I love ya, R2K. You’re one of my favorite posters. However… I’ve noticed that you don’t tolerant criticism of the Rams well. Even the most obvious and well explained variety.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRampage2K- I don't think people realize how hard it is to never have continuity on the OL... to go 12/12 games with a different combo is just insane. Having said that, when I saw the starting line up pop up on the Oculus before the game kicked off I told my wife "we might have a shot today" after seeing that starting OL ... and they damn near pulled it off!!! Too bad defense couby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotepromomasterj It's not out of the realm of possible that he winds up back here. Not sure how I'd feel about it either way. Now I'm glad he's not here. Next year? Who knows. And no, Tutu is not a replacement. Tutu, as Jordan detailed can run certain designed plays but is not an every down receiver. Odell is in an elite class...when he's healthy. Next year could be a whole different coby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Here’s Ram UK… I just took a look at their contract situation for next season. I knew Trent Williams had signed a big deal but I didn't realize they had structured it so his cap number jumps $17m next year. The same goes for Armstead, his cap hit jumps almost $15m Then you get to Bosa and his jumps $7m and he's a UFA (32dn highest paid edge) so they will have to pay him more than theby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
When can we look for your first mock, Alyo? I can’t wait.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Had Rams been enjoying a SB caliber year, things might have been different. But now? Acquiring OBJ would be like rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRampage2K- When you go through 15 OL and 12 different line combos in 12 games it's not surprising to see all the positions on offense struggle Before this insanity, the Rams have always been a top 10 offense under McVay....this year is a fluke and an outlier Some of the names you listed weren't drafted 2-4 and some weren't even drafted It's hard to argue the Rams failing at anyby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Agreed, R2K. An 8 year old could have understood the necessity of increasing roster size.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
One trend seems to be that they’re not finding the gems like they used to in rounds 2-4. Look it up. Yeah, some of these picks can be seen on the field, even starting, but they are mere jags. Rapp Burgess Rochell Long Lewis Hopkins Allen Robinson (not drafted, but still) Atwell (until very recently) Wolford Perkins Henderson Bruss (maybe) The other trend goes hand-in-glove with tby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Great job, BRO. Thanks for sharing, man.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Anything Mayfield does for Rams this year is just gravy. But what if he fetches a comp pick after good play? Or he stays and upgrades Rams backup QB situation? Either are pluses for Rams with no downside if he flops. This is what gamblers call a ‘free roll’ if looking at the long term.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
You make everything so personal, 53. It’s not personal. Hell, Morris seems like a very friendly guy. But I’d be less than honest if I said that I didn’t hope some team hires him away as HC. Lol.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Rams HC Sean McVay uncanny career similarity with this NFL HC by Bret Stuter The LA Rams have enjoyed incredible success under the watch of head coach Sean McVay. Even with the meltdown of the 2022 NFL season, the Rams have played to a 58-35 record, and have competed in two Super Bowls over the span of just three NFL seasons. His postseason record is equally impressive, winning sevby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Eat at me? So bizarre. Who doesn’t love winning Lombardi’s? Morris’ D was brilliant in the playoffs. Everybody knows that. But that was then and this is now.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Rams blew the draft pick. Then Rams compounded their error by not giving Atwell game snaps. What a parlay of ineptitude. And I must say that I think McVay was heavily involved with both fiascos. Not a good look for a $14M per year Offensive genius, huh? I will NEVER be able to understand either decision, much less BOTH of them.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteJimYoungblood53 oh, wait Strawman alert! Two entirely different topics. We were discussing a struggling DC and you were countering with stats. Something Morris himself abhors. So ironic. Reminds me of the classic question, ‘Other than that, Mrs Lincoln, did you enjoy the play?’ Stats have their place, but are not the be-all, end-all.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Assuming that Mayfield does moderately well, neither excelling nor crashing and burning, he might just be signed to a modest contract as Stafford’s backup.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Best case scenario is that Mayfield comes in and impresses the hell out of the league. Someone signs him to juicy contract and Rams later get a nice comp pick. This scenario is unlikely. Next best case scenario might be that Mayfield plays moderately well but no other teams offer him a better contract than Rams. In this scenario Mayfield signs as Ram backup and Rams backup QB position is bothby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
I remember a Ram Coordinator saying that multiple times. Oh wait…by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
He would be a very affordable RB next year for Rams and a bargain if he blows it up.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
How long for him to get a handle on the playbook, much less get rapport with our various receivers? Only 5 games left. At best Mayfield could only make a marginal difference in our W/L record. He IS a substantial upgrade over either Wolford or Perkins. I will give him that, but it’s a very low bar. Is he in Rams ‘23 plans as a backup? And would he be affordable? Only if the answer to botby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Thanks for the reply, Dead. Very classy, as usual. Very adult and chock full of common sense alternatives. Why oh why couldn’t 53 have put together something like that? Sigh… My ultimate response is this. I’m a results oriented guy and I don’t like the results I’m seeing on Morris’ D. I’ll just leave it there. I’ll leave it to my betters to pick apart X’s and O’s plus why’s and whereby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteJimYoungblood53 QuoteRams43 I tried to have an adult conversation and asked legit questions You asked questions and I answered them. Then you responded with same ole Morris rant It was nothing more than a subterfuge to rip on Morris. Do you really think people are that dumb to not get that based on your response that you were in no way sincere? Go ahead, dude, it's okay iby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Higbee seems to be becoming more and more unreliable. And who knows whether Hopkins will ever be an NFL QB? Or ever be even a decent consistent blocker? We can’t even run 12 sets these days, apparently. Meanwhile, this is reportedly a terrific TE draft class. So, should Rams just take one? Or would 2 be even better? Almost all the playoff contender teams seem to have stud TE’s. Why noby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Akers and McVay seem to have kissed and made up, plus Akers is now looking like more of his old self. Powell is looking like a pretty darned good all purpose RB lately, too. Do you suppose our RB room might be in better shape for ‘23 than we had thought? I’m now thinking that Rams should draft a RB in this very deep RB draft but it needn’t be a Day 2 selection. The RB roster would looby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Some digs at Morris in here, too.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteJimYoungblood53 QuoteRams43 I appreciate the reply, 53, and I’m gonna try to have a civil discussion with you on these questions. The delay makes Morris’ personnel decision making look bad. Again, a poor reflection on Morris’ personnel decision making. This is the 2nd year that Morris keeps stubbornly trotting him out there. Lesson not learned. but Morris won’t give hiby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteJimYoungblood53 Quote3030 The Fangio defense revolves around the OLB's. On any given play they are tasked with deciding whether to rush, run defend or cover. And if varies on the down distance and the call. IMO, Hoecht uses his hands well in the pass rush, he put together good hand usage. So to me that shows he's a hard worker and smart. But being realistic---he's not going to beby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com