Rams Tutu Atwell, Underutilized or Overrated?

[GlendoraRam]

The Rams’ decision to extend wide receiver Tutu Atwell with a one-year, $10 million fully guaranteed contract in March 2025 raised eyebrows among the Rams fanbase. Now, just two games into the 2025 season, Atwell’s minuscule production—1 reception on 2 targets for 4 yards—has intensified scrutiny on whether he’s truly suited for a prominent role in the Rams’ offense, particularly as the No. 3 wideout behind Puka Nacua and Davante Adams.

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[RAMFAN71]

IMO with Nacua/Adams- this would be a great time to unleash some deeper routes with Tutu. Those 3 on the field are a handful for a defense. I don't have the luxury of watching film, but I bet Tutu has been open a bunch and not had ball come his way. But those 3 on the field can make it easier for #9 to hit him deep with a good play design. Let's see it.

[GoldenRam]

I think a bit of both, but honestly, rather trade him and give his snaps to Whit .. maybe some to Xavier.

I don't think you're getting much in return, maybe a 5th at best, but frankly I think he needs a fresh start somewhere if he's going to have any shot at a real career. He's not valued here.

We don't do well with guys we draft as gadgets, Atwell, Austin.

[Jacksnow]

We don't do well with guys we draft as gadgets, Atwell, Austin.

Which is surprising because McVay in the past loved running those ridiculous flag football "trick plays" that rarely worked. So ya, I think McVay has smartened up a bit with his playbook, because I haven't seen any of those terrible trick plays so far this season.... Which has also come at the expense of TuTu, which is fine by me.

DV22 good point I forgot about all the trick plays Rams use to run. Also wasn't it common to do fake punts and run for 1st down.

[ocram23]

I think this topic has been hammered to death. It's quite obvious to me he isn't a main player on this team.

[DelMar]

That's a first

Usually it take three pages of everyone getting in their left and right jabs before the wind is finally sucked out of a topic.

Nope. It's mainly just you and your post.

Get a clue

[GlendoraRam]

That's a first

Usually it take three pages of everyone getting in their left and right jabs before the wind is finally sucked out of a topic.

Yep, and counting the number of your posts, it seems to me that is exactly what you are trying to do.

[DelMar]

That's a first

Usually it take three pages of everyone getting in their left and right jabs before the wind is finally sucked out of a topic.

Yep, and counting the number of your posts, it seems to me that is exactly what you are trying to do.

Wait... you were able to count all his post? Where oh where did you find that time, sir?

[crazy-legs]

Tutu has dropped to 4th on the depth chart according to ESPN. Jordan Whittington is our 3rd WR. Resigning Tutu was a waste of money. We could of used the money towards a DB...

I'll say it again. I'd pick up the phone and try to trade him. Perhaps the Chiefs?

[DVA_ram33]

One drop again the eagles and then disappeared...

[DelMar]

One drop again the eagles and then disappeared...

This is quickly becoming the worst $10 million investment the Rams have made in years.