Woods, watkins TDs

[Royale with Cheese]

3 minutes ago, dave mcbride said:

I don't know if it was merited; lots of elite talents complain about lack of touches, and he wasn't that bad about it. Frankly, I don't care that much either. I think it's a manufactured controversy, truth be told. That stuff doesn't matter to me much.

 

I really don't think it's manufactured controversey when he admitted this:

 

“Two years ago, it would’ve probably been different,” Watkins said. “I would’ve probably gone to the media and been saying whatever, trying to get the coach’s attention. That’s how I used to do it back then. Like, ‘I need more targets.’ Then that comes to the coach, and me and him have to talk.”

Watkins went on to acknowledge that he was selfish during his time with the Bills as he was dealing with a foot injury and that it hurt relationships with his coaches and fellow teammates. He even went as far to say that at times, he cared more about his own individual production than the team winning games.

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“I felt like I was consumed, and I was angry,” Watkins said. “It was affecting my relationships with the coaches and with the players. I wanted to be great so bad, but I was also selfish, too. Because there were some games that we won and I didn’t get the ball, and I was upset.”

[Buffalo Barbarian]

23 hours ago, Foreigner said:

If you watch the roundup shows tonight you will see the Rams Robert Woods 53 yard receiving TD, and Sammy Watkins

67 yard receiving TD and the first half is not over yet.

I guess with talent, the cream always rises to the top  

 

Rather have their OC,  or the Eagles

[Kelly the Dog]

3 minutes ago, JohnC said:

Goff is a young qb who at this point isn't adept at going through his progressions. One of the reasons why Goff made a quantum leap as a qb is that their smart, young HC simplified the passing game so that Goff could complete passes and gain confidence. It's working and the team is succeeding. Unquestionably, Goff is more comfortable throwing to Kupp and Woods than Watkins. The result is that the passing game is clicking even with Watkins consistently getting open because other receivers are also getting open. 

 

It's not too difficult to understand why Watkins who is playing for a contract is frustrated. Tough! The team is winning despite the fact that he is not getting what he believes to be his fair share of touches. There is no doubt that Watkins is a superlative talent. What he is not is a superlative teammate. 

 

Doesn't seem like you're watching the games either.

 

I don't expect people to. But looking at raw stats and highlights doesn't tell a fraction of the story of what they are doing. It's quite the opposite of a simplified offense. 

[Royale with Cheese]

33 minutes ago, P51 said:

No names just context, who is more elite;

 

Player A with a 63% reception per target rate, 11 yards per target, 17.5 yards per reception, 9% TD per target rate, 15% TD per reception rate, 68% 1st down per reception rate, 465 team passing attempts (-154 passing attempts vs. team B).

or

Player B with a 58% reception per target rate, 8 yards per target, 13.7 yards per reception, 6% TD per target rate, 10% TD per reception rate, 75% 1st down per reception rate, 619 team passing attempts (+154 passing attempts vs. team A).

 

I'm just going to guess player A is Watkins and player B is Hopkins?

[P51]

Just now, Royale with Cheese said:

 

I'm just going to guess player A is Watkins and player B is Hopkins?

 

[JohnC]

Just now, Kelly the Dog said:

Doesn't seem like you're watching the games either.

 

I don't expect people to. But looking at raw stats and highlights doesn't tell a fraction of the story of what they are doing. It's quite the opposite of a simplified offense. 

What the new HC first did is put the young qb in situations where he can complete passes. As the season is advancing and he is gaining confidence the playbook is expanding. That's good coaching and player development.  You start with the basics and then add to your game. Gaining experience and getting better. Next year he will be much more accomplished, and after that he will be an established qb. That's the point I was making. 

