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    Rich Hammond@Rich_Hammond
    Sean McVay is being really oddly giddy about the increased possibility of Aaron Donald signing: “All jokes aside, there is a level of increased optimism. … Aaron, see you soon.”

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    Vincent Bonsignore@VinnyBonsignore
    #Rams Sean McVay talking as optimistically and forcefully about an deal with Aaron Donald happening very soon

    McVay made it clear things have changed over last few days and his optimism stems from that change. He was pretty clear the finish line is very near

    Sense is it’s no longer a question of when with #Rams and Donald – end of week seems realistic – but rather what will the final numbers look like, exactly, when they cross the finish line.

    Ryan Kartje@Ryan_Kartje
    Sean McVay with an elite deadpan when asked about rumblings an Aaron Donald deal is imminent: “The dialogue has increased. The level of urgency is high on both sides. Let’s go, Kevin Demoff.”

    And then, the good news: “All jokes aside, there is a level of increased optimism.”

    J.B. Long@JB_Long
    Sean McVay with his most enthusiastic Aaron Donald comment… ever? #LARams

    Gary Klein@LATimesklein
    McVay: “All jokes aside, there is a level of increased optimism. There’s a lot of things that need to get done for it to be finalized but we’re working in a positive direction… So, Aaron, see ya soon buddy.”

    Lindsey Thiry@LindseyThiry
    “We are VERY optimistic, seriously, we are,” McVay said.

    #90000
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    I had that post in the “the Donald talks” thread but it seems to warrant its own thread.

    #90004
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    https://www.therams.com/news/mcvay-there-is-a-level-of-increased-optimism-on-potential-donald-extension

    Tuesday, Aug 28, 2018 06:20 PM

    McVay: ‘There is a Level of Increased Optimism’ on Potential Donald Extension
    Myles Simmons of the Los Angeles Rams at the Agoura Hills Office, Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in Agoura Hills, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)

    Throughout the course of the preseason, head coach Sean McVay has been asked nearly every day if there’s an update on defensive tackle Aaron Donald.

    He always dutifully answers. But usually he says there’s nothing new to report, adding that it’s a priority for the organization to find a solution with the reigning AP Defensive Player of the Year.

    Tuesday, however, was different.

    Very different.

    It started with a question regarding how the Rams’ brass met with Donald’s representation prior to the final preseason game in Green Bay a year ago. A reporter inquired whether there was a similar plan for this upcoming trip to New Orleans.

    McVay’s tone shifted a bit, becoming more like he was joking. And he replied, “Things are heating up — you might see that sooner or later. That could happen. It’s exciting. We’re very optimistic. Seriously, we are.”

    The emphasis on “very” was McVay’s.

    Another reporter asked for clarification — was McVay referring to a trip for a meeting, or to a Donald extension?

    “Could be both,” McVay said, still sounding like he could be joking. “So, let’s put it this way — maybe it’ll happen.”

    So, maybe it’ll happen? Did something change over the course of the last few days?

    “Yes,” McVay said, then paused for a few seconds. “No, I’m just kidding.”

    Huh? Because of McVay’s tone, the response left reporters a bit puzzled. And he didn’t clear the waters very much when he went on to mention Rams E.V.P. of football operations Kevin Demoff.

    “The dialogue has increased. The level of urgency is extremely high on both sides,” McVay said, actually sounding serious. But then… “And, you know, let’s go Kevin Demoff — let’s go man. No, I’m just kidding.”
    Head coach Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams speaks to the media after practice, Wednesday, August 22, 2018, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)

    Wait, what?

    “I think that we’re hopeful that we’ll see if something changes in the near future,” McVay said. “This is a serious statement: I’m very optimistic that things will be good for us.”

    OK, but really. Are the Rams going to meet with Donald and/or his representation in person this week?

    “If it’s not done, yeah. We’re going to do everything we can to be proactive,” McVay said — and he really did seem serious at this point. “Whether it’s before the game or after, being out in New Orleans — whatever we can do to make it work and do our part to try to demonstrate to Aaron how important it is for us to get him here, be a part of this team.

    “And all jokes aside, there is a level of increased optimism,” McVay continued, seeming as serious as the first clause implied. “I’m not really kidding around with that. There’s a lot of things that need to get done for it to be finalized. But, we’re working in a positive direction.”

