Which Ram WRs would you draft? (1 Viewer)

[Mmen of Steel]

In a post-draft review I just noticed that not one of the Rams WR went drafted. Some teams went

as deep as WR3 from more pass-heavy NFL teams. I find that really strange.

But the Rams should be pass-heavy when it comes to a weak D and a competitive schedule.

So let me throw this out to you.

1) did anyone have a NFL team (rams or otherwise) where the WR corps went untouched?

2) is there a Rams WR (Robinson, Avery, etc?) that should be started every week?

 

[JHuber77]

In a post-draft review I just noticed that not one of the Rams WR went drafted. Some teams wentas deep as WR3 from more pass-heavy NFL teams. I find that really strange.But the Rams should be pass-heavy when it comes to a weak D and a competitive schedule.So let me throw this out to you.1) did anyone have a NFL team (rams or otherwise) where the WR corps went untouched?2) is there a Rams WR (Robinson, Avery, etc?) that should be started every week?

in my draft, no Rams WR's were drafted, along with TB (redraft). Forgot about OAK too. None of those WR's drafted. '

 

[Gr00vus]

Robinson's the only one I can think of. Maybe the TE (Fells?) since they can often be a friend to rookie QBs. But Robinson should definitely be getting drafted in most leagues and could be useful.

 

[Stealthycat]

OAKLAND WR's are going to be who's who

I wouldn't choose any WR's for STL, maybe Gilyard because they'll have to see what they have there ......

 

[Marauder]

In a post-draft review I just noticed that not one of the Rams WR went drafted. Some teams wentas deep as WR3 from more pass-heavy NFL teams. I find that really strange.But the Rams should be pass-heavy when it comes to a weak D and a competitive schedule.So let me throw this out to you.1) did anyone have a NFL team (rams or otherwise) where the WR corps went untouched?2) is there a Rams WR (Robinson, Avery, etc?) that should be started every week?

Certainly none should be started every week but I like both Avery and Robinson as depth drafted very late. I suspect one of the two will end up performing at WR3 level. I'm just not sure which one.

 

[loose circuits]

Avery has the most talent, Robinson is recovering, but has some upside, Danario has to catch up, Gibson has been dinged, and Amendola could be a 8 pt/game guy in PPR

Not feeling the love on Gilyard. Not sure why people say "they have to see what they have" How many young WR's never get on the field for one reason or another? Sure the 49ers had to see what they had in Jason Hill, but they never did.

 

[CentralPA]

If he can stay healthy Robinson probably has the most upside but right now Donnie Avery has the No. 1 position most likely.

 

[Insein]

The problem isn't the WR's. Its the QB. Feeley looks awful so far and Bradford will struggle as a rookie behind a bad O-line. If they have no time, then the WR's can't get the ball. Found that out last year when I drafted Avery in the 8th round as my WR3. Total bust.

 

[Holy Schneikes]

Personally, I would never leave a #1 WR for any team on the board in favor of a clear #3 (or worse) which seems to happen all the time (in redraft - obviously, that doesn't apply in dynasty for young guys starting low).

There could be some serious value in Robinson and/or Avery this year.

 

[CentralPA]

Bradford has the arm but if he can't stay protected/healthy then Robinson and Avery are pretty much fringe WR3. Feeley they will be WR3 at best for sure.

 

[Insein]

Personally, I would never leave a #1 WR for any team on the board in favor of a clear #3 (or worse) which seems to happen all the time (in redraft - obviously, that doesn't apply in dynasty for young guys starting low).There could be some serious value in Robinson and/or Avery this year.

So you would take Lee Evans over Austin Collie?

 

[Holy Schneikes]

Personally, I would never leave a #1 WR for any team on the board in favor of a clear #3 (or worse) which seems to happen all the time (in redraft - obviously, that doesn't apply in dynasty for young guys starting low).There could be some serious value in Robinson and/or Avery this year.

So you would take Lee Evans over Austin Collie?

In a heartbeat. Perfect example. Evans' upside is MUCH higher than Collie's (assuming all relevant players stay healthy). Wouldn't be shocked at all to see another 1000 yard season out of Evans. I would be surprised to see that kind of production out of the #3 or #4 or #5 receiving option in Indy (after Wayne, Clark, Garcon, the RBs, and maybe Gonzales get theirs, what will be left?).

