For me, selective enforcement, or more accurtely, selective non-enforcement of the rules is the problem. For the gaming industry, as it's called, a the noose of technology tends to tighten via replay disallowing bogus calls, why no shiftthe emphasis to su imply not making game-changing calls that influence the course of games? Two cases in point: Detroit against the Rams. Follow the bettinby mtramfan - RamsFootballFans.com
Know nothing about him except this. Is there a head and a heart connected to the arm? Is there character and quiet confidence, or puffed-up ego to go with the talent?by mtramfan - RamsFootballFans.com
In the still photo he reminds me a little of Tom Dempsey, or going further back, Lou Groza. His signing could be another trend-setter for the Rams. We have the first big running-throwing QB in Roman Gabriel, first flat-out speed and athleticism pass rusher in Deacon Jones, and now if we draft him, we move the needle from rotund cold-style kickers to long and lean soccer-style kickers to pudgyby mtramfan - RamsFootballFans.com
He gave Cam Akers a second chance - or three - until he wiped himself out. He gave VAn Jefferson every chance to improve, had a good coach coach him up. and finally trade him. He didn't kickeither player to the curb prematurely. McVays attitude, if I can guess at it, seems to be, "I'll give you every chance to succeed, all the support that I can to help you succeed, and it's up to you theby mtramfan - RamsFootballFans.com
Thanks Albany. I knew there had to be many more; I didn't know who they were. There's more I could say but I think the summation is that I have compassion and a ton of respect for these guys. tt takes courage and a heavy amount of integrity to do what they do - to truly face themselves, have the wisdom and courage to change, and go on to high achievement productive lives that quite often iby mtramfan - RamsFootballFans.com
Ribbing you back! If the board isn't fun, we're doing it wrong! :partytime And I don't mind laughing with those who laugh at me - better than trying to hide what's so obvious that they're laughing at it already. Embarrassment is for cowards. :lolby mtramfan - RamsFootballFans.com
Meant Pete Carroll. And it has nothing to do with age. I've always been this way. :confused When I'm thinking of several things at once sometimes one of them jumps the track. When I can pour all the mental energy it take to juggle up to seventeen things in my mind while working on only one into only that one thing, I'm capable of creating and achieving at levels of brilliance that sometimby mtramfan - RamsFootballFans.com
Let me answer the question without reading the article: What current NFL rule should not be changed? The answer is most of them. The problem is less with the rules than with selective, confusing, corrupted and biased enforcement of them. Unneccessary roughness and unsportsmanlike conduct have been on the books for the better part of a century. Start there. Holy moly, Batman - it'd slow theby mtramfan - RamsFootballFans.com
Pete Rozelle coined the phrase when some dirtbag tried to wreck Geno Smith's knee on an out-of-bounds dirty hit last year. Fortunately the dirtbag failed in his attempt, and there was no flag. That's what set Pete off. He took the tape and th videos to illustrate to the league. WE FANS need to see them - but thtaq would end the controversy and the cruise on the internet for clicks among an anby mtramfan - RamsFootballFans.com
Thinking of Chubb? By the time he recoups his career could be over - and he didn't deserve it.by mtramfan - RamsFootballFans.com
What a fun watch! Football isn't the only collision sport and how these guys react is fun to watch. Watch to the end. Avila's interaction with a kid is priceless.by mtramfan - RamsFootballFans.com
If you don't remember, you migh be able to look up the dirty cheap shot that took out Sam Bradford's knee and changed the trajectory of his career. Classic hip-drop tackle, deliberate, and dirty as - - - - what Stafford said. I don't want to hear any more whining from the players and coaches that teach and use it, as-if they are somehow the victims if they can't keep doing it. It's cheap, dirtby mtramfan - RamsFootballFans.com
Brandon Marshall. Real good wide receiver who said that his whole life opened up for him after diagnosis with BPD, or borderline personality disorder. He now devotes much of his life to digging other people out, giving them hope. Here's another: Richie Incognito. No further coment about Incognito.by mtramfan - RamsFootballFans.com
