Quotedzrams I see it differently. Easley was projected to be the starter opposite Donald. And he's been a very effective player in the past. It appears that you see him as nearly the least important member of the D. I don't agree. I'd rank losing him equal to, or possibly above, losing Alexander, Joyner, and Barwin. Above Barwin because he's a free agent that no one knows what he willby laram - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRams43 Quotelaram When discussions come up about injuries, the prime question that follows is.."But how many of them were starters"? or that's misleading because many of them were back-ups. Back-ups going out have a profound effect on starters especially if the back-ups are part of a rotation. It forces the starters to play more minutes, it handicaps the coordinator in what hby laram - RamsFootballFans.com
When discussions come up about injuries, the prime question that follows is.."But how many of them were starters"? or that's misleading because many of them were back-ups. Back-ups going out have a profound effect on starters especially if the back-ups are part of a rotation. It forces the starters to play more minutes, it handicaps the coordinator in what he can do schematically,by laram - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotedzrams Quotelaram Quotedzrams Quotelaram Quotedzrams In addition to sequence, purpose is also crucial. The purpose of sitting out is not to make them cave, it's to protect against injury. IMO the former is a demand, the latter is smart and isn't a demand. And say you know agent your client Aaron Donald has outplayed his present contract, let's do a new one 2 years before we actually haby laram - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotedzrams Quotelaram Quotedzrams In addition to sequence, purpose is also crucial. The purpose of sitting out is not to make them cave, it's to protect against injury. IMO the former is a demand, the latter is smart and isn't a demand. And say you know agent your client Aaron Donald has outplayed his present contract, let's do a new one 2 years before we actually have to, deal? 8-) Donby laram - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotedzrams In addition to sequence, purpose is also crucial. The purpose of sitting out is not to make them cave, it's to protect against injury. IMO the former is a demand, the latter is smart and isn't a demand. And say you know agent your client Aaron Donald has outplayed his present contract, let's do a new one 2 years before we actually have to, deal? 8-) Donald's agent went to theby laram - RamsFootballFans.com
Regardless of which came first if you take a stance that you are not showing up to work until you have a new contract while under contract... that is a demand! So we have a philosophical disagreement here I guess.by laram - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotezn Quotelaram QuoteMeanwhile the team has said the holdout is no issue. Since there have been plenty of times in the past where the team made it absolutely clear that a holdout, contract demand, or potential holdout WAS an issue, I figure they are capable of saying what they mean, and that's how I take it. Anybody the caliber of Donald? I doubt it. You certainly don't want to compromby laram - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotedzrams Quotezn Quotedzrams QuoteRams43 ... Another thing. Don't underestimate the importance of the Rams avoiding the setting of a precedent that will cripple them when future players demand renegotiations in mid contract. That's huge. When future players demand to renegotiate in mid contract, if I'm the Rams I would ask them, "Are you one of the best players in the league and a futurby laram - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteMeanwhile the team has said the holdout is no issue. Since there have been plenty of times in the past where the team made it absolutely clear that a holdout, contract demand, or potential holdout WAS an issue, I figure they are capable of saying what they mean, and that's how I take it. Anybody the caliber of Donald? I doubt it. You certainly don't want to compromise the negotiationby laram - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRams43 Quotemax Snead on Sirius appeared to connect Easley's injury to Donald's hold out. Then he said they need to be careful to give Donald at least 10 days to ease him back in carrying the pads to prevent injury. Not sure what Sneads intention was with his Donald reference, just a matter of fact or pointing a finger at AD as hurting the team. I'm a little disappointed in Snead's intby laram - RamsFootballFans.com
I don't mean to speak for you Dog, but 21's post was clearly referring to ED OFF THE FIELD! His personality!! SMHby laram - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteWhy is Donald holding out? This is NOT a situation where a demanding player holds out to force a contract revision. Both the player and the team agree on the extension. Demoff has even said AD is "a special player who deserves a special contract." There's no antagonism or coercion in any of this. The negotiations would go at the same pace whether he reported or held out...the holdby laram - RamsFootballFans.com
