You could argue there has never been a perfect throw in the history of the NFL. And I agree that if it's 2-3 feet further out Cooks scores. But let's be real - he let that thing fly at the ~24 and Cooks hauled it in at the ~15. That's 61 yards in the air and he missed a "perfect" throw by maybe 2-3 feet. I think there are only a handful of completions in the entire league each seasoby RamEd - RamsFootballFans.com
It's because he runs a horribly boring dink and dunk offense. In the games I've watched the ball rarely travels more than 5-10 yards vertically in the air. The YAC is all that keeps his YPA acceptable. If you watch his college highlights, it's stunning how often he was throwing to guys running free. I've never seen him deliver balls consistently and accurately down the field in tight windowby RamEd - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteFlorida_Ram QuoteRamsdude Quotestlrams13 What is the point of all this? Everyone knows cooks is better. Just let sleeping dogs lie. More like let injured dogs wimper!! Not everyone knows that Cooks is better 13!! Some people called Cooks a "soft little Smurf" who only runs 9 routes! :lol3 I enjoy this also. Keep 'em coming! I remember some of those quotes shortly after Lesby RamEd - RamsFootballFans.com
After underthrowing Cooks a few times this year, he threw that ball on more of a line. It was great to see him make that adjustment. The throw to Kupp in the corner was probably my favorite in real time because you could see it develop and it was such a thing of beauty. The throw to Woods down the seam was remarkable too, but it happened so fast I think the anticipation didn't have time toby RamEd - RamsFootballFans.com
So at least he's not on every weekby RamEd - RamsFootballFans.com
There must be some mistake! All this guy does is run '9' routes, remember? :noway Behind LOS: 4/65 1-10: 3/15 11-20: 11/199 41+: 1/57by RamEd - RamsFootballFans.com
Interesting call for sure. I read the actual rule this morning and there is a provision for a defender "turning his back" to avoid being legally blocked. I think that's a reasonable interpretation of what happened. The defender was running parallel to the LOS while Saffold was running straight upfield. He absolutely saw Saffold coming. As they converged, Gurley cut back and the defby RamEd - RamsFootballFans.com
Agreed. Not to doubt his obviously incredible memory, but I think it's misleading to say he remembers "every play". I want to see someone ask him about an off tackle run that gained a yard in the first quarter. Again - his recall is incredible. But I think it's being sensationalized with the "every play" angle, because every time I've seen him asked it's been about key pby RamEd - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotemax She's a smart woman who is trying to break into a tough environment for a quant person. You can see the tension between her and the other women on the set. Those women are jock communications types. CF doesn't fit that mold at all. So she is kind of like a fish out of water there. She needs to work with someone to help her keep her stuff from looking bad. Very fair assessment, alby RamEd - RamsFootballFans.com
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Here you go. I recall reading this a few months ago but didn't realize it was Frelund until zn mentioned it and I looked it up.by RamEd - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRams43 But common sense is my default position. When she says that the Ram record will decline after they’ve made so many startling upgrades? I say paralysis of analysis has occurred. As to a 10.9 win maximum? Bet the over lol. I touched on this somewhere else in the thread, but to recap: the terms "Ceiling" and "Floor" are not synonymous with "Max" andby RamEd - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteSUretHing Critically thinking there is no way a single person could gather the data pints to come up with a meaningful model when it comes to football. For example Is there a stat for how often an RB effectively neutralizes a pass rusher? No. It would takes teams of analysts looking at film to begin the process. Good point. Maybe they could partner with one of the world's two trilliby RamEd - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotemax I suggest you listen to her podcast. You may like it. Enjoy. Personally, I can't get through all the giggling. Max, as a long time poster on this board I will do my best to be respectful here but I'm going to float an idea that might not go over too well. I listened to a podcast where she was discussing her video study of NFL linemen and my very first impression was that she saysby RamEd - RamsFootballFans.com
But I can tell you that the terms "floor" and "ceiling" here do not mean what you think they do. And perhaps that's a legitimate criticism in that she should be more transparent and detailed about the methods she uses to arrive at her predictions. Again I'm no expert, but in simple terms this is my understanding. Her model involves simulating the NFL season 320,000 timesby RamEd - RamsFootballFans.com
