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Look for Donnie Avery in St. Louis to start getting heavily involved in the coming weeks, perhaps as soon as this week vs. Washington. STL was on a bye this past week following the new coaching change, I have to believe with Looker and Bennett out that Avery had a lot of practice time with the first-team offense the past week. I'm sure with the Rams out of it, they will give this kid a long hard look and see what they have in him. Avery has a lot of potential, especially for a team that will be trailing a lot. He has great ability with the ball in his hands and is much more seasoned than other rookie coming into the league. Keep your eyes out for him if you're looking for a quick injection of numbers off the waiver wire in the next few weeks.

 
I don't know, I still think Burton's the favorite rookie of the coaching staff. It isn't too often a rookie's going to be out for almost half the season and he's not IR'd unless the coaches really like him.

 
I don't know, I still think Burton's the favorite rookie of the coaching staff. It isn't too often a rookie's going to be out for almost half the season and he's not IR'd unless the coaches really like him.
I don't think so. Avery was the top WR drafted for good reason.
 
In looking to see if T Holt still had a pulse, I stumbled upon these keys to this weekend's game on the Rams site, fwiw:

3. A Day of Big Plays

Haslett has always been a defensive guy but among the first few moves he has made since becoming head coach are a number of moves on the offensive side of the ball.

Included in that movement was the return of Marc Bulger to the starting quarterback position and an emphasis on getting plenty of touches for his best play makers.

That means Haslett wants to see running back Steven Jackson get the lion’s share of the work, with Torry Holt and Donnie Avery heavily involved in the passing game.

“We’re going to try to find our playmakers different ways to get them to the ball,” Haslett said. “There’s a million different ways to get guys the ball, throw it, pass it, kick it. Last week, we had Donnie in the backfield and ran a toss to him. So obviously, we’re trying to get the playmakers more touches, that’s all.”

Against the Redskins defense, the Rams must find ways to keep the chains moving. Washington has owned time of possession in 2008, holding the ball over five minutes more than its opponents on average.

Part of that is the grind it out running style of the offense and part is a punishing defense that finds a way to get off the field.

The Rams offense has showed signs of life recently but to reach the next level, it must find a way to make some big plays. Keeping Jackson, Holt and Avery at the forefront of the game plan will give St. Louis its best chance to do just that.

 
Yeah I made a trade for Avery a week ago in a dynasty league. I got Avery, 1 st round pick and Vince Young for T.Owens. Did not feel great about the deal but being that the team is 1-4 if Avery works out as I think he will along with making a hit on the first rounder next year (should be a mid first I think) it could end up being a good deal for an aging wr that has this year and next to be an elite. Not to mention if Young get's his head outa his butt.

Avery will have a good shot at making a case for him to the starter there for years to come. :lmao:

 
I don't know, I still think Burton's the favorite rookie of the coaching staff. It isn't too often a rookie's going to be out for almost half the season and he's not IR'd unless the coaches really like him.
I don't think so. Avery was the top WR drafted for good reason.
Burton was the talk of STL camp while Avery sat on the sidelines, Avery's not done much with the opportunity he's been given so far. If this continues until Burton's back I think you'll see the other rook get his shot. It's Avery's job if he takes the next step though...
 
I don't know, I still think Burton's the favorite rookie of the coaching staff. It isn't too often a rookie's going to be out for almost half the season and he's not IR'd unless the coaches really like him.
I don't think so. Avery was the top WR drafted for good reason.
Burton was the talk of STL camp while Avery sat on the sidelines, Avery's not done much with the opportunity he's been given so far. If this continues until Burton's back I think you'll see the other rook get his shot. It's Avery's job if he takes the next step though...
Avery was hurt much of camp. It's hard to be the talk of camp when you're out due to injury. Three days after signing he had a stress fracture. Then once he was over that, he injured a knee. Not done much with the opportunity? He scored a TD in his first start.
 
I don't know, I still think Burton's the favorite rookie of the coaching staff. It isn't too often a rookie's going to be out for almost half the season and he's not IR'd unless the coaches really like him.
I don't think so. Avery was the top WR drafted for good reason.
Burton was the talk of STL camp while Avery sat on the sidelines, Avery's not done much with the opportunity he's been given so far. If this continues until Burton's back I think you'll see the other rook get his shot. It's Avery's job if he takes the next step though...
Avery was hurt much of camp. It's hard to be the talk of camp when you're out due to injury. Three days after signing he had a stress fracture. Then once he was over that, he injured a knee. Not done much with the opportunity? He scored a TD in his first start.
He hasn't scored any TD's, what are you talking about? Everything I've read about him has indicated he's been slow to adjust, which is the exact opposite of what I was reading about Burton before his knee injury.
 
