Whoa, R2K... Just using Boom as a Hav replacement as an example, Boom would be an actual big upgrade in pass blocking, although a slight downgrade in run blocking. Since McVay passes more than runs, that has to be a net upgrade at RT, right? And Boom might not even be the best fit as a RT replacement over Evans or even Anchrum. Sooooo... The ‘Hav isn’t replaceable’ argument just doesn’t holby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRampage2K- why would we want to trade one of our best OL? Makes no sense to me that they would want to make this trade No sense? Seriously? Short answer is that Hav is a stud run blocker but very marginal in pass blocking, often requiring TE help. Upgrading at RT would be a twofer. Hav is expensive and a trade could provide critically needed cap help and money for help elsewhby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Only time I see him is when someone posts a vid of his. I dunno, but he just rubs me the wrong way. Anyway, yeah the Rams blew it on the Gurley, Cooks, and Goff extensions. Hindsight tells us that much rather clearly. But you know what? I consider myself a fairly well informed Ram fan and I thought all 3 extensions were fine AT THE TIME. Meanwhile, without benefit of hindsight, does anyoby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteoldschoolramfan I like Hav's. Don't like the trade talk going on with him. He's been a very good RT for the Rams, and I like my Badger linemen. They are BIG! I certainly understand fans getting attached to their players. That’s what fans do, after all. But sometimes it’s better to sacrifice a player in order to improve the team. Hav and Brockers might be examples of such sacrificeby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Here’s WestCoastRam... Well, there was a report, I wish I had time to find that they've put Havenstein on the trade block. It seems like they like Anchrum and he would be the heir apparent to RT and not Evans. I know we don't like it but I'm not gonna let my emotions tell my ears what they hear. And that's, for whatever reason, that the Rams keep loving Blythe (and this goes back years!).by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Could Bengals Bolster O-Line With Cap-Strapped Rams Looking to Make a Deal? Rams Right Tackle Rob Havenstein is reportedly "available via trade" CINCINNATI — It's no secret that the Bengals need to add quality offensive linemen to their room this offseason. They're expected to have over $37 million in cap space to work with, which is the sixth-most in the NFL. There arby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Note BonifayRam’s comments on Allen if Carberry gets away from zone blocking schemes. Here’s BonifayRam... Brian Allen is going into his 4th season on his rookie contract. He offers the Rams a bargain priced experienced OL who has been a starter. Allen came to the Rams with a highly versatile college career with many starts @ 3 interior OL posts most starts came @ LG. Allen is only 25 yrby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
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Could Michael Brockers be a cut candidate for the Rams? Cameron DaSilva Difficult decisions will need to be made in the coming months for the Los Angeles Rams, including cuts, possible trades and whether or not to re-sign pending free agents. Currently projected to be $34 million over the salary cap, the Rams need to find ways to free up money before March 17 when the new league year beby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
So what got him back to at least talking like the guy of 2 years ago(meaning takes blame first and says only positives about players)? Does he have some kind of mentor/advisor? Is he just more loose because it's the off-season? Have you seen his fiancé, Bearly? Next question...by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRamsFanSince69 It really depends on what system they use under new run game coord and OL coach Kevin Carberry. Will they retain the zone blocking scheme or does McVay want to pivot, thus making Kromer superfluous? If the latter, you may be correct in wanting road graders... Excellent point, 69. We’ll see what direction McVay/Carberry choose to go. I do have a couple of thoughts on OL.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Sign an inexpensive Sully type vet at C. Plugs a hole and allows Snead to pursue BPA’s elsewhere. Use creative contract measures to extend Floyd for one year. Could be a win-win for all parties to get through this Covid cap and back to normalcy in ‘22. Vertical WR should come somewhere in mid-draft area. Save the cap dollars. I would do some major restructuring of contracts on AD, Staffoby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QB Russell Wilson hasn't demanded trade from Seattle Seahawks, agent says Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has not demanded a trade, his agent Mark Rodgers told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday. Rodgers said Wilson has told the Seahawks that he wants to play in Seattle, but if a trade were considered, the only teams he would go to are the Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints, Lby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Sean McVay speaks highly of Austin Blythe ahead of free agency Cameron DaSilva Center is a position that sometimes gets overlooked in terms of importance among casual fans, but coaches and personnel evaluators know how valuable it is to have a stout blocker in the middle of the line. And the center is much more than just a blocker, too. He also helps call out the protection assignmentsby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Sean McVay debunks 'unfair narrative' of Jared Goff causing Rams offense to decline Cameron DaSilva The Los Angeles Rams made the shocking decision to dump Jared Goff this offseason, agreeing to trade him to the Detroit Lions for Matthew Stafford – also giving up three draft picks in the process. Goff regressed in 2019 and 2020 after a terrific first two years under Sean McVay, which ulby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
