We’ve seen enough. Jordan Whittington is a bonafide NFL talent. Having shined against the Packers, making critical catches time and time again, it’s time for the Rams to reward him with a starting job for the rest of the season.
He’s, at worst, the second-best healthy receiver on the roster at the moment and while Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua may return at some point this season, that shouldn’t take away from the amount of snaps Whittington sees per game.
Not only has Whittington played extremely well, making difficult catches look easy, his frame and footwork make him an excellent option in the short passing game, especially on slants and crossing routes.
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Unlike Demarcus Robinson, Tutu Atwell and Tyler Johnson, whose futures with the Rams are murky, Whittington is on a prorated rookie contract for the next three seasons.
If the Rams are serious about winning now, they need to keep Whittington on the field. If they’re aiming for a Super Bowl run within the next couple of years and possibly building a potential dynasty with the core group of talented youngsters they have now, Whittington will be a crucial part of that process.
Give Whittington the playing time he needs today so he can make a franchise-defining play tomorrow.