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I actually think Robinson will outperform Avery this season. Avery is in his second year, often a slump year for WRs who do well their rookie season, and he has to adjust to not having Holt across the field. On the other hand, Robinson is in his third year, a year when many WRs break out, and seems to be a better route runner than Avery.It wouldn't surprise me one bit to see Robinson be the Rams leading receiver this year.
I agree. Robinson is also fast (although not quite as fast as Avery), but is also a bigger, taller target. While some might say that neither Avery or Robinson are really built like a prototypical WR1, Robinson looks more the part than Avery does. And since neither of these guys have proven much in the NFL yet, I'll wager that the guy who had a great, injury-free camp and got more targets in Week 1 will be the best WR this year.
I wouldn't call them an even bet. Avery is a high draft choice of STL entering his second season after a promising rookie year. The Falcons essentially gave up on Robinson (trading their 6th rounder and Robinson for a 5th). That doesn't mean he can't succeed, just that he's not as likely IMO.
Regardless of what the Falcons did, the Ram reportedly love Robinson and what he's shown in camp, preseason, and now week 1. Avery didn't accomplish that much last year, really. And even if Avery is a slightly "better bet", that still doesn't explain the 30 place divergence in their respective rankings...
Of all the good work done down in ATL, I think that so far is the biggest blunder they have made. They over valued Jenkins and Douglas. They got nothing for Robinson.Own him in both my leagues but he'll never see the field in the dynasty league. In redraft, he should probalby start over Lance Moore. 95% snap count to 37% or so.
Not really. Avery went for 163 yards and a TD in Week 8 last year. His best game for the rest of the season was 40 yards and a TD in week 17 (this was the only TD he caught after week 8). His receiving yardage totals from week 9 to week 17 were:262993140 (he played this game)18615640Bottom line, neither of these guys have done much so far in their short careers, but someone is going to catch balls for STL this year.
I don't own Avery in any leagues. I actually have Robinson in dynasty. I'd prefer to have Avery. Why? I assume that the Falcons traded away Robinson due the injury issues. They obviously feel he can't stay on the field.
The only one to write off on that team is Bulger. He can't possibly survive the season. That puts Boller in there.
He fed Robinson during the preseason with Avery out.
Which means what? Nothing. Avery is the one who got injured his rookie season, and missed preseason time due to the injury. I'm not sure how you could count injuries against Robinson, but not Avery.
They were both drafted in Round 3 of their respective drafts.
Thanks. Good catch. Not sure why I thought Avery went in the 3rd. Still 3rd Round Against 2nd Round. I dont see too much of a difference. It's all about development.
Here's the scoop.The Rams attempted to fill in their depth issues at receiver by trading for Laurent Robinson from Atlanta for draft pick swaps in the 5th and 6th round.
The problem is that Bulger touches the ball every down. Based on what we have seen in previous years and in one game so far, the Rams just don't score enough to trust and WR right now. I think it should be mentioned that Avery got no games in the preseason. First week should be chalked up to Rams easing him in.The only one to write off on that team is Bulger. He can't possibly survive the season. That puts Boller in there.
Rams thought enough of him to take him as the first WR off the board. It's hard to imagine no WR's were picked until a few picks into the second round.
I am not saying Robinson is junk. Just that I'd prefer to have Avery.Avery was drafted 33rd overall last year and was the 1st WR taken. He backed it up with a solid rookie campaign. 53/674/3 with another 10/69/1 rushing. Not quite starting FF material, but a very good season for a rookie. I am not the biggest follower of the Rams, but I don't see where he has missed 1 game due to injury.Which means what? Nothing. Avery is the one who got injured his rookie season, and missed preseason time due to the injury. I'm not sure how you could count injuries against Robinson, but not Avery.
Interesting about the depth chart thing...ryoly said:
