The Rams going after Lee Evans (1 Viewer)

[az_prof]

I may have missed it here, but I haven't seen anyone ask why the Rams would do this. They currently have 6 young WR's on their squad and I think 5 are pretty talented. One rookie I just don't know anything about. Robinson - Age 25, oft injuredAmendola - 25Gilyard - 24, RookieGibson - 23Avery - 26, IRCurry - 23, RookieWhat would be the reason for acquiring Evans? What does Evans bring to the table that these guys don't? Evans hasn't been all that productive on a consistent basis during his career and I don't see how going to St. Louis will improve his chances of becoming consistent.

I am starting to think this rumor doesn't have legs and we may be wasting our time talking about it, but...Robinson--you answered your own question--he is oft injured. It doesn't look like he is capable of being a full-time starter. He had a couple of good games last year but that's it.Amendola: he has shown good potential but he isn't a burner like Evans; he is strictly a possession guy.Gilyard: Potential, yes. But he is a rookie and it isn't like he was an elite pick.Gibson: don't know much about him; what he has done to prove to you that he can be a WR1 and take on double coverage and make the deep play happen? Avery: See Robinson. Curry: See Gilyard only with even less pedigree.This has to be the worst set of receivers in the NFL. You say he hasn't done anything to improve St. Louis, but he has a couple of things no one else has: two 1000 + yard seasons. Fantasy football guys have short memories and tend to look at this year and last year's statistics. But in 2006, with JP Losman (yeah, I THINK he is still in the league somewhere as a backup--he's that good) as his QB, he put up 82 catches for 1292 yards--that's top 10 production. In 08-09 with a committee of failed QBs he still managed over 1000 yards. He has a career 15.6 ypc, which is far above average. He brings speed and great hands to the table and he has never played with a QB who has Bradford's skill. We saw how a guy like Mark Clayton, who hasn't performed nearly as well as Evans, emerged with Bradford. So if Clayton could do as well as he did, it's fair to reason that Evans would do even better.

 

[Pickle Rody]

I may have missed it here, but I haven't seen anyone ask why the Rams would do this. They currently have 6 young WR's on their squad and I think 5 are pretty talented. One rookie I just don't know anything about. Robinson - Age 25, oft injuredAmendola - 25Gilyard - 24, RookieGibson - 23Avery - 26, IRCurry - 23, RookieWhat would be the reason for acquiring Evans? What does Evans bring to the table that these guys don't? Evans hasn't been all that productive on a consistent basis during his career and I don't see how going to St. Louis will improve his chances of becoming consistent.

FWIW, I dont think they will trade for Evans... But I think you answered your own question. Out of those 6 you listed, Amendola is a slot receiver, 1 is on IR, 2 are (unproven) rookies, and one is made of balsa wood. No reason why they wouldn't want to bring in a veteran presence. If they liked those 6 receivers so much, they wouldn't have brought in Mark Clayton in the first place.

Okay, I see your point. Still, even if they did actually bring in Evans, I don't foresee his value being anything better than what it is now - even though Clayton did produce before getting injured. I just don't trust Evans to improve upon what I consider a very mediocre career all of a sudden. I could be wrong, but Evans has been nothing but a disappointment in my eyes.

 

[mozzy84]

Figures. I traded him Monday for some pocket lint in a Dynasty league.

yea I cut him 2 weeks ago, hes still out there thougbh

 

[jude]

I may have missed it here, but I haven't seen anyone ask why the Rams would do this. They currently have 6 young WR's on their squad and I think 5 are pretty talented. One rookie I just don't know anything about.

Robinson - Age 25, oft injured

Amendola - 25

Gilyard - 24, Rookie

Gibson - 23

Avery - 26, IR

Curry - 23, Rookie

What would be the reason for acquiring Evans? What does Evans bring to the table that these guys don't? Evans hasn't been all that productive on a consistent basis during his career and I don't see how going to St. Louis will improve his chances of becoming consistent.

he's far and away better than all of these guys combined.

 

[Bri]

he's turns 30 in March and only has two 1000 yard seasons under his belt-some of the love in this thread is shocking.

His inability to overcome top cornerbacks is pretty well documented so at best he's a "#2 WR"

That said, clearly the market value of WRs is incredibly low right now. The Rams should try and trade as many picks as they can for as many WRs as they can. If Moss only cost that much, what can they get for a 7th rounder? Geesh they have to at least inquire.

 

[az_prof]

he's turns 30 in March and only has two 1000 yard seasons under his belt-some of the love in this thread is shocking.

His inability to overcome top cornerbacks is pretty well documented so at best he's a "#2 WR"

That said, clearly the market value of WRs is incredibly low right now. The Rams should try and trade as many picks as they can for as many WRs as they can. If Moss only cost that much, what can they get for a 7th rounder? Geesh they have to at least inquire.

These kinds of unfounded claims really drive me crazy. If it is so well documented, please provide a link to said documentation.

 

[Bri]

I may have missed it here, but I haven't seen anyone ask why the Rams would do this. They currently have 6 young WR's on their squad and I think 5 are pretty talented. One rookie I just don't know anything about.

Robinson - Age 25, oft injured

Amendola - 25

Gilyard - 24, Rookie

Gibson - 23

Avery - 26, IR

Curry - 23, Rookie

What would be the reason for acquiring Evans? What does Evans bring to the table that these guys don't? Evans hasn't been all that productive on a consistent basis during his career and I don't see how going to St. Louis will improve his chances of becoming consistent.

he's far and away better than all of these guys combined.

He is? His career has been? or he will be?I'd take Avery and his potential for the next several years over Evans and his potential for the next several years-not that this really matters.