I don't know, I still think Burton's the favorite rookie of the coaching staff. It isn't too often a rookie's going to be out for almost half the season and he's not IR'd unless the coaches really like him.
I don't think so. Avery was the top WR drafted for good reason.
Burton was the talk of STL camp while Avery sat on the sidelines, Avery's not done much with the opportunity he's been given so far. If this continues until Burton's back I think you'll see the other rook get his shot. It's Avery's job if he takes the next step though...
Avery was hurt much of camp. It's hard to be the talk of camp when you're out due to injury. Three days after signing he had a stress fracture. Then once he was over that, he injured a knee. Not done much with the opportunity? He scored a TD in his first start.
He hasn't scored any TD's, what are you talking about? Everything I've read about him has indicated he's been slow to adjust, which is the exact opposite of what I was reading about Burton before his knee injury.
Do us all a favor and check your facts before popping a guy in the mouth. Avery scored on a running play in his first game. If you need proof of what was already stated: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/boxscore?gid=20080928014.Thanks.

 
He had a rushing TD against Buffalo in their last game. He even sort of guaranteed it by talking about the dance he was going to do in the week prior. Doesn't seem to have a shortage of confidence.

 
He had a rushing TD against Buffalo in their last game. He even sort of guaranteed it by talking about the dance he was going to do in the week prior. Doesn't seem to have a shortage of confidence.
never got to see the dance.. what was it? wasn't on any highlights or anything.
 
I don't know, I still think Burton's the favorite rookie of the coaching staff. It isn't too often a rookie's going to be out for almost half the season and he's not IR'd unless the coaches really like him.
I don't think so. Avery was the top WR drafted for good reason.
Burton was the talk of STL camp while Avery sat on the sidelines, Avery's not done much with the opportunity he's been given so far. If this continues until Burton's back I think you'll see the other rook get his shot. It's Avery's job if he takes the next step though...
Avery was hurt much of camp. It's hard to be the talk of camp when you're out due to injury. Three days after signing he had a stress fracture. Then once he was over that, he injured a knee. Not done much with the opportunity? He scored a TD in his first start.
He hasn't scored any TD's, what are you talking about? Everything I've read about him has indicated he's been slow to adjust, which is the exact opposite of what I was reading about Burton before his knee injury.
He missed a lot of camp. That gave Burton a slight advantage. Once healthy, Avery quickly caught up. Burton is talented as well but Avery is the one who is in the starting lineup and will remain there. The Rams are going to give him every opportunity to do so.
 
I don't know, I still think Burton's the favorite rookie of the coaching staff. It isn't too often a rookie's going to be out for almost half the season and he's not IR'd unless the coaches really like him.
I don't think so. Avery was the top WR drafted for good reason.
Burton was the talk of STL camp while Avery sat on the sidelines, Avery's not done much with the opportunity he's been given so far. If this continues until Burton's back I think you'll see the other rook get his shot. It's Avery's job if he takes the next step though...
Avery was hurt much of camp. It's hard to be the talk of camp when you're out due to injury. Three days after signing he had a stress fracture. Then once he was over that, he injured a knee. Not done much with the opportunity? He scored a TD in his first start.
He hasn't scored any TD's, what are you talking about? Everything I've read about him has indicated he's been slow to adjust, which is the exact opposite of what I was reading about Burton before his knee injury.
Do us all a favor and check your facts before popping a guy in the mouth. Avery scored on a running play in his first game. If you need proof of what was already stated: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/boxscore?gid=20080928014.Thanks.
I did, must've skimmed too quickly. I stand corrected.
 
Dropped Meachem for Avery this week in a larger redraft league - looking for him to get some serious PT. New coaching staff, Bulger back, off the bye, Holt drawing attention, TE gone, bad defense, everyone playing for their jobs - seems like a lot of points in Avery's favor going forward.

Hopeful he'll develop into a WR3 / flex type of guy. Also will be interesting to see what happens when K Burton comes back in a week or two.

