tweets & such … 4/12 thru 4/15

What are the odds the Los Angeles Rams will win Super Bowl LV? https://t.co/mKZI5dUAqh via @sportsbookwire

— RamsNewsNow (@RamsNewsNow) April 13, 2020

Falcons RB Todd Gurley said Deion Sanders 'hatin' on me' over choosing No. 21 https://t.co/8XAmwIXBhA

— Joe Curley (@vcsjoecurley) April 12, 2020

NFL Media’s Charley Casserly analyzes Snead’s tendencies while on the job … from https://www.therams.com/news/daily-dose-les-snead-best-picks-as-rams-gm

DEFINITIVE TRAIT/STYLE: Snead and his staff have a clear vision of what they are looking for at each position, and they value building a true team, not collecting talent. It’s imperative that coaches communicate what type of players are useful, so scouts can identify them leading up to the draft. Snead is flexible and able to adapt his method when necessary; he often stays ahead of the curve when the NFL changes or the Rams change coordinators and/or schemes. He has also been aggressive when necessary (e.g. trading up for the first overall pick to get Goff).

Andy Benoit@Andy_Benoit
Last time we had no offseason team work (2011 lockout year), 7 teams had new coaching staffs. Four of those teams won at least 4 more games in 2011 than they did in 2010.

Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter
Carolina’s Christian McCaffrey is signing a four-year extension, averaging $16 million per year, making him the highest-paid running back in NFL history, sources tell ESPN.

Frank Schwab@YahooSchwab
“Paying a RB is a mistake, but McCaffrey is different.”

That’s the thing. Often when a star RB gets a big deal, we think they’re the outlier and they will pay off. And the truth is, the success rate on recent RB contracts is shockingly bad.

Tom Pelissero@TomPelissero
The NFL and NFLPA have reached agreement on a voluntary offseason program for 2020, starting next Monday, April 20, per sources. The “virtual period” can begin next Monday, April 20, but — this is key — no on-field work until all 32 club facilities can reopen.

Key language there: Club facilities will only open in accordance with NFL protocols and federal, state and local rules and regulations. If one or more club facilities must remain closed for any period of time, *all* club facilities must remain closed during that period

Geoff Schwartz@geoffschwartz
No matter how many teams win without spending heavy at the running back position, y’all are going to keep arguing about the importance of that position. It’s interesting. All the data, evidence and results are right in front of you.

teams with above average quarterbacks have realized paying running backs isn’t important, and have focused on other positions to help the QB and/or the defense

Adrian Peterson was drafted into a different NFL. I wouldn’t draft him in the first round in today’s NFL.

I was on the 2012 team where AP ran for 2000 yards. It was remarkable. Incredible to watch… We played a playoff game with Joe Webb and scored 3 points. The entire time AP was in Minny, the one year they had a chance to win, Favre was the QB.

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Rams Wire@TheRamsWire
Rams projected to receive two compensatory picks in 2021 draft

According to Over the Cap — https://overthecap.com/compensatory-draft-picks-cancellation-chart/#nfc-west-2021 — the Rams are projected to be awarded two compensatory picks in 2021: a third-rounder for Fowler and a fourth for Littleton. The Rams also lost Greg Zuerlein, but their addition of A’Shawn Robinson canceled that seventh-rounder out.

Rich Hammond@Rich_Hammond
The Rams hold an option to restructure Jared Goff’s contract to create short-term cap space. It’s written in. There’s no negotiation involved but there still would be a discussion. And, of course — again for the people in the back — a simple restructure is not a pay cut.

there’s really no negative for the player. As Jared said today, it’s all the same to him. He likely just gets that money up front rather than in 17-week increments.

Cameron DaSilva@camdasilva
The Rams are currently in the red salary cap-wise, but Jared Goff would be open to restructuring his contract. Jared Goff on restructuring his contract: ‘I’m all for it’

Stu Jackson@StuJRams
Rams QB Jared Goff said it was tough to see RB Todd Gurley and WR Brandin Cooks depart, but understands it’s part of business.

Moving forward, he says Josh Reynolds has shown the ability to fill Cooks’ role: “I feel so comfortable with Josh. I’m excited to see him grow.”

LindseyThiry@LindseyThiry
Rams QB Jared Goff’s advice for any fans who are concerned about the roster turnover: “Just relax – it’s going to be just fine.”

He also says he’s talked with Todd Gurley several times since he was released

Gary Klein@LATimesklein
Goff on whether there is more pressure on him with Gurley gone: “It’s always been on me. It’s always been on the quarterback.”