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Prayers to that man......]]> ferragamo79 Bucky's PubFri, 01 May 2026 23:23:38 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1239579,1239579#msg-1239579 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1239579,1239579#msg-1239579
But a quick look at folks we knew they had contact with give me certainty about a topic.

The club was definitely thinking a trade down was a high possibility, and the names on the list tells me our draft gurus were so close to striking gold.

I'm fine with how it all played out, but I do feel we missed some serious draft fun when the Lions' guy was off the board.]]> leafnose RamsFootballFans.comSat, 02 May 2026 02:37:39 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1239575,1239575#msg-1239575 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1239575,1239575#msg-1239575

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Way-Too-Early 2027 NFL Mock Draft


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1) Arizona Cardinals – Arch Manning (QB – Texas)

While the Cardinals spent a third-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Carson Beck, that won’t keep them from selecting a quarterback with the top pick next year. Manning will be one of the most talked-about prospects in next year’s draft class, but is the clear favorite to be the top pick in 2027.

2) Miami Dolphins – Dante Moore (QB – Oregon)

Moore would have been the No. 2 pick had he declared for the 2026 NFL Draft. Instead of landing with the New York Jets, the Oregon star ends up in Miami. Unfortunately, the Dolphins have set up Malik Willis to fail, leading to them drafting his successor next year.

3) New York Jets – CJ Carr (QB – Notre Dame)

The last time we had a quarterback class as good as next year’s group was in 2024, where three came off the board in the first three picks and five in the top 10. Carr might wait until 2028 to declare, but he would be a top-five lock next year with a strong 2026 season.

4) Las Vegas Raiders – Jeremiah Smith (WR – Ohio State)

Our run on quarterbacks stops with the team that took one first overall last week. Smith will be the first non-quarterback picked in the 2027 NFL Draft, even if he decides to sit out the upcoming college football season. Fernando Mendoza will approve of this pick after having Jalen Nailor as his top wide receiver as a rookie.

5) Cleveland Browns – Colin Simmons (EDGE – Texas)

Unfortunately, the Browns miss out on the top three quarterbacks and can’t trade up, as none of the teams picking ahead of them are willing to move back. Therefore, they take the best defensive player in the draft class. Pairing Simmons with Myles Garrett and Mason Graham will give every opposing quarterback nightmares.

6) Tennessee Titans – Trevor Goosby (OT – Texas)

Dan Moore Jr. is in a make-or-break year in 2026. The Titans have done well helping out Cam Ward, signing Wan’Dale Robinson in free agency, and spending the fourth overall pick on Carnell Tate. Expect that trend to continue in 2027 by giving Ward the best offensive lineman in the draft class.

7) Atlanta Falcons – Drew Mestemaker (QB – Oklahoma State)

Atlanta surprised everyone when they took Michael Penix Jr. eighth overall in 2024. The new regime isn’t committed to him or Tua Tagovailoa, which means they will likely draft a new starting quarterback after this season. Mestemaker could be the Penix of the 2027 NFL Draft.

*** TRADE ALERT ***

New York Jets receive pick 8. Carolina Panthers receive picks 12, 2027 third-rounder.

8) New York Jets (via Panthers) – Leonard Moore (CB – Notre Dame)

After securing their new franchise quarterback with their first of three Day 1 picks, the Jets trade up to grab the top cornerback in the draft class. Moore has drawn comparisons to Patrick Surtain II and would be the perfect replacement for Ahmad Gardner. He could be a top-five pick.

9) New Orleans Saints – Dylan Stewart (EDGE – South Carolina)

While the Saints traded for Tyree Wilson during the 2026 NFL Draft, the former first-round pick had his fifth-year option declined and is heading into the final year of his contract. New Orleans finally gets their Cameron Jordan replacement in Stewart, making defensive coordinator Brandon Staley a very happy man.

10) New York Giants – A’Mauri Washington (DL – Oregon)

The Giants traded away Dexter Lawrence a few weeks ago and didn’t do much to improve their already subpar defensive line unit. Washington would be an excellent long-term piece in the middle of the defense with New York’s wave of pass rushers behind him.