 
He had a rushing TD against Buffalo in their last game. He even sort of guaranteed it by talking about the dance he was going to do in the week prior. Doesn't seem to have a shortage of confidence.
Neither does Patrick Crayton, nor did Freddie "I'd Like To Thank My Hands" Mitchell. Your point?
 
I don't know, I still think Burton's the favorite rookie of the coaching staff. It isn't too often a rookie's going to be out for almost half the season and he's not IR'd unless the coaches really like him.
I don't think so. Avery was the top WR drafted for good reason.
Burton was the talk of STL camp while Avery sat on the sidelines, Avery's not done much with the opportunity he's been given so far. If this continues until Burton's back I think you'll see the other rook get his shot. It's Avery's job if he takes the next step though...
Avery was hurt much of camp. It's hard to be the talk of camp when you're out due to injury. Three days after signing he had a stress fracture. Then once he was over that, he injured a knee. Not done much with the opportunity? He scored a TD in his first start.
He hasn't scored any TD's, what are you talking about? Everything I've read about him has indicated he's been slow to adjust, which is the exact opposite of what I was reading about Burton before his knee injury.
Do us all a favor and check your facts before popping a guy in the mouth. Avery scored on a running play in his first game. If you need proof of what was already stated: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/boxscore?gid=20080928014.Thanks.
I did, must've skimmed too quickly. I stand corrected.
The point remains valid, unless the pro-Avery crowd is pimping him for his rushing TD potential. He has no receiving TD's and I think we can agree that that's overwhelmingly where his perceived value resides, right?
 
From last week-

WR Donnie Avery, STL - *** POTENTIAL WAIVER WIRE GEM *** - With 12 targets over the last two games, Avery has moved into the WR2 role for the Rams. St. Louis is struggling a good deal thus far in 2008, but Avery is improving and could soon be a viable fantasy option.

 
I don't know, I still think Burton's the favorite rookie of the coaching staff. It isn't too often a rookie's going to be out for almost half the season and he's not IR'd unless the coaches really like him.
I don't think so. Avery was the top WR drafted for good reason.
Burton was the talk of STL camp while Avery sat on the sidelines, Avery's not done much with the opportunity he's been given so far. If this continues until Burton's back I think you'll see the other rook get his shot. It's Avery's job if he takes the next step though...
Avery was hurt much of camp. It's hard to be the talk of camp when you're out due to injury. Three days after signing he had a stress fracture. Then once he was over that, he injured a knee. Not done much with the opportunity? He scored a TD in his first start.
He hasn't scored any TD's, what are you talking about? Everything I've read about him has indicated he's been slow to adjust, which is the exact opposite of what I was reading about Burton before his knee injury.
Do us all a favor and check your facts before popping a guy in the mouth. Avery scored on a running play in his first game. If you need proof of what was already stated: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/boxscore?gid=20080928014.Thanks.
I did, must've skimmed too quickly. I stand corrected.
The point remains valid, unless the pro-Avery crowd is pimping him for his rushing TD potential. He has no receiving TD's and I think we can agree that that's overwhelmingly where his perceived value resides, right?
And one TD isn't exactly making "the most of an opportunity".
 
New coach Jim Haslett intends to get Torry Holt the ball more when St. Louis comes off its Week 5 bye.

"I would like to see Torry touch the ball a little bit more, especially early in the game," Haslett said. Getting "Big Game" the ball will be one of the Rams' focuses during bye-week game planning. Expect his numbers to rise.

Source: Associated Press

Sounds like Holt will be the feature WR the rest of the season, I don't see much left over for Avery, not worth a roster spot in re-drafts imo

 
I don't know, I still think Burton's the favorite rookie of the coaching staff. It isn't too often a rookie's going to be out for almost half the season and he's not IR'd unless the coaches really like him.
I don't think so. Avery was the top WR drafted for good reason.
Burton was the talk of STL camp while Avery sat on the sidelines, Avery's not done much with the opportunity he's been given so far. If this continues until Burton's back I think you'll see the other rook get his shot. It's Avery's job if he takes the next step though...
Avery was hurt much of camp. It's hard to be the talk of camp when you're out due to injury. Three days after signing he had a stress fracture. Then once he was over that, he injured a knee. Not done much with the opportunity? He scored a TD in his first start.
He hasn't scored any TD's, what are you talking about? Everything I've read about him has indicated he's been slow to adjust, which is the exact opposite of what I was reading about Burton before his knee injury.
Avery has scored a TD, what are you talking about? lol
 
