Avery has big shoes to fill: After spending the 33rd overall selection on WR Donnie Avery, the Rams are counting on getting his best. That starts with his running ability: He can zip 40 yards in 4.29 seconds, giving the Rams a much-needed downfield threat. The added speed makes "a big difference," QB Marc Bulger said in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "We can put him inside against some nickel defensive backs or some linebackers. But at the same time, he's going to have to ... do some other things, because if they know every time he comes in that we're going deep, they have answers for that." The 5-foot-11, 190-pound Avery proved at the University of Houston that he offers more than a sprinter's package, especially during a senior season in which he piled up 91 catches, a Conference USA-record 1,456 yards and seven touchdowns. (Updated 05/15/2008).
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Avery has to deal with the perception by some that he was chosen to be Isaac Bruce's replacement. It doesn't help that the last time the Rams had the 33rd selection in the draft was 1994, when they took Bruce out of Memphis State. The popular Bruce, 35, was released Feb. 28 after 14 seasons with the team. He signed with rival San Francisco two days later, taking with him 942 receptions and 14,109 yards. He ranks among the top six in NFL history in both categories. Don't expect Avery to replace Bruce right away. But he was drafted to be the wide receiver of the future for the Rams. Consider Avery a low-end Fantasy option in seasonal leagues and a decent mid-round pick in rookie drafts in 2008. (Updated 05/15/2008).
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Avery has big shoes to fill: After spending the 33rd overall selection on WR Donnie Avery, the Rams are counting on getting his best. That starts with his running ability: He can zip 40 yards in 4.29 seconds, giving the Rams a much-needed downfield threat. The added speed makes "a big difference," QB Marc Bulger said in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "We can put him inside against some nickel defensive backs or some linebackers. But at the same time, he's going to have to ... do some other things, because if they know every time he comes in that we're going deep, they have answers for that." The 5-foot-11, 190-pound Avery proved at the University of Houston that he offers more than a sprinter's package, especially during a senior season in which he piled up 91 catches, a Conference USA-record 1,456 yards and seven touchdowns. (Updated 05/15/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/24/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Avery has to deal with the perception by some that he was chosen to be Isaac Bruce's replacement. It doesn't help that the last time the Rams had the 33rd selection in the draft was 1994, when they took Bruce out of Memphis State. The popular Bruce, 35, was released Feb. 28 after 14 seasons with the team. He signed with rival San Francisco two days later, taking with him 942 receptions and 14,109 yards. He ranks among the top six in NFL history in both categories. Don't expect Avery to replace Bruce right away. But he was drafted to be the wide receiver of the future for the Rams. Consider Avery a low-end Fantasy option in seasonal leagues and a decent mid-round pick in rookie drafts in 2008. (Updated 05/15/2008).
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