Keep a pulse on where the surplus of players you're interested are, as well as where there is need for players where your roster is strong. I'm sure he knows which teams are looking for a WR or CB for example. And he's probably talked to them just like he has discussed things with teams that are strong on the bottom of their OL chart. Granted, OL isn't something teams tend to be strong on doby merlin - RamsFootballFans.com
Which Vinny tweeted that they're doing, they are looking at something along the lines of... ILB1 Littleton ILB2 Kiser (IR) x Patrick x Howard x Hager x Allen -Reeder -Kupp So basically Kiser going down saves either Hager or Allen (I have Allen over Hager but I don't think the Rams do), because there's no way they were going to keep more than 5 with the CB and OLB groups killin it likby merlin - RamsFootballFans.com
And there's a good chance you get a lesser performance when those starters were in there. The Rams had a complete depth group out there and played very well early on. You had some guys get beat here and there, but that happens. I mean if you expect Edwards for example to be perfect at LT vs starters you're nuts, but he was pretty darn good. Only guy who seemed over his head initially was Dembby merlin - RamsFootballFans.com
As is the way they stuck with him at <GEORGIA>... Both things indicate he's got some serious talent. This isn't some dude playing over his head, it's a guy who got into the right situation and might be able to take advantage. Very exciting.by merlin - RamsFootballFans.com
Looks to me like Edwards is the primary backup for OG and RT. Boom has LT. Center depth when Neary is suspended though... Idk. So I could see them adding a vet or camp roster cut. Think the roster cut route is more likely to add a little more depth.by merlin - RamsFootballFans.com
I expect it because of his mastery of this offense and the way McVay & Phillips have colluded to stress him all through camp with defensive calls and looks that are problematic to the offensive play selected. I believe he takes things to a whole new level. He's ready to do that IMO. If not, it will be because of OL issues leading to increased pressures or lack of a run game. But I doubtby merlin - RamsFootballFans.com
Of the three of them he is the most difficult to replace. Next would be Woods. But what makes Kupp special is his size, the dude is sneaky-big and brings catch radius, great hands, and a quick outlet for the QB. Nobody will ever convince me that Belichick could have kept us to 3 points if Kupp was on the field. No way no how. And if you go back and watch him pre-injury teams knew it btw.by merlin - RamsFootballFans.com
Is upside. With Edwards for example they have to be thinking they have something just like they did with Boom & Allen last season. Boom is obviously the LT2, but Edwards showing solid snaps there is a great sign that maybe we'll have a primary depth rookie once again this season. I don't think they're going to trade for depth. But they will definitely be on the lookout come the roster cby merlin - RamsFootballFans.com
What does the returns depth chart look like. Because Natson looks like he's been beaten out for the most part but when he's gone they need to have someone they can count on to perform that role. Neither Hodge nor Thomas can do that. Enter Webster. He makes this roster IMO. And Hodge vs Thomas for the other spot IF they keep 6. Course they might keep 7 we'll see.by merlin - RamsFootballFans.com
He looked very good on coverage teams vs the Raiders and offers versatility at OLB or ILB. All he's gotta do is continue doing what he did in game 1.by merlin - RamsFootballFans.com
Is his coverage ability. He is better in coverage, or has been thus far, than I thought he was based on his college production. If that continues he is going to be another difference maker for this defense.by merlin - RamsFootballFans.com
Lot of disbelief that the two rooks could hold down primary depth roles but they did just that. Evans is sort of like Demby was, behind on some stuff but he's got the talent. I think a lot of the concerns will die down as we see them zeroed in to their spots a bit more. Hopefully Demby will get more OG time. And I hope not to see Evans at LT. Some small adjustments like that will probablby merlin - RamsFootballFans.com
Good take and read overall. And the way Web is going I have to think he won't clear waivers so I am of the mind they will make room for him.by merlin - RamsFootballFans.com
Nickelbacker who has a knack for box work but who can cover a bit too. It's not a new thing but with more and more speed and mobility in offenses it is unavoidable. Unless we're facing an offense with a strong pounding run game we should see a lot of him in there doing that role.by merlin - RamsFootballFans.com
The problem with our OL depth is our veteran options. So thus far it's looking very much like last preseason when underwhelming vet depth options allowed Boom & Allen to cement primary backup positions.by merlin - RamsFootballFans.com
