So where is Lance McCutcheon on the WR depth chart.

[Elmgrovegnome]

I don’t think this answer is a clear and easy linear one. Realistically, it would change up depending on the specific situation, opponent, play, etc.
It’s a fun discussion topic for fans. But it’s more involved than simply WR1, 2, 3, etc. - especially for the back half.

It also depends on how much he can develop. He studies next to Kupp and Robinson, calling them football geniuses. It seems his eyes have been opened to possibilities that he hasn’t realized. He seems to have room to grow.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

lol years worth of college tape means very little but 2 preseason games means the world to you? cmon man, at this point in their careers the college tape means MUCH MUCH more than their few preseason games theyve played. and if you think tutu is a gadget player you really know nothing about his game and/or are profiling him purely off his size and speed. tavon was a gadget player, tutu is a legit wr who happens to be small

Well we’ve seen players that excel in college, fail in the NFL. Tavon is a perfect example. Size matters. Most here think Atwell won’t produce because of the physicality of the NFL. He’s not going to win jump balls and will easily be knocked off his routes. Everyone in the NFL is faster than the one or two fast guys that he faced on weekends in college. So far have any of those smaller receivers that were drafted in 2021 produced even half of how well they produced in college? A quarter? Is it common for these little guys to excel in the NFL?

McCutcheon, who was very productive in college has the size and physical make up to be at an advantage. Plus his 40 was what Kupp ran. That’s the difference that people see. College tape isn’t the end all be all. Otherwise no team would miss on first round picks.

 

[Picked4td]

Well we’ve seen players that excel in college, fail in the NFL. Tavon is a perfect example. Size matters. Most here think Atwell won’t produce because of the physicality of the NFL. He’s not going to win jump balls and will easily be knocked off his routes. Everyone in the NFL is faster than the one or two fast guys that he faced on weekends in college. So far have any of those smaller receivers that were drafted in 2021 produced even half of how well they produced in college? A quarter? Is it common for these little guys to excel in the NFL?

McCutcheon, who was very productive in college has the size and physical make up to be at an advantage. Plus his 40 was what Kupp ran. That’s the difference that people see. College tape isn’t the end all be all. Otherwise no team would miss on first round picks.

tavon is the opposite of a perfect example. tavon was not a good wr in college, he was a playmaker/gadget guy. tutu was a legit wr, the only similarities in their games are that they are both small. thats such a lazy comparison. And never said tape is the end all, be all, but it shows the players game, and tutu showed hes got good hands, and can get separation with his speed and/or his route running.

you mention how tutu isnt faster than many ppl like he was in college, but McCutcheon isnt bigger or more physical than everyone either. sure hes making big body plays but its preseason. these arent the guys id worry about him out muscling, its the actual good players that got better technique and wont let that happen often. theres a reason theres not many wrs out there that just big body dudes on a consistent basis and that being their only form of production.

 

[snackdaddy]

The one concern about Tutu is his ability to avoid injury. I don't think he had a problem with it in college. But getting knocked out for the season landing on the ball bothers me. I hope he can prove the doubters wrong. I'm on the fence with him.

As far as McCutcheon, I hope they don't let him get away. I know preseason stars don't always pan out. But he looks better than Nelson Spruce who was a camp favorite among the fans. He looks like he has the tools to be an NFL player and contribute. Just needs more work on route running from what I hear.

 

[fearsomefour]

Yes… the Rams, as Jourdan put it, like to have all their WRs (cept Tutu & Powell) do “tight end things.”

Yep.
The position designations don't mean as much with McVay certainly. Same with Shanny up in SF. Similar mind sets. Keep the most talent an find a way to involve them.
There clearly has been a focus on adding bigger, more physical WR.
That trend started with Woods, embraced by Kupp and Im sure looking to be continued with the bigger guys they have added.

 

[fearsomefour]

I think we carry 10 between WR/TE Kupp, A-Rob, Tutu, VJ, Skow, Cutch, Powell/ Higz & Hop
Harris & Carter for the 10th spot. Trammell and the one left off the 53 between Harris & Carter to P.S
I won't be terribly surprised to see 11 but we have a room full of capable DB's carrying only 2 reserves @ Ol is scary and being pretty committed to 4 RB's makes the numbers tough.
This is probably the most interesting cutdown period in recent memory for me as a fan

I don't think Trammell make it to the PS.
I don't think McCutcheon, Harris or Trammell would make it through waivers. Someone will pick them up if they are cut.
To me, all three are to talented to cut.
If I HAD to cut one at this point it would be Harris. But, thats just me.

 

[fearsomefour]

That’s Trammell. McCutcheon could probably start on other teams.

If either guy is cut, they will not make it through waivers and will be signed by another team.
Most teams have a hard time filling out their roster....in some positions the Rams are over flowing at this point.
Makes for tough choices.
McCutcheon and Trammell are makes to me all day long however.

 

[fearsomefour]

It goes with the O’Line as well.These live Reps are huge.I don’t know what is going to happen here?
This week we will get more reports.Keep a eye on how things look this preseason?
—IMO Arcuri looked real good at LT.It goes back to watching him in one on one’s.Is he better on the right than the left? I also like him at RG.
—Then you have AJ Jackson who even at training camp looked good at RG. I hope The Rams notice it as well.When you look at tape from practice to games these things will start to pop out.
I also notice David Edwards wasn’t looking as solid as maybe he should after being a 3 year starter at Guard?