I don't know, I still think Burton's the favorite rookie of the coaching staff. It isn't too often a rookie's going to be out for almost half the season and he's not IR'd unless the coaches really like him.
I don't think so. Avery was the top WR drafted for good reason.
Burton was the talk of STL camp while Avery sat on the sidelines, Avery's not done much with the opportunity he's been given so far. If this continues until Burton's back I think you'll see the other rook get his shot. It's Avery's job if he takes the next step though...
Avery was hurt much of camp. It's hard to be the talk of camp when you're out due to injury. Three days after signing he had a stress fracture. Then once he was over that, he injured a knee. Not done much with the opportunity? He scored a TD in his first start.
He hasn't scored any TD's, what are you talking about? Everything I've read about him has indicated he's been slow to adjust, which is the exact opposite of what I was reading about Burton before his knee injury.
Do us all a favor and check your facts before popping a guy in the mouth. Avery scored on a running play in his first game. If you need proof of what was already stated: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/boxscore?gid=20080928014.Thanks.
I did, must've skimmed too quickly. I stand corrected.
The point remains valid, unless the pro-Avery crowd is pimping him for his rushing TD potential. He has no receiving TD's and I think we can agree that that's overwhelmingly where his perceived value resides, right?
And one TD isn't exactly making "the most of an opportunity".
What's the deal with all the hate? I don't know that he's the second coming, but he was the top WR taken in the draft and his situation has only gotten better in the last few weeks. He's had 12 targets in two games and scored a rushing TD. New coaching staff is calling him out by name with the rest of the team's stars. He missed quite a bit of training camp with an injury and yet still moved into a starting role as soon as he was healed up (granted other WR being injured got him there).I'd have to say the prospects definitely look good. I don't know that I'd hitch my wagon to him, but he's got to have more upside than some of the other guys people are hanging on to right now.

 
I don't know, I still think Burton's the favorite rookie of the coaching staff. It isn't too often a rookie's going to be out for almost half the season and he's not IR'd unless the coaches really like him.
I don't think so. Avery was the top WR drafted for good reason.
Burton was the talk of STL camp while Avery sat on the sidelines, Avery's not done much with the opportunity he's been given so far. If this continues until Burton's back I think you'll see the other rook get his shot. It's Avery's job if he takes the next step though...
Avery was hurt much of camp. It's hard to be the talk of camp when you're out due to injury. Three days after signing he had a stress fracture. Then once he was over that, he injured a knee. Not done much with the opportunity? He scored a TD in his first start.
He hasn't scored any TD's, what are you talking about? Everything I've read about him has indicated he's been slow to adjust, which is the exact opposite of what I was reading about Burton before his knee injury.
Do us all a favor and check your facts before popping a guy in the mouth. Avery scored on a running play in his first game. If you need proof of what was already stated: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/boxscore?gid=20080928014.Thanks.
I did, must've skimmed too quickly. I stand corrected.
The point remains valid, unless the pro-Avery crowd is pimping him for his rushing TD potential. He has no receiving TD's and I think we can agree that that's overwhelmingly where his perceived value resides, right?
And one TD isn't exactly making "the most of an opportunity".
What's the deal with all the hate? I don't know that he's the second coming, but he was the top WR taken in the draft and his situation has only gotten better in the last few weeks. He's had 12 targets in two games and scored a rushing TD. New coaching staff is calling him out by name with the rest of the team's stars. He missed quite a bit of training camp with an injury and yet still moved into a starting role as soon as he was healed up (granted other WR being injured got him there).I'd have to say the prospects definitely look good. I don't know that I'd hitch my wagon to him, but he's got to have more upside than some of the other guys people are hanging on to right now.
I'm with you dude. How can his opportunity not have improved given the health of the rest of the pass catching options? He has legit speed & should see at least a few shots down the field each week. I'm pretty sure they'll have to throw the ball more than they'd like due to their putrid defense. In deep leagues, he's certainly worth a roster spot.
 
I'm with you dude. How can his opportunity not have improved given the health of the rest of the pass catching options? He has legit speed & should see at least a few shots down the field each week. I'm pretty sure they'll have to throw the ball more than they'd like due to their putrid defense. In deep leagues, he's certainly worth a roster spot.
I not bashing Avery - I like his long term prospects. I like Burton too. I happen to think that Burton was the better rookie draft value in dynasty leagues this year because Avery, while drafted ahead of him, was not drafted so high that the Rams will knock themselves out favoring him over Burton, and Burton flashed a lot of talent this preseason. But this is a team with a lousy o-line, a brand new OC in Saunders who is known for having an incredibly complex offensive system that veterans struggle to learn, and let's not forget that Avery missed much of his first training camp due to injuries. The leading receiver on the team is the RB.

