Quoteoldschoolramfan The rest of the details will be worked out behind the scenes. He's seen the "Bad" part of the NFL in Buffalo and it's coaching staff. He's seen the "Good" part of the NFL in Los Angeles and it's coaching staff. Make him a more than fair offer and he'll be back..........Heck, We have to pay Donald, Gurley and Goff.....That's a lot of cash. Playoby Kind of Blue/Gold - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRams43 Firstly, do we really need a “#1 WR” in this McVay O? I’m not so sure. After all, spreading the ball around is bedrock McVay philosophy. And that philosophy has worked just fine all season long. Sooooo... Secondly, the 2nd and Gaines assets are a sunk cost. They’re gone and now irrelevant as to whether to keep Watkins beyond this year. Thirdly, there are alternatives to extendiby Kind of Blue/Gold - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRams43 Simple. First, determine where Watkins slots among other vet WR’s production wise. Then offer him a salary comparable to theirs. Where Watkins was drafted is now totally irrelevant. And don’t even think about franchising him. He hasn’t proven that he’s among the top 5 WR’s in the game, so why pay him as one? Another way to look at it. If they think he is better than hisby Kind of Blue/Gold - RamsFootballFans.com
Will he expect top 10 WR money? Has he done enough in his body of work to deserve it? Not questioning his talent, which is elite when healthy. I appreciate having him out there helps create opportunities for the rest of the offense. The question is, if Rams have a spread it around kind of offense (throw to Gurley, Woods, Kupp, two TEs, etc.) and he won't be getting anywhere close to topby Kind of Blue/Gold - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteSpeed_Kills This award season Looks like 6 or 7 at least will make the Pro Bowl including Goff They said Goff's QB rating (about 99%?) was #7 in NFL. Gurley lock. Whitworth, possibly other OL? Donald. Ogletree or Barron, not sure about TruJo. Punter Hekker has made it before.by Kind of Blue/Gold - RamsFootballFans.com
McVay - HC of Year seems highly likely Possible Snead - GM Gurley - Offensive Player of the Year (four TDs today, up to 17 or 18, leads league in yards from scrimmage?) if not League MVP - not sure last time RB won, possibly Emmitt Smith?by Kind of Blue/Gold - RamsFootballFans.com
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he looked like the fastest & most explosive player on the field, like SEA back seven had their feet in buckets of cement. The OL has been a huge part of the equation this year (in addition to McVay, Goff's development, Gurley's rejuvenation, DC Phillips & play of defense), going from perennial laughing stock for many years to a dominant unit, one of best in league. Health also massiveby Kind of Blue/Gold - RamsFootballFans.com
in 40+ year history of franchise by that much.by Kind of Blue/Gold - RamsFootballFans.com
The Rams are averaging 16 PPG more in 2017 than 2016, the largest season-over-season scoring increase in 60 years (heard stat during broadcast today, think they meant including the league at large, not just team mark?). Wade Phillips has made the playoffs in his first season as DC a half dozen times in a row: '89 DEN '95 BUF '02 ATL '04 SD '11 HOU '15 DEN (again, coming full circle) 'by Kind of Blue/Gold - RamsFootballFans.com
These trade ups were savaged by many pundits at the time. The Rams moved up further for a QB to #1 overall than any team since the merger (only bigger moves to #1 for WR Fryar by PHI & RB Campbell by HOU). Rams & Eagels a combined 15-3. Scoring: 1) Rams - 32.9 (going into Sun.) 2) Eagles - 31.4by Kind of Blue/Gold - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteAlbaNY_Ram I don't know why Watkins would sign a 1-year deal with the Rams when other teams will be offering multi-year deals (which means more guaranteed money). I meant to mention that, thanks for the reminder. Watkins has had at times sporadic and intermittent production due to injury woes (foot, lower body?), but when he's been good, he's been really good. I'd expect him to flip with Wby Kind of Blue/Gold - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotereggae I believe the sign Watkins for 1 year. They should not pay him top 5 receiver money. truJo likely gone. Unless he signs cap friendly deal. Austin Is the disappearing man. 3 touches says his role is diminishing Agree w/ last two. And you could be right about first. Maybe they had preliminary discussions about an extension, to gauge amenability? A big factor in $$$ health remainder ofby Kind of Blue/Gold - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRams43 Here are my loose odds for next offseason moves... AD is 75% likely to be extended. Around $20 million per with a heavy guaranteed but it will be for at least 5-6 years (not just 3). Watkins is 50% likely to extend, and that assumes that he will sign for around $8-9 million. If not, he’s probably a goner. I think McVay likes Reynolds, tbh. Quinn is 90% likely to be a cap cutby Kind of Blue/Gold - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotedzrams QuoteKind of Blue/Gold Quotedzrams I