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  • July 24, 2014 at 8:59 pm #2443
    sdram
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    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24635870/nfl-training-camp-battles-who-will-help-sam-bradford

    ST. LOUIS RAMS
    Key Battle: Tavon Austin vs. Chris Givens vs. Austin Pettis vs. Kenny Britt vs. Stedman Bailey vs. Brian Quick, WR
    That’s a whole lot of names on the wideout depth chart for the Rams, huh? St. Louis has spent the past few years looking to acquire viable targets for Sam Bradford (include tight end Jared Cook as well) and while none of those guys are pure “No. 1” wide receivers, there’s certainly some hope they can emerge as an impressive collection of players.

    Austin’s the 2013 first-round pick who was underutilized for most of last season; he had his moments (notably a mammoth Week 10 game against the Colts where he had nearly 300 total yards receiving and returning) but wasn’t worth what the Rams gave up to acquire him. He’s a theoretically “modern” wide receiver and will see the field. Maybe.

    Givens/Pettis/Quick are the oddest little collection aren’t they? Like small-school drafted trinkets on a wide receiver charm bracelet or something. Quick has the upside of an early second-round pick from a small North Carolina school. Givens is the same thing except he was taken in the fourth round and has actually produced. (And, hence, the best bet for continued success here.) Pettis

    Britt is a former star under Jeff Fisher with more red flags than a referee convention. It’s impossible to expect anything of substance from him but he does have a good history with his current coach and gobs of upside.

    Bailey’s the sneaky guy here, for my money. Didn’t have a monster rookie year or anything (17 catches, 226 yards) but he put up good numbers down the stretch with Kellen Clemens under center.

    Predicted Outcome: Givens and Pettis nab the starting rolls with Austin in the slot, which may be problematic (for Austin) since we’re going to see a lot of running from the Rams after they drafted Greg Robinson to pave holes for Zac Stacy. For as hodgepodge as this group feels it could actually end up being pretty productive and/or interesting for Sam Bradford.

    July 24, 2014 at 9:12 pm #2444
    zn
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    Givens and Pettis nab the starting rolls

    That’s mean.

    They should share.

    rolls1

    July 24, 2014 at 10:34 pm #2454
    sdram
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    Rolls – mmmm – some hot buttered rolls with some fresh cherry jam would be awesome. But, I can’t afford the calories. I’ll have to save up.

    He’s pseudo predicting that Pettis will have the best season of the six – whatta goof. I don’t think so.

    To me, Pettis is a role player who still has to make the team. If they trade for a WR or only keep 5, I’d guess Pettis is the odd man out all things being equal with injuries, etc.

    And Givens, meh kinda a JAG. A nice mid round pick with some potential but he has a lot to prove going into season three I’d state that all the others have more potential to have as good or better seasons than either Pettis or Givens. If Sam and Austin both stay healthy, there’s gonna be some explosions.

    July 24, 2014 at 11:38 pm #2457
    Mackeyser
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    I dunno why, but I have this very strong feeling that TJ Moe shouldn’t be counted out of the mix. Like… I think the Rams will keep six and Moe will make the six… and the first four weeks will be an audition for that 6th spot for a few guys.

    I think Britt, Austin and Bailey will be safe come week Five. The rest will have to show why they should stay on the team.

    TJ Moe really intrigues me and strikes me as a guy who if he doesn’t have another freak injury will force the coaches to keep him by just making play after play. Whether that means losing Pettis or Quick or Givens, I dunno, but I think if any one of the WRs has a chance to be disruptive and crack the top 6, it’s TJ Moe.

    And I actually think he will. Just have this spidey-sense about him…

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