11) Washington Commanders – Cam Coleman (WR – Texas)

Commanders fans should have high hopes for third-round rookie Antonio Williams. However, Terry McLaurin might be heading into his final season in Washington. Furthermore, the team’s depth at wide receiver is currently next to none. Coleman should have a breakout 2026 season with Arch Manning throwing him the ball.

12) Carolina Panthers (via Jets, Indianapolis) – Jamari Johnson (TE – Oregon)

Rumor has it that the Panthers were all in on Kenyon Sadiq until the New York Jets sniped him. Johnson should be the third consecutive Oregon tight end selected inside the top 50 picks over the past three weeks. He would give Bryce Young a mismatch weapon in the middle of the field.

*** TRADE ALERT ***

Minnesota Vikings receive pick 13. Denver Broncos receive picks 20, 2027 second-rounder.

13) Denver Broncos (via Vikings) – Jordan Seaton (OT – LSU)

While the Broncos didn’t have a massive need during the 2026 NFL Draft, that likely won’t be the case next year. Garett Bolles turns 34 later this month and has an out in his contract after the upcoming season. Furthermore, Mike McGlinchey is a free agent after the 2026 season and likely won’t be back in 2027.

14) Pittsburgh Steelers – Darian Mensah (QB – Miami)

Maybe Drew Allar can be the Steelers’ next franchise quarterback. However, the odds are against it, especially if Pittsburgh has a top-15 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. Mensah could be this year’s Fernando Mendoza and become a top-five pick with a breakout season.

15) Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Damon Wilson II (EDGE – Miami)

Tampa Bay had one of the steals of the 2026 NFL Draft, landing Rueben Bain Jr. at 15th overall when most thought he would be a top-10 selection. However, they still need help rushing the passer. Pairing Bain with Wilson would finally solve the Buccaneers’ problem.

16) Jacksonville Jaguars – KJ Bolden (S – Georgia)

Many have criticized the Jaguars’ 2026 draft class, saying the team repeatedly reached for players. While they drafted Jalen Huskey in the third round, Jacksonville still needs help at safety. Bolden would solve that problem and give the Jaguars a long-term starter in the secondary.

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17) New York Jets (via Dallas) – Ahmad Hardy (RB – Missouri)

The Jets get the better of the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers first-round pick next year. In this mock draft, they receive the Cowboys’ pick. Breece Hall will likely play the upcoming season under the franchise tag. Therefore, he likely won’t be back in 2027. Don’t be surprised if the Jets give their new franchise quarterback an elite running back next to him in the backfield.

18) Chicago Bears – David Stone (DL – Oklahoma)

While Chicago took care of most of their needs during the 2026 NFL Draft, they waited until the sixth round to add a defensive lineman. That won’t be the case next year, especially if Stone is on the board when the Bears are on the clock.

19) Cincinnati Bengals – Ellis Robinson IV (CB – Georgia)

Cincinnati vastly improved their defense this offseason with the additions of Dexter Lawrence II, Boye Mafe, Jonathan Allen, Bryan Cook, and second-round rookie Cashius Howell. However, all three of their starting cornerbacks are free agents after the 2026 season, and retaining more than one is unlikely.

20) Minnesota Vikings (via Broncos) – Zabien Brown (CB – Alabama)

Isaiah Rodgers is a free agent after the upcoming season, while James Pierre and Byron Murphy Jr. have two years left on their contracts. Unfortunately, Minnesota has little cornerback depth behind the starting trio. Unless Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy are total flops this season, expect the Vikings to use their 2027 first-round pick to improve their cornerback unit.

21) Detroit Lions – Matayo Uiagalelei (EDGE – Oregon)

Hopefully, Derrick Moore can become the edge rusher Detroit needs opposite Aidan Hutchinson. However, he had only one year of high-end production and shouldn’t have gotten drafted ahead of Zion Young. Uiagalelei would give the Lions more options rushing the pass besides their superstar edge rusher.

22) Houston Texans – Ryan Coleman-Williams (WR – Alabama)

The Texans did their homework on the 2026 wide receiver draft class, but didn’t select one. However, Houston could use their first-round pick next year on a wide receiver unless Jayden Higgins or Jaylin Noel have a breakout sophomore season. Hopefully, Coleman-Williams has a bounce-back year after struggling in 2026.

