I don't know if "penalties per snap played" is a stat, but if it were I think he would be very high up there. He's got skills. But I worry about his head.by RantoulRam - RamsFootballFans.com
What a frustrating rookie year. One minute he would make a great play - the next he would do something boneheaded that cost the team. Can we get the first without as much of the 2nd? Or is he a permanent bonehead?by RantoulRam - RamsFootballFans.com
What a good pickup, at least according to PFF grades.by RantoulRam - RamsFootballFans.com
I know he was a pretty good QB for a few years after he was drafted. But why was he still on his couch last year? I will always love him for leading the defeat of the 49ers last season. But that game - didn't he run more than he threw? For that game, he did what he needed to do to win. But if the running is what makes him good - well - we saw that he won't last more than a few games doingby RantoulRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Maybe we just hired a high-ceiling TE, after we let the Seahawks pay for that learning curve.by RantoulRam - RamsFootballFans.com
"I’ll note, despite questions this may not actually affect the injured Tyler Higbee in 2024, though could afterward. Higbee signed a two-year, $17 million extension last September and the Rams would incur $11 million in dead money if he were released. After 2024 that sum becomes more manageable, and the Rams do expect Higbee to return from ACL and MCL repair in-season."by RantoulRam - RamsFootballFans.com
??? Why are we spending money on TEs when we don't use them much in this offense? Why is this guy worth this much? Do they have a plan for him? I would say they probably do but they never seemed to have a plan for Tutu. I love our FO but, like Tutu, this one is a bit of a head scratcher.by RantoulRam - RamsFootballFans.com
But I think we really need a top CB. And I think they are harder to find. The question for all of them - which position is hardest to judge in the draft? Is it harder to project a pass rusher, CB or Center? If there is an 80% chance that the JPJ is the monster we hope he will be, but only a 60% chance that Mitchell lives up to expectations, that might change my judgment. Regardless, ifby RantoulRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Just saying, I'm a lot older.by RantoulRam - RamsFootballFans.com
But I don't see OT as a huge need this year. Plus I'm scarred from multiple terrible 1st round OTs. (Greg Robinson, Barron, etc.) I want a CB in the first round, to go with the pass rusher we get in FA. Then probably OL after that if we lose Shelton/Dotson or both.by RantoulRam - RamsFootballFans.com
But remember that they are the same team that gave us Tutu Atwell instead of Creed Humphrey. Still, last year's draft I think earns them general absolution on the Atwell blunder. The draft is never a sure thing, but holy cow did we do well last year!by RantoulRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Smith had some good stuff going on when he was with the Titans, leading to his head coaching job which has been less successful. But I would guess Ragone learned from him and we may be able to steal some ideas from that experience. Wasn't Smith particularly successful in the running game?by RantoulRam - RamsFootballFans.com
There should be at least two Edge guys and two CBs on that list. We're not going to spend big on a FA safety or TE. Seriously? This is a rough time of year for football news and analysis. I do agree, though, that Brian Burns seems likely to be a top target for the Ramsby RantoulRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Was he better than Rypien? Absolutely! But that is a REALLY low bar to hurdle. I love the guy for leading us to a win over San Fran and he did a lot of good in that game. But he also ran 17 TIMES! If you need a guy for 1-2 games, then great, bring him on. He brings that running ability, which no one prepares for when they are prepping for Stafford. But if you need him for more than thaby RantoulRam - RamsFootballFans.com
The number of coordinators from McVay is stunning.by RantoulRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Multiple Rams listed for other teams, though, including Fuller to the Packers.by RantoulRam - RamsFootballFans.com
I thought the Chiefs got reamed a little bit on two first down calls. The first one in the first quarter it looked pretty clear that Kelce got the first down. But he was marked short. That was weird because Andy Reid called the time out but never challenged the call so he lost the time out and he didn't get it overturned. The second was a similar situation in overtime but it was even more cleaby RantoulRam - RamsFootballFans.com
On second thought, if you go first and both teams score a touchdown or both teams score a field goal then it becomes sudden death and your first. I assume that's how it works and I think that might be the thinking behind going first.by RantoulRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Jackson Powers-Johnson Oregon I think the McVay system REQUIRES a solid OL, and I think adding a stud Center would be our best upgrade. Especially at a rookie price. OL stirs the drink for this team. Good OL leads to solid running game. McVays offense thrives when the running game is solid. Plus protecting Stafford is vital. We are going to have to pay AJ more on the RFA tag. Andby RantoulRam - RamsFootballFans.com
In honor of Black History Month, I thought I would share this. It is from WorldBook Online. Black History Month: Kenny Washington February is Black History Month, an annual observance of the achievements and culture of Black Americans. This month, Behind the Headlines will feature Black pioneers in a variety of areas. Kenny Washington was the first Black player in the modern era toby RantoulRam - RamsFootballFans.com
He was a dirty player and I hope he never make the Hall.by RantoulRam - RamsFootballFans.com
I can't figure it out from context clues. Thanks so much for this - I love this type of analysis and we all know that the Rams get a lot of their guys from the Senior Bowl. It seems like they get some of their best players discovered here.by RantoulRam - RamsFootballFans.com
This man's cheating cost us a SB win. NEVER.by RantoulRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Did he wear them in college? Did he just find out he had bad eyesight and start wearing glasses and that's why he's so much better than anyone expected? Wild thing....by RantoulRam - RamsFootballFans.com
I don't have an eye for talent, but he was better than average in pass blocking and decent in run blocking. If we had drafted him high 2nd round, would we still consider him less valuable? It seems like because he was an UDFA, we all just assume he's not that good. Our line was very good this year with him at LT - where is the problem? How much more do we gain from a 1st or 2nd round rookby RantoulRam - RamsFootballFans.com
For promoting a minority or female candidate from your own club to HC? Not being a smart ass, I really am curious. Either way, someone you developed has been promoted to HC.by RantoulRam - RamsFootballFans.com
First, I think Puka is probably going to get the most attention. Second, Kupp is still outstanding. He is due for a big game.by RantoulRam - RamsFootballFans.com
I am going to say the O/U on annoying comments made by CC is set at 25. And at least a dozen times I will hear myself saying: "Shut up Chris Collinsworth, no one loves you." My poor girlfriend gets to hear that a lot.by RantoulRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Get yourself a sore throat and cough on Sunday morning, then offer to stay home just to be "on the safe side." You will need to wear a mask around the house until your at-home test comes back negative though.by RantoulRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Talk about a couple of football guys who really appreciate the Rams. In case that link doesn't work go to your favorite podcast platform and look up the athletic football show awards it's their most recent podcast.by RantoulRam - RamsFootballFans.com