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Steve
Fun to consider: (same guy for 30 years at Rams park???)
https://www.ramsfansunited.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=10494
from another board--see link above:As I've stated before I call the Rams PR dept. at least once a week for "insider news" lol. I've been doing this since the 80's and I've talked to the same guy this whole time. He's been mostly spot on, except twice.
First he told me the Rams were trading Cleveland Gary to Dallas for WR Jimmy Smith in 1992. Never happened. And last season he told Kupp would miss 3-6 weeks but came back in 2. He later said that was the original time frame for Kupp to come back but that the Rams rushed him back for the big game against the Saints. :shock2:
Anyway, take it for what it's worth but this is what he had to say today:
1. The Rams may experiment with Ebukam inside during the preseason. They did this with him his rookie year. 2 reasons for this. Only one (Littleton) of the 3 ILB's on the roster have started an NFL game. "They like Samson for his big play ability but he just isn't much of a pass rusher."
They have to do something with him. He seems very adept at following Aaron Donald and cleaning up his strip sacks!2. Noteboom may stay at LG if he excels. The Rams drafted 2 OT's with no plans to move either of them inside. Their thoughts are one of the two of Evans or Edwards can replace Whit at some point. Kromer really likes Edwards. "Lindys had Edwards rated as a 2nd round pick, rated one spot after Evans."
This flies in the face of what Kromer said when interviewed...they will play all the positions, except center. I would imagine this may be related to their long term focus. I can see these two getting time at guard if necessary. I have a feeling we got two pretty good football players here.3. Expect some activity on the DL as training camp approaches. The Rams have only 6 DL under contract, 7 if they move Morgan Fox back to DE like they are talking about. "No big names, and that includes Suh. Just some bargain basement types."
Fox is listed as a DE on the depth chart. I can't see him as anything but a DE based on his size...to small to consistently play tackle, too big for LB. I can definitely see this happening. 4. Training Camp battle will be at edge. Rams are 8 deep there with guys that can play. "After they re-signed Fowler and got Matthews, they quit looking for edge rushers. They are taking the wait and see approach with what they have."
As posted in another thread, I thought the Rams were good at Edge...for now.5. UDFA Sleeper? Kendall Blanton – TE, Missouri, 6’6″ 262. "Great blocker and untapped potential as a receiver."
If Blanton comes in and does marginally well, I think Mundt is gone. He could also eat into Higbee's play count. Seems to have soft hands and could be a chain mover. Here is some video...blocking skills demonstrated as well. [www.patriots.com]Nugget? "They gave Weddle Hill's # without his permission."
I don't think I've ever heard of this happening...Like I said guys, this is just a guy I know and these are his opinions. The quotes are from him. He does work for them and has inside info, but by no means am I saying any this is etched in stone. Just thought I'd share with my Ram buds.
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