Watched this game today. I bet he wasn't in formation but 20% of the plays. He returned punts, but was a non-factor in the offensive scheme of things. Instead, they used Watkins, Cupp, and Woods.
Tavon Austin no longer being utilized with Rams
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If Stedman is considered a bust, it is not because of his football exploits. How many people do you know that survived a gunshot to the head--is that a bust? And before anyone says it, I do not consider Stedman Bailey to be the AntiChrist.
Tavon didnt put in the work to improve his game. As a pure athlete he is remarkable, but route running was his weakness and he still looks like a rookie that cannot produce anything unless he the ball is forced his way either via screen, short cross, or direct handoff. The Rams were willing to give him those touches for many years under Fisher, but a new coaching staff doesnt owe him that, and if it werent for his unwarranted contract extension last year he probably would not be on the team or even in the league.
Players become busts all the time by ways that are out of their control
As far as a 3rd round WR career goes, Bailey is a bust..... sucks what happened to him
Football contracts are not guaranteed. So, if the Rams wanted to part ways with Tavon, they would only owe him what they had promised to him as "guaranteed" in his new contract extension.
I still think he is being underused with the Rams. They suck........
The Rams have 4-5 other receivers that are better than Tavon unfortunately. He's too small.
Tavon Austin is a great player and is not being used. Why? I don't know. You don't either. Warez
Probably because they have tried to use him for many years in the past and it has not been a winning formula
That's harsh. Tavon is being misused. He was the best player I've seen in my nearly 70 years of watching WVU football in being elusive. His left/right, stop/go was incredible! The 50-49 Oklahoma game was a perfect exhibition of that. On one play, one Sooner defender fell down from Tavon's fake and the other one just stood that and watched Tavon blur by because, as my son-in-law said, "He didn't want to look foolish, too."
Tavon is NOT a bust. The way he's misused is a bust. Used properly with his speed and elusiveness, Tavon would be an NFL star.
M angy special teams + absence of Simms & Long = loss to Virginia
Tech, 31-24
O bliterated East Carolina, 56-20
U nhinged Delaware State, 59-16
N apalm Kansas
T errorize TCU
A nnihilate Texas Tech
I ncinerate Baylor
N ullify Oklahoma State
E masculate Iowa State
E rectile dysfunction Kansas State
R eam Texas
S hock Oklahoma
Lol at comparing college vs. NFL. Pat White was probably our best QB in school history and he played what, 1 series of regular season football before getting knocked out? The two games are not even in the same stratosphere, there is so much more to the NFL than being a great athlete.
Neither did Major Harris. But I'm with Tehas Fan on this one. I think Tavon isn't being used properly. He has the talent to compete in the NFL. So did Geno Smith.
M angy special teams + absence of Simms & Long = loss to Virginia
Tech, 31-24
O bliterated East Carolina, 56-20
U nhinged Delaware State, 59-16
N apalm Kansas
T errorize TCU
A nnihilate Texas Tech
I ncinerate Baylor
N ullify Oklahoma State
E masculate Iowa State
E rectile dysfunction Kansas State
R eam Texas
S hock Oklahoma
Every high-end NFL draft pick has boom potential as well as bust potential. Some are better bets than others, but nobody is immune from being a boom-or-bust proposition.
Los Angeles Rams fans might want to look away.
From May 18th 2017
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2710091-which-nfl-players-are-trending-toward-bust-labels-in-2017
Los Angeles Rams fans might want to look away.
From May 18th 2017
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2710091-which-nfl-players-are-trending-toward-bust-labels-in-2017
50 Worst Draft Picks in NFL History
It's all about production when considered as a bust. Has nothing to do with injuries and or otherwise.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1056430-50-worst-draft-picks-in-nfl-history
Archie Griffin, RB, Cincinnati Bengals
19 of 50
It's all about production when considered as a bust. Has nothing to do with injuries and or otherwise.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1056430-50-worst-draft-picks-in-nfl-history
Archie Griffin, RB, Cincinnati Bengals
19 of 50
Draft Pick: 24th overall in the 1976 NFL draft from Ohio State
Career Statistics: 2,808 rushing yards, 1,607 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns
Archie Griffin might have been the most-heralded college football player in history when he entered the 1976 NFL draft. The Ohio native won two Heisman Trophies with Ohio State and became one of the state's "favorite sons." It only made sense for the Cincinnati Bengals to draft him following that stellar collegiate career.
