I have no certainty about how serious McVay may be about ‘considering his future’ and I certainly don’t know how all this is gonna sort itself out. But I DO know that McVay has been ‘different’ this year and not in a good way. Something about McVay has been ‘off’ compared to the 2017-2021 version. There’s simply no doubt about it. I posted a list of coaching decisions that were at least quby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Here’s Merlin… One of the genius aspects of the "star" position and Raheem's approach in general were that they got Ramsey to buy-in to the idea of playing in the slot. If they had told him they're gonna put him in the slot on a lot of snaps because he wasn't an eraser like he used to be and we need his tackling in the box that could have gone bad. But Raheem sold it well and had fulby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
This post was in a thread suggesting Ramsey be moved to Safety. Here’s Classic Ram… Nah keep Ramsey at cb/star. Not only is he too young to move to S yet, but the Rams league low defensive pressures lays more stress on the DBs. Ramsey (or anyone) can only stay with a WR for so long before there's an opening. And some of the catches against him, you gotta admit, 1-handers while he's on themby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteNewMexicoRam I see the top 100 prospects for the draft include at least 9 edge rushers for the first round. The first one I see that comes up for the 2nd round is WILL MCDONALD IV, IOWA STATE. So I would wonder if the Rams think they can get enough value for an edge at that position. Will they try to sign a FA vet for higher impact for the defense and focus on development players in thby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteroman18 how your voted on Rookie Award winner was seemingly overlooked for pretty much the entire season. I know he was dinged up at one time, but he was available after that and Morris continually wanted to see more of Kendricks, Long and Rochell. He's doing the same with Lake.......Nary a smell of Lake. That is really my MAIN issue with Morris his choice of who's up or down and his rby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
We just see OL differently, BRO. I could see it ‘fixed’ with just one new starter plus some shuffling among players already on the roster, of course. Meanwhile, I see glaring needs if not outright holes at the following positions: Edge RB CB Safety Backup QB TE All this with just a handful of cap dollars without restructuring and only 2 premium picks, and that’s assuming that Sneby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
I picked Edge. I did so because it’s currently a gaping hole. At LOT, while very important, at least Rams have Boom and Jackson there with possibly Nsekhe (if they inexpensively extend him) as depth.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Nice reply, 3030. I missed Powell. Brain fart, I guess. I think they’ll almost certainly keep him because he’s a playmaker on returns. You like Hill a helluva lot more than I do. If I’m Snead, Hill is a goner. We both largely agree that Rams will be forced to make sacrifices. Better have a great draft, huh?by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Please just consider pure need that would most boost this team. Forget for the moment mock draft strategy or talent depth at various position groups. What one position would most improve Rams team by inserting a stud player?by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Hard to argue with the raw injury facts, isn’t it? Here’s BonifayRam… Response to question.....From observing his two starts in the 2022 preseason against the Texans & Chargers. His performance was functionally good with no mistakes but he is still far from being a strength in the interior. Still green playing the interior. I believe I covered in another post that Anchrum has shown nby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Gonna be some tough decisions but here’s my best guess: Gaines Gay Dixon Orzech Maybe Scott and Nsekhe if they’re affordable. I like Nsekhe for cheap LOT depth and Scott for his intangibles. Keeping Mayfield would be a coup but it’s gonna require an accommodation by both player and team to make it work. All the rest on the list are very likely gonna be cap casualties, I’m afraidby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Rams will have tough time choosing which 2023 free agents to retain Matt Gay, A’Shawn Robinson, Greg Gaines, are all slated to hit unrestricted free agency JB Scott The 2022 season for the Los Angeles Rams will come to a close when the game clock winds down this weekend against the Seattle Seahawks. Sean McVay’s Rams team will finish with double digit losses for the first time in thby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRamstien I'm just not sold on Jackson being the LT of the future. I know he has play okay but let's pump the brakes on him being the LT of the future. Plus, we are not sure what we even have with Bruss, yet. I hope they add 3 new OLmen this season 2 in the draft and one FA. Adding 3 starters for OL is overkill. Especially with our other screaming needs.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRampage2K- QuoteRams43 I, for one, find many of his articles interesting. More interesting than most ‘official’ beat writers. That’s why I post them here. Just a suggestion. If Stuter annoys you then simply don’t read his stuff. For example, I dislike jalapeño peppers, so I don’t eat them. But I never object to others enjoying them. Problem solved. haha...ok, so if you don't likeby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRampage2K- QuoteRams43 QuoteRampage2K- no, you don't just leave out the OL issues cause its obvious...thats just bad analytics I wouldn't even say it's the entire OL, but I think it needs at least TWO studs in the middle....I'm sure McVay will see that finally and move on from oft injured Allen and get us a bonified center We definitely agree that Allen should not be counted upon to bby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRampage2K- no, you don't just leave out the OL issues cause its obvious...thats just bad analytics I wouldn't even say it's the entire OL, but I think it needs at least TWO studs in the middle....I'm sure McVay will see that finally and move on from oft injured Allen and get us a bonified center We definitely agree that Allen should not be counted upon to be starting OC in ‘23. Howby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
