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Why Max Klare has an incredibly bright future with revolutionary Rams
TL;DR
Max Klare, drafted by the Los Angeles Rams, is poised for success in a revolutionary offense. Coach Sean McVay is shifting focus from wide receivers to tight ends, enhancing Klare's potential impact.
Key points
- Max Klare was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round.
- Sean McVay is evolving the Rams' offense to focus on tight ends.
- Klare is seen as a successor to Colby Parkinson and Tyler Higbee.
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When the Los Angeles Rams drafted tight end Max Klare from Ohio State in the second round, they added an underrated gem to their offense. In what could be yet another case of timing meeting preparation, Klare has lucked himself into the best offense in football, during an era of change.
In order for Sean McVay to keep his offense timeless, he needs to evolve. He displayed the direction he's marching in last season, revolutionizing the NFL's approach to tight ends. A former tight ends coach himself, McVay's 13 personnel offense put defenses on their back foot. As he did with receivers years before, his mirroring of the run and pass, paired with the physical advantages tight ends have against modern linebackers and defensive backs, McVay was able to scheme pass catchers open at maximum efficiency.
McVay has finally had some time to think, breathing in new ideas towards his multiple-tight end offense. I believe Terrance Ferguson is a tight end in name and that Klare is the true successor to Colby Parkinson and Tyler Higbee. Why? Because McVay revealed his hand this offseason.
By passing up on both Makai Lemon and Kenyon Sadiq, McVay's offensive strength shifts from the wide receiver room to the tight end room. It's my belief that Ferguson will be used as a wide receiver, essentially operating as a larger version of Cooper Kupp. Finding space against zone coverages, dominating on the inside, and being a stout blocker.
As Kupp did years before against defenses built for a different brand of football, Ferguson flips the script and the advantage back towards the Rams. In order to do that, the team needs a more traditional tight end. That's where Klare comes in.
Matthew Stafford's overt targeting of Colby Parkinson last year proves that he still has a fondness for giving his bigger targets a chance. With his athleticism, fundamental play, and high ceiling, Klare is the future of the tight end position.
Q&A
What makes Max Klare a valuable addition to the Rams?
Max Klare is considered an underrated gem who fits perfectly into Sean McVay's evolving offensive strategy, particularly in a multi-tight end setup.
How is Sean McVay changing the Rams' offensive strategy?
Sean McVay is shifting his offensive strength from wide receivers to tight ends, utilizing a multiple-tight end approach to maximize efficiency against defenses.
Who are the tight ends that Max Klare is expected to succeed?
Max Klare is viewed as the successor to Colby Parkinson and Tyler Higbee in the Rams' offense, as McVay adapts his strategy to leverage tight end capabilities.
