Mark Clayton (1 Viewer)

[DeaLerZ]

Rams re-signed WR Mark Clayton to a one-year contract.

It's bad news for Danario Alexander, who is believed to have practice squad eligibility remaining. Clayton, 29, was not signed to this point because his 2010 ruptured patella tendon had not completely healed. It's unclear if he'll be 100 percent early in the season, but the signing indicates that the Rams plan to have Clayton on their Week 1 roster. He's joining a jumbled depth chart. Clayton will have to overtake at least Donnie Avery and either Mike Sims-Walker or Brandon Gibson to enter three-receiver sets. Aug 31 - 4:03 PM

Per Rotoworld

that is the biggest sleeper news i have heard yet this year in the WR department.. he was shaping up to have an awesome season last year with Bradford before he went down

Week 1 16.9 points (10 receptions, 119 yds)

Week 2 15.4 points (2 receptions, 24 yds, 2 tds)

Week 3 11.0 points (5 receptions, 85 yds)

Week 4 9.7 points (5 receptions, 72 yds)

Week 5 he was injured...

However through those 4 weeks, which were pretty consistant.. he was on pace for 88 receptions, 1200 yds, and 8 tds... those are great numbers for a WR 2... especially if they pick up where they left off and he continues to be Bradford's favorite target

DEFINITELY NEED TO KEEP A CLOSER EYE ON THIS ONE...

I have heard the arguments that this was early on in Bradford's career, and that Clayton will have to battle against a slew of WR's to regain his sport since he was never a #1 WR before those 4 weeks..

What are some thoughts on this situation?? To the Rams homers is this a situation that can pick up where it left off or is the addition of Sims-Walker and Bradford having a year under his belt going to show that even if Clayton regains his starting spot he won't get near as many looks his way? Thoughts?

 

[Black&Gold]

When Ryan Williams tore up his kneecap, early reports were that it could be career threatening. He is also very young. Clayton, who is 29, coming off of the same injury and enters into a crowded mess in St. Louis.....no thanks. Sure he had 4 good games last year and then got injured. New coach and offensive scheme. I'd rather roll the dice with one of the other Ram WRs that you can probably get on the cheap.

 

[zamboni]

As mentioned in the sleeper WR/RB thread, it just seems much more crowded than when Clayton emerged early last year. He may have some good games, but hard to predict when they will happen when you also have MSW, Gibson, Amendola and Hendricks, and maybe Alexander.

The true winner in all this is Bradford, who is looking better and better as a fantasy option.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Mark Clayton Re-signs...What can we expect??

the PUP list?

 

[DeaLerZ]

Mark Clayton Re-signs...What can we expect??

the PUP list?

they haven't made a decision yet

 

[zamboni]

Mark Clayton Re-signs...What can we expect??

the PUP list?

they haven't made a decision yet

Seems like Alexander may be as much - if not more - than a candidate than Clayton.

 

[Dismattle]

per Twitter:MSW, DAmendola, and Mark Clayton sounds like a pretty good 3 WR set to me!!

I believe you have to consider things like potentially starting on pup list, or probably at a minimum being brought into the mix slightly slower than may be expected imo. I would assume its rationale to expect that learning a few plays, could limit playing time intially. (def on watch list)

 

[DeaLerZ]

per Twitter:MSW, DAmendola, and Mark Clayton sounds like a pretty good 3 WR set to me!!I believe you have to consider things like potentially starting on pup list, or probably at a minimum being brought into the mix slightly slower than may be expected imo. I would assume its rationale to expect that learning a few plays, could limit playing time intially. (def on watch list)

Yea Steven Jackson and Bradford seems like they will benefit the most from all of this.. More balanced passing attack.. opens up the running game.. plus you have Carnell Williams to give Jackson a breatherBradford has a slew of weapons now.. and a great offensive coordinator

 

[Warhogs]

He may be worth a pickup in leagues with really big rosters but in my redraft leagues with smaller rosters I think he is only a watch canidate at this point.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Mark Clayton Re-signs...What can we expect??

the PUP list?

they haven't made a decision yet

Seems like Alexander may be as much - if not more - than a candidate than Clayton.

Alexander can't be put on the list since he's been active in training camp. Once a player practices they are no longer allowed to be placed on the PUP list. Alexander can be put on the practice squad but they'd be exposing him to all other teams being able to claim him.

 

[da_budman]

I think Alexander just plain gets cut at this point. Not seeing a spot for him at this time in St Louis.

 

[zamboni]

Mark Clayton Re-signs...What can we expect??

the PUP list?

they haven't made a decision yet

Seems like Alexander may be as much - if not more - than a candidate than Clayton.

Alexander can't be put on the list since he's been active in training camp. Once a player practices they are no longer allowed to be placed on the PUP list. Alexander can be put on the practice squad but they'd be exposing him to all other teams being able to claim him.

Fair point. As someone mentioned though, he may be just cut. Has a lot of talent, but not like the healthy guys don't either.