    August has been a month for movement when it comes to the potential Donald extension. General manager Les Snead told reporters when the club was in Baltimore for the first preseason game that the team and Donald’s representation were in the “same zip code” for a deal, adding “zip code usually means you’re close.” And there have been a number of media reports since then that the two sides are nearing a final agreement as Week 1 draws near.

    But until Tuesday, McVay had never gone so far as to as saying, “level of increased optimism.” And even though McVay acknowledged that he was about to “get everyone excited,” he added, “It’s the truth.”

    Then, he looked directly into a camera to broadcast a message to his star defensive tackle.

    “Aaron,” McVay said, “see you soon, buddy.”

    Agamemnon

    #90005
    JackPMiller
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    Until I see “Breaking News, the Rams and Aaron Donald have signed a deal.” Close to signing means squat. I’ve seen close to signing, the same zip code, they are living in the same apartment complex. What else is next?

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    #90007
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    Until I see “Breaking News, the Rams and Aaron Donald have signed a deal.” Close to signing means squat. I’ve seen close to signing, the same zip code, they are living in the same apartment complex. What else is next?

    No it doesnt mean squat Jack. This time McVay is saying it. He never did that before.

    #90008
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    Until I see “Breaking News, the Rams and Aaron Donald have signed a deal.” Close to signing means squat. I’ve seen close to signing, the same zip code, they are living in the same apartment complex. What else is next?

    No on “it doesnt mean squat” Jack. This time McVay is saying it. He never did that before.

    #90010
    Herzog
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    OH SHIT….. it’s finally happening……..I JUST CAN’T COMPREHEND what this defense will be like

    #90012
    Avatar photoInvaderRam
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    I JUST CAN’T COMPREHEND what this defense will be like

    i know right?

    can you imagine donald and suh lining up next to each other?

    if they can figure out the linebacker corps, they could have something special going on.

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    #90015
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    I JUST CAN’T COMPREHEND what this defense will be like

    i know right?

    #90021
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    Rams’ Sean McVay: Things ‘heating up’ with holdout Aaron Donald

    Lindsey Thiry

    http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24507899/sean-mcvay-los-angeles-rams-optimistic-aaron-donald

    THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay has been asked daily throughout training camp and the preseason about star defensive tackle Aaron Donald’s holdout.

    His usual responses range between “no update” to “we’re hopeful something will get done.”

    But on Tuesday, McVay’s tone struck a new chord. At times, he sounded as though he was joking, but he also expressed a newfound optimism that with the season opener looming the dispute could be nearing an end.

    “Things are heating up,” McVay said when asked if he and Rams executives were considering a trip to visit Donald and his representatives in person. “You might see that sooner than later, you know? It could happen. It’s exciting. We’re very optimistic. Seriously, we are.”

    When asked to clarify what he was optimistic about, a trip to visit Donald or a contract resolution, McVay said, “Could be both. Could be both. Let’s put it this way. Maybe it will happen.”

    Donald is scheduled to earn $6.9 million in the final season of his five-year rookie contract, but is seeking an extension that would make him the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history and would rank his salary among quarterbacks.

    Donald held out of training camp last year before reporting on the eve of the season opener, without a new deal in place. He was activated in Week 2 and was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year as the Rams won the NFC West for the first time since 2003 and made their first playoff appearance in 13 seasons.

    After the season, Donald’s holdout resumed. He did not attend the offseason program, including mandatory minicamp, and did not report for training camp.

    McVay said that he would like Donald to report by the end of the week so he could acclimate and prepare for the season opener on Sept. 10 against the Oakland Raiders.

    If a deal is not in place when the Rams play their preseason finale against the Saints on Thursday, McVay said he and executives would take a detour either to or from New Orleans to visit with Donald.

    “We’re going to do everything we can to be proactive. Whether it’s before the game or after being out in New Orleans, whatever we can do to make it work and do our part to demonstrate to Aaron how important it is for us to get him here, be a part of this team,” McVay said. “All jokes aside, there is a level of increased optimism. I’m not really kidding around with that. There are a lot of things that need to get done for it to be finalized, but we’re working in a positive direction. … Aaron: See you soon, buddy.”

    #90023
    Avatar photoAgamemnon
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    I am not sure how much to credit this since none of the sources by any reporter have proved to be any better than speculation so far.

    Agamemnon

    #90029
    Avatar photoZooey
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    I thought it was going to be Monday morning.

    If it is done, why not now? It’s not like he’s playing Thursday anyway.

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