 

[Insein]

Personally, I would never leave a #1 WR for any team on the board in favor of a clear #3 (or worse) which seems to happen all the time (in redraft - obviously, that doesn't apply in dynasty for young guys starting low).There could be some serious value in Robinson and/or Avery this year.

So you would take Lee Evans over Austin Collie?

In a heartbeat. Perfect example. Evans' upside is MUCH higher than Collie's (assuming all relevant players stay healthy). Wouldn't be shocked at all to see another 1000 yard season out of Evans. I would be surprised to see that kind of production out of the #3 or #4 or #5 receiving option in Indy (after Wayne, Clark, Garcon, the RBs, and maybe Gonzales get theirs, what will be left?).

I see what your saying. I would assume just avoid both of them though. Too many questions in Buffalo and like you said, 3rd string WR's rarely get 1000 yds.

 

[Arizona Ron]

in my draft, no Rams WR's were drafted, along with TB (redraft). Forgot about OAK too. None of those WR's drafted.

I made the decision of not drafting good players on bad teams a long time ago.

 

[Holy Schneikes]

The thing is, we are talking very late in the draft here, not the first round. Everybody at that point has some serious warts, so I look for guys who could surprise. Good players with opportunities on bad teams (especially receivers) that everybody is writing off completely are one nice place to look for that.

 

[TWP]

Evans over Collie is the most obvious no-brainer ever. Except for CJ over Slaton, of course...

 

[TheFanatic]

As a Rams homer, let me chime in here.

First, we need to clean up some misconceptions. The rams have invested heavily in the O-Line. They signed Baltimore's C a couple years ago (Jason Brown), drafted Jason Smith 2nd overall in 2009 and Saffold in 2010 with the first pick in the second round. When the line was healthy last year the Rams were in the upper third of the league in sacks allowed. But they were only healthy for like 5 games. If the line is healthy, the line can be good. SJax led the NFC in rushing behind that line last year with Barron on one side false starting every 3rd play.

Second, Coach Spagnolo was asked over the weekend which WR separated from the rest. He said, "none of them." Nobody has the hot hand. Nobody looks any better than any of the other guys. So it's a total crapshoot.

Third, they just signed Danario Alexander. The kid broke all Maclin's records at Mizzou. Some people are not high on the guy either for him lacking the skill set or because of injuries. The guy is a freak of nature with great hands. He has everything that can't be taught. If he can stay healthy and learn he could be the guy, but he has a late start and will likely be babied along the way to make sure he doesn't break down. Don't expect to see much from him till the latter half of the season as he works his way up the depth chart.

Fourth, my gut tells me that the guy that will have the best year this year is Robinson if he can stay healthy.

Fifth, if you're in leagues that give return yardage then Gilyard/Amandola might be rosterable. But both seem to do what the other guy does. It almost seems like the Rams need only one of these guys on the roster rather than both.

 

[Abrantes]

Fourth, my gut tells me that the guy that will have the best year this year is Robinson if he can stay healthy. Fifth, if you're in leagues that give return yardage then Gilyard/Amandola might be rosterable. But both seem to do what the other guy does. It almost seems like the Rams need only one of these guys on the roster rather than both.

That's pretty much my read as well. If healthy, Robinson could be a solid play. Amendola is a more reliable receiver than Gilyard at this point, but both look like great options if you get points for return yardage.

 

[Maik Jeaunz]

First, we need to clean up some misconceptions. The rams have invested heavily in the O-Line. They signed Baltimore's C a couple years ago (Jason Brown), drafted Jason Smith 2nd overall in 2009 and Saffold in 2010 with the first pick in the second round. When the line was healthy last year the Rams were in the upper third of the league in sacks allowed. But they were only healthy for like 5 games. If the line is healthy, the line can be good. SJax led the NFC in rushing behind that line last year with Barron on one side false starting every 3rd play

so as a Rams homer, what is your opinion on Steven Jackson's outlook for this season?

 

[TheFanatic]

First, we need to clean up some misconceptions. The rams have invested heavily in the O-Line. They signed Baltimore's C a couple years ago (Jason Brown), drafted Jason Smith 2nd overall in 2009 and Saffold in 2010 with the first pick in the second round. When the line was healthy last year the Rams were in the upper third of the league in sacks allowed. But they were only healthy for like 5 games. If the line is healthy, the line can be good. SJax led the NFC in rushing behind that line last year with Barron on one side false starting every 3rd play

so as a Rams homer, what is your opinion on Steven Jackson's outlook for this season?

