I understand that perspective. I suppose I think that- if we're talking about ILB specifically- we're really talking about run defense overall. And the hope has to be that Robinson is the addition coming to help there. With good interior DL play I'm fine with Kiser and Young there. If the team tackles the way they did Monday Night vs. the Bears their run defense will be much better overall. Pby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
All 5 are more valuable on this team in 2020 than for some late round pick next April. Plus 2-3 of these will end up netting the Rams 2022 comp picks- and possibly even in higher rounds than via trade.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Sort of agree. He's a nice role player that should help them be more consistently good vs. the run. Probably 20-25 snaps/game.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I'm basically not in favor of trading for anyone they wouldn't have under contract for another full season. Like with Fowler at least they had him for 1.5 years. I'd only consider someone under contract through 2021. Kerrigan has been very good but is older and an UFA.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Jack makes $9.5M, $10.5M and $11.25M the next three years.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
2 (54th) 3 (85th) 3 (101st) - comp., projected 4 (135th) - comp., projected 6 (182nd) 7 (213th) Sources: Tankathon.com and OverTheCap.comby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Depends on if he gets signed to a big enough deal in the spring or not. He would have to get a deal of at least $3M/year to be in that range. So it's doubtful, but who knows. But to me the value of having him the rest of this year is greater than some 2021 or 2022 7th rounder.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
The only ones on that list who seem mildly attractive are ILBs Jack and Cunningham but they come with big contracts. Pass.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Miami in early November seemed like a good option and my whole family was going to go. Oh well. Now may try to get to Green Bay or Minnesota in 2021. Will go to New Orleans in 2022 for sure.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
They'd get maybe a 7th for him and I'd rather keep him for the second half and playoffs instead. He has a lot of value as an inside runner, pass blocker and team leader. He's on pace for 600+ yards and 6 rushing TDs, so I wouldn't dismiss the idea that he could get signed elsewhere and net the Rams a 2022 7th round pick.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Draft capital becomes more and more important as large contracts get handed out. Already going into 2021 with 6 picks and just 3 in the top 100 overall.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Yeah, in some ways the timing is odd because the offense was OK under Fitzpatrick and they are very much in the AFC playoff hunt. But also switching during their by week makes sense too. I had assumed they would shelf him as long as possible this season given the hip injury and rehab, maybe starting him the final 3 games or something if/when they were out of it. He has a lot of good traits- cby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
And even backing out QBs and WRs, RBs have averaged 4.9 YPC against them (544 yards on 112 carries).by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
PFF Rankings: The top 25 cornerbacks through Week 7 of the 2020 NFL season 15. Jalen Ramsey, Los Angeles Rams — 72.6 Jalen Ramsey is a transformative talent for a defense — a physically imposing player at cornerback who can line up against the league’s freakiest receivers, allowing the rest of the Rams' secondary to worry about guys they can actually contend with. And Ramsey is on his way tby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
He's legitimately very good. PFF rates him 9th in the NFL among CBs. Has 4 INT and 6 PD through 6 games.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I'm good with this team as is. Ride what you have. Last year the Rams picked 20th overall in the order and had the 52nd (selecting Akers) and then 57th (via Cooks trade, taking Jefferson) picks in the 2nd round. And then picked 84th (T. Lewis) in the 3rd. Next April the Rams might not pick at all until 56th or later. They will get 3rd and 4th round comp. picks but the Draft will be more dby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
When he didn't blink getting the start vs. KC 5 minutes before the game AND played well you could see something there. I picked him up for my fantasy team during that game... Has a lot to learn of course but his talent and poise is very noticeable.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Not a matchup that's been good the Rams historically. The 2001 game is really the highlight.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Like with OLs, Football Outsiders rates the DLs separately on run defense (Rams 28th as of this week) and pass rush effectiveness (Rams are 6th). They have Rams OL #1 in run blocking effectiveness and 2nd in pass protection.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Agreed. Definite room for improvement. Let's see, first of all, if they will keep up the solid tackling they had last night. That alone will make them competitive vs. much better offenses. And consistent pass rush is critical. Miami- on the road on a short week vs. a team coming off their bye- is not a gimme (rookie QB or not). And then I think the timing of their bye week is good. Get theirby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Surpassed 1,000 yards rushing in his Rams career last night. Now 38th on the Rams all-time rushing list and within realistic distance of top 30.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I thought other than sailing several passes early on (that miss to Brown was bad) he was very good overall. And McVay helped him by moving him around outside the pocket regularly. FYI on Goff's career numbers. Among Rams' QBs he's already top 4 all-time in completions and attempts (trailing Gabriel, Everett and Bulger) and is 107 yards away from passing Van Brocklin for 4th in passing yards.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
The Rams have admittedly played some poor to mediocre offenses this season but through 7 games you cannot complain about being: - 6th in yards/game - 3rd in yards/play - 2nd in scoring defense - 1st in 2nd half scoring defense - 7th in opposing passer rating - t-3rd in QB sacks, 6th in sack percentage - 2nd in both passing yards/attempt and yards/completion - 4th in 3rd down conversionsby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Yeah, I would bet that is season ending. Get through next week and have Fuller back after the bye.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Tackling well is about effort and attitude, pure and simple. They made the choice to tackle well last night. If that continues very good things are ahead for the defense.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Best game he has had in a couple years. Shows what a difference he can make.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Could easily have been 27-3.... Maybe worse.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Wins vs CHI and MIA and a 49ers win over Seattle would have the Rams in 1st place at 6-2.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com