Quotewaterfield He may well have the strongest arm in the NFL-for what good it does. Mannion had an amazing college career. But we all know that that frequently doesn’t translate to the NFL. Top NFL QB’s have “it”. Don’t think Mannion has “it”.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteNewMexicoRam Their opponents had losing records in 2018, placing them in a tie for the 2nd easiest schedule in 2019, right behind Washington. Yea, who knows what will happen but it's nice to see that the Rams have a schedule in place that equals the Pats annual kush kush schedule. A refreshing change for the Rams, indeed I see plenty of potential pitfalls in that schedule when thby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
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I agree that it’s gonna be very tough to get back to the SB. So many good NFC teams and so much luck involved, not the least being injuries. However... The Rams are gonna be improved over their ‘18 version, so they’ll have a shot. We’ll see an interesting season, no doubt.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
John Johnson's impressive 2018 season made even better by this stat Cameron DaSilvaFebruary 15, 2019 3:31 pm ET One of the unsung heroes of the Los Angeles Rams’ 2018 season was safety John Johnson III. The second-year defensive back out of Boston College played just about every snap on defense this past season, putting together a Pro Bowl-worthy campaign. While he wasn’t selected toby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Rams 2019 free agency preview: Does C.J. Anderson help L.A. long term? Cameron DaSilva3 hours ago The Los Angeles Rams made the curious decision to cut Pharoh Cooper late in the year, but it was necessary in order to make space for C.J. Anderson. With Todd Gurley’s knee injured and Malcolm Brown out for the year, the Rams needed depth in the backfield. He arrived just before Week 16by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
We won’t know the personnel details until after FA and the draft, of course. But I have faith in the ability of S&M to self scout and make good decisions about which players to retain, let go, and acquire. I predict that this team will be an even stronger version than the ‘18 one.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteBeachBoy Gang, I assume this is the biggest concern for all of most. Looks like most teams who lose, not counting the Pats, go on a downward spiral after losing the SB. Just look at the Panthers and Falcons, and to a lesser degree, the Eagles. So far McVay has gone beyond my expectation of where we would be after only 2 years as a HC. How he leads the team after the SB lose will telby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
The Pro Bowl appearances of a given player is a poor way to assess them, IMO. The Pro Bowl has been reduced to mindless voting by partisan fans. It’s a joke. Barr is pretty good vs the run, but weak against the pass. And his last salary was $12 million. Is THAT what we should be looking for to replace Barron? I don’t think so.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
I don’t give a rip about Barr’s hometown roots. All I care about is whether he would be a big upgrade to Barron and at a substantial salary cap savings. Doesn’t sound like he would accomplish either. I hope that Snead can do better.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotezn QuoteRams43 So, a 1st for Cooks was okay, but a 2nd for Watkins or Peters was not? Well that's not what I said. My point was that Watkins and Peters were rentals and I do not like rentals for high picks. (Cooks wasn't a rental--they signed him to an extension immediately). You;'re trying this thing where you think you find the "problem" in my logic. (As opposed toby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotezn QuoteRams43 You keep mentioning 2016. Surely you meant 2017? I think that Snead’s “moves” were necessary for us to get to the SB. Suh Fowler Talib CJ Without those players I doubt that we get to the SB. Three critical trades and a FA signing. Two of those vital trades occurring late in the season while on the fly. I’m a big believer in the draft, but sometimes one has to giby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
You keep mentioning 2016. Surely you meant 2017? I think that Snead’s “moves” were necessary for us to get to the SB. Suh Fowler Talib CJ Without those players I doubt that we get to the SB. Three critical trades and a FA signing. Two of those vital trades occurring late in the season while on the fly. I’m a big believer in the draft, but sometimes one has to give the draft a boostby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Rams prepare for D-line shuffle in Mel Kiper's latest 2019 NFL mock draft Cameron DaSilva2 hours ago The Los Angeles Rams defense could be in for a mini-makeover this offseason with several starters set to hit free agency, others potentially being cap casualties and some questions to answer at cornerback with Marcus Peters and Aqib Talib. Some of the biggest changes could come on theby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Grading all of last year's big QB moves, from Alex Smith to Kirk Cousins to draft trades Viewed one year later, most of these 14 moves involving quarterbacks are decidedly feast or famine A year ago, the NFL's quarterback market moved like never before. There was a blockbuster trade at the Super Bowl, which led to the biggest fully-guaranteed contract in NFL history, and that was the pby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Nice post, Rock. My favorite part was the favorable HuddleReport on Obo at draft time. Fingers crossed.