I, for one, find many of his articles interesting. More interesting than most ‘official’ beat writers. That’s why I post them here. Just a suggestion. If Stuter annoys you then simply don’t read his stuff. For example, I dislike jalapeño peppers, so I don’t eat them. But I never object to others enjoying them. Problem solved.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRampage2K- how do you just completely overlook the most glaring need and send this to press??? Perhaps because the author felt that fixing OL is beyond obvious? BTW, as I’ve posted before elsewhere, our OL might be ‘fixed’ by merely one new addition, assuming others return healthy. So, it’s not exactly the Impossible Dream.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRampage2K- and just expose them as highly emotional uneducated hacks Donald got paid years ago and didn't stop him from dominating....QB's getting rid of the ball in 2 seconds to avoid him killing them is what happened along with soft off man coverage that allows it This guy is a click bait clown Strongly disagree, R2K. I consider Bret Stuter a gifted and prolific beat writer. Heby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRampage2K- this defense is predicated on a strong four man rush...this is the same DC who we won a Super Bowl with. The Rams were hung out to dry by Miller and sorry if I don't feel bad that he tore his ACL this year....Rams were left hanging by him and his late decision to bail on us put us behind the 8 ball in trying to replace him Y'all should listen to the 11 Personnel podcast soby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Rams 2023 draft: Is Broderick Jones worth trading up for? A left tackle to save Matthew Stafford? Kenneth Arthur When Georgia plays TCU on Monday, a number of players will be competing to be the rare college football athlete who has won two national championships. Quarterback Stetson Bennett and defensive tackle Jalen Carter will obviously be two of the most notable—Bennett becauseby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
4 changes Rams need to make during the new year With just one more game to go this season, it’s time to think how Rams will look in 2023 JB Scottby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteHazlet Hacksaw Plus, very little help from his compatriots I agree that AD earned that raise, Hacksaw. But that’s not the point of the article. The question raised is whether we should be concerned about AD’s downturn in production? Given his importance to this team and his astronomical salary (and it’s cap impact), I think it’s a legit question.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
How will LA Rams roster be reassembled in 2023? . by Bret Stuter The LA Rams roster, thanks to an injury-battered season, has been forced to onboard quite a few free agents to this roster. Due to the manner in which they have been added, some were claimed via the NFL waiver wire with multiple years remaining on their contracts. But, for the most part, the Rams’ front office has signedby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
LA Rams last game carries huge impact on their 2023 NFL Draft by Bret Stuter The LA Rams enter the last game of the 2022 NFL season with a record of 5-11. As of today, the Rams (and any team who controls one of seven draft picks allotted to the LA Rams) are projected to select with the sixth pick in each round. For the Rams draft, that means that the Rams will make their selections wby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
LA Rams Aaron Donald QB sack drop after getting paid is very alarming . by Bret Stuter The LA Rams’ inability to pressure opposing quarterbacks is the elephant in the room that has no real explanation this season. Long a strength of the Rams’ defense, this pursuit of anyone under center has never failed to record less than 40+ sacks at any time under the tenure of Rams head coach Seanby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
After a SB win? Perhaps. But not after this cluster of a season. Nope. That TV money will be there anytime he wants it. What’s the rush?by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
I think he would be well advised to return to college coaching. It might save McVay from having to make an awkward and embarrassing decision to fire him, otherwise.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
FWIW, I consider jrry32 a pretty sophisticated creator of mock drafts over the years. Here’s jrry32… I hate that I'm doing one of these before the season is over, but I want to start looking toward better days, as we have had a painful season. I'm still in the preliminary stages of my evaluation, so the draft is mostly shots in the dark at this stage. As always, I do these mocks from a combby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Here’s PARAM… I don't know about "big expense to present and future team reasources". We've traded away a lot of picks for established players. The talk has always been "the Rams are mortgaging the future". Every year. And every year we won until this year when the overwhelming number of injuries was unprecedented. We gave up five 1sts, three 2nds, two 3rds, three 4ths,by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com