If you peer at the article linked by Florida_Ram below in this thread, there's enough history for Aaron Donald to start caring if he doesn't now and to start looking at the Rams as the entity in his corner and start entertaining a suspicion of Todd France. So, France sells his practice to CAA Sports in 2015 for an undisclosed price, aka boat loads of money. He brings 50 clients and joins big timeby Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
That's the thing right there-if he doesn't report, he doesn't get paid. Who could possibly give Donald that advise? It seems like Donald got talked into some fast pitching agent's presentation where every angle of leverage Donald has in the negotiations is cut off at the knees. The more advise this agent gives, the more money the Rams save and the more discounted services Donald provides with risby Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
I actually feel pity for Donald. As this drags on what becomes clear is that with this CBA, the teams have the upperhand in setting contract terms. How can the market determine anything when a player gets tagged? And clearly Donald's agent is giving advise on par as the stock advise the Wolf of Wall Street gave. How can that be in the best interest of your client when you've lost him an accrued yby Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
That's exactly what it's about, the salary cap. Did I love the play of Kobe Bryant on the Lakers? Sure did. But I resented the fact that he always, always, always commanded the max salary whic if people want to throw out the red herring and say I'm envious or not respecting the man, that's pure rubbish. What my resentment was about was being unable to sign quality free agents to put around the guby Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
What's he waiting for? Lock her in.by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
That's the NFL I fell in love with even though it was ultra conservative with the run game and clearly in the early phases of evolution. But the players of that era defined the game for what it is today in terms of toughness and team commitment and effort.by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
Okay, that's pretty good. But can he count 88 toothpicks dropped on the floor?by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
Amazing detail. I thought you were working full size until I saw the last pic.by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
Rams need to apply to reinstate it. It's too good of a fit.by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
Has anyone worn that since Jim Otto? I think the Houston Oilers had a double zero, but I can't remember whom.by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
I haven't heard confirmation on how Noteboom is pronounced. But I'm hoping Joe pronounces it like 'Naughty-Boom!!!'by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
The art of intrigue is to keep things quiet.by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
I think your point is right on. If you like your team, but you know there is a limit on payroll, then in order to stay with the team, don't go for your max contract. If you like your team, then know that some of the people you like and are contributing make a small percentage of what you're seeking to make. Take less money. Stay in the team and you won't have hurt feelings because your salary canby Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
Matt Linehan if the Cowboys don't get him first.by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
@#$%& move by a guy who lost his Denver team into his second season.by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
In Super Bowl 49 Malcom Butler tackled a Seahag receiver when Seattle had the 10 point lead and could get a drive going to kill clock. Should have been 1st and 5 at around Seattle's 35. Instead, three and out and Butler becomes the hero. New England has a debt to pay for all the breaks they've received over the past 17 years.by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
Van Noy pushing before the ball makes it to the receiver. No PI. Patriot rules.by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
I was waiting for them to dust that off.by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
I would not trade places with a Pats fan. If the Rams cheated their way to a dynasty, I would not be a fan. Some people don't get that, or think it's hot air. Those people don't get it. They don't get the satisfaction of beating a worthy opponent on an even footing. Winning by cheating is a facsimile of winning. A cheap copy.by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
Some practices are still practices. Damage already done. Fans just waiting for justice. Vacated Lombadis is the just, equitable and fair remedy for the Patriots disenfranchising of the league and its fans. #VACATEDby Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
Stealing signals during a game is different than taping a team giving signals prior to a contest.by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
Wow, really a lot of words to say what you could have said in one sentence. What's the urgency? Are the barbarians too close to the gates?by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
Wrong. I was a bitter Los Angeles Rams fan when Georgia did basically what Stan just did (tank a team to move). I was rooting for the Patriots against the Rams (that'll show Georgia!). I was rooting for the Titans against the Rams 2 years before (that'll show Georgia. No? The Lombardi was not for LA fans? Okay. I bought the propaganda. Nice humble QB, Brady, hard working coach who makes suby Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
You used crassis. You crushed to points into one. The Pats admitted cheating. They paid a fine, both the team and Belichick. They forfeited draft picks. The affecting outcomes of games has never been admitted by the Patriots. But wouldn't that be the conclusion of why they were cheating, and admittedly so? Pete Rose is banned from the Hall of Fame. Do you think what he did was a greatby Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
Pete Rose did waaaaaay less than Belichick and look where that stands. I say ban Belichick and Brady and Kraft from the Hall of Fame. What Rose did as a player (and this coming from a Dodger fan) was epic. Yet, there he is, left out for doing nothing that changed the games he was involved in. The Patriots? Their admitted, fine paid, cheating DID affect game outcomes.by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
Watching film of Brady getting rid of the ball quickly when the Eagles called a blitz is not people talking. It's evidence that's factual, not hearsay.by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
Jim Johnson (RIP) was quoted back then about the Patriots stealing the Eagles' signals.by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com
This article reveals Orlovshy will make a great commentator. I would have never concluded what he said about the Rams offense in a million years, but his comparison to Gregg Maddox is right on.by Ekern55 - RamsFootballFans.com