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteSpeed_Kills Yeah. I didn’t say they should I said if they considered trading anyone Kupp would get you more I am a little surprised that a team that includes McVay, Gurley, Woods, Cooks, and Jared Goff who everyone seems to think it is only youth that is keeping him from being elite would be opposed to moving Kupp if it meant improving another area of the team like edge rusher For eby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotespagsbacker I know everyone is gaga for "Wheelin & Dealin" Les Snead, but Im kinda torn on the deals at this point. Cooks Trade - Trading a #1 pick for Cooks. Cooks had a good year. We are paying him as a top WR... and Im not sure he is in that league. A top WR pulls in those two tds in the Superbowl right? Rams could have kept pick and drafted Calvin Ridley who does not haby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Sorry, Speed. You’re on your own with any talk of trading away Kupp as far as I’m concerned. We must find another way to improve our edge, TE, or any other position. Kupp is a big part of an amazing trio of young WR’s and I think it would be foolish to break that up. Snead will find another way. That’s what he does.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
The Rams could be a great fit for recently released safety Glover Quin Andrew Ortenberg20 hours ago The start of free agency is right around the corner, and a new name became available today that could be of potential interest to the Los Angeles Rams’ front office. It’s no secret that the Rams could use some help in their secondary, and with Lamarcus Joyner set to be a free agent, the tby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
I know that these mocks are a labor of love, but still. They are invaluable to those of us thirsting for meaningful information. Many thanks, man. Couple of nitpicks. I’m not yet comfortable with projecting Kiser as a starter inside. Where is the evidence that Wade likes him there? So I guess that I’m saying that one ILB from outside our roster remains a high priority for me until proven otby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotealyoshamucci He'll get an offer for 14 from someone... And we'll get another 3rd rounder. I'm drafting Austin Bryant/Chase Winovich after a trade down and keeping costs low looking for a double digit guy. Obo and Ebukam can Duke it out on the other side. Agree and disagree, Alyo. Agree that Fowler at much over $10M is a goner. Turn to the draft or FA. But disagree on Ebu. He’by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteDavid Deacon I wonder if Houston Tags Clowney if they would take Brockers and a 1st rounder for him? That would give us the perfect compliment to Donald. Lots of ripples result from that trade, Deacon. Would certainly give us a solution at one edge. Big time. Brockers’ salary savings would pay for 2/3rd of Clowney’s new salary of approx $17 million, so that’s another good thing.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
‘And as an added bonus PFF rated Clowney as the 3rd best edge defender in the league against the run. He's elite.’ Third best in the league? Elite? And for $16-17M? Hmmmmm... Starting to sound pretty darned good to me. I think you may have convinced me, dz. lol. Let’s hope that they don’t franchise him.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotedzrams QuoteRams43 Quotedzrams QuoteRams43 Quotejemach want give me a little credit on calling this one? lol Clowney would look great next to Donald. I would be willing to give up the 1 and something in 2020. Yeah, Clowney would look great next to AD, je. But I don’t think he’s affordable. I would prefer keeping our picks to be used on inexpensive younger players. Trading away valby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Your suggestions make a ton of sense to me, dz. I, too, am in favor of as much of an upgrade as possible at edge and I don’t really care about which names are attached. And I, too, am willing to sacrifice Brockers to attain those ends. But upgrades on both sides are essential. At least to league average on one side and above average on the other. A financial commitment to highest possiblby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotedzrams QuoteRams43 Quotejemach want give me a little credit on calling this one? lol Clowney would look great next to Donald. I would be willing to give up the 1 and something in 2020. Yeah, Clowney would look great next to AD, je. But I don’t think he’s affordable. I would prefer keeping our picks to be used on inexpensive younger players. Trading away valuable picks AND then beiby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotejemach want give me a little credit on calling this one? lol Clowney would look great next to Donald. I would be willing to give up the 1 and something in 2020. Yeah, Clowney would look great next to AD, je. But I don’t think he’s affordable. I would prefer keeping our picks to be used on inexpensive younger players. Trading away valuable picks AND then being saddled with a humongby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Texans’ Jadeveon Clowney Set to Benefit From Defense-Friendly Free-Agent Market CONOR ORR February 12, 2019 Throughout the next several weeks, we’ll be assessing the market on some of the best free agents set to come available on March 14. Beyond scheme fit, these decisions will be impacted by available finances, team thoughts on current draft prospects and perception of value vs. actby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com