https://twitter.com/32beatwriters/status/1296906494441590784?s=21NFL Beat Writers @32BeatWriters
"(Van) Jefferson has also caught the eye of McVay early in camp for his strong hands, route running and physical play in practice... Goff loves the way he’s played so far, too, saying Jefferson reminds him of Cooper Kupp’s rookie year, getting up to speed quicker than expected."
https://twitter.com/awrightdesigns/status/1297360379740389376?s=21Stu Jackson @StuJRams
Van Jefferson getting more work with the 1st team offense in the scrimmage. Just caught a 12-yard pass from Jared Goff.
https://twitter.com/jb_long/status/1297339834395107328?s=21J.B. Long @JB_Long
Van Jefferson versus the twos is no contest. This rookie is a pro.
More frequent reps against Ramsey & Co. can’t be far away.
You are right about the depth of this WR class, but it is not merely the depth; the star-potential quality of this class is tremendous. Lamb, Jeudy, J. Jefferson, Ruggs, Raegor, Aiyuk, Higgins, Pittman, Shanault, Edwards, Mims, V. Jefferson, Claypool (off the top of my head, so I am sure I missed a couple) . . . the list goes on. I am sure they will not all hit, but this is such a loaded class! This is the year to try to add an extra pick or two in the second and third rounds of your rookie dynasty drafts.I honestly don’t know much about this guy. The depth of this class is astounding. Him and Cephus are on my watch list.
Both Reynolds and Kupp will be free agents in 2021 and neither is certain to return to the Rams. It would seem obvious that the Rams would re-sign Kupp, who emerged as a well-rounded receiver last season, but that’s not a given.
Jefferson is a steady receiver who does just about everything well, similar to the way Kupp and Robert Woods play. He can line up at any wide receiver spot and succeed, using his route-running savvy to win one-on-one.
Kupp’s role won’t be impacted in 2020, but Reynolds’ certainly will. Jefferson will undoubtedly eat into his snaps, with both players likely splitting snaps as the No. 3 receiver. Furthermore, the Rams are expected to use their tight ends more, which will limit each receiver’s playing time.
https://twitter.com/wyche89/status/1297689037608644608?s=21Steve Wyche @Wyche89
On @RamsNFL rookie WR Van Jefferson, who has stood out, WR Cooper Kupp said his knowledge of the position is vet-like. He doesn't ask "101 questions." He asks "301" level questions. Jefferson grew up around the position. His dad is former NFL WR,/Jets WR Coach Shawn Jefferson
The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue reports "it’s pretty hard for Rams coaches and teammates to stay even-keeled" about second-round WR Van Jefferson.
Jefferson has impressed with his ability to learn every receiver position. “We want to be able to have guys that are versatile that can play all over the formation,” coach Sean McVay said. “And I think that’s one of the things we liked so much about Van, is he can certainly win isolations outside, he can work inside on option routes where he understands how to work leverages and recognize coverage contours. … And you can see, kind of like what we’ve talked about ever since we drafted him, he’s got a knack for the game. Football just makes sense to him.” Jefferson was widely panned as a second-round reach, but it was not his ability to grasp the "little things" that was in question. It was his college production. Jefferson has an uncertain Dynasty league future.
SOURCE: The Athletic
Aug 24, 2020, 10:48 PM ET
All accounts are he’s having an OUTSTANDING camp. Glad I was on him early in dynasty. Are we thinking redraft value at all?
Filthy. He knows how to get separation. Maybe a Diontae Johnson vibe.
Yeah I mean he’d have to in a way beat out Everett’s contributions as well as Reynolds and force McVay back to more 11 personnel. I don’t think he has too much trouble passing Reynolds and the offense did support 3 wrs in the past. Of course that was before they had a contributing TE in Higbee. I understand they ran a lot more 2 te personnel down the stretch last year?Man don’t know if I can see redraft value without an injury, unless it is a very deep league.
dynasty I was able to trade up and get him in 3 or my 5 leagues and feeling great about it
I remember a game last year where Kupp inexplicably barely saw the field, I'm guessing in favor of 2TE formations. Jefferson is probably the fastest receiver on the team. He's the new Cooks, and likely the slot guy Kupp is battling Everett for snaps.Yeah I mean he’d have to in a way beat out Everett’s contributions as well as Reynolds and force McVay back to more 11 personnel. I don’t think he has too much trouble passing Reynolds and the offense did support 3 wrs in the past. Of course that was before they had a contributing TE in Higbee. I understand they ran a lot more 2 te personnel down the stretch last year?
