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Clayton - RAMS (1 Viewer)

Clayton is very interesting from a dynasty perspective. He's proven can be a solid player early in his career than fell off the map, taking a backseat to Mason.

He could be a flash in the pan like Earl Bennett or become a solid possession guy much like his old teammate Derrick Mason. I think Clayton's always lacked consistency, not necessarily talent.

While I don't think he's the long term #1 there by any stretch, it's not unthinkable to see him being a #2 there. Amendola is really explosive when he gets the ball in his hands. I think he's got a nice future there as a slot guy.

As a guy with a history with a real good looking up and coming QB like Bradford, I see no reason not to stash him for nothing.

 
i don't think u overlook things like a QB/WR clicking. on my last cut of the summer i cut Aromashodu from my roster. all reports and threads had Knox being the new martz lovechild and by all reports hester pushing Aromoshodu to the bench. the one reason i held onto him for so long was the repoire he had with Cutler at the end of the year. i gave in and cut him............ low and behold who does cutler look for the most and look the most comfortable with? no matter the history, if a QB likes a guy he's gonna look his way often

 
I think its more the situation in St Louis....

who else is there to throw to?

unless someone else emerges as a good WR, Clayton will get all the targets he can handle.

 
The Rams only had 4 wide receivers activated for the game and two of them were out at varying points of the game to injury. Bradford chucked the rock 55 times. Clayton did look decent today but he and the other receivers also missed some passes they should have had. Sam was throwing to the likes of Clayton, Amendola, Bajema, Fells, and Homanawanu. Among them Clayton was the best and probably worthy of an add but wow is this team needy of some pass catchers. Perhaps we get to see Fendi Onobun sooner rather than later too.

The game announcer (John Lynch) did say that Clayton and Bradford had spent some time working together in Oklahoma(?) this offseason. They did seem to have pretty good "chemistry".

 
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heidbrink said:
The Rams only had 4 wide receivers activated for the game and two of them were out at varying points of the game to injury. Bradford chucked the rock 55 times. Clayton did look decent today but he and the other receivers also missed some passes they should have had. Sam was throwing to the likes of Clayton, Amendola, Bajema, Fells, and Homanawanu. Among them Clayton was the best and probably worthy of an add but wow is this team needy of some pass catchers. Perhaps we get to see Fendi Onobun sooner rather than later too.The game announcer (John Lynch) did say that Clayton and Bradford had spent some time working together in Oklahoma(?) this offseason. They did seem to have pretty good "chemistry".
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Thanks for the insight!!
 
Mark Clayton has 1-2 of these games every season. I used to think he was going to be a solid player in the mold of Derrick Mason/Donald Driver, but he had plenty of opportunities with Baltimore and never became a consistent threat. I'd say he's closer to an Ike Hilliard/Antwaan Randle El type of player than a Mason/Driver. Nothing special. Just okay.

The main thing working in his favor is the lack of viable options on the roster. The Rams have a bare cupboard at WR. Mason might compile decent stats solely because he's the only NFL caliber WR on the roster.

 
EBF said:
Mark Clayton has 1-2 of these games every season. I used to think he was going to be a solid player in the mold of Derrick Mason/Donald Driver, but he had plenty of opportunities with Baltimore and never became a consistent threat. I'd say he's closer to an Ike Hilliard/Antwaan Randle El type of player than a Mason/Driver. Nothing special. Just okay. The main thing working in his favor is the lack of viable options on the roster. The Rams have a bare cupboard at WR. Mason might compile decent stats solely because he's the only NFL caliber WR on the roster.
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What about Laurent Robinson? He looked good pre injury last year and is still young, and was allegedly talented coming into the league...
 
