If Williams replaces Akers it means Akers is a huge failure and the Rams are really lacking at RB. Williams is not a quality starter IMO but I love him as a 2nd back. Dotson over Noteboom? Maybe if Noteboom is injured again or if he needs to take over at one of the tackle positions. Tomlinson? He should be on the field plenty so he is in a good position to move up the depth chart basby David Deacon - RamsFootballFans.com
Gosh you would have to think both players are very important. Rams need a consistent deep threat and Tutu answers that and because of his speed the defense must account for him on every play which will be much harder to do once Kupp is back. Tutu also showed he is more than just a role player but deserves to be on the field at all times. Puka showed up big time and is a great complimeby David Deacon - RamsFootballFans.com
I have been saying all along that we have a playoff caliber offense and yesterday seemed to validate that to a large degree. I thought if the defense could be middle of the road we would be a playoff team with a normal amount of injuries. While the defense played great I want to see more before I get overly excited but I love what I saw. I expect the offensive line to jell in the days aheaby David Deacon - RamsFootballFans.com
Tutu got a lot of attention from the defense and when he went in motion he was a great decoy and he also cleared out the defense on one of Nacua's sidelne catches. He runs great routes and snatches the ball out of the air aggressively and is always a deep threat. The other thing I noticed is that he played the entire game which is a leap I didn't really expect. He looks good and Staffby David Deacon - RamsFootballFans.com
The defense sure did seem to tighten up after the 1st quarter. You can see the overall speed and aggression going to the ball. You have to imagine the will get better too with all the young guys maturing. I still think they may be vulnerable to a strong power running game but it looks like we might have a decent pass rush and the defensive backfield was impressive for the most part.by David Deacon - RamsFootballFans.com
There are probably 10+ players on the Rams that could breakout due to our youth. The amount of rookies and 2nd and 3rd year players covers most of the roster. Should be an interesting year.by David Deacon - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRams43 Not predicting a Todd Gurley type of season, mind you, but I am expecting a very productive season for this young man. All the planets are lined up for him to prosper. A contract year for Akers. Newly re-energized McVay re-discovering the running game. An OC with a strong background in run game appreciation. A rebuilt OL with size and physicality. An OL coach that reby David Deacon - RamsFootballFans.com
The offense can be playoff caliber and possible elite if everyone performs up to expectation and we don't get slaughtered by injuries. However, we do have decent depth and can sustain a reasonable level of injuries. Except at QB of course. Defense is a big question but I think the have a chance to surprise. However, I would expect the to have some issues early on due to all the youth.by David Deacon - RamsFootballFans.com
Not sure where you are getting these transcripts but I really appreciate that you are posting them. Thanks again.by David Deacon - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRams43 Quoteden-the-coach QuoteRams43 Ironic, isn’t it? After all those years of spending like a drunken sailor with both cap dollars and premium draft picks now the Rams are fiercely holding the line financially. They don't want to spend their money, this year. Next year several edge rushers could shake lose including Chase Young. Time to save today so you can spend tomorrow. Yup,by David Deacon - RamsFootballFans.com
Thanks for posting the transcript. I would much rather read it than listen to it.by David Deacon - RamsFootballFans.com
If Mathis makes it through they will IR him with a return option and bring back someone who they cut.. Perhaps the kicker?by David Deacon - RamsFootballFans.com
Rams are one of the leaders in comp picks. They have consistently had a younger rosters. You get comp picks when you develop players and they go and sign with other teams. I would say over the last 2 years they have focused more on win how than on developing young talent as they were in a win now mode. Now we have shifted and are building a young core for the future. While 42-0 really suby David Deacon - RamsFootballFans.com
Gosh did Bennet look terrible or what. Simple throws behind the WR and when he was on target it was to the wrong team. Body language looked terrible too. And where was the Athletic qualities that are always touted? He looked to slogging through mud. The breakdown was a total team effort and I expect him to rebound but this was a stinker.by David Deacon - RamsFootballFans.com
When you look at the good the bad and the ugly and only have a punter in the good column you are in big trouble. Especially when the rest is ugly.by David Deacon - RamsFootballFans.com
Of all the things we have to worry about this year I don't understand the obsession with the offensive line. Boom is not going to make or break the success of this line. Anchrum is fine as a starting RG. If Boom is healthy and up to snuff on the position change and starts that if fine too. I am not going to sweat it until I hear that Hav's is out and Bruss is starting in his place. Hopefby David Deacon - RamsFootballFans.com
Maxie was on that great Rams defense when I first started watching the Rams as my team as a 10 year old kid. RIP Maxie.by David Deacon - RamsFootballFans.com
Thanks for the observations. Still seem like the end of the roster is still full of questions.by David Deacon - RamsFootballFans.com
I wouldn't get to worried yet. Winning is not the objective of these games. Lot of this is figuring out last 25 guys for Roster and Practice Squad No real game planning Few guys that will be in rotation playing with a bunch of rookies. Expect rookies to get better each practice and each game. Should be a hockey stick growth curve.by David Deacon - RamsFootballFans.com
I just want to give a shout out to recognize Youngblood who has been providing outstanding posts with detailed analysis and insight. I love these transcripts too.by David Deacon - RamsFootballFans.com
Great Chart. Donald is most of DL spending This is the year to push all the dead money into. Big cap relief for next season and lots of young & cheap talent on the roster.by David Deacon - RamsFootballFans.com
It is great to hear a live camp report thank you for posting.by David Deacon - RamsFootballFans.com
This article has 15 Rookies making the team. 1 QB 1 RB 1 WR 1 TE 2 OL I DL 2 Edge 1 CB 2 Saf 3 ST Plus there are probably a few more that would make the practice Squad. We will be a young team with Veteran Leadership.by David Deacon - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteClassicalwit Let's be honest; it's completely possible, and probably mathematically likely, that most of these players won't be able to contribute much. The Rams are depending on an unusually high number of low draft picks and UDFAs to develop into capable starters, and as much as we'd all like to hope, it is not likely to happen. I expect a lot of them won't even be on the roster next yeby David Deacon - RamsFootballFans.com
Last years squad was decimated by injuries which would be hard to repeat. However, I don't feel last years team was that bad except for their luck. The wheels really fell off the and when they did it exposed some serious issues, especially with the coaching staff. But I agree we are much healthier and ready for a reload of talent. The cap space short cuts came due and we paid the price.by David Deacon - RamsFootballFans.com
I agree Bennet was drafted to provide a decent backup QB for a couple of years and a very cap friendly price. Surely he will prove to be an upgrade over Perkins and Wolf. Can he be a stop gap after Stafford retires? Maybe but that would be a huge boon though it might indicate we are really struggling at the QB position. Off the top of my head I can think of 3 great QBs who came in withby David Deacon - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotestlramz Lying about his intentions and then trying to get Shad Kahn to pay to give up right of first refusal when Rams sold by Frontiere heirs Chip and Lucia. I figured if shad played along Stan would have bought Jags and moved them to LA. He never gave @#$%& about the Rams, just the business (nothing wrong with that just an observation) That said, I agree he is a top drawer owner in teby David Deacon - RamsFootballFans.com
Hard to get excited when they haven't even put on the pads yet.by David Deacon - RamsFootballFans.com
When looking at the Rams defense stopping the run looks like the most obvious area where there is uncertainty. Gone are Robinson & Gaines and their replacements are big question marks. Bobby Brown? Copland? Rookie Turner? Williams?. What you see is that the Rams are undersized except for Brown who so far has shown very little. With lots of youth projected on the edge you have to imagiby David Deacon - RamsFootballFans.com