I think the Rams are going to make a move or two before game 1. And the reason is simple: Keenum is playing very well, Mannion has progressed, and Goff is starting to come on. The oline is looking better than I thought it would. Higbee is going to quickly rise as one of the better receiving TEs. And I think with the return of EJ Gaines, and the incredible depth at Dline, Fisher believes thby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
One of Kush or Rhaney is going to be kept. Who's the backup Center, otherwise? Chase Reynolds makes it. He's the heart of the STs and can fill in at RB in a pinch. Always activated on game day. Pretty much agree otherwise.by RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Havenstein improves the RT position. And Saffold to LG improves that position. Both have many games under their belts at those respective positions so it shouldn't be hard to make that move.by RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
I noticed that Fisher never brings it up either. But I suppose that's to be expected; he's not going to promote a private academy that does a better job of coaching up his player than his staff does. But I remember seeing an interview with Bentley after coaching GRob, and he says he is the most talented, athletic, powerful OT he has ever coached. And that it was just a few details that GRobby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
I don't think it is any coincidence that he attended Bentley's Oline school and now he is much better. But at the same time, that's not the only reason. Time, reps, health, determination, study, it all works together. He was an awfully young man (I think he was only 20 or 21) when he came out. And the Rams were just a bad team, with the oline being nothing but shifting sands. In any case,by RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
It has to have been that for some reason the player who touched the ball was not eligible to do so, as opposed to any player on the kick unit touching the ball inside the 5. Perhaps going out of the bounds (thus being ineligible to the be the FIRST to touch the ball) isn't the only reason to make a guy ineligible to touch it first. Otherwise I don't know.by RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
This is not at all about the amount of money: it stays the same regardless. It is strictly about how it gets paid out. There is no argument over the amount of salary, bonus, or even the amount guaranteed. This is strictly about the way the SB is paid out and if the player is cut or traded if he gets to double dip on guaranteed money. The idea of his agents that guaranteed means guaranteby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
What I keep hearing is that 1) Nobody pays the SB in one lump sum (especially for the highest picks) and 2) offset language is pretty standard even though not universal. Also that basically a balance is usually sought between how much SB is paid all at once, versus offset language. So if Offset is included, then the SB is paid out more quickly. Or no offset and the SB is paid out over a longerby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Kirwin is essentially saying that although the kid is setting his bridges on fire, pretty soon he'll exhaust all his options and sign like Bradford did. And exactly what did all this accomplish? It gave the team and Bosa bad tastes in their mouths for one another, and it makes other teams wary. Bosa is WAY behind the other guys (or OTAs and training camp and preseason games are worth exactly bby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
The smart move is to start Keenum game 1. He's earned it. He's played very well. He's earned his teammates and his coaches respect. If he flops nothing could be more welcome by everyone than to insert Goff. If he succeeds, that works, too.....nobody will complain and all will be happy for Keenum. The Rams will be seen as having untold riches at QB. But....if Fisher starts Goff in game 1,by RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
I don't see where Bosa fits. He is a classic hand in the dirt 4-3 DE. Why would a 3-4 team draft him? He's sure not going be a 3-4 DE. So that means he's going to be a stand-up OLB. Talk about a risk. And I suspect that Bosa and his family might just be thinking the same thing. Because if the Chargers are wrong, it is going to hurt Bosa a lot too. So, yes, it may just be that theyby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
C'mon. Players and agents being bullied? The CBA indeed covers almost everything. But the idea that what player wants is to be paid in full by two teams simultaneously, because he's been cut (almost always for either getting into trouble for the umpteenth time or simply not playing well enough), is not reasonable. Nice if you can get it. But essentially a player gets rewarded for either foby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
I suspect that the Rams are playing it cool right now because they don't want to appear to be without compassion for a guy who obviously is having severe mental health issues. Don't know if it is drug related, or psychological, or physical at this point. But the pragmatic side is that the Rams are deep in young RBs and they don't need the challenges of a mentally ill player; he's not a game cby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Just to change the subject a bit: What is the deal with this Bosa hold out and nastiness? Considering this sort of thing is rare, that the CBA more or less dictates the salary, bonus, years, etc., and that San Diego hasn't had any trouble signing anyone for several years, one has to wonder what's going on. Clearly San Diego is not going to change it's practices for one guy, even if thatby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Seriously. Trade for Brian Quick? There's nobody that would want him. He has been a bust from day 1. Never developed. Serious injury. Not quick twitch. Not dynamic. No instincts. Horribly inconsistent, and bad hands. Nope. And the Rams will essentially eat all but about $250K of his contract. Another stupid stubborn move by Fisher. Just wasted money and time. By all accounts a very deby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
