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Agreed, why give up Amendola? Best returner we had in awhile, Robinson and Burton aren't elite, but they get the job done. I can't wait to see what Robinson can do when healthy.. Wasn't this guy supposed to be a First round pick but because of injuries his draft stock dropped dramatically?Quote:
Originally Posted by Richbert88
I'm guessing the WR position is very low on the pecking order of need. Seems like we have plenty to choose from.Quote:
Originally Posted by tomahawk247
I still think we need that one stand out WR. We are in the exact position the Miami Dolphins are at at WR. A bunch of players with moderate talent, but no break out guy. I think we should really dip into FA or seek some trades. Guys like Calvin Johnson and Boldin are available this offseason I hear. maybe do something with that first pick overall do get an elite WR? I don't know, the possibilities are endless. My point is that a big play WR that can stretch the field is needed in St. Louis.Quote:
Originally Posted by laram0
Maybe he is, maybe he isn't.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ahmedrams81
What is certain, though, is that there's no point in getting a number one wide receiver if we have neither a quarterback capable of throwing him the ball nor a line that can protect the passer.
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Originally Posted by Ahmedrams81
I don't know....the Ravens and Jets made the playoffs this year and neither one of them has a big name receiver. They both rely on defense and running the ball. I really think that's exactly the type of team Devaney/Spags want to put together.
Really? The Jets don't have a big name receiver? I have to disagree. Although he didn't do much this year to be sure, they traded for Braylon for a reason. Baltimore is in just about every trade discussion for a big name WR it seems, and I don't think they're done yet, either.Quote:
Originally Posted by RAMSY57
I'd like to think that what you say is true though, believe me. I just can't see it happening.
The injury/fragility issue is a biggie with both but I think Avery & Robinson are talented enough to be THAT guy. Devaney has talked recently about the need to find some way of scoring "from way out". Hard to know if he was talking about QB or WR, though. I do seem to remember Avery getting open deep & passes being off target in pretty much every game he played in.Robinson's size & great hands tease you with a fix to the issue of winning the jump ball on long passes & in the RZ,imo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ahmedrams81
Neither Boldin nor Johnson will be FA this year. I guess it's possible that a disgruntled Boldin might be traded but I doubt AZ would allow him to go to a division rival. He's also about to hit 30 so he doesn't seem to fit the DeSpags criteria for longterm big money investments. I don't think even Limpehan would be crazy enough to let The Lions get rid of Calvin.
I think a good pass catching TE to replace Randy M would help the deep game more than another WR,anyway.
The idea that young guys like Amendola & Gibson can be dismissed as options at this point is crazy,imo. Both were pretty productive & consistent as replacements during the season on a bad O. I'd really like to see what they can do with a full off-season in the system.
In the end, I'm much more concerned about QB, TE, RG, and back-up RB than WR.
But his point was that both the Jets and Ravens were able to get to the playoffs without a true #1 WR. Granted both teams would like to get that #1 guy, but you could say that with just about every team in the NFL for that matter.Quote:
Originally Posted by shower beers
Also, from what Spags has said the recipe for success that these two teams are using is the same that the Rams want to utilize. The fact remains that you CAN win and prosper in the NFL without a bonafide #1 receiver.
And several teams in the playoffs proves that point.
WHAT SAY YE?
i very much doubt that Calvin Johnson is available this offseason. If he is, the Lions are crazy
Not a "top three or four"? I disagree. I think he'd be a fine #3 and an above average #4. The only reason I wouldn't put him higher is because you don't want your starter fatigued from returning kicks.
It's also worth pointing out that often receivers make significant strides in their game around their third year in the league. Most of our guys haven't even hit that mark yet.
It's interesting how people easily overlook Derrick Mason. Guy who booked over 11000 yards and 59 TD's (regular seasons), including 4 out of 5 seasons (last) Ravens uniform with more of 1000 yards receiving and nobody still wouldn't put him among best 20 NFL receivers. And, I'll repeat, he is in Baltimore and we know their football philosophy! How, on the earth, comes he is not true No. 1!? What do you want from true No. 1? There are no many receivers like Fitzgerald, Moss or Holt (once); they are elite. Behind them, true 1 WR's come and Mason is close the top of the group. I really wouldn't have problem to have someone like Mason as a No 1, would you?Quote:
Originally Posted by RAMarkable
I have not seen Bulger at the podium announcing anything. Perhaps you are suffering from hallucinations. I believe there are medical treatments available.Quote:
Originally Posted by dgr828
Danny is exactly what this team needs. Plays hard every play. He may not have elite talent but he plays 110 % all the time and can be counted on to make a play we needed. He gets hit holds on to the ball. He pretects the ball as a returner and does both KR/Page Ranking.Quote:
Originally Posted by dgr828
Most important is that some of you fail to recognize that these guys were thrown in the fire. They never got a chance to learn the system in camp. I anxiously look forward to seeing what they can do when they get a full off season and camp under their belt.
Not to mention the guy can play the slot position very well.
Go Rams
I like our receiving core if they stay healthy.
IMO we just need to pickup a proven FA to solidify the group.