Running backs with back injuries scare the hell out of me.

 

[Nagle2998]

I have only played in 12 team leagues with atleast 20 man roster so very few Wr don't get drafted but if I had to pick a Wr from the Rams I'm taking Avery just because of upside. I think Robinson could become the better NFL guy but I don't think he is ever going to be a fantasy stud. I'm not saying Avery will be either but I think he has a much better shot at being something besides a number 3 or Wr fantasy guy.

 

[Team ROFLCOPTERS]

As a Rams homer, let me chime in here. First, we need to clean up some misconceptions. The rams have invested heavily in the O-Line. They signed Baltimore's C a couple years ago (Jason Brown), drafted Jason Smith 2nd overall in 2009 and Saffold in 2010 with the first pick in the second round. When the line was healthy last year the Rams were in the upper third of the league in sacks allowed. But they were only healthy for like 5 games. If the line is healthy, the line can be good. SJax led the NFC in rushing behind that line last year with Barron on one side false starting every 3rd play.

Bell is injury prone and terrible and is getting paid like a top 15 guard. Incognito was their best run blocker and he's gone.Saffold is a second round rookie.Goldberg is a career practise squad and back up guy.Smith was terrible (except for the Lions game) when he wasn't injured or concussed. Spags won't even play him at LT despite the fact that Barron was traded. Scouts are really down on him.Depth is terrible.The only way they improved their line is by adding Brown and we saw how much that helped last year. They traded away their best pass blocker in Barron. Despite his mental lapses he was an above average protector and this thread is devoted to if the Rams QB can stay of his feet long enough to get the ball out.

 

[ItsOnlytheRiver]

As a Rams homer, let me chime in here. First, we need to clean up some misconceptions. The rams have invested heavily in the O-Line. They signed Baltimore's C a couple years ago (Jason Brown), drafted Jason Smith 2nd overall in 2009 and Saffold in 2010 with the first pick in the second round. When the line was healthy last year the Rams were in the upper third of the league in sacks allowed. But they were only healthy for like 5 games. If the line is healthy, the line can be good. SJax led the NFC in rushing behind that line last year with Barron on one side false starting every 3rd play.

Bell is injury prone and terrible and is getting paid like a top 15 guard. Incognito was their best run blocker and he's gone.Saffold is a second round rookie.Goldberg is a career practise squad and back up guy.Smith was terrible (except for the Lions game) when he wasn't injured or concussed. Spags won't even play him at LT despite the fact that Barron was traded. Scouts are really down on him.Depth is terrible.The only way they improved their line is by adding Brown and we saw how much that helped last year. They traded away their best pass blocker in Barron. Despite his mental lapses he was an above average protector and this thread is devoted to if the Rams QB can stay of his feet long enough to get the ball out.

If Fanatic was being a little overly optimistic then you are being overly pessimistic.I wouldn't call Bell terrible, but compared to his contract he is surely a disappointment. True, Saffold is a second round rookie, but the first pick in the second round of a deep draft. He was rated very highly, and camp reports on him have been positive thus far. Jason Smith is starting to scare everyone, but let's not write him off just yet. I'm not ready to listen to the same scouts who had him graded as a top 5 talent tell me he's now a bust when he spent most of his rookie season injured. Barron was an average protector at best, but he single handedly killed drives because he can't count. Incognito is an immature punk who did more damage than he helped. Would our line be better off week 1 with those two guys suiting up? Absolutely, but if this line can stay healthy - which admittedly has been a problem - I think they may be on the rise by mid to late season. Good riddance to the problem children that made up our line.I agree about depth, that is a problem.

 

[todisco1]

I like both Avery and Robinson talentwise. If they stay healthy and get any semblance of good QB play, I think both could be productive.

 

[lyon812]

As a Rams homer, let me chime in here.

First, we need to clean up some misconceptions. The rams have invested heavily in the O-Line. They signed Baltimore's C a couple years ago (Jason Brown), drafted Jason Smith 2nd overall in 2009 and Saffold in 2010 with the first pick in the second round. When the line was healthy last year the Rams were in the upper third of the league in sacks allowed. But they were only healthy for like 5 games. If the line is healthy, the line can be good. SJax led the NFC in rushing behind that line last year with Barron on one side false starting every 3rd play.

