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Los Angeles Rams: 3 Reasons team needs to sign Eric Decker

By Derek Snyder

Dec 27, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Eric Decker (87) celebrates his game winning touchdown pass from New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) (not shown) during overtime at MetLife Stadium. The Jets defeated the Patriots 26-20. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Eric Decker (87) celebrates his game winning touchdown pass from New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) (not shown) during overtime at MetLife Stadium. The Jets defeated the Patriots 26-20. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 21, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Eric Decker (87) celebrates scoring a touchdown with wide receiver Chris Owusu (17) during a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 21, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Eric Decker (87) celebrates scoring a touchdown with wide receiver Chris Owusu (17) during a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Eric Decker’s success in the NFL

Let’s be honest here, please tell me if there’s another receiver on the Rams’ roster that has been as successful as Eric Decker over the past seven years. According to Pro Football Focus, Decker has 52 total receiving touchdowns and 5,253 receiving yards since 2010. Not to mention, he has had double-digit touchdowns in three of his seven years in the league.

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Point being, if Los Angeles wants to get back to playing meaningful football games in December, they need have players that know how to compete at a high-level on their team.

Eric Decker has been around this league long enough to know what it takes to win important games. Also, the Rams don’t have a ton of experience on their roster. That kind of thing is extremely important in close games, especially in the NFL where every little inch matters.

There needs to be a veteran leader on this Los Angeles Rams offense and Decker could just be that guy. Not to mention, I believe that he would quickly become a fan favorite out on the west coast.

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