QuoteSteve No chance he pushes Blythe this year, before game 1. No chance, Steve? As in zero chance? C’mon, man... I give him at least a slim chance. Geez, it’s not as if Blythe looked like a Pro Bowler late last year. He looked like a tie with Sully for weakest link. And McVay/Kromer know full well that opponents are gonna attack Blythe as the Patriots did in the SB. And that that will cby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
I think that the top 5-6 are virtually interchangeable. One last week, for example, ranked the Saints #1 and King ranks the Saints #6. Sooooo... It simply comes down to one’s subjective opinion on many factors about each team.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Some interesting Gerald Everett comments.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Note the comparisons to Kamara and to Chris Johnson...by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Will Carson Wentz be ready for the start of Eagles OTAs? Doug Pederson won't say The Eagles coach didn't appear to be in the mood to answer any questions about his (still?) injured quarterback. Matt Mullen Carson Wentz's shadow looms large at the NovaCare Complex, as is often the case for starting quarterbacks across the NFL, especially those with the skills of Wentz. So it should comeby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quote21Dog than to mess with Bill. Yup. Would never THINK about messing with RamBill. He’s my hero. Think he will forgive me? Lol.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotezn Quotejemach We draft guys nobody picks to be drafted...very little dialogue... And now they are guaranteed solutions and "all that" in their talent. Don't get me wrong...I like the picks...it's just amazing to me that greatness is already being...ummm...guaranteed in a way? Lol First no one "guarantees" these things. That's just strawman phrasing. AND THEREby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotezn QuoteRams43 You make a compelling case here, zn. Now the $16M question is, “Can Peters’ play this season demonstrate that he’s worth that big 2nd contract extension?” We’ll see... Agreed. That's the question. But I would refine it a bit. The refined question is, is he worth that to the RAMS. Because if the Rams don't pay him that he will most likely get around the 2nd contract amoby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
I was in the camp that slightly (emphasis slightly) favored Wentz. Well... I was wrong. Goff was the better choice. He has the higher ceiling and his style of play will likely lead to the longer career. I have zero doubt that McVay would prefer Goff, if given a private hypothetical choice. That’s the bottom line for me.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteClassicalwit Quotecool_hand_lukeCarson has been hurt every year since high school i believe. Wow; is that right? And Carson is a bigger dude. Maybe his style of play puts him at risk. That was tongue in cheek there, Classical. Right? Lol.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
You make a compelling case here, zn. Now the $16M question is, “Can Peters’ play this season demonstrate that he’s worth that big 2nd contract extension?” We’ll see...by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
All 3 of Henderson, Rapp, and Long meet my definition of “explosive”. Snead and McVay done good, indeed, with those three picks. Among several others. Lol.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
RamBill beat me by 4 minutes! Lol.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
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Quotezn QuoteRams43 Quotezn QuoteRams43 Kromer is gonna thoroughly mix and match all of his OL players to try to find an upgrade over Blythe. Nothing personal, but Blythe is now our weakest link on the OL. Still “pretty good”, of course, but not really effective against the top D units. So, we can expect a heavy dose of RG candidates getting snaps at RG throughout camp and preseason. Edwardby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotezn QuoteRams43 Kromer is gonna thoroughly mix and match all of his OL players to try to find an upgrade over Blythe. Nothing personal, but Blythe is now our weakest link on the OL. Still “pretty good”, of course, but not really effective against the top D units. So, we can expect a heavy dose of RG candidates getting snaps at RG throughout camp and preseason. Edwards, Evans, Demby, andby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
