Turf Show Times on Deebo Samuel
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Popper wrote that the Rams are the best fit for former San Francisco 49er and, most recently, Washington Commander Deebo Samuel. Not only was that a surprising match, but it doesn't jive with what the Rams are apparently planning for at wide receiver this season... he's now another year older and still has the same issues he's always had, just with further diminished speed and athleticism... tied for 97th out of 110 graded wide receivers in 'open' score... It doesn't feel like the juice is worth the squeeze for a Rams team that already has one of the best offenses in the NFL
STACKED’s take
Samuel's diminished athleticism and low open score make him poor value for Rams despite analyst endorsement.
The source argues Deebo Samuel is not a fit for the Rams despite being labeled their best free agent receiver option by Daniel Popper. Samuel posted 72 receptions, 727 yards, and 5 touchdowns for Washington last season but is now another year older with diminished speed and athleticism. He has never been a strong man-coverage beater and requires manufactured touches from play callers. ESPN's 2025 Receiver Score metrics grade him 97th out of 110 in 'open' score, indicating he is rarely in position to make catches even when targeted. The source concludes the juice is not worth the squeeze for a Rams team that already has elite weapons and doesn't need to add gimmicks; Samuel would likely be the Rams' sixth option at best.
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