Controlling the clock has as much to do with defensive takeaways and stops as it does offense, especially early in th game. Running the clock down with a comfortable lead, slowly grinding out those third downs, only counts for the last quarter of the game. For the first three quarters, I want to see picks, hard tackling and hats to the ball that produces fumbles, and early possession thirdby mtramfan - RamsFootballFans.com
Football or no, I think Bennett will be fine. For possibly dysfunctional (for want of a better word) reasons, he's shown that he can be an overcomer - a high achiever. He has that within himself. Going forward, for the right reasons, what can he achieve? If he makes it back at all (and it seems he's on that path) he will be stronger, better able to pull others through their hardships, his lby mtramfan - RamsFootballFans.com
Football or no, I think Bennett will be fine. For possibly dysfunctional (for want of a better word) reasons, he's shown that he can be an overcomer - a high achiever. He has that within himself. If he makes it back at all (and it seems he's on that path) he will be stronger, better able to pull others through their hardships, his life being a living example of of the courage and deep-downby mtramfan - RamsFootballFans.com
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I thought we were giving plenty of love to Kobie Turner. I learned on this board that his stats exceeded Aaron's last year. I see much attention givn to who will play beside him - and this doesn't in the least slightr Kobie. I see no suggestion at all that he is anything short of the very best of our three-man DL front. Are we missing something? Pleae share. Cheers, mtramby mtramfan - RamsFootballFans.com
He trimmed his weight and played out of position for so long; it'll be interesting to see what he does in his natural position - or one of them. He's super-smart and a quick learner who would bring high level athleticism to the T or DE positions.by mtramfan - RamsFootballFans.com
Thanks. Not just for your kind remarks about my post, but for the respect, sense of dignity, and compassion for this young man Stetson Bennett that you reveal by your reponse,by mtramfan - RamsFootballFans.com
I've felt @#$&-((+-_#-(###$$# many times myself, before - but not so much lately. Think back - haven't you? It's better than @#$&-((+-_#-(###$$##$%^&(*&^%$# any day, But it's worse thanand worse than$&-((+-_#-($$#. I hope this helps you to understand. :laughing8-)B)-:):P;) As I said earlier, words sometimes fail me.by mtramfan - RamsFootballFans.com
Welcome aboard! We can use a set of new eyes, fresh perspective around here. Thanks for joining us! :peaceby mtramfan - RamsFootballFans.com
Words fail me. You said it very well. :bravo:lol1:rolleyesby mtramfan - RamsFootballFans.com
4.41 isn't fast enough? What's his speed once he gets going? That's what we'd both probably like to know - does he play fast, outrun people to get open or have an afterburner to fire once he gets the ball? If he's fast at prototypical WR dimensions, I'll take that over a speedy but undersized little wideout any day. I'll give up 1/10th of a second to get more range, durability, etc. Fast guyby mtramfan - RamsFootballFans.com
Mental illness is something most people want to keep hush-hush. It's embarrassing, shaming, and stigmatizing. Bennett's seclusion and the Rams guarding of his privacy are indicative of more than an eight-week drying out period in an alcohol rehab facility. Something deeper, more grave in its ramifications, is going on. The drinking episodes are only part of it. Sometimes brains and emotionsby mtramfan - RamsFootballFans.com
What led up to each incident? Where did Aaron reach the boil-over point and why?by mtramfan - RamsFootballFans.com
So I wonder... with other pressing needs where does the money come from? I think it's there only of a preferred FA who is in already dialogue with Snead isn't signed - like White, maybe. We hired Smith as a returner - has he developed under the radar since last year? Is he ready? I'll leave this to the coaches and Snead rather than the scribes to figue out. And I'll bear in mind that withby mtramfan - RamsFootballFans.com
Why not Deacon? He could have played in any era. He changed the game. And yes, I love the fodder of pipedreams such as yours. Dream on... How about an all-time Rams best D lineup? I have my thoughts... anybody else? (One-year rentals don't count. Gotta be long-term Rams.)by mtramfan - RamsFootballFans.com
You think so? I hope you're right, but Aaron Donald, if nothing else, is a man of commitment. He's made a commitment to himself and his family. He pushed and pulled himself through this last season - and may have missed a Super Bowl appearance by nothing more than a jersey-grab on a teammate wide receiver's jersey. He's gone to the well for us many, many times. There as more speculation amby mtramfan - RamsFootballFans.com