Bell is injury prone and terrible and is getting paid like a top 15 guard. Incognito was their best run blocker and he's gone.

Saffold is a second round rookie.

Goldberg is a career practise squad and back up guy.

Smith was terrible (except for the Lions game) when he wasn't injured or concussed. Spags won't even play him at LT despite the fact that Barron was traded. Scouts are really down on him.

Depth is terrible.

The only way they improved their line is by adding Brown and we saw how much that helped last year. They traded away their best pass blocker in Barron. Despite his mental lapses he was an above average protector and this thread is devoted to if the Rams QB can stay of his feet long enough to get the ball out.

If Fanatic was being a little overly optimistic then you are being overly pessimistic.I wouldn't call Bell terrible, but compared to his contract he is surely a disappointment. True, Saffold is a second round rookie, but the first pick in the second round of a deep draft. He was rated very highly, and camp reports on him have been positive thus far. Jason Smith is starting to scare everyone, but let's not write him off just yet. I'm not ready to listen to the same scouts who had him graded as a top 5 talent tell me he's now a bust when he spent most of his rookie season injured. Barron was an average protector at best, but he single handedly killed drives because he can't count. Incognito is an immature punk who did more damage than he helped. Would our line be better off week 1 with those two guys suiting up? Absolutely, but if this line can stay healthy - which admittedly has been a problem - I think they may be on the rise by mid to late season. Good riddance to the problem children that made up our line.

I agree about depth, that is a problem.

Regarding Jason Smith, I'm willing to give his rookie season a bye due to injury and his being so raw. However, I found this illuminating: http://www.ramsgab.com/2010/01/24/ok-every...dont-freak-out/

 

[Team ROFLCOPTERS]

As a Rams homer, let me chime in here. First, we need to clean up some misconceptions. The rams have invested heavily in the O-Line. They signed Baltimore's C a couple years ago (Jason Brown), drafted Jason Smith 2nd overall in 2009 and Saffold in 2010 with the first pick in the second round. When the line was healthy last year the Rams were in the upper third of the league in sacks allowed. But they were only healthy for like 5 games. If the line is healthy, the line can be good. SJax led the NFC in rushing behind that line last year with Barron on one side false starting every 3rd play.

Bell is injury prone and terrible and is getting paid like a top 15 guard. Incognito was their best run blocker and he's gone.Saffold is a second round rookie.Goldberg is a career practise squad and back up guy.Smith was terrible (except for the Lions game) when he wasn't injured or concussed. Spags won't even play him at LT despite the fact that Barron was traded. Scouts are really down on him.Depth is terrible.The only way they improved their line is by adding Brown and we saw how much that helped last year. They traded away their best pass blocker in Barron. Despite his mental lapses he was an above average protector and this thread is devoted to if the Rams QB can stay of his feet long enough to get the ball out.

If Fanatic was being a little overly optimistic then you are being overly pessimistic.I wouldn't call Bell terrible, but compared to his contract he is surely a disappointment. True, Saffold is a second round rookie, but the first pick in the second round of a deep draft. He was rated very highly, and camp reports on him have been positive thus far. Jason Smith is starting to scare everyone, but let's not write him off just yet. I'm not ready to listen to the same scouts who had him graded as a top 5 talent tell me he's now a bust when he spent most of his rookie season injured. Barron was an average protector at best, but he single handedly killed drives because he can't count. Incognito is an immature punk who did more damage than he helped. Would our line be better off week 1 with those two guys suiting up? Absolutely, but if this line can stay healthy - which admittedly has been a problem - I think they may be on the rise by mid to late season. Good riddance to the problem children that made up our line.I agree about depth, that is a problem.

I may be a little too down. I think a lot of things would have to go right injury wise to trust the line situation. I'm a fan of the rams and would really like to see the young tackles flourish.In regards to the WR's I think Avery would be the only draftable WR. Robinson may have value if he can stay healthy. I don't mind Gilyard in deep PPR leagues.

 

[Utter Chaos]

Just had a draft yesterday. Start 3 WR with 16 man rosters and 12 teams. Going into round 16 no receivers for Oakland (TE Zach Miller was picked), St. Louis and cleveland had been picked. Avery went 16. 5. Massaquoi of the Browns went 16.11. Robinson was undrafted.