Problem here is people need to remember these are rookies who are learning what they're doing in the scheme while matching up with a higher level of competition. And then they're not just playing one position but multiple, which makes it harder. From that perspective starting with Edwards he had a good game. He was thrown in there at LT first series and acquitted himself quite well, didn'tby merlin - RamsFootballFans.com
Agreed. Physically he's pretty close to Kamara. I don't think he's as good a receiver (which is not a knock on him as Kamara has rare hands/body control for a RB ) but he's also probably a better pure runner particularly in this scheme. On the funny side of all this is how some fans expect there be a QB controversy but there is zero chance of that IMO. But what might well happen is a RBby merlin - RamsFootballFans.com
This defense is at its best when the edges are dominant and it looks like we have Fowler benefitting from a full camp on top of last year with these coaches, and him being an ideal fit for the scheme on top of that. Then you have Matthews looking like he's lost a few years in terms of his movement, another guy who is an ideal fit for this scheme who will be coming off the edge with Fowler on mby merlin - RamsFootballFans.com
Good point on Thomas, who fell into round 2 for the Bills because of that knee of his. But yeah Polian is my favorite host to listen to on Sirius, he's articulate and doesn't mince words whether you agree with him or not. And I usually learn something from him. Kirwan's pretty good too, once you realize he gets a lot of his stuff on the NFC West from Pete Carroll. Still recall his take thby merlin - RamsFootballFans.com
Fowler didn't have a full camp under this staff last season, and still had some big moments for us. He's talented and seems to be fully bought-in too, so there is plenty of reason to think he might be in for his best season and coming into his own finally as a player. If that happens you're talking a plus edge rush. Matthews is a guy people have dismissed but if you watch film from even lastby merlin - RamsFootballFans.com
Think he was 38th last year. Player rankings are the one that you gotta respect IMO. Those guys know who can ball.by merlin - RamsFootballFans.com
Defense is always overlooked but absolutely crucial in the playoffs. One of the reasons Brady has some of those rings is the defensive stops that Belichick is so great at manufacturing even when they aren't playing well or are losing matchups. Rams' defense was very close to keeping us in that Super Bowl enough to win it in spite of a terrible offensive showing. But that's the thing. In theby merlin - RamsFootballFans.com
Bortles is not an accurate passer. And when looking at how that impacts his "fit" in this system, the WCO doesn't historically require the strongest arm, but accuracy (to include being able to throw with anticipation) is paramount. That allows for RAC which is crucial. Where McVay's offense is different than the old WCO is it also stretches the field vertically. He takes a lot morby merlin - RamsFootballFans.com
As long as he stays healthy it's going to happen. He will easily top 1k yards, and come the postseason people are going to see the difference he makes with this offense.by merlin - RamsFootballFans.com
Play him a ton in preseason and feature him for all the QB starved teams. Watch him sign a big contract with one of those teams after the season. Collect compensation pick. Well done Mr. Snead. Well done.by merlin - RamsFootballFans.com
One of these days the Pats will find a gem from the Rams' TE castoff pile. Won't be today though.by merlin - RamsFootballFans.com
He's a top offensive mind, sure. But he's also hungry to improve and learn and build a deeper knowledge of the game. He has surrounded himself with top coaches that keep him grounded and who are teaching him. And that's the thing about him IMO... He's not an egomaniac the way a lot of top NFL minds are. But he's every bit as competitive, and isn't ever going to sit back and think he's arriveby merlin - RamsFootballFans.com
I don't watch any of their programming and haven't really for years, outside of accidental youtube clip viewings that I'll wander into from time to time. I don't like their personalities or their focus, so no reason to watch or visit their site.by merlin - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteLMU93 I know he's talking mainly about the three specialists (K, P, LS). But to me their special teams, while good last year, weren't elite as they were in some previous years. Rick Gosselin had the Rams 9th in his detailed special teams rankings. FootballOutsiders had them 17th. Part of it is they need 16 games from Zuerlein. But their kick coverage, punt return and kick return units weby merlin - RamsFootballFans.com
Brown's a power guy, not the smartest dude either, and his pass pro was iffy. It's not a surprise he ended up with a Falcons roster that was transitioning from Shanahan's zone, where they wanted to load up with more size and strength at the point. Kromer likes guys who move well for their size and on the pass pro side the Rams don't like missed assignments/responsibilities/pickups. Brown wasby merlin - RamsFootballFans.com