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  • August 1, 2023 at 3:49 am #144685
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    from PFF,

    The 50 best players in the NFL right now

    https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-pff50-ranking-50-best-players-2023

    22. WR COOPER KUPP, LOS ANGELES RAMS

    In a world of “What have you done for me lately?” it’s important to remember that Kupp is a year removed from arguably the greatest receiving season in NFL history. Passes thrown his way have generated a passer rating of 116.3 over his career, and he is averaging a very healthy 2.34 yards per route run. If the Rams can get the offense back on track, Kupp can get back to dominance.

    August 1, 2023 at 10:18 pm #144692
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    just heard Snead on the radio, said the usual stuff but one thing he said was you could go your whole career as a GM and not find a Matthew Stafford or a Cooper Kupp or an Aaron Donald so he’s not ready to sell this team too short…

    August 2, 2023 at 11:57 am #144699
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    …

    [link above]

    9. Rams: Isaac Bruce, Torry Holt

    Isaac Bruce was one of the best. His receptions total (1,024) ranked fifth, and his receiving yardage (15,208) placed him second in NFL history at the time of his retirement. Torry Holt was a shade behind Bruce in their career totals but a bit better than him when the two were key cogs in the Greatest Show of Turf.

    These guys played together a long time, from Holt’s rookie 1999 season that ended with a Super Bowl victory all the way through to 2007. In the year 2000, under Mike Martz, the Rams averaged nearly 34 points per game. Bruce was targeted 135 times. Holt was targeted 139 times. They combined for 274 receptions for 3,106 yards (194 yards per game) and 15 touchdowns.

    They won one Super Bowl and could have, or should have, won one more.

    August 4, 2023 at 4:10 am #144715
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    August 4, 2023 at 7:23 pm #144726
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    August 4, 2023 at 7:24 pm #144727
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    August 4, 2023 at 8:27 pm #144728
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    from https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2023/8/4/23820837/sean-mcvay-rams-49ers-josh-mcdaniels-head-coach

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    McVay said that his interview with the 49ers went so well because he was riding high with confidence after nailing his talk with L.A. Rams owner Stan Kroenke, general manager Les Snead, and COO Kevin Demoff and that San Francisco owner Jed York told him he was one of three finalists.

    “Jed York told me I’m either hiring you, Kyle Shanahan, or Josh McDaniels. He’s like “Wow, this is really impressive.” That went well and the Rams ended up hearing how well that (interview with the 49ers) had gone. Well, Kyle was still playing (the Falcons were in the playoffs and he couldn’t be hired until they were eliminated) so they couldn’t meet with him again…I don’t know if they had connected with Josh or not. The very next day, the Rams flew me back to go have dinner and then I never left L.A.”

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    McVay also made it clear that though he seriously contemplated retirement after the 2022 season that he is no longer thinking in that direction. McVay noted that he is very interested in being a part of the media one day but that it is not in the “near future” anymore. The Rams head coach sounded aware of the fact that nobody knows what’s going to happen this season with so many uncertainties on the roster and that “there’s more competition on our team than there’s ever been since the first year in 2017.”

    So even if L.A. does have another underwhelming season, McVay sounds ready to be a part of a “reset” that takes multiple years and that he won’t question his commitment to being a football coach any time soon. On the struggles of 2022, McVay said “I wasn’t the best version of myself,” but that he learned more from going 5-12 than he did from winning the Super Bowl.

    August 5, 2023 at 11:19 am #144732
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    from https://theramswire.usatoday.com/lists/rams-training-camp-takeaways-notes-practice-thursday/

    Timarcus Davis getting first-team reps

    The Rams don’t typically share video clips from practice that show who’s working with what unit, but in the brief snippets of Durant’s pass breakups, you can see a handful of players working with the starters – including undrafted rookie cornerback Timarcus Davis. That’s an unexpected development, and while it doesn’t mean he’s on track to start, it’s certainly worth noting.