Quote21Dog QuoteRFIP ..but when he talks I cringe. Much in the way of Charles Barkley. Charles can be funny at times and doesn't seem to take himself seriously. ED takes himself very seriously. A legend in his own mind.by laram - RamsFootballFans.com
Covering this kid. But Kuechly is an absolute BEAST! Do we play the Panthers this year? :confusedby laram - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRamBill Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer Best play from Rams camp: Sure-handed rookie Cooper Kupp ran a deep "in" route, went up to grab the football, and Trumaine Johnson basically just ripped it out of his hands. This is an important year for Johnson, who is playing under the franchise tag again and realizes he'll probably be elsewhere next year. He wants to prove he's wby laram - RamsFootballFans.com
QuotePut simply - I believe Dak was cut loose and Goff was far more restricted. NOT in the type of plays, necessarily, but in the demand to 'stick to the plan'. Said coarsely, "don't care if it works do it the right way"... and I do NOT mean that's a 'bad' strategy. Dak could play football... instincts in play... Goff was trying to adhere to the script no matter what. I don't undersby laram - RamsFootballFans.com
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Quotezn QuoteRich Hammond @Rich_Hammond In quotes on Rams' website, McVay named Tanzel Smart and Louis Trinca-Pasat as players who will be looked to after Easley's ACL tear.by laram - RamsFootballFans.com
Since I had a torn ACL/MCL in my early playing days I follow all the latest research on the subject. I've talked with LADOC (huge Rams fan who some will remember) and Drs at Kerlan-Jobe about the subject. My mother won't go to any other facility other than Centinela and their ortho dept is one of the best in the world. Based on everything I can gather obviously the structural make-up ofby laram - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteBlue and Gold More Ian Rapoport Retweeted Alex Flanagan Probably going to be a few days for Quinn. Nothing major. Alex FlanaganVerified account @Alex_Flanagan 14m14 minutes ago Rams linebacker Robert Quinn is excused from practice today.by laram - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRamBill Vincent Bonsignore @DailyNewsVinny First day of pads for #Rams, first player down. DT Dominique Easley was carted off with an apparent leg injury during team scrimmage Rich Hammond @Rich_Hammond Rams practice ended w/lightning, humidity and light rain, and without Dominique Easley, who had to be carted off with an apparent leg injury McVay didn't have an immediate uby laram - RamsFootballFans.com
Quote1) Everett I actually had this pick in my mock .. trade down and pick Everett. So I was not surprised. Everett is a round 1 TE that slid due to crazy talent at the position this year. He plays angry and moves really well. He's not exactly Jordan Reed because Reed is an angry blocker too, but as far as the passing game, he's faster than Reed and the same size. I think he'll be playing early,by laram - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteJamesJM I'm sure you have posted this, (some I actually remember)... but I was wondering if you could, in a quick synapsis, run down our draft picks and acquisitions for this year and how you had them rated and *IF* you don't mind your evaluations of what impact they will have this year.... and next if appropriate. - JamesJMby laram - RamsFootballFans.com
740 yards was his best year in Pitt, he DOUBLED that his first year in Denver sharing the rock! 376 288 626 740 1404 1135 1032 Ypc means nothing to ME considering Kenny Britt has avg 15.8 for his career. Pffffttby laram - RamsFootballFans.com
I've seen it happen too many times to mention. What was Wes Welker before the Pats? Who was Sanders before the Broncos? I'm counting on these offensive coaches to get the best out of them. Bank that.by laram - RamsFootballFans.com
That they CAN be weapons so it's not like they have never shown anything st this level. Woody, Everette and Kupp will be weapons as well! The cupboard is not bare it's just that people have been conditioned to not expect much from the Rams. Goff is obviously the wild card. Just decent play by Goff and the Rams will be much improved on offense!by laram - RamsFootballFans.com
Quote#Rams Notes: a misconception that Wade Phillips runs a 3-4. It’s basically a subtly wrinkled “4-3 under,” which is common across NFL. That statement is too simplistic. Wade actually runs a "hybrid" 3-4 which is sometimes a 4-3 under, 5-2, 3-4, but the "look" of the defense on base downs won't change much. QuoteIn DEN, Wade Phillips had issues w/ LBs losing inby laram - RamsFootballFans.com