Ahh, yes. FA is certainly gonna be a big tool for Snead next offseason. I expect 2-3 major signings before the draft which will free Snead up to take BPA with each and every pick. There should be precious few holes remaining on this roster by the end of Day 3 in this next draft.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRamsfan1971 QuoteLMU93 I think the ideal scenario is Jackson playing well this year and then picking up his RFA tender for 2024. He is still an ascending player and fits their new OL scheme well. Would allow them to use premium draft picks (1st and 2nd rounds) elsewhere. That all said, you cant dismiss the idea of drafting a LT high next April. If the value is there you do it. Good LTby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
ESPN analyst says Puka Nacua has more trade value than Cooper Kupp, Matthew Stafford Cameron DaSilva Let’s preface this by saying the Los Angeles Rams are not trading Puka Nacua. Or Matthew Stafford. Or Cooper Kupp. Or Aaron Donald. But, if they were to move any of those players, which one would have the most value on the trade market? Logically, you might think Stafford, being anby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteferragamo79 so he will be gone IMHO Are you talking about Alaric Jackson?by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
I mean, we owe them a couple of big ‘thank you’s’ for Witherspoon and Dotson, don’t you think?by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Here’s Kupped… Rookies keep growing and we keep seeing more... and the 22 class keeps bringing more. 5 players from the 22 class started or played significant snaps yesterday. Yeast, Kendrick, Durant and Lake ALL in the secondary... and Williams having a career day on the ground. Avila, Puka, Turner and Young continue to be high-contributing starters.. and this week we saw Davis Allenby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
No link, unfortunately. Here’s PARAM… Some interesting defensive numbers after 6 weeks: Rams rankings: #13 in yards (330.3/g) #13 in pass yds (208.2/g) #22 in rush yds (122.2/g) #9-t in Off TDs allowed (10) #28 in FG allowed (15) #12 in PPG (19.1) Here's the interesting stats #28 in blitz% (20.4%) #29 in sacks (10) #24 in pressure% (19.6%) #20 in hurry% (7.1%) #16 in QB Kby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Here’s Oldnotdead… I think a lot of us are looking at next year as a legit SB run year. But this year is hugely important because it sets the table for 2024 and beyond. We have all wondered what would this team be without Stafford, Kupp and Donald. This year we got that answer. Nacua has been an understudy for Kupp for years, not just this year and it shows in how he plays. I view him as Kuppby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
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Rob Havenstein continues Big Whit tradition in LA Rams Week 6 win Bret Stuter LA Rams veteran RT Rob Havenstein wanted to keep running the football, and turned to former teammate Andrew Whitworth's tradition to get his point across in the Week 6 win over the Arizona Cardinals ecisively and effectively to open the second half against the Arizona Cardinals was enough to get you sittby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Sean McVay non-committal on Zach Evans starting at RB for Rams in Week 7 Skyler Carlin The Los Angeles Rams will be without Kyren Williams and Ronnie Rivers for multiple weeks, so Sean McVay will have to figure out how the backfield shakes out until they can return. Ahead of Sunday’s matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers, McVay was non-committal on naming Zach Evans the starting runniby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
And some good things from Hoecht, believe it or not, although to a much lesser degree.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
This exciting Rams team has exceeded all reasonable expectations for so many young players, no question. Fans now are reasonably thinking about playoff possibilities, rather than earning the 1st overall draft pick. Cough, cough… However… There are 2 remaining positions that Rams simply must upgrade if at all possible this year. Number 1 is Hoecht. A fine fellow and he has DL value butby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotemerlin Even if we end up winning enough games to draft around 20th that's a lot better place to take a shot on one of those tackles who has a chance to be a LT than waiting for round two. And if there are no LT types they like then Edge is a cornerstone need as well. And if there is no Edge then CB is another cornerstone need for us, hoping we hit on a shutdown type cover option. Burnby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
I think we are a legit playoff candidate with or without Burns, R2K. I’m hoping that Snead can acquire an inexpensive journeyman type to upgrade from Hoecht to get us through this year and enhance our playoff prospects.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Point taken, Merlin. I could have been more clear in my post. Obviously, the RB is a huge part of the running game equation. But a dominant OL is, also. And that Rams OL was truly dominant in that 2nd half. And I don’t think that they’ve fully gelled yet. So, a decent RB should be expected to have good results behind this OL against a poor run D like the Steelers have. Anything less thanby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRampage2K- Once we get to 5-3 it will be “get it done”!!! :beercan I’m gonna trust the Snead/McVay brain trust on any Burns decision. They’ve certainly earned it. I’m just saying that I would personally favor keeping that 1st and using it on a QB, LOT, Edge, or CB depending on which offers best value when our turn comes.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Evidence of superb run blocking by OL. If this OL can continue that excellence vs Steelers then I don’t think it will much matter which Ram RB is carrying the rock.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotemtramfan ... he's slow. He only runs a 4.6. Therefore he has no game speed and can't bust a run of 15 - 20 yards. The 40 time proves it. Never mind that his 40 time is right there in the same range as Cooper Kupp, and CK's clocked mph speed running the football is plenty fast, faster than his 40 time would indicate, and never mind what our eyes tell us when we watch these players play foby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Firstly, I’m not so sure that Burns is all that. Certainly nowhere near a CMC level of talent. Secondly, after seeing what Snead accomplished in this last draft I’m inclined to let him try to repeat that success only including that 1st now, as well. A Young in the 3rd is amazing value. What do y’all think?by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
LA Rams rookie OLB Byron Young is red hot and getting better with each game Bret Stuter LA Rams rookie OLB Byron Young is red hot and getting better with each game The LA Rams reset their entire outside linebacker group, shedding all but first-year players in the 2022 NFL season. Then, in preparation for 2023, the Rams reset the group again, sticking with a group of rookies to paiby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
It’s not about RB height or weight. It’s all about RB effectiveness. KW got 158 yards on the ground in 2nd half. Sooooo…by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
That says a lot about his perceived value on draft day.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Note the usage of the past tense there? Lol. For reasons known only to Morris, Kendrick was preferred over both Tomlinson and Shelley. Now fate has forced him to choose another starter. Either will be an upgrade, imo. Morris’ refusal to find an alternative for Hoecht is my only other gripe with him this season. I’m hoping and praying that Morris gets that promotion to HC and Then McVay cby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
First, what an incredibly stupid decision Kendrick made there. Second, like R2K said, EITHER of Shelley or Tomlinson would be an upgrade over Kendrick, anyway. Fate has intervened and now allows Morris to correct his mistake of starting Kendrick over 2 better players.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteLMU93 Early on in his tenure (first 4 or 5 years) Snead had probably 6 or 7 players appear on the All-Rookie teams. Its been a while though. But this year the Rams could end up with 4 All Rookie players. Avila, Young, Nacua and Evans. Plus Turner is TBD. Yeah, that Turner kid is coming on strong.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
I wish all beat writers other than Jourdan could be turning in such relevant and entertaining articles.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
This Rams team has exceeded all expectations I think it’s fair to say. Snead had a helluva draft by any reasonable measure with all 14 picks making the 53, so kudos to Les for setting the stage. And all the credit in the world for the various players for the effort, study, and hard work to get themselves to where they are already with even better things to come quite likely. But at someby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Helluva post, mt. Take a bow, sir!by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com