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    Prospect Info

    • POS CB
    • HEIGHT 5-11
    • WEIGHT 165
    • COLLEGE Arizona State Sun Devils

    from https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2023/5/17/23709061/rams-undrafted-free-agents-cornerbacks-preview

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    Athletic, versatile corner who projects best to playing downhill in zone coverage, but can be sticky in press/man outside where he can leverage the sideline. Originally signed by Baylor back in 2017 and came out west in 2018. Had his ups and downs with the Sun Devils, earning 13 starts in 36 games. For his career, he totaled 95 tackles, three interceptions, and 13 passes broken up. Davis was a regular participant on special teams, on both coverage and kick block units.

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    Was set to be the ASU starter in 2022 but a bruised knee kept him out of the latter part of camp, the season opener and limited him in Week 2. The season also brought in a new defensive coordinator, defensive backs coach, a crop of new recruits and four secondary transfers through the portal. The new scheme was primarily man coverage and Davis had struggles adjusting inside, being too handsy.

    The new staff wanted a cross-trained and rotational secondary. Although Davis would only get four starts in his final year, the good news was getting experience at slot corner and safety, as well as his normal outside corner duties.

    At his Pro Day, Davis stood out in some categories and overall, showed plus athleticism. He measured in at 5’ 11” 180 lbs. with 9 3/4” hands and 30 5/8” arms. He clocked an adequate 4.52 forty, and 10 reps on the bench. A very good 4.12 shuttle was followed by stellar numbers in the 3Cone (6.65), vertical (41”), and long jump (11’ 2”).

    Physical run defender is a very good tackler with good form and drive through ball carriers. Plays well from both press and looking at the action. When in off man plays in a trail position and leaves too much space for receivers to make breaks. Shows good zone skills, quick to read/react, burst to the ball, and tough enough to bang with tight ends.

    Solid special teams contributor who was behind really good players early in his Sun Devil days and just didn’t put it together as a senior. Not a great amount of film, but plays pretty well in what there is. Blocked a couple kicks and as a gunner, broke down and made tackles, not just running right past the action.

    August 5, 2023 at 12:51 pm #144736
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    zn wrote:

    McVay also made it clear that though he seriously contemplated retirement after the 2022 season that he is no longer thinking in that direction. McVay noted that he is very interested in being a part of the media one day but that it is not in the “near future” anymore. The Rams head coach sounded aware of the fact that nobody knows what’s going to happen this season with so many uncertainties on the roster and that “there’s more competition on our team than there’s ever been since the first year in 2017.” So even if L.A. does have another underwhelming season, McVay sounds ready to be a part of a “reset” that takes multiple years and that he won’t question his commitment to being a football coach any time soon. On the struggles of 2022, McVay said “I wasn’t the best version of myself,” but that he learned more from going 5-12 than he did from winning the Super Bowl.

     

    yeah.  i just put up the interview.  i thought it was a good response.  he realized it wasn’t just about winning a superbowl.  that is was about “the process” i guess.  and he sounded genuine.  he sounded humble.  it really seems like he loves being a head coach.  he did acknowledge that it’s easy to say that now and things can change.  but again.  i just get the sense he wouldn’t be satisfied being a part of the media.

    August 5, 2023 at 3:10 pm #144739
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    August 5, 2023 at 6:09 pm #144742
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    August 6, 2023 at 8:22 am #144745
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    McVay said the Rams would take a very different approach to who plays during preseason. Stafford, Donald and Kupp won’t play but, unlike past few seasons, other players with experience and roles could see playing time.

    August 6, 2023 at 10:02 am #144746
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    August 6, 2023 at 7:19 pm #144751
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    August 6, 2023 at 10:10 pm #144753
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    i found this interesting.

     

    August 7, 2023 at 9:39 am #144757
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    August 7, 2023 at 3:43 pm #144767
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    August 7, 2023 at 4:29 pm #144768
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    August 7, 2023 at 4:52 pm #144769
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    August 7, 2023 at 11:04 pm #144772
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    zn wrote:

     

    i would have loved to have seen that.  he and cooper kupp.  what a combo.

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