More explosives? Yes, please...by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Sean McVay emphasizes Rams' desire to add explosive plays Cameron DaSilva The Rams were one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL in 2017 and 2018, not only putting up a ton of points but scoring rather quickly thanks to big plays. But things went south in 2019 when Jared Goff began to regress and the offensive line deteriorated. The O-line improved in 2020, but Goff still continby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRockRam It simply doesn't happen that a player that can make the big bucks elsewhere stays for a lot less. And it would have to be a LOT less for the Rams to afford Floyd. The market is not going to ignore a 10.5 sack, good run playing, young, long, Edge Rusher. Partly because like QBs the league is starved for productive Edge Rushers. He'll be paid well more than he's worth, he'll dropby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteoldschoolramfan Did Snead say Come again?by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
I take your point, Rock. Money talks especially in short careers like the NFL. But for me at some point around $10M per year other factors start to come into play. Coaching Winning franchise with a shot at a ring. Desirability of the city for my family, especially the kids. Whether the new team has elite players to draw attention (like an AD). Winning teams and losing teams will bothby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
I see our new starting C as a 2nd tier FA vet signing. A Sully type short term solution. I see our ‘vertical WR’ as either a mid to later round draft pick. Heck, possibly they think he’s already on the roster and Stafford can make him successful and effective. A QB like Stafford can really make WR’s look good, you know? I see a likely Snead trade down out of 57, picking up a 3rd in the procby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
The rest of the vid was interesting, too. Colin had an intriguing discussion about remaining QB’s via either FA or the draft. Doesn’t look good for Patriots. Couldn’t happen to a nicer team. Lol.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
You captured my sentiments perfectly, Mama. Nothing to add.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
NFL Draft: Re-Grading the 2017 NFL Draft for the Los Angeles Rams By Blaine Grisak of DowntownRams The Los Angeles Rams are heading into their fifth draft under head coach Sean McVay. We take a look back at 2017 and re-grade the class. Rams Draft The Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay is about to go into his fifth draft with the team this April. McVay’s first draft came in 2017 wby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
John Johnson III should take a lesson from past Rams free agents; don’t leave By Blaine Grisak of DowntownRams John Johnson Rams The Los Angeles Rams are in a conundrum this offseason when it comes to free agent safety John Johnson III. Obviously, he’s a player that they would like to bring back. However, he is also someone that could end up costing much more than they are willing to afby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Rams position outlook 2021: Receivers With Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp, the Los Angeles Rams had one of the most productive receiver tandems in the NFL again last season. Third receiver Josh Reynolds flashed explosive playmaking ability and last year’s second-round selection Van Jefferson has a chance to make a jump in development next year. Still, the Rams could use some help at receiverby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Here’s oldnotdead... Who is this author? Some idiot sitting in his basement yelling for his mom to get him another beer? We don't even know what version of 3-4 Morris is going to run. Guess what? In most versions the ILBs are part time players. Everyone has been critical of Reeder ever since he took over the MIKE LB position. But he's outplayed Kiser and his UDFA status. Last season he hadby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Here’s BonifayRam... It's the OLB'ers where this defense is @ its weakest @ this time. Rams have lost 3 of their OSLB'ers to Free Agency 2 of which were starters. All three are UFA's. The Marget Value on Leonard Floyd alone is over $13 million a year. Believing Floyd will return is irrational. OLB'er Unit Currently, the two top OLB'ers remaining are Og Okoronkwo who is a 4 yr OLB'er formeby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Rams Linebacker Position Needs An Overhaul Despite having the top-ranked defense in the league, the Rams had a glaring weakness and that was the linebacker position. Yes, Leonard Floyd was an absolute dynamo recording 10.5 sacks and was the embodiment of a low-risk high reward investment, but beyond him, the linebacker group was patchwork at best. Samson Ebukam, Kenny Young, Micah Kiser, Tby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com