With the NFL trade deadline quickly approaching, the Los Angeles Rams continue to be a team connected to wide receivers . The Rams have been rumored to show interest in Brian Thomas Jr. and Josh Downs. While both players would fit the offense, Downs is a player who may fit the offense better once Davante Adams returns and also be a more affordable option from a draft asset standpoint.

The major concern with Downs as an option appears to be his lack of size. Downs is just 5’9, 171 pounds. The Rams already have a player built like that in Tutu Atwell and don’t use him in the offense.

Not All Undersized Wide Receivers Are Created Equal

With that said, just because Downs and Atwell are the same size does not mean they are the same player. Atwell wasn’t the same player as Tavon Austin in the same way that Downs isn’t the same player as Atwell.…