Wow, tough crowd. Whether you care for the article or not, this isn't just some pretty face with an opinion. Data Science and Predictive Analytics is serious business, and Cynthia Frelund happens to have an MS from Northwestern in the field and a number of years of experience. I understand that she had a factual mistake in one of her included details, but she shouldn't be dismissed as "anby RamEd - RamsFootballFans.com
If you have kids in college (or anyone enrolled in a university that will sign up), it's $99. You don't even need a DirecTV sub or dish on your roof. I watched the games on my Fire TV stick last year. Not free, but the way I look at it $99 for the whole season of Rams games is pretty darn good. Thus, I just pay it and get on with my life.by RamEd - RamsFootballFans.com
When asked for a list of NFL quarterbacks that "don't suck" and Marcus Mariota is the third one out of your mouth, I don't put much value in anything the guy has to say. Not sure if he is just a loudmouth that can't resist talking crap, a horrible evaluator of the QB position or a master psychologist.by RamEd - RamsFootballFans.com
His size isn't optimal but here's the thing... he's NOT the one trick pony people make him out to be. Yes he's fast, but this isn't Ron Brown running past everyone on go routes. Oregon State has been futzing around with a Men's track program and had some football players participating during Cooks time in College. I can't find anything official, but I want to say he was in the high 10 second rby RamEd - RamsFootballFans.com
This is from when the Pats acquired Cooks, but nonetheless.. The guy isn't just out there running past everyone on 9 routes. This is why I think McVay really does love him, and Watkins may have really been plan B last year. He's a very good technical route runner first and foremost, but also possesses the speed to make a defense pay dearly for mistakes.by RamEd - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteSpeed_Kills ....and EXPLODED to the endzone Agreed. His straight line speed is very good, but what makes him elite is his acceleration to top speed and his ability to change directions without losing momentum. Although it almost got him killed by Malcolm Jenkins lolby RamEd - RamsFootballFans.com
I'm really surprised by much of the reaction/perception of the board. I followed him at Oregon State and am very familiar with him. I get that he's smaller than some would like, but that doesn't automatically mean he is a one trick pony. When he dropped a 4.3 at the combine it surprised a lot of people. He was clearly fast - but throughout college his success was attributed equally or more toby RamEd - RamsFootballFans.com
I think Mannion may have tossed a few his way too ;-). Tremendous pickup. Right up there with SJ in terms of talent, work ethic and citizenship at the top of my favorite Oregon State players.by RamEd - RamsFootballFans.com
Interesting perspective. I too was disappointed when I saw the compensation, but when you look at it in those terms it much more palatable.by RamEd - RamsFootballFans.com
Not making any comment one way or another about your original post, just getting the game face on early here.by RamEd - RamsFootballFans.com
I am taking a last minute trip to this weekend's game with my 74 year old father and am concerned about some of the logistics. My attempts to reach the ADA contacts on the Coliseum/Rams sites have so far been fruitless. Basically, I don't want him to overdo it. He isn't "disabled" in the most strict sense (doesn't need assistance to walk, etc.) but he does have a handicap placard fby RamEd - RamsFootballFans.com
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But .. if Petersen is interested, Stan should give him a blank check. I first became aware of Petersen in the early 2000s after Dirk Koetter left Boise State and Dan Hawkins took over. Hawkins and Mike Riley were candidates for the Oregon State job in 2003, and I had a good friend with a close relative on the Boise State team. The word among them all was that they weren't overly concerned abby RamEd - RamsFootballFans.com
I actually squirm a little when I read Bernie. He has been on a steady evolution from knowledgeable insider to Jerry Springer over the past 15 or so years. It is getting harder and harder to overlook the childishness in order to glean the occasional truth/insight from his articles. On that note, this IMO nails it right here: Quote Fisher never bothered to update himself by participating iby RamEd - RamsFootballFans.com
Quote9er8er QuoteRamEd Isn't this just the formal announcement of what was leaked prior to the season opening 49ers debacle? The press is reveling in kicking Fish and the Rams while they are down but when you read the actual facts - what's everyone so freaked out about? Didn't we already know - or strongly suspect - that there had been an extension signed after the preseason? The only thing I tby RamEd - RamsFootballFans.com