct.

FrantikRam said:
Also, with Whittington and Puka both out for a bit, and basically a 2.5 week bye (yes yes, we lost to Arizona earlier this year....we will not this week), McVay should adjust. Tutu can get open. Konata can get open. Make some adjustments and still run 11 and 12 personnel against the Packers to try to steal that game. Everyone will be planning for and expecting the heaviest 13 game ever. Stealing that Packers game would make the Chiefs game icing for now, and then pray Davante is back for the Niners game and then we should be able to play with them.
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Agreed, just beat the Cardinals and we're not in dire straights yet. At least split with Packers/Chiefs and hopefully not lose anyone else and get some big names back and we can make a run. This defense is going to be legit with McDuffie back and Garrett/AD up front. Just got to weather the storm and hope the clouds clear after Thanksgiving.
 
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