Rams done adding wide receivers

by Ryan Van Bibber on Jul 5, 2009 2:48 PM CDT in Preseason

The Rams may in fact be done adding receivers to their roster, barring injury. This news will come as a disappointment to many who feel that the Rams lack of proven commodities behind WR Donnie Avery will hogtie the offense once the season starts.

The Rams flirted with former Oklahoma State and current WFL WR Prentiss Elliot this summer, even giving him a private workout in June, and just last week, there were reports that he had an invite to camp. This report from the Oklahomanquotes Rams director or pro personnel Mike Williams denying that report. Said Williams:

"We don’t have plans to bring him in at this point. We’re going to have to have a rash of injuries to turn to him."

That's a pretty good indication that they have no plans to bring anymore prospect WRs to camp. No need really, since the roster is loaded with unproven guys at that position. All the signs also seem to indicate that the Rams have no plans to add any veterans to the mix at receiver to the current roster either. However, that might change as camp plays out other teams start trimming rosters.

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WELCOME

To the new rams.Smash mouth football in the ST.L finaly.I’m sure Avery will get hisbut the way it’s been sounding the TE should be busy this year.

by Magyar on Jul 5, 2009 3:51 PM CDT reply actions

I'm Calling It Now

Randy McMichael will have a Pro Bowl type year……who else can Bulger throw to?…..I do think it will be easier for opposing teams to stack the box, we certainly wont scare people with our receiving corps

I have proof TackleBox IS Jim Haslett

by JordansDad on Jul 5, 2009 7:49 PM CDT reply actions

Jackson

will have a lot of passes thrown his way too

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by Ryan Van Bibber on Jul 5, 2009 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions

Not gonna panic

I’m actually not worried about the lack of experience among the WRs. First of all, the Rams are rebuilding, and the only way for the young players to get experience is to get on the field. Second, I do think that both Avery and Burton will make strides in their second years, especially in Walsh’s Cincinnati offense. There should be shorter, quicker routes.

Don’t forget that Bruce had 1,700+ receiving yards in his second season with Chris Miller and Mark Rypien throwing to him, and 1,300+ his third year with Tony Banks as the QB. Bulger is at least as good as Miller, and better than Rypien and Banks.

I wouldn’t expect huge numbers out of McMichael. If he’s healthy, I think he’ll contribute, but don’t count on him for more than about 500 or so yards. While he’s solid, he’s not in the same class as Tony Gonzalez, Jason Witten, etc.

by mikemcd41 on Jul 5, 2009 10:29 PM CDT reply actions

I agree with the idea

that the Rams need to give their young guys experience, but it would be nice to see an old hand like Amani Toomer out there to help move the sticks.

by andyrose on Jul 5, 2009 11:03 PM CDT reply actions

Vet at wide out

I like Amani Toomer just to have a vet on that sideline he would be the perfect coach on and off the field and I think Bulger would feel good about a vetern player in that receiver corp. I hope Randy McMichael can get back to his Miami days I even heard right before he got hurt his grand ma asked him why aren’t they using you more.

by 39jackson on Jul 6, 2009 12:47 PM CDT reply actions

I thought so

This is OK with me. I think 2-3 capable WRs will emerge from the unprovens this year. As we all know there won’t be much air ball going on this year, theoretically at least.

by dbcouver on Jul 8, 2009 5:07 PM CDT reply actions