[Dare]

When Sean made his comments about needing more versatility in the offense I think he was looking at the WRs and RBs.

I anticipate them extending Demarcus Robinson for 2 years. He's begun to fill the Robert Woods role. With 4.57 type speed, he's been their deep threat. Both Nacua and Kupp have locked down that intermediate level threat. Now without Kupp they will have Puka and Demarcus both with similar builds, and speed.

Enter Jordan Whittington, with his 4.47 (Pro Day time) speed and they have a true deep threat. I see Whittington becoming their primary deep threat with Robinson and Nacua working the short and intermediate zones.

I think we will see them draft another Whittington type of WR with enough size and length to play the short and intermediate zones as well as extend deep. I think this is what Sean was referring to. Whittington brings more versatility to the table at this point than Kupp. I think they draft Robinson's replacement this year and he will be in the mold of Whittington, i.e. tall and fast with good hands. That is the problem with Tyler Johnson, he has the size and hands but lacks the speed to realistically threaten all levels of the field.

I think ideally he would like 4 WRs that have good length (at least 6') and enough speed to threaten all levels (4.4 range). This means they would be interchangeable in their routes, and losing one doesn't change the offense.

It will be interesting if he changes his perception of the RB position. A bigger RB (5'10" - 5'11") RB who times in the 4.4 range. The RB needs to display good agility as well as power, but most of all good vision which most RBs lack. Sounds like Cam Akers? Yeah, except, Akers didn't have the vision or agility of Williams or he would have been retained.

I think Sean realized how rigid his metrics had become limiting his offensive potential and making them vulnerable to injuries in terms of forcing changes in his offense. The problem with Corum is he's faster but lacks the field vision Williams has and being smaller doesn't run with as much power as Williams. That could change if Corum hits the weight room seriously as he rehabs his broken arm.

I don't think it was lost on Sean that some of Williams runs that he broke could have gone significantly farther, perhaps even scored if he had better speed. Schrader is basically a #3RB like Ronnie Rivers. He seems to lack the power, agility and vision of Williams. In that regard Ronnie Rivers is a better fit but he also lacks the field vision of Williams.

What I'm saying is that I think just like Sean transitioned away from small WRs I can see him doing likewise with RBs. IMO Corum at this point looks like a decent #2 RB but the Rams need better as a starter. I wouldn't be surprised if the RB position evolves the way the WR position has, i.e. bigger and faster. But unlike WR good field vision and agility is a must if you expect to run inside.

Just to mention I think Devin Neal is the kind of RB I'm talking about. Good feet, his estimated 40 expected to be in the low 4.5 range. He runs with power, able to break arm tackles. Figures to be a 3rd or 4th rd pick but I think he will go in the 3rd round. I think it wouldn't be a good thing to extend Williams. RB is one of the few positions that can reasonably start as rookies.

[AvengerRam]

McVay's comment was pretty vague, so it could mean a lot of things.

If you're looking for "tells," perhaps his attempt to bolster the TE position (drafting Davis Allen, signing Colby Parkinson, trying to trade up for Brock Bowers) is one to consider. There are some good TEs in this year's draft... perhaps he'll focus there.

[ramsman34]

He wants an explosive playmaker (probably 2) who can be on the field for any play call, in any personnel group. I would rank them War, TE, RB. We will soon only have 3 WRs under contract.

[FMulder]

He wants an explosive playmaker (probably 2) who can be on the field for any play call, in any personnel group. I would rank them War, TE, RB. We will soon only have 3 WRs under contract.

I agree with this. He wants more offensive team speed. At least 1 (but probably more like 2) who can take it to the house. A WR who can take the top off and also take a short/medium pass and turn it into a big play. Also, a RB who has home run speed, even as someone who rotates in for say 10-20 plays per game. And yes on the TE. Their past interest in TEs in the draft were very much Offensive threats. If you can get them to block at least decently than they should be all in.

I think a physical, ball hawing type CB is a big need/want as well. Someone with some length.

I think they can get RB later in the draft so for me it’s some combo of WR/CB/TE/OT/LB/DT. Yes that is a long list but I think they sign 2 FAs to cover two of those position.

But what the hell do I know!

[ramsww]

McVay's comment was pretty vague, so it could mean a lot of things.

If you're looking for "tells," perhaps his attempt to bolster the TE position (drafting Davis Allen, signing Colby Parkinson, trying to trade up for Brock Bowers) is one to consider. There are some good TEs in this year's draft... perhaps he'll focus there.

Agreed, the TEs all fell into the same mold much like many they let go over the years and were reasonably productive on other teams but not enough as a Ram. This couldn’t have been more evident than when Higbee returned, tearing it up in the playoffs. He got hurt again and McVay will go high for another starting TE, draft or FA. Allen played well but isn’t the blocker Higbee is. Long and Parkinson had issues catching and also fell short in the blocking game. All did well but not enough.

I’d also add the McVay will likely look for a blocking WR. Whittington and Robinson are willing blockers but they ain’t Kupp. We’ll miss him and McVay isn’t changing his M.O.

I hope we stop cutting players (Tu Tu Atwell) before we have a real replacement. NO ONE respected our speed when Tu Tu wasn’t on the field. Everyone knows Puka now.

[actionjack]

Agreed, the TEs all fell into the same mold much like many they let go over the years and were reasonably productive on other teams but not enough as a Ram. This couldn’t have been more evident than when Higbee returned, tearing it up in the playoffs. He got hurt again and McVay will go high for another starting TE, draft or FA. Allen played well but isn’t the blocker Higbee is. Long and Parkinson had issues catching and also fell short in the blocking game. All did well but not enough.

I’d also add the McVay will likely look for a blocking WR. Whittington and Robinson are willing blockers but they ain’t Kupp. We’ll miss him and McVay isn’t changing his M.O.

I hope we stop cutting players (Tu Tu Atwell) before we have a real replacement. NO ONE respected our speed when Tu Tu wasn’t on the field. Everyone knows Puka now.

IMO we completely under utilized Tutu. All the guy did was get open, not sure why Sean would not use him more, he was actually a decent blocker when needed. We should have take more shots down field and used him more on 3rd down.

McVay will go hunting for a bigger fast WR and the same at TE.

[Zen_Ronin]

I think the most promising thing about Sean's comment is that he understood that he had holes in his plan (and team). All year (or at least that first half), he was harping on our problems being a lack of execution. Well he must have seen things in the second half of the season which opened his eyes to some of our shortcomings.

If I were the rest of the league I'd be scared.

McVay seems more dialed in than ever, and it seems like he's ready to let his inner evil genius come out to play!

[actionjack]

I think the most promising thing about Sean's comment is that he understood that he had holes in his plan (and team). All year (or at least that first half), he was harping on our problems being a lack of execution. Well he must have seen things in the second half of the season which opened his eyes to some of our shortcomings.

If I were the rest of the league I'd be scared.

McVay seems more dialed in than ever, and it seems like he's ready to let his inner evil genius come out to play!

Now sign Stafford and lets get moving.