FWIW, I really respect BonifayRam’s knowledge about OL matters. Here’s BonifayRam... Just sticking to your two mentioned OL posts RG & center.....Snead moved quickly on the OC post back on Mar 5, 2019, when he declined to start OC John Sullivan's option for 2019, clearing $5.25 of Cap $$. Snead then signed OC Aaron Neary who has been a Ram since early 2017. Apr 29, 2019, Snead went on tby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Kromer is gonna thoroughly mix and match all of his OL players to try to find an upgrade over Blythe. Nothing personal, but Blythe is now our weakest link on the OL. Still “pretty good”, of course, but not really effective against the top D units. So, we can expect a heavy dose of RG candidates getting snaps at RG throughout camp and preseason. Edwards, Evans, Demby, and any promising UDFA’by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRockRam The ONLY way the Rams pay Peters that kind of money is if he has an All-Pro level year. Another year like last year, will almost certainly be Peters' last with the Rams unless he's willing to be paid appropriately. I suspect that is not likely. Yes; it will probably be a Watkins-like situation. The difference is that the Rams will have gotten 2 years instead of 1 from a 2nd rouby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
OL should be of little concern, IMO. I have more questions about the Edge opposite Fowler or perhaps ILB next to Littleton, for example. Not concerns, mind you, just questions that need to be answered by opening day. Or maybe Gurley’s health is of more concern? That’s about it for me. A very short list to worry about, huh? Lol.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRamBill Evan Silva@evansilva Rams projected interior OL starters have combined for 18 career starts across 5 combined NFL seasons. * RG Austin Blythe allowed 10th-most QB pressures & 6th-most QB hits among NFL guards last year (@PFF) * C Brian Allen played 35 snaps * LG Joe Noteboom played 75 snaps * Jared Goff ranked No. 4 among 38 qualified QBs in passer rating when keby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteLMU93 Great article. Informative. Some thoughts on what I think they need: - Allen needs to become stronger and 8-10 lbs. heavier by September. His development is as much off the field (weight room and classroom) as on it. - Noteboom and Allen probably each need to play 50-60% of the total snaps in preseason. - I would still sign Groy to backup at center. It's enough of a gamble to haveby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Both Snead and McVay wanted this Henderson kid real bad. Like 2 hungry coyotes eyeing a pork chop. Can’t wait to see how McVay is gonna use him.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteLMU93 A lesser discussed aspect of the Rams is special teams where, for the first time in years, they really were not one of the top 5 units in the league. FootballOutsiders had them 17th in special teams, PFF 11th and Rick Gosselin 9th. So they were good, but not great. My general opinion in early May: I think the offense might take a small step back while the defense and special teamsby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
I’ll bet that Wade is just itching to get these guys on the field in a variety of ways. Since it’s likely that Ram opponents will often be playing from behind and consequently be forced to throw more than they would like, wouldn’t it be nice if the Rams had multiple counter moves at their fingertips? Well, they do. Talib Peters NRC Weddle JJ Plus one of either Long or Rapp? It wouby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
We can all speculate until the cows come home but it’s doubtful that we’ll ever fully know the answer. Still, it’s interesting that the Ram OL enjoyed two consecutive record breaking years of same 5 players being able to start which just happened to coincide with McVay/Kromer arrival. Occam’s Razor? Hmmmmm...by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotezn QuoteRams43 Pure luck? Coincidence?. It has nothing to do with Fisher. The Rams had crippling OL injuries from 2006 through 2015, with exceptions in 2010 and 2013. Actually the worst year by far was 2007 That's 3 owners, 3 GMs, and including interims, 4 head coaches. And of course none of this ever happened with the Titans.. I think the one thing 2006 through 2015 has inby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Stats are one thing, mokler. And what one sees with one’s eyes is quite another. My eyes are telling me that Brees is past his peak. He struggles with the deep passes. In fact, that was reportedly why the Saints traded Cooks away. And that was 3 years ago. To be clear, I’m not claiming that Brees is over the hill. Just that maybe he’s losing his fastball. No shame in that at his age, cerby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
... ng-enough/ After key departures, is the Rams’ offensive line strong enough? By Vincent Bonsignore May 7, 2019 As the Rams’ scouting staff evaluated defensive line prospects in the 2018 draft class, especially those playing in the Big 12, it was standard routine upon locking in on a particular player for someone to say: “Let’s see how he did against Joe.” That meant TCU left tackby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Pure luck? Coincidence? Boudreau vs Kromer? Did Whit and Sully suddenly “fix” the OL health issues? Different type of plays called by McVay? Different policy of Wednesday “vet rest” practices? All of the above? None of the above? Here’s my take. It was a little bit of luck, a lot of Kromer, and the enlightened Wednesday vet rest practices. We’ll never know for sure, butby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com