23) Dallas Cowboys (via Green Bay) – Nick Marsh (WR – Indiana)

Will George Pickens be on the Cowboys’ roster after the 2026 season? At this point, it seems unlikely, as Dallas is in no rush to sign the star wide receiver to an extension. Marsh could have a breakout year after transferring to Indiana and become a first-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.

24) Philadelphia Eagles – Carter Smith (OT – Indiana)

When the Eagles traded up for Makai Lemon, some thought they were moving up for an offensive tackle. Markel Bell was a solid third-round pick as a developmental tackle, but far from guaranteed to become an NFL starter. Smith would start at right tackle as a rookie if Lane Johnson retires after the 2026 season.

*** TRADE ALERT ***

Cleveland Browns receive pick 25. New England Patriots receive 2027 and 2028 second-rounders.

25) Cleveland Browns (via Patriots) – LaNorris Sellers (QB – South Carolina)

Assuming the Patriots trade a 2028 first-round pick for A.J. Brown and not a 2027 selection, expect them to try to recoup some capital during next year’s draft. By allowing the Browns to trade up for their franchise quarterback, New England secures a likely top-40 pick in 2027 and 2028. Meanwhile, Cleveland trades back up into the first round to secure one of the highest upside quarterbacks in the draft class.

26) San Francisco 49ers – Charlie Becker (WR – Indiana)

San Francisco added Mike Evans, Christian Kirk, and second-round rookie De’Zhaun Stribling to their wide receiver corps this offseason. However, Stribling is the only one guaranteed to be on the roster in 2027. Meanwhile, Ricky Pearsall might be heading into a make-or-break year. Becker could be a first-round pick next year with an impressive season as Indiana’s top wide receiver.

27) Los Angeles Chargers – Cayden Green (OL – Missouri)

The Chargers spent four of their eight picks in the 2026 NFL Draft on offensive linemen, including second-round selection Jake Slaughter. However, they still need a long-term starter at guard. Green could play guard and kick out to tackle if Rashawn Slater or Joe Alt misses time with an injury.

28) Kansas City Chiefs – Trey’Dez Green (TE – LSU)

While the Chiefs spent most of their 2026 NFL Draft capital improving their defense, they will have holes on offense to fix next year. Travis Kelce is likely heading into his final NFL season, and Kansas City doesn’t have his replacement on the roster.

*** TRADE ALERT ***

Indianapolis Colts receive pick 29, 2027 third-rounder. Baltimore Ravens receive 2027 second-rounder, 2028 first-rounder.

29) Indianapolis Colts (via Ravens) – Julian Sayin (QB – Ohio State)

No one believes Daniel Jones is the long-term answer in Indianapolis. Even the Colts are uncertain, having signed him to only a two-year extension this offseason. Should he struggle in 2026, it would not be surprising if Indianapolis trades their 2028 first-round pick to secure their next franchise quarterback. In this scenario, Sayin becomes the seventh quarterback selected in this mock, breaking the NFL Draft record of six picked in 1983 and 2024.

30) Seattle Seahawks – Quincy Rhodes Jr. (EDGE – Arkansas)

Seattle lost Boye Mafe in free agency a few months ago. Meanwhile, Uchenna Nwosu and Derick Hall are heading into the final year of their contracts, while DeMarcus Lawrence is a free agent after the 2027 season. Rhodes would help replenish the Seahawks’ edge rusher depth.

31) Buffalo Bills – Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa (LB – Notre Dame)

Many were shocked to see the Bills wait until the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft to add a linebacker, especially when CJ Allen and Jacob Rodriguez were on the board when they made their first pick. Dorian Williams is heading into the last year of his contract, while Terrel Bernard has missed nine games over the past two seasons because of injury.

32) Los Angeles Rams – T.J. Moore (WR – Clemson)

Everyone lost their mind when the Rams passed on a wide receiver with the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft for Ty Simpson. Furthermore, Los Angeles waited until the sixth round to select a wide receiver. With Puka Nacua and Davante Adams both heading into the final year of their contract in 2026, the Rams will likely be forced to draft a wide receiver with their top pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.]]> ScRAM RamsFootballFans.comSat, 02 May 2026 02:53:38 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1239567,1239567#msg-1239567 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1239567,1239567#msg-1239567
By Sam Robinson | Last updated May 1, 2026 7:02 PM ET

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The deadline for fifth-year option decisions has arrived, and although the Rams did not make a first-round pick in 2023, they held an option call thanks to their waiver claim of Emmanuel Forbes. As expected, Los Angeles will not provide the cornerback with a 2027 guarantee.

