Odell Beckham Jr. is still a free agent while he recovers from the ACL he tore in the Super Bowl, and the Rams traded Robert Woods during the summer. Due to a knee injury, Van Jefferson missed the season's first game and did not participate in practice on Wednesday.
That somewhat diminished the team's passing game output in the 2022 season opener, but that was why the Rams signed Allen Robinson II in free agency. However, Robinson had no impact in Week 1.
Robinson was the subject of two passes from Matthew Stafford, with the receiver recording a 12-yard catch. One of the NFL's biggest season-opening surprises or disappointments following Week 1 is that. Robinson doesn't care what people outside the locker room think.
According to Stu Jackson of the team website, Robinson stated after practice on Wednesday, "Honestly, I don't get caught up in all that." "There will always be outside noise. You can't let the fact that I'm a veteran skew your opinion in general. Therefore, it's only a matter of assessing where I can improve or what I can change to advance this next week.
Since November 3, 2019, when the Bears played the Eagles, he caught one of five targets for six yards, and it was his fewest catches and yards.
Stafford revealed during the game on Thursday night that Robinson utilized Cover 2 frequently against the Bills.
But the Rams require a different leader than Cooper Kupp. Whenever Jefferson does return, it will be beneficial. However, the Rams expected Robinson to make a more significant impact than he did in the season opener when they gave him a three-year, $46.5 million deal.
With Robinson serving as the primary receiver, he voiced "all the faith in the world" in head coach Sean McVay, who has promised to call more plays for Robinson.
Buffalo deserves credit; they did a tremendous job, McVay added. But, as I said in my earlier response about how I believe (Falcons head coach) Arthur (Smith) has done an excellent job with his players offensively, I think it's just having a more specialized approach to things that showcase his abilities. I have to be more effective at it. There is no doubt that Allen needs to get more involved and opportunities.
Robinson, 29, had 495 catches for 6,409 yards and 40 touchdowns this season.
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