The Time Is Now For Reynolds

[den-the-coach]

When they announced his name last season most of us thought highly of the pick as Reynolds proved to be a nice red zone target at 6’3 for the Aggies of Texas A&M and had a decent 40 time too. Add in some solid play in preseason (last year) and all seemed like another thoroughbred in the stable of Wide Receivers in Southern California, however, so far, the review have been mixed at best.

Injuries derailed some development last season as Reynolds slight frame seems to make him more susceptible to injuries or like that Jaguar Vehicle in the garage, that just never seems fine-tuned. Reynolds came in after the injuries to Cooks & Kupp against the Seahawks and gave us some hope. Goff looked his way and Reynolds made some big catches in limited action, but towards the end of the game was not getting open. And then when Kupp went down last week against Denver, enter Josh Reynolds and all I could think about was the song “Slip Sliding Away.”

Reynolds a Texas Native seemed to be a tender foot on the damp soil of Colorado and of course one pass that was thrown in his direction was tipped into his face mask, which led to a Bronco interception with Reynolds looking aloof as to how it happened. What I love about Cooper Kupp is his ability to sit in the soft zones and get open, from the neck up there is none better than Kupp.

Josh Reynolds will not be in the slot come Sunday against San Francisco, so this will give him his chance to stretch the field and offer a Red Zone target with fade patterns that the Rams have been missing, but will Reynolds have the ability to locate the football at it highest point and leap to grab it, or will he not even know the ball is intended for him and give that “Deer in Head Light Look.” like he did on that fake punt pass from Hekker?

WR Coach Eric Yarber has had it somewhat easy with the likes of Watkins, Cooks, Woods & Kupp, but what of the others? Reynolds, Hodge and now Nick Smith. Sean McVay wanted someone who knew is offense, is that because Josh Reynolds lacks the mental capacity to digest the playbook? Who knows, but come Sunday we will get to see if Reynolds rises to the occasion and provides the Los Angeles Rams with another dependable target and make us as fans worry less as the next man up comes through or will we be shaking our head and wondering why Reynolds is underwhelming? Coming out of college his strengths was toughness, work ethic and football intelligence, but none of us have seen that translate to the field and The Time is Now for Reynolds.

 

[WestCoastRam]

Can someone help out, I thought Woods moved to slot when Reynolds came in last week, am I wrong?

 

[dang]

Every team has injuries. For that reason WR #4 is crucial for teams that predominantly run 3 WR sets. I am willing to give Reynolds a full vote of confidence this week. To keep that confidence I need to see him run routes that allows himself to get open and he MUST catch EVERY good pass that comes his way.

 

[Canuckramsfan]

A Great and Wise summation
Of Ramsnation's sharp frustration...
With this Texan Aggie, highly touted...
But now his patterns seem misrouted

Den's claim of "Skinny Josh" is also true...
So Reggie shud make Josh dine with Suh!!
Are brains lacking for Playbook learning?
...or is it grit & guts that Josh is yearning?

For Den-the-Sage is NOT alone
When he questions Josh's backbone
Finally to Reynolds we merely ask
Don't catch the ball with your fooking facemask!!

CRF

P.S. Nice post from the SmartGuy from Utica!

 

[Jacobarch]

I'd rather see Hodge

 

[gabriel18]

He needs to run better routes . Seems lackadaisical sometimes.

 

[LesBaker]

For that reason WR #4 is crucial for teams that predominantly run 3 WR sets.

I'll add it doesn't hurt to have one or two stashed away on the PS too.

 

[den-the-coach]

Can someone help out, I thought Woods moved to slot when Reynolds came in last week, am I wrong?

I'm not sure on that, maybe, but they made it a big deal that Reynolds will be playing the Flanker position come Sunday.

 

[den-the-coach]

I'd rather see Hodge

My concern with Hodge is does he have the ability to create separation? During preseason, he made some sensational catches, however, usually with a CB in his hip pocket. A testament to Hodge, however, it's not always easy fitting the football into tight windows.

 

[Loyal]

I made my decision about Reynolds when we signed Hodge. Reynolds has made a few big catches since then, but underline few. He’s been a Disappointment to me.

 

[den-the-coach]

He’s been a Disappointment to me.

I need to see a larger body of work and this is his time to shine. If not, then I could see them moving onto Hodge or maybe putting Smith in the Slot, however, the real key is for Kupp to return 100%.

 

[shovelpass]

Reynolds was limited yesterday in practice with a hand injury.

 

[den-the-coach]

Reynolds was limited yesterday in practice with a hand injury.

Suck it up Buttercup.

 

[BadCompany]

I wonder if this is the week McVay unveils all his TE plays?

 

[Merlin]

I'm not sure on that, maybe, but they made it a big deal that Reynolds will be playing the Flanker position come Sunday.

We'll see. I'm on the side of "he's Just A Guy," personally, but it would be really nice to see him ball out this Sunday.

And while Hodge does need route work he does at least offer hands and an ability to get up after the ball and maybe bring in contested catches. He's got good size, too. IMO down the road--IF he does the work on his routes--he has the potential to be the kind of wideout that fits really nice in this offense. I don't know that Reynolds will ever be that guy with those hands, but we'll see.

 

[Big Game]

Give the kid a chance guys

 

[Young Ram]

A full week of practice with the 1s should get him more prepared.

 

[gogoat1]

Not sure why everyone is down on him. Its like we are spoiled at WR since boy wonder got here. A few years ago we would have been thrilled to have someone like him on the Rams. Remember Brandon Gibson as our #1 ?
We need to see more of JR before judgement is passed.

 

[Ken]

Not sure why everyone is down on him. Its like we are spoiled at WR since boy wonder got here. A few years ago we would have been thrilled to have someone like him on the Rams. Remember Brandon Gibson as our #1 ?
We need to see more of JR before judgement is passed.

Yeah. But we have higher standards for Rams WRs now. It is time for JR to shine or he may not have a long-term future with the Rams.

 

[Ram65]

Reynolds a Texas Native seemed to be a tender foot on the damp soil of Colorado and of course one pass that was thrown in his direction was tipped into his face mask, which led to a Bronco interception with Reynolds looking aloof as to how it happened. What I love about Cooper Kupp is his ability to sit in the soft zones and get open, from the neck up there is none better than Kupp.

That was a strange play. Can't fault Reynold's as Goff forced that throw.

Josh Reynolds will not be in the slot come Sunday against San Francisco, so this will give him his chance to stretch the field and offer a Red Zone target with fade patterns that the Rams have been missing, but will Reynolds have the ability to locate the football at it highest point and leap to grab it, or will he not even know the ball is intended for him and give that “Deer in Head Light Look.” like he did on that fake punt pass from Hekker?

I'm not sure on that, maybe, but they made it a big deal that Reynolds will be playing the Flanker position come Sunday.

Something about Reynold's route running I don't like. He doesn't seem crisp and have the urgency as others. This might be nit picking but, he didn't stack/cut off the defender on one play against the Hags. Have to see a little more but, playing outside might help him. Funning that McVay said he knows all three positions.