The Rams have a bevy of picks and the defense has very little depth. They also do quite well drafting in the later rounds. The new kickoff rule also puts pressure on locating better special teams players. There is merit to adding a stud LT or WR with the first pick. However, this appears to be a luxury since AD retired and the defense is in full rebuild mode. Another popular idea for the offeby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
This completely changes everything about special teams construction. Kickers need to be deadly accurate, not missle launchers. On the Rams, having someone to count on at 45 yards and in is all they need in the field goal department. I believe the ST makeup is more the linebacker/tight end types in the middle and safety/running back types on the edges. I prefer a running back as a returner goinby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
The notion the Rams will invest in the linebacker room has tremendous merit to me. Playing behind AD allowed Jones opportunities to scrape off Donald in both run and pass sets. His role in the defense will necessarily change this season and it's hard to predict how well he may adjust. Today's NFL demands more emphasis on safety types that can perform primarily in the passing game while still bby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
As a rookie, Turner had the best season of any defensive lineman in the NFL. His 11 sacks and 84.5 PFF grades are quite impressive. Some correctly insinuate the presence of AD helps everyone else on a Rams defense, but Donald didn't play as many snaps his last two years as he did up to the Super Bowl victory. Kobie played AD's role when the HOF to be lineman took his breathers. I'm not sayingby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Restructure and retire? How does that work?by Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Dead, my question while you are checking measurements, what should be the prototype for Hoecht's role in the defense. I mean, he MUST be stout against the run but quick enough to cover screens, rush the QB, and cover receivers in the short zone. Seems like a big ask. Was Leonard Floyd the model?by Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
I actually like Clark, though I think he jumped to common conclusions many make but don't always say. Admit it, the expectation was Jimmy Garappolo like management of the team. JG had an excellent record but nobody thought of him as elite. The perception would be difficult to break if one didn't study this in depth. Frankly, I see Purdy in the Matt Ryan, Kirk Cousins, Jared Goff, almost Joe Buby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
McVay is such an excellent coach in many regards but his best superpower is his ability to recognize coaches who can expand his understanding of options and trends across the league. As frequently as he hires people he's worked with before, he also acquires talent from very different perspectives. The fact that his assistants quickly get promotions makes Rams Assistant Coach a preferred job in thby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Dan Campbell turned that franchise around being aggressive and believing in his players. His player let him down with a horrible drop. I hope that doesn't change a good coach. Those who complain about the choice can talk all they want and be absolutely right that logically, he should've kicked the FG's. But that's not what built that teamby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Agreed. Don't like scrolling four pages to get to relevant Rams stuffby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
My dream offseason would include lining Madubuike next to Donald and Turner, getting Snead from Chiefs to lock down #1 wrs, and Lavonte David to help with pass defense in the middle. But I wouldn't make any of those moves if it cost us Dotson. I realize how financially unlikely this is, but as a Dodgers fan...I'm spoiled unapologeticallyby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
I hate having to say this again every year, but aggression in football scheme is always a gamble. Every pressure tactic exposes or creates a weakness that can be exploited. You want aggressive? How did you like the blitz heavy Haslett approach that regularly gave up explosives? Wanna hire Wink? Same thing. Today's NFL requires teams to morph into other principles within games. One can prepareby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRam_Ruler I put the chances of that to zero. Morris will want to succeed quickly. They won't be shedding any talent. And that team is full of it. I've heard Sean specifically call Pitts one of the unique weapons in the NFL. For some reason, he never got many targets in Atlanta and Raheem will quickly know why. And yet, Morris has to build that defense in his image and may want a piece orby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
When Brad Holmes went to Detroit, he instantly became one of Snead's most accessible trade partners (thus Stafford/Goff.) Raheem and Sean are extremely close friends with Mike Tomlin (netting us Dotson). This begs the question I pose here: given this additional link to the Falcons organization, what trades would you like to see them engineer?by Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
And so we breathe even more life to it... My wife is pleased.by Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Cognitive dissonance is the perception of contradictory information and the mental toll of it. Relevant items of information include a person's actions, feelings, ideas, beliefs, values, and things in the environment. Wikipedia Does it bother anyone else as much as it does me how much Sean values Bill's advice and how many coaches flow between the Rams and NE? I realize he is doing the smart aby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
I appreciate the sentiment of everyone wanting to improve the kicking game but I haven't heard how much you're willing to payby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Theae playoffs seem to highlight how important a kicker is to winning and losing in the playoffs. I'm certain it's everyone's hope this position is prioritized going forward in terms of investment. The highest priced kicker makes no more than your average linebacker. I say it's worth it How do you feel? What's your annual money cap for a reliable kicker?by Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
I don't want to root against Raheem!!! I wanna hate the Hawks but I can't w him there.by Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
To me, it's a matter of reward training. When the priority is to create turnovers, you see missle like kills shots (shoulder leaning) and punching or grabbing the ball. When it works, you're a highlight on ESPN. When it doesn't, the ballcarrier gets the highlight. Form tackles are boring and rarely inspire a replay. In essence, 1 FF > 5 regular tackles. Thus, the gamble. So, it's a matter of jby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
In a day of dreary post-mortem and forced congratulations, I propose something different. Let's each make our best suggestion of what the Rams could explore as new ideas to integrate into next season. I will be holding mine for later. All ideas welcome. Who knows, maybe Jourdan can forward the best of them...by Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
I've been a Rams fan since the 60's and I have to say, you just coached my favorite team. True, last night's result was difficult because I saw the pain in each of your eyes...for each other. It was the most beautiful thing I've seen in sports and yet it was so subtle, one would have to intimately know the story of the team to recognize it. It was like the point of the first Rocky movie having hiby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteSeattleRam Five losing seasons in the last 32 years. They always seem to have one of the youngest rosters in the league. If this keeps up I wonder if it hurts Dan Quinn's chances at the Seahawks job? Please no!!!! We WANT Quinn in Seattle. I just love how LaFluer is filleting that D.by Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Still depends on Bucs Eagles. 9'ers guaranteed to play lowest seedby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
My wife is a Poke fan. I genuinely feel bad for her (and yet I keep stifling chuckles). I can't imagine the collective neurosis of Dallas fans if Belichick goes thereby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
I will be looking for some tertiary issues I believe will make the difference today. 1. How will the officials call the game? Blocking AD and Hutch is impossible one on one without holding. However they lean is fine as long as it's consistent. The refs will also have to set the tone as to defensive holding and interference and offensive picks because both teams are particularly susceptibleby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Agreed...HOF! and to think they are doing it with a burned out coach who longs for the booth, a QB, DT, and WR whose best days are two years behind them at least, and a total lack of understanding how important first round picks really are. It's a miracle they won any games at all.by Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
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QuoteMamaRAMa Why is this 7-year old article even posted unless it's to willfully and shamelessly stir the pot? I wasn't the OP but I think the answer is catharsis. There's a stark contrast between where the team was in that moment and what it is now. For some, yes, it's a release of vitriol. For me, I really appreciate how far this team has developed from that historic moment in Rams history wby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Maxx is like the love-child of Lyle Alzado and Uma Thurman (Kill Bill Version). He's my second favorite player to watch (after Puka). He collapses anything shallow on his half of the field. I could GAF what defense you run...sh#t, I'd invent the 2-6-3 defense with AD and Crosby on the line with 6 LB/S types w 2 corners and a deep safety. We would go undefeated as long as the offense can score tenby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com