QuoteRamsDynasty QuoteLeoram 3. Finally, the defense once again begins and ends with Aaron Donald. While there are several other nice players that perform their jobs adequately, AD alone is the difference between top 10 and bottom 15 all by himself even with Ramsey in the backfield. In all my years of watching football, I've never seen a team so reliant on one player for success. You can haveby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteoldmanram For me, if the O can average mid 20s and show they can control the ball with the run when needed and we can stay healthy for the most part then you know what? WE CAN DO THIS GO RAMS I would be good with that but I believe their vision is closer to scoring in the 30's. I can't imagine McVay settling for less. Then, when to opposing offenses are forced to gamble, their turnoversby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
1. The storyline this year will be a true collaboration between McVay and Stafford. Game plans through the week will give Matthew the "intent" of each play and Stafford will be able to execute that intent with a similar command as Manning and Brady did. Between series, McVay, Phillips, Stafford, O'Connell, and Carberry can adjust the plan to the defense and I expect there will be severaby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
The answer to me depends on the defensive scheme a team utilizes. For Seattle, the most important defensive position is a versatile safety. For the Rams, it's the versatile DLineman. Sometimes an entire defense is built around a generational linebacker. The second most important position for the Falcons, Niners, or Cowboys years ago was cornerback when Deion Sanders was on their team. So my anby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
That sounded more like a Mike Ditka type of response than a John Wooden type. But hey, the same thing happens to me when I drink. I get it. Personally, I like high testosterone in a coach. Glad that's all that happened though.by Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Otherwise, they would lose the team in more ways than two.by Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Let's not pigeonhole outside WR and Slot with him. He's obviously going to fill the DJax/THill role in the offense. Sometimes, in the bunch, he will be behind the LOS to ensure a clean release (technically slot). If they are playing zone (what teams do the counter the 11 personnel ZBS) he can be outside like Cooks. As for his size, basketball has plenty of smaller players that were effectiveby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Does anyone else have a problem with their projections? How do you assume a third round rookie will start? Just because analysts say Tutu isn't an outside receiver, isn't it more logical that he will be groomed in the mold of DJax? David Long as starter and Burgess over Rapp? Anyway, I doubt the Rams stack their depth the same as is advertised here.by Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Agreed. Even if the rooks didn't play, they could be developed into long term upgrades.by Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
So yesterday I complained and then I joked. Now we have enough evidence to identify the strategy employed this weekend. Our fan expectations were based on how our fellow board members perceived the roster and the opportunities to improve it. We all knew we were only speculating what the brass had in mind and we hoped we were right. Now that we know we were wrong, what did we learn? Let's listby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
I'd love it if you guys added to it what you overheard...by Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
How can we get you two on the Rams staff? If nothing else but to have you give us a clue as to why they think so differently than everyone else.by Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteNewMexicoRam But what do I know? "We know nothing, Jon Snow"by Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Addendum: Joe D: "Hey Kevin, I still needed more help on special teams so I made Les promise that next year he will get a lineman before the fifth round." Kevin: "It's okay. I understand Jacksonville will probably be needing a new head coach next year and I'm already third on the list."by Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Thanks. Had to do something to take the edge off my frustrationby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Deadpool, at this point, aren't you worried that your hard work is a near guarantee the Rams won't pick one? I kid because I care.by Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Cell Ringtone: Fortnite's "Phone it In" Sean: "Hey buddy, how are you feeling? We are two kegs in and I'm on my second bottle of Rose." Les: "I'm loaded on Hydroxychloroquine and quaaludes so as usual, I'm jacked!" Sean: "That's good because it won't hurt so badly when I tell you this, are you sitting down?" Les: "What happened?" Seby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Of course ESPN completely skips even announcing the Rams pick or discussing him AT Allby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
In 1994 the Rams traded their first round pick to the Niners and guess who they selected? Bryant freaking HOF Young who destroyed our line in the 90's the way AD does the Niners today. I feel you broby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
I don't have the inclination to study all the players before the draft so I appreciate those that do. With that said, I do study them after they become Rams. Here is what I see... Tutu can fill a role and I suppose McVay got D Jax to fill it and is counting on him so show Tutu how it gets done. Let's start with what he obviously isn't. Dude can't block, doesn't win contested catches, has a tinby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
I'm curious why you have Eichenburg and Mayfield over Radunz and Humphrey with Havenstein, Saffold, and Edwards on the roster. It seems to ignore the Rams penchant for position flex and a greater need to upgrade the interior OL.by Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Good work here. I like your second draft more than your first though Meinerz lasts to 68? Overall, solid analysis. Your evaluation of the Ram's draft history is useful. I too am interested why Josh Palmer isn't on Deadpool's list. The one thing your mocks accentuate for me is the genuine needs at several positions this draft can't answer. Do you think they are targeting camp cuts from oby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
No mention of Van Jefferson. That's a big oversight. Perhaps he's considered depth behind Woods and Kupp and the unit lacks that big bodied type on the perimeter? Regarding the OLine, there is depth but how good is it? This article seems to assume that the line is good enough as it is...I simply disagree. I see solidly average performers while Whit and Havs are better than average. Average doby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotedzrams What do you envision if they do draft OL with their first three picks but none of them play much this year? I'm not sure if you are asking me or someone else but I will respond. First, I said one of their first three picks...not all three as that is extremely unlikely but something that would make me smile broadly. But if it is all three, here's my reaction. Fans would point tby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Yep, they are certainly candidates. Even if they draft Humphrey, Meinerz, Meyers, Green, or Dickerson...they will still be candidates. There is no news here. But if the Rams don't draft OL with any of their first three picks... bad things will happenby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotedb I think the telling detail as to why they may trade Havs is that he was not restructured. He easily could have been, and perhaps they approached him and he said no or didn't like the deal. Either way he is a prime candidate to trade, or potentially even cut after June 1. Its probably the one position where they have good options, which I see as Evans and Brewer. I doubt seriously theyby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Ekern, I'm on board with your post...well done. Shanny regularly out plans McVay and it's infuriating to me. They swept us last year with a depleted roster. Respect...and loathing. Now that the Rams have the better quarterback, it's not time to ignore the OL, FB, TE contributions both in personnel and scheme. Improving the running game (it's not bad now) should be priority 1 as you suggest.by Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
QuotePHDram What Deadpool said. Assuming we continue to be a predominantly ozb team the rams will favor lighter/more agile players over bigger/stronger players. I didn't miss it and neither did he with his preferences. McVay has pivoted already from a zone only scheme because defenses have caught up to that game. He gradually integrated more power runs and now needs linemen that are both powerfby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotezn QuoteLeoram Everyone knows I'm all about the OL but Rock makes a good point that Morris is the wildcard here. He and McVay go way back and Sean might need to bend to him out of respect for the challenge Raheem faces. I mean, if Carberry and Morris both have their hands raised, which one do you think McVay would choose? It should be Carberry IMO. You can find ways to field a respectableby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Everyone knows I'm all about the OL but Rock makes a good point that Morris is the wildcard here. He and McVay go way back and Sean might need to bend to him out of respect for the challenge Raheem faces. I mean, if Carberry and Morris both have their hands raised, which one do you think McVay would choose?by Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com