tweets & other stuff … 5/27 thru 5/29

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* Goff has followed the same trajectory in the NFL as he did in college, improving his play each and every season. Some of the games brightest defensive minds in 2018 gave Jared plenty to work on this offseason. It began in Detroit with the schematic approach implemented by Matt Patricia, continued in Chicago and cumulated in the Super Bowl. My guess here is a large part of Goff’s offseason was spent in film study, identifying ways to best handle the three high safety alignment and on recognizing overloads and shifts on the defensive line.

* I believe the 2019 Rams defense will generate more pressure in 2019 than they have since Wade’s arrival. A full offseason with the Rams should benefit Fowler immensely. Mathews proved in 2018 he could still get to the qb. But for those who know the details of the Wade Phillips defense and when his one gap 3/4 has its most success is when he has the cover personnel he desires in the back end. It is my belief the 2019 Rams have just that.

Vincent Bonsignore@VinnyBonsignore
#Rams Cooper Kupp was on the field today in 11-on-11. It wasn’t completely full speed but he was out there.

Ryan Kartje@Ryan_Kartje
Sean McVay said he was impressed by the way Blake Bortles carries himself in the huddle: “There’s a certain confidence he exudes. He’s played a lot of football.”

Sean McVay said Todd Gurley has “been (at the facility) consistently, pretty much every single day of the week”. Just not any team drills/work.

Lindsey Thiry@LindseyThiry
Rams CB Marcus Peters, going into the final season of his rookie contract, says he isn’t focused on a new deal, but getting back to the Super Bowl. The rest, he says, will take care of itself.

Sam Monson@PFF_Sam
Vontaze Burfict and Richie Incognito will now be going head to head in practice.

That can only end well.

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The wholesome #content you need today. @CooperKupp meets Cooper Pupp! 😍

Cooper Pupp is training with @shelter2soldier to become a service dog for a deserving veteran! pic.twitter.com/Xrjt3JtMzF

— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) May 28, 2019

Vincent Bonsignore@VinnyBonsignore
#Rams OTA observation: Rob Havenstein looks to have taken rookie (5th rd) David Edwards – a fellow Wisconsin OT – under his wing. Edwards had a 2nd RD grade in 2018 draft but returned to college for one more year. The size and athletic ability really jumps out in OTAs

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Ian Rapoport@RapSheet
Sources: The #Raiders are signing free agent guard Richie Incognito to a 1-year deal. He’s back in the league after a hiatus, having last played for the #Bills in 2017.

Melissa Jacobs@thefootballgirl
Was arrested last year for threatening to shoot funeral home employees. But thank goodness he never protested.

BlueBlood_Rams @Blueblood_Rams
LA Rams want the new look to reflect the new stadium. They are putting a lot of research (more than a normal NFL team) into getting uniforms right…there will be new uniforms AND new logo for next year.

🔜 Year 4@JaredGoff16 puttin' in work! 🎯 pic.twitter.com/o2X523Iacm

— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) May 30, 2019