Los Gigantes said:
EBF said:
Mark Clayton has 1-2 of these games every season. I used to think he was going to be a solid player in the mold of Derrick Mason/Donald Driver, but he had plenty of opportunities with Baltimore and never became a consistent threat. I'd say he's closer to an Ike Hilliard/Antwaan Randle El type of player than a Mason/Driver. Nothing special. Just okay. The main thing working in his favor is the lack of viable options on the roster. The Rams have a bare cupboard at WR. Mason might compile decent stats solely because he's the only NFL caliber WR on the roster.
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What about Laurent Robinson? He looked good pre injury last year and is still young, and was allegedly talented coming into the league...
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Robinson is okay. Gilyard has potential.Still, these are not above average NFL starting WRs. They probably aren't even average NFL WRs. Clayton is a former first round pick with 244 career receptions. He may be a mediocrity, but that's not such a bad thing when your only competition is journeymen and a 4th round rookie.
 
heidbrink said:
The Rams only had 4 wide receivers activated for the game and two of them were out at varying points of the game to injury. Bradford chucked the rock 55 times. Clayton did look decent today but he and the other receivers also missed some passes they should have had. Sam was throwing to the likes of Clayton, Amendola, Bajema, Fells, and Homanawanu. Among them Clayton was the best and probably worthy of an add but wow is this team needy of some pass catchers. Perhaps we get to see Fendi Onobun sooner rather than later too.The game announcer (John Lynch) did say that Clayton and Bradford had spent some time working together in Oklahoma(?) this offseason. They did seem to have pretty good "chemistry".
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Good post. Thank you.
 
I don't see another 10 catch game, but there's not a reason to believe Clayton won't dominate WR targets there.

Really liked what I saw from Robinson last year preseason, but he's really looked like just another depth guy this year. Maybe kicks the rust off and shows some burst. Actually Amendola is the guy, if anyone, that could come to the forefront. Looked explosive after the catch.

Clayton really showed quite a bit (catch underneath and the ability to get deep). No reason to believe he can't be a 60+ catch guy there this year if healthy. (whatever value you place on that in a PPR league)

I always believe Week 1 and 2 are the best weeks on waivers. Trying to distinguish who is real & who is not for the rest of the year.

 
I'm sold. 10 catches on 16 targets can't possibly be a fluke. He's clearly Bradford's safety net and this is Clayton's last chance to prove himself. And you absolutely cannot overlook a receiver who's QB is very comfortable throwing to. Sidney Rice anyone?

 
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D said:
Clayton is very interesting from a dynasty perspective. He's proven can be a solid player early in his career than fell off the map, taking a backseat to Mason. He could be a flash in the pan like Earl Bennett or become a solid possession guy much like his old teammate Derrick Mason. I think Clayton's always lacked consistency, not necessarily talent. While I don't think he's the long term #1 there by any stretch, it's not unthinkable to see him being a #2 there. Amendola is really explosive when he gets the ball in his hands. I think he's got a nice future there as a slot guy.As a guy with a history with a real good looking up and coming QB like Bradford, I see no reason not to stash him for nothing.
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I actually think he's more interesting in redraft. In dynasty, he'll be replaced since he's not shown an ability to stick as a starting caliber WR.
 
I think amendola is overlooked by many who haven't seen him play. He runs good routes, has good hands and is probably one of the fastest rams on the roster. Gone are the days when a QB's #1 WR has to be the guy who plays split end or flanker...

 
EBF said:
Mark Clayton has 1-2 of these games every season. I used to think he was going to be a solid player in the mold of Derrick Mason/Donald Driver, but he had plenty of opportunities with Baltimore and never became a consistent threat. I'd say he's closer to an Ike Hilliard/Antwaan Randle El type of player than a Mason/Driver. Nothing special. Just okay.

The main thing working in his favor is the lack of viable options on the roster. The Rams have a bare cupboard at WR. Mason might compile decent stats solely because he's the only NFL caliber WR on the roster.
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AND...
 
Drafted him as a rookie in a dynasty but gave up on him in his last year with Balt.

He was one of the best route runners of his class, fwiw.

 
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