 

[Bri]

he's turns 30 in March and only has two 1000 yard seasons under his belt-some of the love in this thread is shocking.

His inability to overcome top cornerbacks is pretty well documented so at best he's a "#2 WR"

That said, clearly the market value of WRs is incredibly low right now. The Rams should try and trade as many picks as they can for as many WRs as they can. If Moss only cost that much, what can they get for a 7th rounder? Geesh they have to at least inquire.

These kinds of unfounded claims really drive me crazy. If it is so well documented, please provide a link to said documentation.

http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/E/EvanLe00.htm

 

[hadji]

What about the other end of the equation? How does this affect the value of Steve Johnson? Is part of the reason the Bills may be moving Evans because they believe Johnson can take on a bigger role? If a trade goes through, who is more valuable: Johnson on the Bills or Evans on the Rams?

 

[jude]

I may have missed it here, but I haven't seen anyone ask why the Rams would do this. They currently have 6 young WR's on their squad and I think 5 are pretty talented. One rookie I just don't know anything about.

Robinson - Age 25, oft injured

Amendola - 25

Gilyard - 24, Rookie

Gibson - 23

Avery - 26, IR

Curry - 23, Rookie

What would be the reason for acquiring Evans? What does Evans bring to the table that these guys don't? Evans hasn't been all that productive on a consistent basis during his career and I don't see how going to St. Louis will improve his chances of becoming consistent.

he's far and away better than all of these guys combined.

He is? His career has been? or he will be?I'd take Avery and his potential for the next several years over Evans and his potential for the next several years-not that this really matters.

lee evans is a stud who has played on horrible teams with awful QB's his entire career. he really is the goods if he ever gets out of BUF in time to show people. comaring him to avery is funny

 

[Bri]

I may have missed it here, but I haven't seen anyone ask why the Rams would do this. They currently have 6 young WR's on their squad and I think 5 are pretty talented. One rookie I just don't know anything about.

Robinson - Age 25, oft injured

Amendola - 25

Gilyard - 24, Rookie

Gibson - 23

Avery - 26, IR

Curry - 23, Rookie

What would be the reason for acquiring Evans? What does Evans bring to the table that these guys don't? Evans hasn't been all that productive on a consistent basis during his career and I don't see how going to St. Louis will improve his chances of becoming consistent.

he's far and away better than all of these guys combined.

He is? His career has been? or he will be?I'd take Avery and his potential for the next several years over Evans and his potential for the next several years-not that this really matters.

lee evans is a stud who has played on horrible teams with awful QB's his entire career. he really is the goods if he ever gets out of BUF in time to show people. comaring him to avery is funny

Please note "and his potential the next several years"

 

[Bri]

What about the other end of the equation? How does this affect the value of Steve Johnson? Is part of the reason the Bills may be moving Evans because they believe Johnson can take on a bigger role? If a trade goes through, who is more valuable: Johnson on the Bills or Evans on the Rams?

Well I feel like it's predictable to hear some Bills exec claim they couldn't afford him and how they have no choice but to sell games to Toronto and....all this "poor me" stuff in the spring.Maybe they're being smart here and don't foresee the team being top-notch before Evans is on the downside of his career.

 

[Bob Henry]

I'd love to see what Lee Evans could do with a talented QB like Bradford playing in a legitimate offense. He's basically had a talented QB his rookie season (Bledsoe), and then after that a string of "hopefuls" that have never panned out (K. Holcomb, Losman, Edwards, Fitzpatrick). No matter how you slice it, that's brutal.

I've always been high on Evans talent, but his situation has been nothing short of abysmal. Despite that, he still has a pair of 1000+ yard seasons and he averaged over 15 ypc in his first 5 years. As dire as the Bills QB situation and offense around him has been, the last two years it has gone downhill even further. Just my opinion, but I think he could finally become a more consistent WR from a fantasy perspective if he goes to a team like the Rams. I don't know why the Bills would even think about doing that though.

Unfortunately, Evans will turn 30 before next season, so the best years of his NFL career are likely behind him... but he could still be viable for at least a few more years.

 

[jude]

I may have missed it here, but I haven't seen anyone ask why the Rams would do this. They currently have 6 young WR's on their squad and I think 5 are pretty talented. One rookie I just don't know anything about.

Robinson - Age 25, oft injured

Amendola - 25

Gilyard - 24, Rookie

Gibson - 23

Avery - 26, IR

Curry - 23, Rookie

What would be the reason for acquiring Evans? What does Evans bring to the table that these guys don't? Evans hasn't been all that productive on a consistent basis during his career and I don't see how going to St. Louis will improve his chances of becoming consistent.

he's far and away better than all of these guys combined.

He is? His career has been? or he will be?I'd take Avery and his potential for the next several years over Evans and his potential for the next several years-not that this really matters.

lee evans is a stud who has played on horrible teams with awful QB's his entire career. he really is the goods if he ever gets out of BUF in time to show people. comaring him to avery is funny

Please note "and his potential the next several years"

evans is 29 and could easily outproduce a guy coming of major knee surgery over the next 4-5 years.

 

[Bri]

evans is 29 and could easily outproduce a guy coming of major knee surgery over the next 4-5 years.

looks like he's on pace for about 48 catches which he's done far too often in his career to be considered elite. Also doesn't seem like he's the best WR on his team anymore.Any new thoughts?

 

[floods]

evans is 29 and could easily outproduce a guy coming of major knee surgery over the next 4-5 years.

looks like he's on pace for about 48 catches which he's done far too often in his career to be considered elite. Also doesn't seem like he's the best WR on his team anymore.Any new thoughts?

Begin the emergence of David Nelson? Evans has always been feast or famine, but you'd think that he would benefit from having a legit #1 on the other side in Crazy Steve Johnson.