The point here is that if you're counting on a rookie WR to produce on the Rams this year, either your WR corps completely sucks, or you need your head checked.

 
I don't know, I still think Burton's the favorite rookie of the coaching staff. It isn't too often a rookie's going to be out for almost half the season and he's not IR'd unless the coaches really like him.
I don't think so. Avery was the top WR drafted for good reason.
Burton was the talk of STL camp while Avery sat on the sidelines, Avery's not done much with the opportunity he's been given so far. If this continues until Burton's back I think you'll see the other rook get his shot. It's Avery's job if he takes the next step though...
Avery was hurt much of camp. It's hard to be the talk of camp when you're out due to injury. Three days after signing he had a stress fracture. Then once he was over that, he injured a knee. Not done much with the opportunity? He scored a TD in his first start.
He hasn't scored any TD's, what are you talking about? Everything I've read about him has indicated he's been slow to adjust, which is the exact opposite of what I was reading about Burton before his knee injury.
Do us all a favor and check your facts before popping a guy in the mouth. Avery scored on a running play in his first game. If you need proof of what was already stated: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/boxscore?gid=20080928014.Thanks.
I did, must've skimmed too quickly. I stand corrected.
The point remains valid, unless the pro-Avery crowd is pimping him for his rushing TD potential. He has no receiving TD's and I think we can agree that that's overwhelmingly where his perceived value resides, right?
And one TD isn't exactly making "the most of an opportunity".
How many TD's does Holt have? Guess he's not making the most of his opportunity either.
 
He had a rushing TD against Buffalo in their last game. He even sort of guaranteed it by talking about the dance he was going to do in the week prior. Doesn't seem to have a shortage of confidence.
Neither does Patrick Crayton, nor did Freddie "I'd Like To Thank My Hands" Mitchell. Your point?
way to compare apples and oranges. :thumbup:
Way to extrapolate way too much from limited experience and not having "a shortage of confidence". :thumbup:
 
He had a rushing TD against Buffalo in their last game. He even sort of guaranteed it by talking about the dance he was going to do in the week prior. Doesn't seem to have a shortage of confidence.
Neither does Patrick Crayton, nor did Freddie "I'd Like To Thank My Hands" Mitchell. Your point?
way to compare apples and oranges. :hophead:
Way to extrapolate way too much from limited experience and not having "a shortage of confidence". :rant:
Not for nothing, I didn't extrapolate anything. I was just noting that he did have a TD and he's cocky (which, as you noted can be a good or bad characteristic).
 
Avery had a nice day against a tough Washington team.
Yes, he did. It only shows him with 4 catches but he had more of an effect on the game than that. He was open fairly often, made some good catches, gave Bulger a reliable second target besides Holt. Avery looked good.
 
I don't know, I still think Burton's the favorite rookie of the coaching staff. It isn't too often a rookie's going to be out for almost half the season and he's not IR'd unless the coaches really like him.
I don't think so. Avery was the top WR drafted for good reason.
Burton was the talk of STL camp while Avery sat on the sidelines, Avery's not done much with the opportunity he's been given so far. If this continues until Burton's back I think you'll see the other rook get his shot. It's Avery's job if he takes the next step though...
Avery was hurt much of camp. It's hard to be the talk of camp when you're out due to injury. Three days after signing he had a stress fracture. Then once he was over that, he injured a knee. Not done much with the opportunity? He scored a TD in his first start.
He hasn't scored any TD's, what are you talking about? Everything I've read about him has indicated he's been slow to adjust, which is the exact opposite of what I was reading about Burton before his knee injury.
Do us all a favor and check your facts before popping a guy in the mouth. Avery scored on a running play in his first game. If you need proof of what was already stated: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/boxscore?gid=20080928014.Thanks.
I did, must've skimmed too quickly. I stand corrected.
The point remains valid, unless the pro-Avery crowd is pimping him for his rushing TD potential. He has no receiving TD's and I think we can agree that that's overwhelmingly where his perceived value resides, right?
And one TD isn't exactly making "the most of an opportunity".
How about now?TB: apples and oranges. :bs:

 

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