Forbes will see his option declined, per The33rdTeam’s Ari Meirov. The Rams overhauled their cornerback contingent this offseason, importing Chiefs starters Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson into their starting lineup. A record-setting extension followed for McDuffie, while his former Kansas City sidekick signed a three-year, $51MM Rams accord.

It would have cost the Rams $12.63MM to exercise Forbes’ option. The 2020 CBA made options fully guaranteed, after the 2011 CBA allowed teams to pick up options and cut players later free of charge as long as they passed a physical. Although the current CBA has caused teams to be more careful with option decisions, the salary cap’s annual spikes have allowed some flexibility here.

The Commanders chose Forbes 16th overall, one spot in front of Gonzalez, and that regime was removed from power after the ’23 season. The Adam Peters-Dan Quinn duo moved on from the Ron Rivera-Martin Mayhew first-rounder quickly, cutting him in November 2024. The Rams swooped in with a claim and have used him sparingly since.

Coming to Washington after a Mississippi State career that included incredible ball production (14 INTs in three seasons, six pick-sixes), Forbes also entered the league south of 170 pounds. That became an issue for the young ballhawk, who has five interceptions in three seasons. Forbes fell out of favor with Quinn’s staff and played in just two Rams games after being claimed in 2024. Last season, however, brought a much bigger role. L.A. used Forbes as a 14-game starter and deployed him on 73% of its defensive snaps. Pro Football Focus, however, graded Forbes 91st among qualified CB options in 2025.

As cornerback play may have been the Rams’ Achilles heel last season, the team paid up for replacements in McDuffie and Watson. The team also let Cobie Durant, Derion Kendrick and 2025 deadline acquisition Roger McCreary walk. Forbes may still have a role in 2026, but a significant snap-share reduction appears in the offing. The 6-foot cover man does represent important depth behind the ex-Chiefs and nickel Quentin Lake, however, and has one more season to boost his free agency stock.]]> RamBill RamsFootballFans.comFri, 01 May 2026 22:26:35 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1239566,1239566#msg-1239566 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1239566,1239566#msg-1239566


]]> GlacieRam RamsFootballFans.comFri, 01 May 2026 20:07:18 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?23,1239564,1239564#msg-1239564 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?23,1239564,1239564#msg-1239564How the Rams made the bold business decision to draft QB Ty Simpson

By Nate Atkins
April 29, 2026

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The story of the Los Angeles Rams’ 2026 draft class will run through Ty Simpson.

The choice to spend the No. 13 pick on a quarterback, with Matthew Stafford coming off his first MVP season, was a splash that created a ripple. The discourse inside and outside the Rams’ draft headquarters at Hollywood Park took on a life of its own in the phone calls, news conferences and days afterward.

A pick of this type, this year, held an underlying tension that was impossible to avoid.

Coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead felt two forces pulling them at once: an urge to push this team over the top for another Super Bowl it could host in SoFi Stadium in February, and staying power at the game’s most important position that defines whether they’re a contender going forward.

How Simpson became the pick
This was always supposed to be the year the Rams drafted the heir to Stafford’s throne.

It’s why they traded out of the first round last year with the Atlanta Falcons to add an extra 2026 first-rounder. A Rams franchise that expects to be in the playoffs each year needed to forge a path to a pick in the top 20.

As this year’s quarterback class whittled in size and quality with Texas’ Arch Manning, Oregon’s Dante Moore and South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers returning to school, the concept of picking late in most drafts still drove the decision to take Simpson at No. 13.

The Rams took the second quarterback in this class behind Fernando Mendoza, who went No. 1 to the Las Vegas Raiders. Had they waited, they likely would have been left looking at the fifth or sixth quarterback available in the 2027 draft.

They weren’t sure where Simpson would go if they didn’t draft him. But they believed the Arizona Cardinals, who owned pick No. 34 in the second round, had heavy interest, a team source told The Athletic. They could either lock in Simpson as their future or risk facing him twice a year within the NFC West.

“Like I’ve mentioned here, the sea is going to shape the 13th pick,” Snead said shortly after the selection. “He had to fall.”