[teef]

1 hour ago, Boatdrinks said:

Watkins is a quality WR with talent. If one watches the Rams games, they will see he gets open and Goff rarely looks his way. He could be used more, but the Rams have lots of weapons. Sammy was never going to be worth two first rounders unless he was Jerry Rice. The only reason it is still a topic is that the Bills have yet to establish a consistent and effective passing attack. If that was happening, no one including myself ( as a Watkins fan) would be thinking about it any more. It's the NFL and players come and go. The Bills don't have an offensive lineup similar to the Rams, so it's impossible to look at whatever is happening in LA as what would happen if SW was in Buffalo. We will see what happens with the addition of Benjamin  and the return of Clay. 

Great post boatdrinks.  Completely agree. 

[Royale with Cheese]

3 minutes ago, P51 said:

 

 

Well to answer your question, Watkins isn't elite IMO so that kinda narrows that down.

[P51]

9 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said:

 

Well to answer your question, Watkins isn't elite IMO so that kinda narrows that down.

 

Im guessing that Hopkins is IYO? If so what makes him elite?

[Billsfan1972]

So anyone else see the Julio drop yesterday?  Just wondering how you'd react and crucify him.  Of course many here would explain that the Carolina defense wasn't trying.

[The Now Moment]

4 hours ago, SoTier said:

As I asked Teef, how many Rams games have you watched?  WRs are dependent upon how often the QB throws to them.  Goff throws to Kupp as if he were his only option a lot of the time.  As Goff matures and gets more confidence in Watkins and Woods, as well as defenses start double covering Kupp, Goff should start throwing the ball to his other options more often.  Even without having as many targets as he should have, Woods is on pace to get at about 800-900+ yards (I'm not sure if the Rams have played 8 or 9 games).

 

The point is, however, not whether the Bills should have gotten rid of one or both Woods and/or Watkins but rather whether they were "inconsistent" as WRs.  They weren't in Buffalo, and they aren't in LA.

Guess I just don't agree.  In an offense that will likely pass for about 4,000 yards, I think a guy that was brought in to be the number one via trade should be getting at least five catches a game or about 75-90 catches on the year.  Watkins has had 3 games with 1 catch, 1 with no catches and a game with 2 and 3 catches.  That's just not good enough to warrant giving up such assets and that taking on a larger salary. I just need more production to say he's doing well.  It's not that I don't want him to do well.  To me, he's just not living up to the hype.  He had the hype to be the next Julio Jones or Antonio Brown but just fell flat.  The center of the offense weapon that'd be unstoppable hasn't happened yet.  I hope he gets there some day though.

[BillsfanAZ]

I like both Watkins and Woods but I have no problem that they both arent here anymore. Woods is not worth the contract that he got. Watkins is a good player plagued by injuries. I think his potential will always be greater than his production. The Rams may not be able to keep him after this season. Watkins may choose to go somewhere there is a good QB and less competition at WR. Unfortunately until Buffalo shows they have a legit WR, people will always be comparing to what Watkins is doing while over looking the value of EJ Gaines. Not to mention if the Bills use the draft pick wisely. 

[Boatdrinks]

2 hours ago, Buffalo30 said:

Guess I just don't agree.  In an offense that will likely pass for about 4,000 yards, I think a guy that was brought in to be the number one via trade should be getting at least five catches a game or about 75-90 catches on the year.  Watkins has had 3 games with 1 catch, 1 with no catches and a game with 2 and 3 catches.  That's just not good enough to warrant giving up such assets and that taking on a larger salary. I just need more production to say he's doing well.  It's not that I don't want him to do well.  To me, he's just not living up to the hype.  He had the hype to be the next Julio Jones or Antonio Brown but just fell flat.  The center of the offense weapon that'd be unstoppable hasn't happened yet.  I hope he gets there some day though.

 

 Can't look at catches without looking at targets. Watkins is still the " new guy" and had zero practice time with Goff before August. Yes, SW was traded for as a #1. You still have to look at what the Rams are asking him to do within the offense. Watch the Rams games and decide if he's getting open or not. 

