Holt will have his turn. He deserves it. You know, my initial reaction/memory of Steve McMichael was similar. But look at his career and you can see why he got in. And he and Larry Brooks had similar stellar 8-year stretches (Brooks from 1973-80, McMichael 1984-91).by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
... I think that increases the odds the Rams move back. That would push a lot of good players down. Plus there are the inevitable unknown picks teams will make for certain guys. Don't know if it's feasible but I'd love to move back 4-6 spots and still get DeJean.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
He intrigues me. Seems like he is versatile, smart and athletic enough to play the STAR for them? My ideal scenario (for now) would be a trade back 4-6 spots from 19 and grabbing him.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I probably watched Super Bowl XII (Cowboys/Broncos) but was 6 and have no memory of it. But I can still clearly recall watching Super Bowl XIII (Steelers/Cowboys) at our neighbor's house, going out to play at halftime, etc.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I think LT is also possible depending on how things shake out. But I agree that Edge and CB are very likely the target positions.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
He was a rookie in 1975. Don't often see OG running down kickoffs... He made the tackle on that 67-yard KOR by Metcalf.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Sean McVay needs 3 wins to pass John Robinson for most all-time by a Rams' head coach and 6 to pass him for most regular season wins. With 10 total wins (87) he'd enter the top 55 in NFL history. Stafford needs 25 TDs to become the 7th Rams' QB with 100+ TD in his career as a Ram. He could also become just the 6th with 15,000+ passing yards with 4,062 yards in 2024. Stafford would also becomby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Allen will come into 2024 as the starter with Higbee back midseason. Hunter Long will be 4 months remove from his MCL surgery by the Draft and they should know better how healthy he will be come late July. 2024 is not the year for them to draft a TE high. See what Allen can become in year 2 and go from there. If they add another TE I would much rather sign a lower priced, veteran blocking TEby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Could be a better situation for all involved. Allow for more scripted situations, give the QBs red jerseys, etc. But in general I'd say you either commit to the Senior Bowl (week and game) or not.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
And he actually filled the WR3 spot pretty well early in the season (22 catches in the first 4 games). But when Atwell was (over)drafted it was pretty clear that, at best, he was going to be a situational WR4. Which is fine if you're the 112th pick in the Draft, not the 57th. Anyway, he has value as depth and as a deep threat, etc. Give him credit for elevating out of the total bust perceptioby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I think that's true but I don't think they need to do that. Cut them prior to FA starting to get better savings across 2024 and 2025. Cut them post-June 1 and they save more money this year but not until in the summer. Of course if they have an eye on extending Jones, for example, maybe it makes more sense. Lots of moving pieces.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
They are the two that will go. Could have said Long but I think he at least goes through camp and they see if he can contribute for depth in Hugbee's absence. I see no reason to release Skowronek. Does not make much and is a valuable depth piece at WR that can play multiple spots and all the ST units.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I thought they should have kicked it for the 27-10 lead as well. But actually felt in the moment that- IF they did go for it there- they should have run the ball. Their biggest mismatch was their OL and they'd been running well all day. Montgomery had 18 yards on 3 carries on that drive alone.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I think he improved as the season progressed as well. He finished 14th on the team in defensive snaps (453) but averaged 51+ snaps/game and had 37 tackles in the last 6 games. I would imagine that carries over to 2024.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
That 1980 Browns team was really fun. Sipe may have been the best QB in the league that season- top 3-4 for sure. I still say Marino's 1984 season is the most impressive by a QB in NFL history.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
This May 1982 one with Bert Jones and Georgia on the cover...by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I grew up in Las Vegas and watched him at UNLV. Also one of the best college punters of all-time without question.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Not saying it would make sense for either team or not. Have to see how things in the Draft unfolds but... Rams trade 2/52 to Atlanta for 3/74 and 3/79? Rams end up with 5 picks in the top 100 (while keeping the 1st rounder).by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Those late '70s/early '80s Chargers teams were just so fun to watch.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
My choice as well. He was actually my choice in 2021 when Staley left.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I believe that is still in place.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Maybe so. Who knows. But even if Higbee comes back in midseason and is the TE2 it wouldn't change my opinion that, with Allen there, I would just go after a veteran blocking TE to add in. I had assumed Hunter Long would be a goner but now, with Higbee hurt, have to think he is at least given opportunity in OTAs and camp to show something and make the roster again.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Robinson made $1.165M in 2023. I'd be willing to pay him up to 3X that to return. So $3.5M. If he can earn more than that elsewhere, good for him.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I'd leave Avila at LG for the next 10 years. Keep Shelton in 2024- who did solid work- and draft a center in the middle rounds to replace Allen and long-term development. And then potentially draft a center higher (2nd round?) if needed in 2025 or put FA dollars there then.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Hard to project what will happen from a careers standpoint. But if you just look at rookie season production/contributions (and I looked at Pro Football Reference's 'adjusted value' metric) their 2023 class stands pretty far ahead of what most Rams fans consider their best classes- 1983, 1975, 1962, etc.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I think Davis Allen is going to take some big steps forward in 2024. Higbee will come back midseason. Add a solid veteran who can block to get them through in 12 personnel.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
From hearing Trent Green had been hurt over sports radio in my car driving from Albany to Boston to watching The Tackle from a sports bar in Seattle 5 months later... What a ride that was. Will never get old.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com