I did not know that about AR, leaf. Thanks for posting, man. Yet another reason to welcome AR into the fold.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Can’t disagree with the order of the top 5, either. After Faulk and Dickerson it gets a little fuzzy for next two. How does one decide between Gurley and Jackson for #3? Maybe flip a coin because both were monsters in their day.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Jourdan Rodrigue @JourdanRodrigue Catching up with Cooper Kupp after practice and Matthew Stafford walks up and hands him a bag of ice, deadpans, “Cooper hit his funny bone today.” Kupp, straight-faced, then says, “Hey if you hear a siren today don’t be alarmed - it’s just Matthew’s life alert going off.” 10:59 AM · Jun 2, 2022by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Michael Silver @MikeSilver Seven-time Pro Bowl center Alex Mack is retiring after 13 seasons. The former Browns, Falcons and 49ers standout was one of the top linemen of his era. @BallySports @49ers 11:11 AM · Jun 2, 2022by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteden-the-coach QuoteNewMexicoRam I would like to go to SoFi sometime but if it's going to cost more than the plane tickets, man, I just don't know. You're a Doctor, splurge a little. Your Rams are worth it. Besides I once spent .85 cents a gallon for gas, times change. There was a time during what were then known as ‘gas price wars’ that I paid 19 cents per gallon, and that was forby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Jourdan Rodrigue @JourdanRodrigue Williams opted to stay out on the sideline and is cheering on Jake Funk and Cam Akers as they go through drillsby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Jourdan Rodrigue @JourdanRodrigue Good injury news: Jordan Fuller and Jacob Harris have elevated to speed and ladder work this morning. 9:42 AM · Jun 2, 2022by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Perhaps his struggles in ‘21 were due to lingering effects of his nasty injury in ‘20. A new DC in Morris didn’t help him, either. Anyway, the early feedback on Burgess this offseason is very encouraging. If Burgess emerges as we all hope then this Ram secondary should be a force. A semi-elite unit that can at least partially offset the loss of Miller’s pass rush. Fingers crossed for theby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteLMU93 I don't share the concerns at WR and CB. At CB it's more a question of how the depth chart shakes out vs. if they have depth. I agree, 93. Heck, RB depth might be a bigger concern than either WR or CB now. Can ANY of them stay healthy, for crying out loud?by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
There’s more to the LA Rams defensive line than Aaron Donald’s contract How will Rams handle lack of experience in backup roles? Venie Randy Soares When you are the defending Super Bowl champions and getting a lot of publicity as one of the best teams in the league, any reports, big or small are viewed under a microscope. Recently, much of the talk about the Los Angeles Rams has beeby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Kupp, Stafford, and AD. A strong case could be made for each as SB MVP. Funny where such individual passions for the game can lead, huh? Talk about leadership in all 3 of those studs.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteJamesJM was the most painful loss I think I've ever experienced. Sure... lots of other painful losses... no need to list them... but that 2nd loss to SF last year felt like armageddon to me, the collapse of civilization, equal too an all life ending asteroid impact. - JamesJM I hear ya, Jimmy. That loss hit me like a ton of bricks, man.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Burgess was an enigma last year. Had a promising ‘20 and then seemed to be in Morris’ doghouse in ‘21. Injury? Second year jitters? Didn’t fit Morris’ schemes? Glad to hear that he’s impressing McVay now, though.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteden-the-coach Nathaniel Hackett, Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator Justin Outten, Defensive Coordinator Ejiro Evero & Special Teams Coordinator Dwayne Stukes that usually doesn't translate well overall, plus I'm not a fan of Hackett, but everybody seems to love him. You raise a valid point here, den. And heaven knows that there will be little margin for error in the AFC West. Not aby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
This was one of DaSilva’s better articles. These stats just reinforce my opinion that Rams will have a virtually unstoppable O in ‘22 because Stafford is gonna hit the ground running this year and who knows how high his ceiling is with all these weapons?by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteGroundPounder The man has got us by the kahoonies as he knows he makes the defense go. He is the defense. We know it too as several here speak of the "Donald Effect" on other defensive players. Donald doesn't get what he wants or thinks is fair, he walks / retires. And our defense will suffer and he knows that too. We know it and Snead / McVay knows it. Him retiring changes theby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteLMU93 I think it's unlikely by opening day unless Lake somehow sets the world on fire in camp and preseason. With Fuller coming back from a major injury they want to keep some veteran depth there early on. Now, I DO think Rapp is a strong potential trade deadline candidate. It allows them at least the first 6-7 weeks to get Lake acclimated and capable to handle a 3rd safety role at thatby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteAlbaNY_Ram Well, to some fans (like me) there's a huge difference. As I see it, retirement = "I'm done playing football" while a holdout = "I'm gonna stay home until you give me what I want." When AD came into the league he said he was going to play 8 years and then retire. And now he has played 8 years. I think he wants to change his mind now that he's tasted a SBby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteAlbaNY_Ram If there's no difference in your mind the how about just sticking to the facts: AD has thrown the retirement word around (IMO as a negotiating strategy) but has not threatened a holdout. I cannot find a record of AD threatening a holdout this offseason although my research skills are pitiful compared to yours, AlbaNY. But, in the interests of context: AD HAS employed a holby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteden-the-coach Good payout plus there a ton of 49er fans as we found out. They must have lost their freaking minds, den. SMH.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
This tweet blows my mind…by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Yeah, he was a 2nd round pick but a pick for the Wade Phillips D. That was 2 DC’s ago. Now he’s looking like a player without a position. The addition of Wagner and the emergence of both Jones and Scott in this Morris D makes Rapp expendable, imo. And the $2M plus cap savings would be handy, too. What do y’all think and why?by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Here’s Merlin… RB room has been upgraded. And I say that as a big fan of Sony. He just isn't McVay's type of back so was never going to be a featured back for us. The Rams are better at the one and two spots than they were thanks to the drafting of Williams. Snead was high on Hendy prior to that draft but Hendy is simply not good enough to carry an offense when called upon and he cannot stay hby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Cooper Kupp and Matthew Stafford's early film sessions motivated Aaron Donald Cameron DaSilva Cooper Kupp was a productive receiver before the 2021 season, but he took his game to another level after Matthew Stafford arrived. He put together one of the best seasons ever by a wide receiver, leading the league with 145 catches, 1,947 yards and 16 touchdowns. Stafford was a big part ofby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
But I guess that the AD camp desires the public arena in order to put more pressure on the Rams. Think it’s gonna move Kroenke/Demoff? I dunno… Might even have the opposite effect.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteAlbaNY_Ram I haven't seen AD mention holding out. He has talked about retiring as an option, but I don't recall anything about a hold out. I’m too lazy to research it but AD has held out in the past (2018, I believe) so there is a precedent. As to hold out vs threat of retirement? A distinction without much of a difference for the Rams, don’t you think?by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
State of the 2022 Los Angeles Rams: Repeat within reach? Adam Rank Where does your franchise stand heading into 2022? Adam Rank sets the table by providing a State of the Franchise look at all 32 teams, zeroing in on the key figures to watch and setting the stakes for the season to come. Your Los Angeles Rams are the world champions of football, having won the first Lombardi Trophby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRam_Ruler No it hasn't. Unless you're saying it declined from his peak of 20.5 sacks. Then I guess technically you're right? Yeah, I think the word ‘peaked’ would be more appropriate. He has peaked but it’s too soon to call it a decline. Still, Rams have to factor in Father Time as they make their decisions.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com