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

38 minutes ago, Boatdrinks said:

 

 Can't look at catches without looking at targets. Watkins is still the " new guy" and had zero practice time with Goff before August. Yes, SW was traded for as a #1. You still have to look at what the Rams are asking him to do within the offense. Watch the Rams games and decide if he's getting open or not. 

 

The “new guy” bit is a bit old now. Watkins is a vet. He’s been there now for like 12 weeks. I would expect his production to be much better for a true “no. 1 WR.”

[Kelly the Dog]

Just now, JR in Pittsburgh said:

 

The “new guy” bit is a bit old now. Watkins is a vet. He’s been there now for like 12 weeks. I would expect his production to be much better for a true “no. 1 WR.”

If you were the coach of the Rams, and traded for Sammy Watkins - and he was drawing coverage all over the field - which he is - and if you say he is not you are lying - and your team was moving up and down the field at will almost every game - and putting up 30-50 points - and had one of the league's best offenses - would you tell your QB to target our #1 guy more or do what we have been doing. Their offense is sick. There is no reason to force him the ball.

[oldmanfan]

If guys are that good you don't need to tell the QB to target him or not.That said, the young Rams HC is doing a great job.

[Boatdrinks]

4 minutes ago, Kelly the Dog said:

If you were the coach of the Rams, and traded for Sammy Watkins - and he was drawing coverage all over the field - which he is - and if you say he is not you are lying - and your team was moving up and down the field at will almost every game - and putting up 30-50 points - and had one of the league's best offenses - would you tell your QB to target our #1 guy more or do what we have been doing. Their offense is sick. There is no reason to force him the ball.

Exactly. Goff looks underneath and usually goes there with the ball because it's open. He takes a few deep shots to Watkins but has missed on many of them. He missed one earlier in the Giants game but went back to it and hit the TD. Production is a two way street. Forcing the ball to Watkins because they traded for him would be a solution in search of a problem. The Rams are apparently fine with Watkins current role in the offense, and why wouldn't they be? 

[Scott7975]

4 hours ago, Kelly the Dog said:

Doesn't seem like you're watching the games either.

 

I don't expect people to. But looking at raw stats and highlights doesn't tell a fraction of the story of what they are doing. It's quite the opposite of a simplified offense. 

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The coaching is better

Yes, Head Coach Sean McVay is doing a phenomenal job. From simplifying the offensive system to fit QB Jared Goff rather than handjam him into a preconceived system

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McVay has tried to simplify things and make them as easy to process for Goff as possible.  It's a lot of quick three step drops with short and intermediate throws over the middle, taking the occasional deep shot to keep the defense on their toes.

In another article McVay said he installed about 95% of the offense during minicamp.

 

There are plenty of articles out there on how McVay set out to simplify the offense for Goff.  Which is the right thing to do for a young QB, but it is not the opposite of a simplified offense at all.

Edited November 6, 2017 by Scott7975

[Boatdrinks]

4 minutes ago, oldmanfan said:

If guys are that good you don't need to tell the QB to target him or not.That said, the young Rams HC is doing a great job.

The QB is still young and relatively inexperienced. He's choosing the first read that's open and not taking lots of shots. If plenty of options are open, why would Goff focus on getting the ball to Watkins? There is nothing wrong with the Rams offense right now, including Sammy. 

[Kelly the Dog]

2 minutes ago, Scott7975 said:

In another article McVay said he installed about 95% of the offense during minicamp.

 

There are plenty of articles out there on how McVay set out to simplify the offense for Goff.

Their offense is sophisticated though. He may not have Goff go through several progressions, that is what he is talking about. He makes his decision before the snap most of the time. But they have all kinds of formations and movement and exotic plays and playcalls. It's the opposite of a simple offense. He just doesn't put much on Goff's plate. he just says run the play and throw it to the guy they are not watching. Plus, the offense is a lot different the way they run it now from four-five games ago. They seem to do a lot more. It was incredible yesterday.