The risk of Simpson going before No. 13 was low, given league expectations and a profile that featured just 15 college starts and average measurables.

But the quote also showed how the Rams handled being on the clock. The available options looked much as expected, as the first 12 picks featured 11 players they projected to be gone before their selection, with the lone exception being Alabama offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor, who went to the Miami Dolphins one pick earlier.

The trade offers that came the Rams’ way at No. 13 were “soft,” a team source told The Athletic. The Dallas Cowboys traded up to take Ohio State safety Caleb Downs. The Detroit Lions had interest in moving up, a team source said, but the return didn’t excite in a draft that thinned out considerably by Day 3 due to so many college players returning for name, image and likeness compensation.

With a deep roster, the Rams weren’t looking to add late picks, as showcased by their later decision to turn three selections into one to move up 10 spots in the sixth round for Miami wide receiver CJ Daniels. And in the end, they came out with a five-player draft class.

“We’re fortunate that our roster’s in a place where we felt like we didn’t have a ton of glaring needs,” assistant general manager John McKay said. “We were able to take guys that we really felt confident in being contributors right away, but also be starters three, four years or two years down the line.”

The competing messages, the body language and unfolding timelines left people outside the Rams’ facility, as well as some inside, wondering the same question: Who really is Ty Simpson, and why is he the quarterback the Rams felt they had to select in a Super Bowl-or-bust campaign?


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Perhaps some creative contract structures might make it possible to have our cake and eat it, too.

If Rams can pull this off then there would not be a single legit hole left on this roster and Rams would be best positioned for a SB run since McVay arrived.]]> Rams_43 RamsFootballFans.comSat, 02 May 2026 04:21:27 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?23,1239552,1239552#msg-1239552 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?23,1239552,1239552#msg-1239552
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Protests linger over the Los Angeles Rams decision to select Alabama rookie quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Some fans who were disgruntled with the pick pointed out that both tight end Kenyon Sadiq and wide receiver Makai Lemon were on the board as more worthy selections.

Why didn't the team trade back? Reportedly, the phone did not ring. So the team had to make it's best selection. So why aren't more pleased wtih the pick?

After all, the consensus argument goes, Los Angeles is all-in and needed an immediate impact player. Everyone understands that Simpson will spend all of 2026 on the bench, and perhaps longer. So they conclude that Sadiq or Lemon would give LA's offense a burst of rookie energy this season.

But there is one flaw in that thinking. LA seldom dilutes its offense to work in rookies if there is a capable veteran on the roster.


And so it goes. The same success enjoyed in 2025 has all but shut the door to rookie opportunities in 2026. After all, running back Jarquez Hunter sat on the bench all season, and he had a significantly promising college track record. Even tight end Terrance Ferguson, who added three touchdowns in his rookie season, was only targeted 25 times, resulting in 11 receptions.

No rookie will get playing time in 2026 in this offense

While some fans may be aware and even concerned over the departure of veteran wide receiver Tutu Atwell this offseason, the team still has wide receivers Jordan Whittington, Konata Mumpfield, and Xavier Smith seeking targets in 2026. Would a rookie slot receiver knock all three out of the running?

The prospects for Kenyon Sadiq are even more remote in 2026. The LA Rams have found that 13-personnel works. But the team has solidified the package with tight ends Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen, and, in some regards, Terrance Ferguson. While the team did add Max Klare in Round 2, Klare has a far more extensive college football resume that positions him far more likely as a plug-and-play rookie.

The roster held plenty of opportunities for rookies in 2023, and many drafted players took full advantage of the opportunity. But the 2026 rookie class simply does not have that luxury. And so, it's far better to draft a quarterback who can develop for a season (or two) than an offensive rookie who will wilt on the bench.

As always, thanks for reading.
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I would think that shorter legs would provide a more stable base, making an RB harder to tackle.

OTOH,longer legs would allow WRs and RBs to hurdle tackles, or to cover more yardage per stride.

What do you guys think?]]> Hawaii Rams Fan RamsFootballFans.comSat, 02 May 2026 00:56:50 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?23,1239545,1239545#msg-1239545 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?23,1239545,1239545#msg-1239545Rams post-NFL Draft roster analysis: How the rookies fill out the depth chart

Nate Atkins
By Nate Atkins

May 1, 2026Updated 7:46 am PDT


The Los Angeles Rams didn’t take the approach to this year’s NFL Draft that many were expecting. After a narrow loss in the NFC Championship Game, a joyous return for an 18th NFL season for Matthew Stafford and an all-in push in free agency, they went to the draft to fill out their depth and plan for the future.