I just don't think we fans can get a good understanding of just how much a year in the league means to any player, let alone a QB, until we watch them play. Mannion is like a different guy from last year. I'll reiterate something that GOOD talking heads on TV, and visiting GMs, college HCs, and other REAL football people say on TV shows: a rookie QB needs a year on the sideline holding the clby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
This is PURE speculation of course. But.....I think Fisher is feeling the pressure. I think Kroenke has made it clear, or perhaps it doesn't have to be made clear, that after spending a zillion dollars to move to LA and to build a World Class stadium, that the on-field product has to be something commensurate. It's no coincidence that the year they move, they mortgage the farm for a shiny neby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Shoot, if he played 5 or 6, that's probably enough to gain a great deal from. But in the end, to heck with Hasslebeck. The goal OUGHT to be to win games; not to potentially give up wins in order to prep a new QB. So if Keenum is playing very well, then Goff needs to sit. And since Fisher is a player's coach, you already know that he's not about to create team dissension (which it would),by RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Spruce is your classic guy who simply has everything except speed and charisma. And the NFL is so high on speed, that they often overlook the obvious: great route running, glue for hands, nice size, courage, technique, and football smarts. All he did was break the Pac12 records for receptions.....that's all! And he wasn't drafted? He comes out in the 1st preseason game and simply took the tby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
"Timing"? When the ball hits you in the hands and you drop it, that isn't timing. Quick simply doesn't seem to know how to adjust to balls. He doesn't have the instincts, and for his size, he doesn't fight for the ball. A perfect pass, lightly defended, has to be given to Quick. And even then (as we have seen) there is no certainty that he'll catch it. I thought it was amazing dby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Want to know which non-established player is being given a real chance to stick with the team? Count their reps during the preseason games. The one exception might be those rookies who they don't want anyone else to know about, and who they hope to waive and then put on the PS. Mannion is the 3rd QB. The goal is to co-prepare Keenum and Goff as starters 1 and 1a. There is simply not enougby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
This guy is a time bomb just waiting to go off. He somehow convinces the right people that despite his history, he'll be a good boy now. And that usually lasts a very short time. The Rams don't need this. It's one thing to be immature; it's another to be a drug/alcohol guy. We've all seen this countless times.....Randy Gregory, Aldon Smith, Tre Mason, etc. It's one thing to draft a guy andby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
The issue about Goff isn't the obviously superior arm talent. The issue is that a rookie can only absorb so much, so fast. Don't kid yourself. Rookie QBs have their playbooks cut way down when they start. There is no way for them to get it all in a matter of a few practices. Could Goff play game 1 and muddle through? Sure. But why do that when we have a guy who can do it better rightby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
I really doubt that Coples makes the team. It is clear now that he can't play DE for the Rams. He's too slow and plodding. So, they're trying him at DT. I think he'll be among the first cuts to "give him a chance to catch on with somebody else" (I hope they do the same with Quick). Easley had a MUCH better game this time out, and is well ahead of Copley. Westbrooks just getsby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
That is just another media talking point. No college QB is truly Pro-ready. They have an entire new offense to learn, and the NFL game is so different than the college game no matter what O a QB came from in college. I admit that there are some exceptions to the rule (to a point) especially with college QBs that come from homes where Dad was a Pro QB (Luck, Manning) and so they have more mentby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
I just don't see the talent level of our WRs as being sufficient to keep more than 5. If they keep 6 (doubtful) the last guy will really be a STs guy who can help at WR in a pinch. They can put a couple of guys on the PS in case injury forces a need. Wouldn't surprise me at all to see a move made for a vet WR either just at or just before the first cutdowns. Could even involve a 7th round picby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Not sure what some of you seen in Marquez. I see a pretty good STs guy who is maybe a 5th or 6th WR. He's a try hard guy who is tough enough. But even if he had been lost for the year, I'm not sure he makes the team anyway.by RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Every team needs that receiving threat that forces the D to make adjustments. The Rams had hoped Tavon Austin would be that guy. I don't think he is; but he is a terrific weapon if used well. A true #1 WR changes things dramatically. The Dallas O is a different animal with versus without Dez Bryant. Cincy is not as dangerous on O without AJ. That said, a TE who is simply not guardable canby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
It would cost the Rams $4.5 mill in dead money to cut him. But I see him right now as bout our 5th best corner behind TruJ, Gaines, Hill, Joyner, and Roberson. I didn't like the signing at the time and felt like it was a bit of a panic move when they let JJ go and Gaines' status was still questionable. I'd bet we're going to see him next week working as the slot/nickle corner to see if he cby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com