don't see a way for them to do that and extend AD. If they did, they will lose significant players in Joyner and Robey-Coleman. Also, you don't indicate how they are getting rid of Austin. If they are cutting him, they only save $3M which isn't enough for it to significantly impact a Watkins/TruJ decision. If they manage to trade him soby Kind of Blue/Gold - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteferragamo79 Quinn which will save a ton resign Donald, Joyner and Robey Coleman easily depends if Watkins wants a super star deal...if so, hes gone Sounds reasonable, I'd co-sign that. Is TruJo a priority (w/ Donald) if Watkins walks? One reason not discussed for reading between the lines Rams will prioritize Watkins, second round pick pricey for one year rental? Maybe McSneby Kind of Blue/Gold - RamsFootballFans.com
He may not have been Ed Reed or Troy Polamalu in coverage, but fine as a LB. beautiful pick today. Neglected stat, but he had like 7 INTs & was among national leaders his soph year at 'bama.by Kind of Blue/Gold - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRams43 So, now you’re in the “just do it” camp, KBG? You are right, not at any cost. But he is a special player, sort of sui generis, unprecedented. He was literally the fastest DT ever at 285 lbs. during his combine. I did qualify it later, stating maybe I shouldn't assume as a given, due to holdout. If they did a blockbuster trade, that would increase chance they could sign both Waby Kind of Blue/Gold - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotedzrams I don't see a way for them to do that and extend AD. If they did, they will lose significant players in Joyner and Robey-Coleman. Also, you don't indicate how they are getting rid of Austin. If they are cutting him, they only save $3M which isn't enough for it to significantly impact a Watkins/TruJ decision. If they manage to trade him somehow, they'll save $8M which couldby Kind of Blue/Gold - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteEternalHorns I don't like it when guys hold out. Makes me want to say "Let 'em walk." But after today and especially in light of all the progress this defense has made over the last 6-7 weeks I say: get Donald signed. Just do it. Yeah, I kind of took that as a given (though maybe shouldn't given holdout?). One of two best DL in NFL, & significantly younger & healthiby Kind of Blue/Gold - RamsFootballFans.com
Assume Austin gone in 2018 based on usage/contract ratio.by Kind of Blue/Gold - RamsFootballFans.com
Won three by 30+ in '17. They took 161 games COMBINED before that. Last team w/ four such games in a season? GB '96. Adjusting to 3-4 conversion, Rams gave up 105 points first month of the season (about 26 PPG). In the last five weeks just 57 (11.4). Schedule brutal next month and a half, though (including 8-1 PHI, 7-2 MIN & NO, 6-3 SEA & TEN).by Kind of Blue/Gold - RamsFootballFans.com
Super Bowl season.by Kind of Blue/Gold - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteDavid Deacon Rams really had to make the trade if they ever hoped to get a Franchise QB. It is not often that you have a chance to even go and get one of those guys. Philly got lucky too because Cleveland is so clueless. When don't have a franchise QB and get a chance to get one you have to go for it and the Rams did so I really give them a lot of credit for making such a bold move. Goby Kind of Blue/Gold - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotestlramz Both appear to be fine prospects and I agree with you wholeheartedly that Wentz is a Fisher type of QB. Gritty, fearless, has the look of a leader etc. On the other hand, Goff just turned 23 and Wentz turns 25 in December. Now that Goff has a real coach, he is closing the gap (which still exists). so basically entering season four, he will be PHYSICALLY development-wise saby Kind of Blue/Gold - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteSpeed_Kills A buddy at work is a Browns fan... what a mess they are... just garbage organization like the alien in Prometheus.by Kind of Blue/Gold - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotemax It was a tough call. Certainly age played a factor. But how the Browns could say Wentz wasn’t worthy of a top 20 pick tells you all you need to know about why they’re perennial losers. OUCH! Got Jabril Peppers + instead of the clear best QB of the class of '17 so far (I like Mahomes, too, who was gone there). Moneyball too clever by half.by Kind of Blue/Gold - RamsFootballFans.com
Gutsy deal.by Kind of Blue/Gold - RamsFootballFans.com
Obviously Palmer injury contributed (but he has missed time before). Rams more dangerous if they can put together a good offense AND defense at same time.by Kind of Blue/Gold - RamsFootballFans.com
Wise idea. Many years false early optimism has been quickly dashed. This year feels different, though. McVay & Goff (joined at the hip now) have a lot to do with that. When Gurley is running like this, Rams are tough and competitive. I thought they had makings of a good run blocking OL, and adding vet LT/C has been brilliant move to stabilize offense, facilitate Goff's development.by Kind of Blue/Gold - RamsFootballFans.com