Quotezn QuoteLMU93 the Rams will be hard-pressed to replace a lineman as reliable as Saffold, who has missed just one game due to injury in the past three seasons." So. In just a few years we have gone from people saying "you can't count on Saffold he is always injured" to the idea that it will be hard to replace someone as reliably injury-free as Saffold. Okay. Yep, znby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteSpeed_Kills no doubt I agree with you. I do not expect them to get back. I think the Eagles and Bears are the front runners as the Rams take a step back... but we will see. I hope I am wrong But man last year was very special. That KC win on Monday night was electric. Both Saints games ridiculous and obviously the road win in New Orleans was a great win. The Rams win over the Vikby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
But there are sooooo many pitfalls between now and the playoffs, much less the SB. Let’s face it. There’s a little bit of luck involved in any repeat journey. Fingers crossed.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
I’ve got a hunch that Winovich is gonna be the pick either at #31 or after a slight tradedown. Just a hunch at this point, but I’ve gotta say that it’s been lurking there for more than a week in my mind.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteden-the-coach Well, the adage is, you must have a partner to dance and the Los Angeles Rams must have a trade partner and value in order to make a trade. Again, if the value is there and you can add an additional pick or picks, then you always consider a trade down. What I find amazing is the number of fans, who always communicate about trading down, but I believe if your guy is there, maby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Should the Rams trade out of the first round of the NFL draft? By Ryan Kartje Trading down in the draft has proved valuable, and the depth at a certain position could suit the Rams well Fourteen years ago, in a paper first published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, two economists posited that NFL teams had failed to understand the value of their top draft picks. Thouby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
What makes a Super Bowl contender? There are a number of ways to build a championship team, but I recently had a discussion with my "Move the Sticks" podcast partner, Daniel Jeremiah, in which we explored the essential pieces needed to field a Super Bowl contender. Drawing from my personal experience as an NFL player and scout, I believe elite teams feature eight to 10 "by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
If they lose Wilson for any reason then they’re screwed. No team can afford to lose their Pro Bowl QB in his prime. OTOH, RW is gonna be expensive. Which will be a limiting factor in all of their future personnel decisions. Rams will soon be in that situation with Goff, but good drafting can really help in maintaining inexpensive roster talent. Something that the Rams have been doing ratheby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Yeah, these stills and vids confirm what my eyes saw as I re-watched each game. Fowler was simply improving by leaps and bounds each week as he gelled in this D. If that trend can continue this season then we have something on one side at Edge. Fingers crossed.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
This was posted courtesy of Merlin on another board, btw... A quarterback took the Alliance of American Football by storm Sunday night with his dazzling throws and accuracy in the team's win over the Salt Lake Stallions at Sun Devil Stadium. It just wasn't the quarterback people expected. John Wolford, a former Wake Forest standout, shined in his first game with the Arizona Hotshots,by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Saints' Sean Payton responds to rumors suggesting that he'll be the next Cowboys coach Would the Saints coach leave New Orleans to take the Cowboys job? If there's been one rumor this offseason that won't completely go away, it's the idea that Sean Payton might quit his job with Saints and eventually become coach of the Cowboys. Although this story seems to pop up from time to time, iby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
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First, we all appreciate that you were willing to stick your neck out there a little bit, Dead. Not that anyone here is gonna hold you to it. Much appreciated. You make a logical argument for the Tillery pick. And I do love a logical argument. I’m thinking that DL, either inside or outside, is the most likely choice. The value should be there and the need is most definitely there. But toby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
[247sports.com] Jack Del Rio expects Russell Wilson in a different uniform ByJohn Newby The Seattle Seahawks fans don't want to hear this. Former Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio was on the NFL Network's "Up To The Minute" on Monday to talk about all things NFL. During this conversation, he finally commented on the Khalil Mack trade that shocked the NFL, which was expeby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
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I’m still in the information gathering stage, Deacon. I leave the college evaluations to my betters. They’re the ones that devote hundreds of hours to watching the film. Your Simmons guess is an interesting one. Very bold, to say the least.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteDeadpool I am just going post by post to answer questions. You are spot on as far as QBs. I think 3 to 4 go first round. Lock, Murray, Haskins and maybe Jones. I get the feeling the Rams are going to keep the pick and already have a player in mind. And its not Lawrence. I also think you are correct in that they will or should let the draft come to them. Gawd! Don’t tease me, Deadby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteSpeed_Kills well 43 I think this article might be talking about you you seem to have drawn conclusions about Ebukam Glad you asked, Speed. I’m not of the opinion that Ebu is “good enough”. At least not currently. It’s nothing personal, believe me. He’s very likable and tries hard, two endearing qualities that fans appreciate. And who knows, maybe he takes a big step forward this sby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteDeadpool First, i'm glad you like it. BTW, I know you were touting "Deadpool says there are only 26 or so first rounds" on the board. I ended up with 27. That being said. Greedy Williams only missed because his "tackling/physicality" column got a 2 out of 10. Anything more and he slides into the top ten. If he scores Like Oruwariye, then he is top 20. We all also knby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Rams bolstered their pass rush, but don't forget about Samson Ebukam Andrew Ortenberg All last season, there was talk about how outside pass rush was a weakness for the Los Angeles Rams. Too often, Aaron Donald was doing it all by himself, and there were games when Donald was the only player on the Rams who could even get near the quarterback. General manager Les Snead clearly saw itby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Many thanks to you for the incredible effort you put in here, Dead. I particularly like the way you formatted the “breaks” for each round.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotedzrams I think ultimately I agree with you but humor a devil’s advocate perspective for a moment. If there is a plateau at 25-45, isn’t it possible then that Snead could be enticed to move into the 20-25 neighborhood to acquire a player that is a step up in quality? Especially if as David Deacon noted above, given the conditions you describe, maybe the price to move up isn’t as highby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Yeah, he might be kinda tempted if certain players are falling, but I think he will just let the 1st round come to him. Here’s my thinking... Rams don’t have any gaping holes with the possible exception of DL. That gives Snead enormous flexibility to select his perceived BPA for the Rams. There will be terrific football players sitting there at #31. It’s inevitable. Snead can pick his faby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Well, it will destroy the current Preseason status quo. Fans and TV simply won’t tolerate it. And I wouldn’t blame them one bit.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
NFL Zebra Problem The last time the NFL’s contract with officials was up for negotiation, in 2012, you might remember some of the debacle calls for the first three weeks of the NFL season, when replacement officials were often derided for some lousy calls. The next contract couldn’t come at a worse time for the league. The league’s agreement with the officials union expires next March, soby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Pass-Rushing Value May Be Changing in the NFL. What Does That Mean for the 2019 Draft Class? The Patriots have long built their edge-rushing group around versatile players on cheap contracts. This spring, the Chiefs followed suit. Will other teams catch on to this strategy? And if they do, how will that affect one of the strongest pass-rushing draft classes in recent memory? By Robert Mby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
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First, who says that Allen can’t be our 10-year starting C? Kromer seems to really like Allen. So, unless the Rams take a C at #31, then I’m inclined to think that Allen is their guy for the immediate future. Too many other real needs to address. Second, maybe we should tap the brakes on Bradbury just a little bit. I’ve seen other C’s rated higher than him, so it’s not as if he’s the unanimousby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com