If your talking about Cutch he is right a long the lines of Harris.He is actually pushing Harris to be better. .Jacob Harris though is listed as a TE who I believe Mcvay will try to use as a hybrid version of Travis Kielce.

We already see this with Higbee lining up out wide, in a bunch, hand down and even in the back field.
These bigger WRs certainly gives him room to be creative.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

tavon is the opposite of a perfect example. tavon was not a good wr in college, he was a playmaker/gadget guy. tutu was a legit wr, the only similarities in their games are that they are both small. thats such a lazy comparison. And never said tape is the end all, be all, but it shows the players game, and tutu showed hes got good hands, and can get separation with his speed and/or his route running.

you mention how tutu isnt faster than many ppl like he was in college, but McCutcheon isnt bigger or more physical than everyone either. sure hes making big body plays but its preseason. these arent the guys id worry about him out muscling, its the actual good players that got better technique and wont let that happen often. theres a reason theres not many wrs out there that just big body dudes on a consistent basis and that being their only form of production.

You were talking about college production and he was small. Your comprehension is lazy. Tavon had out of this world college production. It didn’t work in the NFL.

 

[blackbart]

lol years worth of college tape means very little but 2 preseason games means the world to you? cmon man, at this point in their careers the college tape means MUCH MUCH more than their few preseason games theyve played. and if you think tutu is a gadget player you really know nothing about his game and/or are profiling him purely off his size and speed. tavon was a gadget player, tutu is a legit wr who happens to be small

Yeah that’s why there is such an overload of talent in the league. All that tape thousands of guys have out there and they can’t get a job. WTF

 

[Rams43]

Something’s gotta give this year as Rams make those final 5 cuts.

Keeping Perkins as 3rd QB will result in the sacrifice of a WR, CB, S, DL, Edge, or maybe a RB. It’s inevitable.

Rams simply have too many quality depth players that are well known around the league, especially by some former Ram coaches.

I recommend that they bite the bullet and trade/release both Perkins and Harris and thereby keep 2 more promising youngsters. Youngsters that just might be major contributors if not starters in the near future.

Champagne problems to have such a loaded roster, huh? Doesn’t make those last few final cuts any easier, though.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

Something’s gotta give this year as Rams make those final 5 cuts.

Keeping Perkins as 3rd QB will result in the sacrifice of a WR, CB, S, DL, Edge, or maybe a RB. It’s inevitable.

Rams simply have too many quality depth players that are well known around the league, especially by some former Ram coaches.

I recommend that they bite the bullet and trade/release both Perkins and Harris and thereby keep 2 more promising youngsters. Youngsters that just might be major contributors if not starters in the near future.

Champagne problems to have such a loaded roster, huh? Doesn’t make those last few final cuts any easier, though.

Rich Hammond had an interesting point.

He thinks trying to stash Wolford on the PS is what they will do because even though Perkins doesn’t throw as well he offers more versatility running the scout team, being able to simulate both pocket passers and scrambling/running QBs. Perkins would appeal to more teams as a backup for his versatility.

He thinks fewer teams would be interested in Wolford because of his physical limitations. So he’d have a better chance to not be picked.

I think that the Vikings would snatch Wolford up though, to help teach the offense to Cousins despite just trading for a backup.

 

[Tumak61]

Since Lance is down on the depth chart his fate will depend on special teams. If it comes down to Lance or Skowronek, I think Skow makes the final roster and Lance is headed to the practice squad. Atwell, Skow, and Powell all would be kept ahead of Lance. Just reality

 

[Merlin]

I don't think it's a certainty they'll keep 3 QBs. Perkins playing well helps his chances, but if I'm him beating out Wolf is the only way to be safe.

Would you rather have one backup and keep Harris or McClutch, or have three QBs. That last round of cuts is going to suck with this roster.

 

[dang]

Since Lance is down on the depth chart his fate will depend on special teams. If it comes down to Lance or Skowronek, I think Skow makes the final roster and Lance is headed to the practice squad. Atwell, Skow, and Powell all would be kept ahead of Lance. Just reality

I’ll be generous. There’s a 1% chance McCutcheon would not be picked up by an NFL team and make it to the Rams PS.

 

[Rams43]

Since Lance is down on the depth chart his fate will depend on special teams. If it comes down to Lance or Skowronek, I think Skow makes the final roster and Lance is headed to the practice squad. Atwell, Skow, and Powell all would be kept ahead of Lance. Just reality

Cutting McCutcheon is simply NOT an option. If they do he is 100% a goner.

And McCutcheon has ‘it’, something that even these great coaches can’t teach. I think he’s gonna be specia.

 

[FaulkSF]

Since Lance is down on the depth chart his fate will depend on special teams. If it comes down to Lance or Skowronek, I think Skow makes the final roster and Lance is headed to the practice squad. Atwell, Skow, and Powell all would be kept ahead of Lance. Just reality

You realize McCutcheon is on pace for the preseason WR triple crown. We're talking the potential to be better than Adam Thielen. You don't just cut a guy like that.

If they cut Skow, what teams would claim him? Yes he has special teams value.

 

[WestCoastRam]

View: https://twitter.com/ZKantzFF/status/1562246832947855360

 

[TexasRam]

I am not keeping Perkins.

If you lose your top two QB's during the season then you aint going nowhere anyways.

I am keeping MeCluth. Kid is balling and a great match for Staffords style of play.

 

[Merlin]

Stingley is a talent. Yes he's a rook and learning but it's not like McClutch is winning there vs some shit CB5.