That started with the selection of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 13 and continued with a class of just five players, the smallest general manager Les Snead has ever had. But that doesn’t mean they didn’t fill some important spots, as the Rams needed to add depth and lock in some cost-controlled deals while balancing re-signing a handful of key players entering contract years.

With offseason practices starting soon, this is a good time to take an updated look at the depth chart.


Quarterback
Starter: Matthew Stafford
Top backup: Ty Simpson
Depth: Stetson Bennett

Simpson was the Rams’ big splash in this draft, but he will arrive to a competition with Bennett to replace Jimmy Garoppolo as Stafford’s backup. The Rams were prepared to take Simpson even if Garoppolo returned, a team source told The Athletic, so this will be an opportunity to let him compete and earn something early; the starting role is blocked until Stafford retires. It doesn’t completely shut the door on a Garoppolo return, but that’s considered unlikely at this point.

The time on the bench could be beneficial to Simpson, who started just 15 games at Alabama. He stood out to the Rams, particularly in their secret pre-draft meetings, as someone as excited to learn as he is to play after becoming the rare college quarterback to sit before his chance to start one season at Alabama.

He’ll enter a lab of learning behind Stafford and from coach Sean McVay, offensive coordinator Nathan Scheelhaase, quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone and assistant head coach Kliff Kingsbury, a former NFL quarterback who helped develop Kyler Murray and Jayden Daniels as rookies. The giant question of when Simpson will see the field remains a mystery, but the Rams are confident that the longer he sits, the better he will be when that chance arrives.

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From Easter egg hunts to the football field, @ty_simpson06 has always been competitive...

Now he’s taking it to the highest level @RamsNFL]]> RamBill RamsFootballFans.comFri, 01 May 2026 14:35:31 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1239520,1239520#msg-1239520 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1239520,1239520#msg-1239520In 1994, they won the Super Bowl with Steve Young at QB.

No team has ever won two Super Bowls with two different QBs in such a short period of time.

I want to beat that record.

I want to see Matthew Stafford win another Super Bowl (or two), cementing his status as a first ballot Hall of Famer.

After he retires, and in (far) less than five years, I want to see the Rams win another Super Bowl with Ty Simpson at QB.

A lofty goal, no doubt, but I think that is EXACTLY what Les Snead and Sean McVay are aspiring to accomplish. They want an unprecedented continuity of success beyond Stafford's retirement date.

I'm totally up for that!

(See, it only took me eight days to go from disappointed and perplexed to optimistic and energized!)]]> AvengerRam RamsFootballFans.comFri, 01 May 2026 23:52:46 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1239483,1239483#msg-1239483 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1239483,1239483#msg-1239483youtu.be]

From 6 months ago

Skip to 8 minutes. Also, the two guys are arguing, and they both concede that Simpson is a higher quality qb than Mac Jones. For those who don't like Simpson, the other guy makes compelling arguments to that as well.]]> Ram_Ruler RamsFootballFans.comSat, 02 May 2026 00:52:59 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1239472,1239472#msg-1239472 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1239472,1239472#msg-1239472
Jimmy G feels like a good option. Tyrod Taylor? Seems better than a rookie or Bennett, but McVay and Snead are working on it I suppose...]]> ramsfaninmd RamsFootballFans.comFri, 01 May 2026 14:30:27 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?23,1239460,1239460#msg-1239460 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?23,1239460,1239460#msg-1239460www.therams.com]]]> BerendsenRam Rams ChroniclesFri, 01 May 2026 16:03:37 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?23,1239454,1239454#msg-1239454 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?23,1239454,1239454#msg-1239454 BerendsenRam Rams ChroniclesFri, 01 May 2026 15:55:12 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1239446,1239446#msg-1239446 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1239446,1239446#msg-1239446
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On April 29, 2026, country music lost one of its most fearless storytellers. David Allan Coe died at the age of 86, with the news confirmed by his family following his passing in intensive care. No official cause of death has been revealed.
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Coe was never a typical Nashville artist. Rising from a troubled past, he carved his own path into the outlaw country scene, delivering songs that were gritty, honest, and deeply personal.
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His music reflected real life—unfiltered and unapologetic—and his legacy shaped generations of artists.
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Love him or criticize him, he was real—and that’s something you can’t fake. Rest in peace.




