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Of course they should use him like in 2015 - if the passing game improves as we think it will - it will only give him more space underneath where he does his best work.
I agree wholeheartedly.
He was already dangerous in 2015 being used that way, so, in 2017, with Watkins and Woods aboard opening up space on offense, he could even be more dangerous doing the same things. But, since 2015, he also added a bit more in terms of long routes. So I would expect that to get mixed in too.
Health of course is the issue.
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Let's imagine ourselves as the opposing DC for just a moment. Humor me.
Which scenario presents itself as most likely a favorable outcome for my hypothetical D?
1) Rams leave Watkins, Woods, and Kupp on the field and run a pass play. Tavon remains on sideline.
2) Rams remove any one of the above and insert Tavon and run a pass play.
3) Rams run a 2 TE set plus Watkins and one of Kupp or Woods. Tavon stays on sideline.
4) Rams run a 2 TE set plus Watkins and Tavon. No Kupp or Woods to defend.
Now, think about this as an opposing DC would, not as your heart might be tugging you.
As an opposing DC, any scenario that inserts Tavon and causes any one of Watkins, Woods, or Kupp to go to the sideline improves my D's chances.
Sorry.
Just my opinion, of course.