Clowney has been a top 25% Edge for the last 9 years. The past year he was the 18th rated Edge of the 112 rated by PFF. If John Harbaugh will have him on his team, I think he would have been fine on the Rams . . . . . . and that 82.9 rating would have been a lot better than our 58 and 64, no disrespect to Young and Hoecht. I sure hope we can find an "82.9" in the draft. Ifby since68 - RamsFootballFans.com
"Better to get a very good vet in FA when the time comes for Stafford to retire" . . . is the safest way to insure you're getting what you want. Of course the cost will be much higher meaning less $ to help build the rest of the roster. When you draft a QB (say Penix) and he turns out to be your starter for 5 years, you win two ways - with his talent and with the lower amount of $by since68 - RamsFootballFans.com
I know there are other needs, but QB is near the top if Stafford has told the Rams he's playing 2 ? more years? I view Penix as a top thrower of the ball. To me he's right there with the best in the league as far as throwing "strength". Maybe he needs some work on processing and putting a little more "touch" on some throws, but he is near the top in abilty to throw it acby since68 - RamsFootballFans.com
I like that the Ram's team doctor is the one who did his surgery and one would then assume was overseeing his recovery. If our doctor says he's good to go . . . this might work out pretty well ? AD ready to come back for the Super Bowl run ?by since68 - RamsFootballFans.com
"No QB next year is worth a first." - Alyo When/how do the Rams obtain Stafford's replacement? The Packers seem to have figured out a fairly smart/cheap way by drafting a first rounder even when not needed for a few years. There is also the Chief's method of figuring out a stud QB you want and trading up to get him. Caleb stays home in LA for 3 firsts? McCarthy? I think all 6 toby since68 - RamsFootballFans.com
I watch tape of Illinois games and I see Newton do some things. He's ok and would be a good addition . . . . . . but all I keep thinking as I watch the tape is this is nothing compared to Aaron Donaldby since68 - RamsFootballFans.com
We must be low on $ or waiting on White's decision?by since68 - RamsFootballFans.com
Sounds like there is still a chance, what percentage I don't know, that he comes back later this or next year. I mean I didn't here I'm never coming back.by since68 - RamsFootballFans.com
This guy can play. Never went to college. Played in CFL last year.by since68 - RamsFootballFans.com
I know there was the little problem of him never having played football, but there was his rugby film and . . . . . . 6.76 seconds in the 3 cone at 6'8" / 350+ ? . . . with 36" arms ? Only elite pass rushers run the 3 cone in under 6.89. OL do not come close to that number. This year's fastest OT was Joe Alt at 7.31 and he's seen by many as an elite prospect. He's way unby since68 - RamsFootballFans.com
Anthony Richardson stopped on the highway to help a young couple stranded with a flat tire. He ended up buying them a set of new tires. Nice.by since68 - RamsFootballFans.com
Get Stafford to restructure if needed and . . . . . . sign White (as long as our doctors say he is healthy) before he leaves the building today.by since68 - RamsFootballFans.com
Clowney is a good pass rusher (20th/112 Edges - same rating as Hunter) and a good run defender (19th/112 Edges - better rating than Hunter). We are obviously thin on DL right now. Signing Clowney would make sense.by since68 - RamsFootballFans.com
Whether we have Wentz or Jimmy G – both are competent NFL QBs. The Rams have vastly improved the QB2 spot and that is a good thing.by since68 - RamsFootballFans.com
What does everyone think? 1. It's over 2. "So you're saying there's a chance" that AD comes back before November to the Rams 3. A chance he accepts a trade to . . . ?by since68 - RamsFootballFans.com
Because he wrote the Rams a retirement letter once before and came back once a larger contract was negotiated, it does make some sense that he would do the same again.by since68 - RamsFootballFans.com
Sacks are an overrated stat. Most guys face one opponent OL blocking them and "all" they have to do is get by that one guy. To compare AD's sack totals to other guys that rarely faced 2B or 3B teams is silly. Nobody was ever 2B and 3B teamed like AD. Other Ram defenders benefitted in sack totals and contract $ signed because AD did the dirty work for them. Greatest playeby since68 - RamsFootballFans.com
". . . Donald’s frustration recently on constantly taking on double teams and not having teammates on the DL that could capitalize . . ." - I always watch Ram games, but in particular, AD on every play because I enjoy watching greatness - Maddux pitch, Bonds hit, Luka on offense, etc - In years gone by, AD would always "play hard", even when doubled or tripled (has anby since68 - RamsFootballFans.com
All due respect to Christian Roseboom, but why don't the Rams go out and get a "stud" LB to pair with Jones ? For years now, we seem not to care much about LB. If they could somehow end up with Payton Wilson, that would be as good a two LBs as any team.by since68 - RamsFootballFans.com
I tried to add and subtract as I come across signings/releases. The Rams have ? “spendable” $ left for FA, what to do? One big signing of Edge – Clowney or Young Uche, Hunter One big signing of CB – Darious Williams, Kamren Curl, Gilmore, Nelson Kendall Fuller, Kevin Byard One big WR/OT signing – Beckham, Tyron Smith,by since68 - RamsFootballFans.com
"Be interested to see where his head's at come July 31st." I'm thinking/hoping more like October 30th? - less wear and tear on his body / and he gets time with the family . . . and by then, we'll be 7 - 1 averaging 33 points/gm and obviously in the Super Bowl hunt.by since68 - RamsFootballFans.com
"Note that if AD had played this year and then left his cap hit would have been $25M this year and then $25.2M next year so AD retiring nets the Rams $7.9M in cap space this year and makes no difference to 2025 (assuming the Rams opt to push most of the cap hit to next year)." Definitely should play the next 2 years. Come back AD ! ! ! Please?by since68 - RamsFootballFans.com
Teams will now be able to play defense with 13 players because it will take 3 guys to "replace" Aaron Donald on the Ram's defense. Greatest player I ever saw!! This is bad for the defense, etc., but the worst part, like Barry Sanders, is the fact we will never again be able to watch him do things that no other player has ever done and say "that's unbelievable, that guy is unbby since68 - RamsFootballFans.com
LaDoc, If your wife is friends with AD's wife, she must get over to AD's house right away and tell AD's wife to convince AD to unretire!?!?. Best of luck with your mission. Sorry, but a little try at humor is what I'm using to offset the tears and this shaky feeling. OUCH - greatest player I have ever seenby since68 - RamsFootballFans.com
There is a video on youtube about OL that have run the shuttle in 4.47 seconds or less in the last 15 years? Apparently 85%? of them go on to have productive NFL careers, some great careers. This doesn't mean they're all going to the HOF, but is one more evaluation tool, especially when you get to those 6th and 7th round picks/UDFA. OL this year under or close to 4.47 in the shuttle wiby since68 - RamsFootballFans.com
That is a good signing, but I would rather they signed Kendall Fuller for around the same price. Was it after other deals couldn't get done or was it the plan all along? ...and this seems to point even more to the Rams thinking Latu, Turner or Verse will be there at 19.by since68 - RamsFootballFans.com
Yes Sir, I agree. Thank you guys very much.by since68 - RamsFootballFans.com
Looking at it from the outside, there were so many good reasons for the Rams to sign Kendall Fuller. I guess Rams' admin knows a lot more than we can see.by since68 - RamsFootballFans.com
Maybe he can call Kendall Fuller? lolby since68 - RamsFootballFans.com
I agree, something doesn't seem right. I think he has another day before the draft where he will work out for teams. If not, he/his team think they have a top 15 spot "locked up" ?by since68 - RamsFootballFans.com