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Ty Simpson Walked Into That Draft Room Like He Already Knew The Ending - Because He Did.

That's Not Arrogance. That's Preparation Meeting Confidence.

The Private Meeting Was Private For A Reason. He Studied. He Knew What The Rams Wanted. And The Rams Knew Exactly What They Were Getting.

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Ex-Bills WR Stefon Diggs Facing Major Update in Legal Case



By Nathan Dougherty
Updated Apr 30, 2026 at 7:36am
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Former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs will soon be heading to court over charges that he assaulted a former personal chef.

Diggs was accused of assaulting the woman in a dispute over pay last year, leading to strangulation charges. He went to court just days after the New England Patriots lost the Super Bowl, and now will be headed back soon to face trial.

Stefon Diggs Heads to Court Next Week
As WJAR reported, Diggs will head to court in Massachusetts on Monday for the start of his criminal trial.

“Jury selection in the strangulation case of former New England Patriots player Stefon Diggs is expected to start next week,” the report noted, adding, “Electronic court records indicate a trial readiness hearing is scheduled for Friday, with the trial set to begin at 9 a.m. Monday.”


The alleged assault took place days after the Patriots defeated the New York Giants last season, court documents show, leading to a charge of felony strangulation. Diggs has pleaded not guilty, with his legal team saying he will be exonerated at trial.

The Patriots released a statement at the time saying it would investigate, noting the denial from Diggs.

“The New England Patriots are aware of the accusations that have been made regarding Stefon Diggs,” the team shared. “Stefon has informed the organization that he categorically denies the allegations. We support Stefon. We will continue to gather information and will cooperate fully with the appropriate authorities and the NFL as necessary. Out of respect for all parties involved, and given that this is an ongoing legal matter, we will have no further comment at this time.”


Diggs was released by the Patriots in a cap-saving move in the weeks after the Super Bowl, and the former All-Pro receiver has yet to find a new NFL team.

Stefon Diggs Faces Uncertain Future
While Diggs has lingered on the open market through the first two months of free agency, he could find a home soon. CBS Sports reporter Zachary Pereles suggested this week that Diggs could be a good fit for the Las Vegas Raiders, giving rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza a trusted target.

“Diggs showed last year he can still really play, even if his snap share was way down,” Pereles wrote. “A talented separator who snatches the ball with hands like glue, Diggs would really help a Raiders wide receiver group bereft of his skill set and bereft of experience. The youngsters could play a lot, but Diggs could still see plenty of work on crucial downs.”


Diggs has been connected to some other teams, though he has also faced the uncertainty of the pending trial and potential punishment from the NFL. The league has wide latitude to issue suspensions to players accused of assault or other crimes, even if the charges do not result in a conviction.

That was the case for former Bills edge rusher Von Miller, who was suspended for four games close to a year after he was accused of domestic assault — with charges that ultimately did not proceed through the legal system.]]> ScRAM RamsFootballFans.comThu, 30 Apr 2026 19:09:41 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1239417,1239417#msg-1239417 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1239417,1239417#msg-1239417Blaine Grisak

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McVay and Kliff Kingsbury are close, but Kingsbury's QB development history:

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Keagen Trost ranked 1st in PFF run block grade (91.4) and 3rd in pass block grade (85.4) last season among offensive tackles drafted in 2026.

The Rams' third-round pick also had the highest total offense grade of any qualified offensive lineman in college football (92.0).

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GM Jerry Jones has lost his mojo.... decades ago. All the accolades and unmeritted attention the Cowboys get is being usurped by the Rams.

When a team has had only 5 playoff wins in 30 years, never in that time reaching the NFC Championship game, how can they possibly warrant being thought of as much more than the Bengals or Jets?

There may never be another "America's Team". But, the bloom is long off the 'Boys. And the Rams simply dominate most football conversations the same way the Pats did in the Brady/Bellicheat era.]]> RockRam RamsFootballFans.comFri, 01 May 2026 23:20:40 -0400