USA TODAY projects Rams' 2020 record, and it's not pretty Cameron DaSilva The Rams are no longer the kings of the NFC West as they were for two seasons from 2017-2018, finishing third in the division last season. Could they slide even further in 2020 and end up in the basement of the NFL’s best division? Nate Davis of USA TODAY released his annual record predictions for the upcomingby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Oh, I definitely agree, zn. A solid OL would be sufficient for a playoff season, IMO. Top 10 would be nice, but not necessary. I truly believe that our non-OL Offensive personnel is THAT good.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
What if Van can do both, dude? Pinch me, somebody! Lol.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
McVay’s commentary was very enlightening. Brockers gave further insight. I think Staley might have “it”. Could potentially be a HR hire. So effective that, unfortunately for the Rams, he will be hired away as a HC elsewhere. So, let’s enjoy him while we’ve got him.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
So many differences of opinion that I wouldn’t know where to start. Yeah, hindsight tells us where the Rams made mistakes, especially with a couple of contracts, but I could point to other smart decisions, too. Short version: Great draft Great coordinators hired. Rams bit the bullets and traded Cooks and released Gurley. Pain in the short term but gain in the long term. In shortby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Great to hear but, then again, not too surprising, really. This is looking like a HR pick. One of 4-5 in this draft, I suspect. Hot Damn!by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Rams DT Michael Brockers happy to be back in pads THOUSAND OAKS — The annual head-count of players at the first Rams training-camp session open to reporters turned up little immediate reason to worry, with only one starter sitting out Tuesday’s beginning of padded practices, and that because of an injury described as minor. One relief was seeing Michael Brockers looking completely healtby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
4 Rams veterans who could look a lot more important by the end of 2020 The Los Angeles Rams enter the season with expectations that could range anywhere from last in the division to returning to the playoffs and more. Given that the Rams have one of the most accomplished head coaches of the last three years, were recently in the Super Bowl, and return a number of elite players like Aaron Dby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Rams rookie Jordan Fuller shining in camp with 2 INTs Cameron DaSilva Jordan Fuller wasn’t drafted as early as Cam Akers and Van Jefferson, and he doesn’t fill an immediate need on defense, so expectations for the rookie safety are tempered. However, he already seems to be exceeding the bar set for him with an impressive start to training camp. The rangy safety has shown off his ballby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Rams LBs coach shares encouraging insight on rookie Clay Johnston Cameron DaSilva For most rookies, the condensed and virtual offseason did them no favors as they transition from college to the NFL. Rams rookie linebacker Clay Johnston may have actually benefited more from all the Zoom calls and virtual work the team did than he would have from actual OTAs and minicamp. That’s becausby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuotePHDram more than obo. Remember the kc game 2 years ago? What has obo done? That being said i think your right that ebukam will never be an elite player. I think tje plan is for Lewis to take that role. Hopefully he can stay healthy. That’s my take, too, PHD. Ebu early on and Lewis gradually getting more and more snaps as the season unfolds.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Some juicy new stuff deep within the piece... Rams Defensive Coordinator Brandon Staley – Media Availability – August 15, 2020 (On how it feels to be able to get out on the field) “You feel like a real coach when you get in the meeting room. You guys can probably hear that I kind of sound like a real coach now. Being able to get on the grass with our players, being in a meeting with thby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
These are the Rams training-camp battles to watch An offseason of veteran departures has left Rams coaches to audition unproven pros for key roles when training camp shifts this week into padded practices and bare-knuckled competition for jobs. One position, middle linebacker, illustrates the challenge and the potential. Two summers ago, the Rams had to replace their leading tackler.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotepromomasterj If you're looking for causation between cover offseason protocols and and ACL tear - you can spend your life searching and will never find a definite answer. I disagree, promo. I’ve seen numerous articles speculating on possible increased ACL and Achilles injuries due to reduced team supervised training time.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Pure coachspeak that defies common sense, IMO. Reduced practices, eliminated OTA’s, minuscule padded practices, and Staley is pretending that the rookies won’t be disadvantaged? I love Staley, but C’mon, man...by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Brandon Staley: Rams rookies not at disadvantage without preseason Cameron DaSilva The transition from college to the NFL can be extremely difficult for players, especially at positions such as tight end, edge rusher and in the secondary. That jump to the pros is made even more challenging when OTAs, minicamps and the preseason are canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. For all teby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
I’m cautiously optimistic about the LB candidates on this team, both inside and outside. Yeah, they’re mostly young but not without speed and talent, a combo that indicates potential.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
It sounds like Samson Ebukam has inside track to starting OLB role Cameron DaSilva Having productive and dynamic edge rushers in a 3-4 defense is crucial, especially when it comes to freeing up an interior defender like Aaron Donald. The Rams have been cycling through outside linebackers since 2017, and they have yet to land on a long-term plan at the position. They put a Band-Aid onby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteCrazylegs What did Blake Bortles wind up doing? Bortles is still available, I think. No takers from 32 teams so far...by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Man, I hope this isn’t gonna be a trend resulting from the unorthodox offseason training required by Covid.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
This analysis is in the ‘water is wet’ category, don’t you think? Not criticizing you, RamBill. Just a comment about how beat writers are straining to come up with printable copy. Sigh...by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
The marginal LB’s absolutely must impress the new DC and be scheme fits. Honestly, all the rest mentioned seem to have an uphill battle ahead of them.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteden-the-coach IMO, DaSilva misinterpreted the podcast, Barry was focusing on the MLB or replacing Littleton, not the other position, in which, Howard will most likely be the starter. I'm not a huge Joe Barry fan, wished he had taken the DC job at USC, but it's obvious with McVay naming Staley DC and the rise of Chris Shula to handle the OLB's and Barry besides being assistant Head Coach, isby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Nice research on Corbett, zn. Much appreciated, man.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteSpeed_Kills no opportunity to see Jefferson or Akers we are going to have very little to go on regarding their development Agreed, Speed. And there are interesting and crucial competitions at so many other positions, too. Competitions that we must rely on beat writers to keep us informed about. This might be like running an obstacle course while blindfolded, dammit! My kingdom forby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Namely, as if the Rams were only gonna have one ILB. As if the base D was no longer a 3-4 set? Maybe a 5-1-5 as a base? I realize that there will be a ton of nickel and quite a few dime sets, but normally these things are discussed in terms of base D. So where was the discussion part about the other ILB alongside Kiser? Seems strange. Unless DaSilva knows something that we don’t? Hmmmmm.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
I don’t know about blowing out Dallas. Even I won’t go that far. Lol. But I will say this. McVay’s O and OL is gonna catch some opponents by surprise early on. Same thing with the new Ram D. I see 11-12 wins this season. I can’t wait...by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com