PFF grades show where Kevin Dotson excels and where he struggles Cameron DaSilva The Rams’ offensive line depth got a little bit better this weekend when the team acquired guard Kevin Dotson from the Steelers in a swap of draft picks. It’s unclear if the team sees Dotson as an immediate starter on the interior or someone to back up Steve Avila and Tremayne Anchrum Jr., but Dotson hasby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
If they keep Bruss while cutting Zach Thomas I’ll have a cow…by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
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QuoteLMU93 Given what happened last year I think the Rams are serious about having very solid OL depth. Dotson was brought in to be the 3rd OG. They were willing to give up the equivalent of mid-5th and 7th round picks. So... And also, Bruss since being moved to RT only has (I think) already been passed by McClendon. And frankly Arcuri very well could be ahead of him too. And I'm also notby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteSpeed_Kills is talking about McVay being able to develop players... not sure why you are throwing Snead in the conversation I think it is a fair question.... how is McVay going to coach when he doesn't have a team of all-stars? And has he developed that many players? idk... I think its a fair question... I think too many people ignore McVay and these blindspots Just for the record,by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRidgewood Ram Since McVay has zero clue how to evaluate OL talent, they are rejoicing on the Steelers site, going as far as calling their GM a genius. Is this hyperbole day? Three gross exaggerations in one sentence? Wow!by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteCROMWELL21 Trading draft picks for a guy in the last year of his contract is either a plan or plane stupid. Not planning on re signing him is stupid. And if he is good we can't afford him. I think Les is eating way too many edibles. And if we suck you basically just gave then a third for a fifth. He's plan is to get fired. Snead is trying to upgrade the IOL, pure and sby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Anybody else think Rams handling of Bruss has been kinda weird? RG, RT, then LT? And Noteboom, too? Not practicing or playing in preseason games because of a mysterious but unnamed injury? And while he’s allegedly trying to win starting RG job? The trading for Dotson before final cutdowns? Do any of those processes seem consistent with a team that’s perfectly happy with their OL personneby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Actually, probably multiple plans and all the beat writers and fans are trying to figure out their Dotson move. I had hoped that Rams would make a move at Edge or maybe DL. I thought, and still think that both are bigger needs than IOL. But Snead is playing chess and he’s pounced on Dotson, surely with the hearty endorsement of coach Wendy. The ripple effects could include several other plaby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Perhaps he was the one most dissatisfied with his OL options? Specifically at RG? Anchrum or Boom or whoever? (Thomas). Surely Rams wouldn’t acquire Dotson without big support from coach Wendy?by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRidgewood Ram Yes, it says a lot about 'screw those picks'. And it was the right move. Any way you can win a SB Championship is fair game. But Stafford was a trade, AD was drafted by Fisher. We all agree with Kupp. And a lot of the starters were from trades...Ramsey, Whit, Beckham, Miller, Floyd. These were all trades. So now a GM is not allowed to build a team through trades? Are yoby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRidgewood Ram Corbett was traded from the Brown for a 5th after he signed a 4 year deal the year before. Yes, he was on the SB team but was he anything that stood out? Or more to the point, did McVay have anything to do with some kind of development? Believing everything is great all the time is just Pollyanna gobbledygook. McVay/Snead have enjoyed a great winning record, among the bestby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRidgewood Ram I'll agree with Gaines, TG was a 1st round pick out of GA, so he shouldn't be counted. Littleton played okay but disappeared when he went to Oakland. Goff was the #1 pick and is expected to play like one, so he shouldn't be counted. Kupp, yes. Corbett? C'mon now... Is Brian Allen also considered a successful development? :lol You have unreasonable expectations, Ridgewby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
LA Rams rookie Stetson Bennett turns out to be more Clark Kent than Superman Bret Stuter There is a reason not to get too excited about a great debut in the NFL by a rookie, and perhaps no better example exists than LA Rams rookie backup quarterback Stetson Bennett. When he debuted in his first preseason game for the LA Rams, he showed up in solid fashion, connecting on 17 of 29 passby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
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QuoteRidgewood Ram I'm curious. Get to work on ‘advanced search’, Ridgewood.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
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QuoteRamgator He's a great Coach but since he has been here, very little has come from the Draft, depth wise. There's only so much you can trade for when you have nothing to offer. For such a great Offensive mind, we have had ZERO depth at QB since he has been here. Both Starters were products of others. Snead / McVay have done great at putting together winners. But now the well is BONE dry. If oby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRidgewood Ram He may be good at trading picks, but he's an raging dumpster fire when it comes to the draft. Not sure if he's involved in contracts but I wouldn't be surprised. Your feelings for Snead are well known, Ridgewood.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteden-the-coach First I would make a claim for QB Will Grier, let's face it, Bennett looks like the 2nd coming of Joe Germaine. Also, please get another kicker, don't give Brown the opportunity to miss several kicks before you make the move. Also find an edge and NT up front, it might not change the outcome, but at the very minimum, it will appear like they are trying. Obviously, we are boby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
I mostly agree with this projection, but I have a few tweaks. Snead is now forced to bring in another Backup QB via waiver or trade. We’ve got nothing behind Stafford right now. Bennett May one day be a good backup but he’s not one today. Hate to say it but Tanner Brown seems to have the yips and is missing easy FG attempts. So ironic for a kicker that was so accurate in college. Do you supby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
I really resonate with what Jake is saying in this vid. I don’t envy Snead this morning, frankly. It now looks like he’s gonna HAVE to do something at these following positions or Rams are in deep doo doo: Backup QB PK Edge DL All these positions have been exposed in these 3 preseason games. Waiver wire and/or trade, but Snead MUST take action if he wants Rams to have a fightingby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Winners and Losers from Rams 41-0 loss to Broncos Were there any winners? Kenneth Arthur If the L.A. Rams could even just have sorted out their special teams unit this offseason, that would have seemed like a good head start for the rebuild. Instead, new coordinator Chase Blackburn is not off to an ideal start because his special teams players are not off to ideal starts. The Ramby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Wasn’t pretty…by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Yeah, my confidence in several Ram things is now shot. Bennett DL Edge Tanner Brown Those are the biggies. I know that Rams wanted to look at the bottom of their roster in this game. But I sure thought our dregs could matchup better with their dregs than this 41-0 fubar. I’m just disgusted this morning.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteL.A.Rams It has been obvious for a long time that the 2023 Rams are destined for infamy. Coming off a bad season, they had serious salary cap issues and limited draft capital. As a result, an already-weak roster suffered further depletion. It is a simple matter of reality that there is no hope for this team. Might be a slight overreaction here. Lol.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Don’t hold your breath.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Thanks for sharing that, Shecky. Looks like Mims had a good grip on Tomlinson’s face mask, too. Sigh…by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Did LA Rams rookie Tanner Brown just kick himself off the team? Bret Stuter The LA Rams signed two rookie kickers to compete for the spot vacated by Pro Bowl veteran kicker Matt Gay. The Rams signed North Carolina State kicker Christopher Dunn, followed by another kicker signing, the second time being Oklahoma State kicker Tanner Brown. While neither rookie kicker was known for a treby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
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