The Rams could have gotten under the salary cap another way. This USA Today article said that restructuring Cooper Kupp's contract alone could have gotten the team under the cap. Restructuring Bobby Wagner's contract should save enough for draft picks. So, the Rams chose to rebuild. The conclusion has to be that they no longer believe they are competitive with their roster. No Wagner,by hubestar - RamsFootballFans.com
26.5mil dead cap if released, so a trade is far more likely If no trade, releasing him after 2023 season is far easier to absorb with 8.4mil dead capby hubestar - RamsFootballFans.com
'I am not sure how I would feel if I were an assistant coach who has wondered whether the HC will be back 2 years in a row only to get dismissed. I say this while also containing full empathy for whatever that HC is personally going through. Tough business.'by hubestar - RamsFootballFans.com
McVay's good friend and podcast co-host 'McVay coming back comes with some big changes to the coaching staff. The news of his return is not overly “celebratory”in the sense like it was last year; it’s balanced with a great respect for several hard-working coaches with families who are being asked to move on.'by hubestar - RamsFootballFans.com
I completely agree!! See my reply with more details belowby hubestar - RamsFootballFans.com
Jourdan has been consistent in her articles and podcasts of the following: - Havenstein at RT - Alaric Jackson is a find and a possible star at LT - Coleman Shelton will start at C or G - coaching staff believes in Tremayne Anchrum The latest article did not touch on Anchrum but said that the coaching staff likes Chandler Brewer at G And let's not forget Logan Bruss we drafted this pastby hubestar - RamsFootballFans.com
After all the linemen they played this year, I am willing to be that McVay will go with stability and a group of guys he trusts and has seen play. So draft picks are fine if they are developed for the future. I don't know how to look at Bruss, he is basically a rookie, right? If Allen starts at OC and Sheldon starts at one OG, I bet that Anchrum will start at another. If they feel Allenby hubestar - RamsFootballFans.com
Jourdan has written and said multiple times that with all the OL injuries and the Rams having played so many linemen, they may have found the OL for the future: - Jackson - Noteboom - Shelton - Anchrum - Havenstein, or - Jackson - Anchrum - Allen - Shelton - Havenstein I am fine with that OL, what say you?by hubestar - RamsFootballFans.com
Thans Leaf, I agree that the pro scouts play a big part in the Rams success, in trades and waiver pickups. I focus on the time period since McVay became head coach because Snead has mentioned multiple times that McVay and his coaching staff do a great job identifying traits and skills they need from each position. Equally important, they specify skills NOT required from each position. Sneby hubestar - RamsFootballFans.com
I think we need to consider the round in which the player was drafted. While I consider Nick Scott a hit, he was drafted in the 7th round. Everett was drafted in the 2nd round ahead of Cooper Kupp and John Johnson. Here are his stats with the Rams: 2017: 16 catches, 32 targets, 244 yards 2018: 33, 50, 320 2019: 37, 60, 408 2020: 41, 62, 417 To me, a 2nd round player needs to deliverby hubestar - RamsFootballFans.com
Just finished the latest episode of the 11 Personnel podcast, where Jourdan talked about how good the Rams are in drafting DBs - both safeties and CBs. She positioned it as a 'core strength' or 'capability' of the Rams. This triggered a thought as to which positions should be considered a draft strength vs weakness... No approach is perfect, but here's what I have done: - Focus on the draftby hubestar - RamsFootballFans.com
Make sure you watch till the end, when he told Kroenke and others that he wants Von and OBJ back, that he will be back if they are backby hubestar - RamsFootballFans.com
Not sure how many have watched it. Nothing super new, but more nuances and details to some key developments of the seasonby hubestar - RamsFootballFans.com
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Aaron Donald's cash earnings: - 2022: $14.25mil (9.25 base + 5 roster bonus) - 2023: $19mil (14 base + 5 roster bonus) - 2024: $19mil (14 base + 5 roster bonus) Remember that signing bonus and restructure bonus have already been paid So, total $52.25mil cash over the next 3 years This is why he is threatening to retire...by hubestar - RamsFootballFans.com
They just want a raise. McVay's contract will be up after next season. Aaron has gotten his $40mil signing bonus, so annual salary will now be lower going forward. Demoff has already acknowledged that some deserve a raise. Sign McVay to an extension and pay Aaron, so we can start the off-season!by hubestar - RamsFootballFans.com
Watch A'Shaun Robinson winning play after play!!by hubestar - RamsFootballFans.com
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Yes, I too was impressed with the Rams pass protection especially in the middle against Vea and Suh. We will need to bring our A game against the 49ers defensive front.by hubestar - RamsFootballFans.com
He's finally giving kudos to Stafford's playby hubestar - RamsFootballFans.com
Sean McVay said in today's press conference that Harris is a WR and that they will change his flip card from TE to WRby hubestar - RamsFootballFans.com
She seems to indicate that the Rams need extra cap room for bringing up players from the PS to replace injured playersby hubestar - RamsFootballFans.com
I actually copied and pasted a link from google chrome... Here is the link without hyperlink www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXoSNArMl04&t=1s, let's see if this worksby hubestar - RamsFootballFans.com
I really enjoy Kurt's takes. He is logical and easy to understand. Hope you enjoy his analysis.by hubestar - RamsFootballFans.com