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2024

Puka
Kupp
Atwell
DRob
Johnson
Whittington
Parkinson
Long
Allen

**Higbee only played 3 games

or....

2025

Puka
Adams
Tutu
Whittington
Mumfield
Higbee
Ferguson
Allen
Parkinson

I'd say 2024 with a caveat. With Higbee for 17 games and IF Ferguson is a stud, then I'd have to say 2025 might end up better. Whittington will have a bigger role. Mumfield needs to be like Whittington last year. Who is going to be #6? Xavier Smith or Britain Covey? Surely one or two of the UDFA's will make the PS.

[69RamFan]

2024

Puka
Kupp
Atwell
DRob
Johnson
Whittington
Parkinson
Long
Allen

**Higbee only played 3 games

or....

2025

Puka
Adams
Tutu
Whittington
Mumfield
Higbee
Ferguson
Allen
Parkinson

I'd say 2024 with a caveat. With Higbee for 17 games and IF Ferguson is a stud, then I'd have to say 2025 might end up better. Whittington will have a bigger role. Mumfield needs to be like Whittington last year. Who is going to be #6? Xavier Smith or Britain Covey? Surely one or two of the UDFA's will make the PS.

Personally, I would have to say this year's Corp of 2025.

Reason being, Tutu & Higbee.

McVay realize that he needs to get Tutu more touches.

Then to add, we will have a full season of Higbee.

I see Whit, taking the role of D Robinson from last season,

but with less snaps because of Tutu,

except for in the red zone this is where will should see more of Whit than Tutu.

I can see McVay using more of the 12PG this season with the addition of Ferguson,

plus having four TEs that all three could start or rotate in.

As long as our OL can hold up to keep Staff upright,

we should be outstanding on the offensive side of the ball.

Yes, we lost AJax for the beginning of the season with his blood clots,

hopefully he comes back healthy.

But the signing of Humphries is no slouch,

I would expect him to be at the same level as AJax,

So, I don't see any drop off for our OL.

[rams74]

But the signing of Humphries is no slouch

Are you sure about that? Because I'm not.

Sorry, I know this thread was about pass catchers. As for that, I hope the 2025 version is better, but I don't know what it's going to look like yet. We'll see.

[Dare]

You can't make a legit comparison simply because:

1. We don't know how this year's group will be played. Case in point with both Higbee and Ferguson and a huge ?? at LT will the Rams go to more of a 12 personnel base set?

2. This year's schedule looks pretty tough.

3. The addition of Hunter IMO changes things. When he's on the field the defenses will play differently. They simply can't play pass first.

In other words there are too many unknowns. All I see is both groups have their strengths and weaknesses. There is one variable that can't be disputed and that is the addition of Adams vs Kupp is an upgrade simply due to his likely greater availability. You can't overlook how Kupp played last year when he was on the field. He was a shadow of his former self.

In my opinion, Adams and Nacua is a more dangerous pair than Nacua and Kupp of 2024. The emergence of Whittington and Atwell IMO made Robinson expendable. Their speed advantage vs Robinson is clear and if properly used can be an advantage.

Mumpfield is a wildcard this year. This guy IMO can be a real weapon if properly used. He's the possession type of WR that every QB needs and comes to love. He's looks to be a legit chain mover. He simply needs experience and polish. Konata reminds me of Kupp in 2021 with that level of talent. The question mark is can he be that type of WR this year because of over the long term I feel strongly he can be.

If you are simply going to judge on the basis of McVay's usual 11 personnel offense and going by 2024 play, then the Rams of 2025 with Nacua, Adams and Atwell IMO are clearly better than Kupp, Nacua and Robinson. Puka is Puka, and I feel Adams is a clear upgrade over Kupp simply due to availability. So it comes down to Robinson vs Atwell, Whittington and Mumpfield. The speed advantage of both Atwell and Whittington is clear. It will force secondaries to play them differently than Robinson. Go back and look at Robinson's receptions. Too many were closely contested by DBs and only Robinson's length and great hands were the difference. I think both Atwell and Whittington with their speed will make it easier on Stafford as I anticipate greater separation.

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You can't make a legit comparison simply because:

Sure you can!!! It's call "on paper". Of course we don't know how it's going to work out. Somebody like yourself, who's never shy about making predictions......"Darnold to L.A., Kyren on the trade block, We gotta find Stafford's replacement NOW...QB with the first or second pick of this draft".......should understand that.

[Elvis]

I'd say it has a lot to do with Davante. If he's significantly better (and healthier) than last year's Kupp that will be a big difference.

Then there's Ferguson. Is he gonna be a legit weapon as a rookie?

DRob was no slouch so that's certainly a potential loss.

[Elvis]

Does it change anything that Rams just cut Cephus?

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I'd say it has a lot to do with Davante. If he's significantly better (and healthier) than last year's Kupp that will be a big difference.

Then there's Ferguson. Is he gonna be a legit weapon as a rookie?

DRob was no slouch so that's certainly a potential loss.

Quite right.

Davante is the key. From everything I've read, he's excited, dare I say rejuvenated, and looking forward to playing with Puka, Stafford and Co.

Ferguson could also be huge but Higbee for a full season, even more important.

And I'm excited to see if McVay is going to feed Tutu a bit more. He's proven to be a reliable target underneath and certainly a deep threat.

Whittington looked good and who knows what Konata is going to be.

I'm also anticipating a battle between Xavier and Covey for the PR spot and subsequently 6th WR. Covey was a dynamo in Philly before his injury. Made the kind of plays that amped up the rest of the team.

[rams74]

I'm also anticipating a battle between Xavier and Covey for the PR spot and subsequently 6th WR. Covey was a dynamo in Philly before his injury. Made the kind of plays that amped up the rest of the team.

And Covey certainly made himself a fan favorite in Philly. He's got Nelson Spruce written all over him (sorry about that, Britain).

[Elvis]

Never too soon to start thinking about who will win the Spruce Award this year...