Not sure he is the new Cooks, but your right, he may be the fastest receiver they have and will probably at least split some of those deep routes with Reynolds. His versatility to play the slot and outside will increase his chances of being on the field however if they play mostly 12 personal it will probably hurt all pass catchers.I remember a game last year where Kupp inexplicably barely saw the field, I'm guessing in favor of 2TE formations. Jefferson is probably the fastest receiver on the team. He's the new Cooks, and likely the slot guy Kupp is battling Everett for snaps.
https://twitter.com/stujrams/status/1299862375659573248?s=21Stu Jackson @StuJRams
This is the 30-yard completion from QB Jared Goff to rookie WR Van Jefferson during the scrimmage that everyone was talking about earlier.
https://twitter.com/potpharma/status/1299831752853204992?s=21Jayrese Jones @potpharma
WATCH: Van Jefferson snatches Adonis Alexander's soul in training camp. #LARams
@HardEarnedYard @MyFantasyLeague #NFL #NFLTwitter
I didn't miss out, just worded my comment terribly. It should have said something like, wow he gets wide open.Sucks you missed out, you’ll do better next year!
Haha my bad. We good fam. Congrats on your steal!I didn't miss out, just worded my comment terribly. It should have said something like, wow he gets wide open.
I drafted both and I’m happy.Man, I drafted Tyler Johnson before this guy. Draft capital, fellas. Draft capital.
The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue expects second-round rookie Van Jefferson to be the Rams' No. 3 receiver.
Jefferson has been one of the standouts of Rams camp, and he appears to have passed Josh Reynolds on the depth chart behind Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp. Before training camp, it was expected to be Reynolds replacing Brandin Cooks in three-wide sets. The Rams have a ton of targets up for grabs in coach Sean McVay's scheme that relies heavily on 11 personnel. Anyone who plays significant snaps in this offense is automatically on the fantasy radar.
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SOURCE: The Athletic
Sep 2, 2020, 11:22 AM ET
Edwards easy for me. LAR may be more pass friendly but the competition is much much greater (heck, Kupp had problems producing with them going more 2 TE sets)Gun to your head - redraft - late round flier - B Edwards or Van Morrison? (Or another dark horse?)
I would think Edwards has less competition, Jefferson has the more obvious pass-friendly scheme in his favor.
Don’t know, if Van passes Reynolds for #3....does he also take an outside position in 12 formation? Could be interesting....Edwards easy for me. LAR may be more pass friendly but the competition is much much greater (heck, Kupp had problems producing with them going more 2 TE sets)
This is def possible. Reynolds was on the field over Kupp at times late last year. I had Edwards ranked just a tad higher but he went early 12 in a draft last night. I got Van last round. I’m going to roster Van everywhere and see how the snaps shake out the first week or 2.Don’t know, if Van passes Reynolds for #3....does he also take an outside position in 12 formation? Could be interesting....
He’s the anti Breakout Age/Dominator Rating prospect for sure.I think Van is such a great value in the late 2nd/early 3rd of rookie dynasty drafts. Wish I had more shares.
Only downside is age. He’s 24 and the rest of the mid-to-late 2nd round guys are 21.
Edwards for 2020 and likely beyond that. Van Morrison is a great singer but not particularly good at football unlike Van Jefferson.Gun to your head - redraft - late round flier - B Edwards or Van Morrison? (Or another dark horse?)
I would think Edwards has less competition, Jefferson has the more obvious pass-friendly scheme in his favor.
I was hoping that "Morrison" would become his nickname. Or maybe "Halen"? Some good choices out there.Biabreakable said:Edwards for 2020 and likely beyond that. Van Morrison is a great singer but not particularly good at football unlike Van Jefferson.
Van ScorrisonI was hoping that "Morrison" would become his nickname. Or maybe "Halen"? Some good choices out there.