They should have realized that something was wrong when Griffin fell to them at the 24th overall pick of the draft. He just didn't have the size or strength to play at the next level.
Griffin ended up playing seven seasons for the Bengals, never tallying 700 yards in any one season. Toward the last half of his career, the former Buckeye fell all the way down to No. 3 on their depth chart.
To say that his NFL career was a disappointment would be an understatement. In a draft that consisted of seven future Hall of Fame performers, Griffin would end up being one of the most disappointing Heisman winners ever drafted.
To say the Rams didnt use Tavon properly or that they are not giving him a proper chance is beyond ignorant. Tavon has either never put in the work to become a strong route runner like other undersized slot receivers, or he just doesnt possess the skill set. Despite never developing that skill the Rams still force fed Tavon a lot of balls any way, and outside of the occassional highlight, he largely didnt do much with his opportunities and the Rams were never rewarded for giving him those touches on the scoreboard in any type of meaningful way. I would actually say if anything the Rams have gone out on an unusually long limb for Tavon, most players that are not QBs do not get the type of leash Tavon has been allowed regardless of draft position.
You are joking. Right? I am an insider with regard to the Rams and can tell you that Tavon was never force fed anything. Tavon was a man among boys in college and is a great athlete amongst the pros. I would like to see Tavon traded to a team that can 'see' his assets and will use them! Warez
Lmao, what other team runs the ball to their slot receiver trying to force him into touches? You are out of your mind
Austin has been beat out this year already for playing time and targets...
Stop making excuses for him. He's a bust.....
Stop making excuses for him. He's a bust.....
Some guys have made a hell of a name for themselves just as kick return specialists in the NFL. Desmond Howard won a Super Bowl ring due to it. His NFL career was no where before then.
I like the Rams potential if they get clicking on all cylinders offense wise. With Gurley and Watkins drawing heat, a stud slot receiver really could shine.
Some people in
As for Geno, he is a million dollar talent, with a 2 cent brain.
Biggest eye roll I can give. So any Mountaineer that doesn't find success in the NFL is being misused? Righhtt.
As for Geno, he is a million dollar talent, with a 2 cent brain.
Living in LA. Right now the other receiviers fit the new coach's mold better than Tavon. He's too small for that system. He will most likely be released after this season when his guarantee period expires.
With his blazing speed, it is a shame he isn't playing slot n return man. A guy with his wheels could make a good 3rd down specialist, but I doubt he could take many hits.
One thing you can't take away from Tavon ... ever! He was the best in my lifetime at WVU at elusiveness. His left/right, stop/go moves were incredible. Just ask the Oklahoma defense that gave up about a zillion yards to him in that 50-49 incredible performance in Mountaineer Field. Sooners fell out of their jockstraps trying to keep up with his moves. Others just stared, as if in a trance, while Tavon was a blur passing them by. That was the most incredible one-player performance I've ever seen in my 70 years of following the Mountaineers!
M angy special teams + absence of Simms & Long = loss to Virginia
Tech, 31-24
O bliterated East Carolina, 56-20
U nhinged Delaware State, 59-16
N apalm Kansas
T errorize TCU
A nnihilate Texas Tech
I ncinerate Baylor
N ullify Oklahoma State
E rectile dysfunction Iowa State
E masculate Kansas State
R eam Texas
S hock Oklahoma
M angy special teams + absence of Simms & Long = loss to Virginia
Tech, 31-24
O bliterated East Carolina, 56-20
U nhinged Delaware State, 59-16
N apalm Kansas
T errorize TCU
A nnihilate Texas Tech
I ncinerate Baylor
N ullify Oklahoma State
E rectile dysfunction Iowa State
E masculate Kansas State
R eam Texas
S hock Oklahoma
I think you've forgotten Pat White's performance in that Louisville game a few years back. That, too, was unbelievable.
