WOODLAND HILLS — After Tuesday’s practice, with the dust settled from the announcement of the initial 53-man roster, Rams head coach Sean McVay spoke about the excitement he has for this year’s wide receiver group.

In particular, he praised second-year wideout Xavier Smith and rookie Konata Mumpfield, and said of the group as a whole, “Top to bottom, this is as good of a six we’ve had.”

After Wednesday’s jog-through, offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur reiterated that sentiment. While he’s been with the Rams for the last three years, he has 12 years of coaching experience in the league, and agreed that this wide receiver group is the deepest he’s been a part of on paper.

“Obviously you know you got your three with Davante [Adams], Tutu [Atwell] and Puka [Nacua]. Something happens, the sh

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