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Loved how the Rams used him last night. McVay wants taller receivers, but he's still a threat on the Jett Sweep. And, he should have scored on that apparent TD called back. The Rams are starting to show some promise, but having Wade as a DC won't work long term. Now, if Tavon can only remember how to catch punts.
Tavon has 1,649 receiving and 1,001 rushing yards with the Rams. That’s 2,650 yards of offense.
He also has returned kickoffs for 451 yards, averaging 18 yards per return.
He has returned punts for 1,336 yards.
Those are hardly the numbers of a “bust.”
He has $28.5 million in guaranteed money so he can cry all the way to the bank. If he's wise with his money he'll never run out and he certainly has far, far more money than any of us who are not named Gov. Jim Justice.
Former WVU players are making $51 million in the NFL this year. That’s an incentive for other high school stars to come to WVU.
M angy special teams + absence of Simms & Long = loss to Virginia Tech, 31-24
O bliterated East Carolina, 56-20
U nhinged Delaware State, 59-16
N apalm Kansas
T errorize TCU
A nnihilate Texas Tech
I ncinerate Baylor
N ullify Oklahoma State
E rectile dysfunction Iowa State
E masculate Kansas State
R eam Texas
S hock Oklahoma
He also has returned kickoffs for 451 yards, averaging 18 yards per return.
He has returned punts for 1,336 yards.
Those are hardly the numbers of a “bust.”
He has $28.5 million in guaranteed money so he can cry all the way to the bank. If he's wise with his money he'll never run out and he certainly has far, far more money than any of us who are not named Gov. Jim Justice.
Former WVU players are making $51 million in the NFL this year. That’s an incentive for other high school stars to come to WVU.
M angy special teams + absence of Simms & Long = loss to Virginia Tech, 31-24
O bliterated East Carolina, 56-20
U nhinged Delaware State, 59-16
N apalm Kansas
T errorize TCU
A nnihilate Texas Tech
I ncinerate Baylor
N ullify Oklahoma State
E rectile dysfunction Iowa State
E masculate Kansas State
R eam Texas
S hock Oklahoma
Sad thing is, Tavon has ONE reception this year. I bet he's been targeted less than 5 times in 3 games. I still think he has NFL talent and should be used, but it will be with another team.
A multi-millionaire "bust." He can buy a dozen of us and have change left over so I don't think we'll need a pity party for Tavon. And NOTHING will take away from Tavon being the most elusive ballcarrier in WVU history. Nothing!
M angy special teams + absence of Simms & Long = loss to Virginia
Tech, 31-24
O bliterated East Carolina, 56-20
U nhinged Delaware State, 59-16
N apalm Kansas
T errorize TCU
A nnihilate Texas Tech
I ncinerate Baylor
N ullify Oklahoma State
E rectile dysfunction Iowa State
E masculate Kansas State
R eam Texas
S hock Oklahoma
And he's still an NFL bust
Austin has the same CAREER receiving yards after 4 seasons as most WRs who are drafted as high as he was get in one season....
He has as much rushing yards for his CAREER as most RBs drafted as high as he was get in one season.
His numbers ARE those of a bust
Austin has the same CAREER receiving yards after 4 seasons as most WRs who are drafted as high as he was get in one season....
He has as much rushing yards for his CAREER as most RBs drafted as high as he was get in one season.
His numbers ARE those of a bust
I no longer watch NFL games. Period. Tavon Austin can bust or what ever. I no longer participate. Like President Bush famously said.
“There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again.”
Warez
“There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again.”
Warez
I would LOVE to be a $28.5 million "bust." I'd be set for life. So it Tavon. Good for him! He's a Mountaineer and I refuse to call him a "bust." The only Mountaineer I will call a bust is Sam Huff, because I petted his bust at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, down the road from where I live.
M angy special teams + absence of Simms & Long = loss to Virginia Tech, 31-24
O bliterated East Carolina, 56-20
U nhinged Delaware State, 59-16
N apalm Kansas
T errorize TCU
A nnihilate Texas Tech
I ncinerate Baylor
N ullify Oklahoma State
E rectile dysfunction Iowa State
E masculate Kansas State
R eam Texas
S hock Oklahoma
