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Rams injury report for Weds: CB E.J. Gaines (concussion) and C Scott Wells (back) did not practice. CB Janoris Jenkins (back) was limited.
— Jim Thomas (@jthom1) December 24, 2014
Hard to play with a bad back, isn’t it, Barrett? š
AgamemnonNeither LB Alec Ogletree nor S T.J. McDonald of Rams say they were fined for actions in New York Giants game.
— Jim Thomas (@jthom1) December 24, 2014
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Cullen Jenkins upset by fine
By Dan Graziano
ESPN.comEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants defensive tackle Cullen Jenkins is annoyed, and he doesn’t mind who knows it.
Jenkins said Wednesday that he was fined $16,537 by the NFL for a roughing the passer penalty during Sunday’s game against the St. Louis Rams, and he wasn’t even involved in the brawl that saw two Giants and one Rams player ejected.
Giants, Rams
Cullen Jenkins was upset that he was fined more than the Giants players who were involved in a brawl during the game against the Rams on Sunday.As he sat at his locker Wednesday holding the letter he had received from the league notifying him of the fine, Jenkins said he couldn’t believe it.
“I knew they were going to fine me, but the fact that I was fined more than the people who got in the fight?” Jenkins said. “That was puzzling to me.”
Five other Giants were fined for their roles in a brawl that started after Rams linebacker Alec Ogletree hit Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. out of bounds. None of the other Giants’ fines were larger than Jenkins’.
Wide receiver Preston Parker was fined $15,000, and he said he was relieved not to be suspended for an additional game.
Other Giants players fined for their actions Sunday were defensive end Damontre Moore, kicker Josh Brown, long snapper Zak DeOssie and Beckham.
AgamemnonI miss the old days, when Christmas was fun and I got lots of toys. Now I have to buy the toys. lol
Agamemnon1. La’el Collins OT
2. Cameron Erving OT3. Sean Mannion QB
5. LB
7. LBA. Resign Barksdale, Britt, and Hill for a total of $10 million.
B. Resign all our FAs/guys that we drafted. Not guys named Joseph and Wells.
C. Only sign Value in the open FA market.Salary Cap:
Estimate the salary cap to go up 5-6 million
Waiting for credit on Finnegan – 3 million
Protection for Bradford 5-6 million = ~7 million, plus incentive and an option year.cut Long ~9 million
cut Wells ~4 million———————————?~29 million for next year
– ~10 million for our FAs
= ~20 million left for Draft, RFas, XRFAs, IR, Practice Squad.
= ~left 6-8 million for extending players or open FAs.Washington OLB Shaq Thompson, 6-2, 231, Jr., 4.56: Boasting terrific athleticism, instincts and awareness, Thompson has proven a standout wherever he’s played for the Huskies, earning him the Paul Hornung Award as the nation’s most versatile player. While perhaps not as stout as preferred, Thompson’s fluidity, reliable open-field tackling and big-play moxie could earn him a hybrid linebacker/safety role.
Fisher might not pass on the next Bobby Wagoner. š People might have trouble reading my writing. That is OK. I do too. I can edit out the confusing bits. š AgamemnonSeattle fans are scared to death that we will hurt their QB, like Payton seems to be hurt. Make the midget play QB from the pocket. When we do that, we beat seattle. š
AgamemnonWell, if you take all that āobsessionā vs ābalanceā
thing seriously, i would āthinkā
that means Snead is going to be obsessed
with putting a dominant OLINE on the field
next year. The QB situation is out of his control
in some respects but the OLine situation isnt.If the Rams just eliminated the big soul-crushing
Turnovers this year, they would have had a winning record.
So how do you avoid turnovers? ā you avoid pressure
on your QB. How do you do that? ā Dominant Oline.Seems to me, Snead will probably find the best, healthiest,
free agent OLineman on the market and sign him. And then
spend two of the top three picks in the draft on OLinemen.w
vI do. Winning championships is not about balance. It is about having more strengths than you opponent. You might remember me saying that many times.
AgamemnonJoan Niesen
Email TwitterJoan Niesen has been a staff writer at Sports Illustrated since Jan. 2014. (She would like you to know that this is her dream job and that she still doesnāt quite believe she gets to work here.) After interning in SIās New York offices as a graduate student, Niesen went on to cover high school football in Texas as an intern for the Dallas Morning News, where she grappled during elaborate halftime shows with the question of what sheād do if her future daughter ever wanted to be a cheerleader. From there, she covered the NBA for FoxSports.com in Minneapolis and then Los Angeles, developing an obsession with hoops and a strong distaste for frigid winters.
Prior to joining SI, Niesen covered Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos during the 2013 season on their Super Bowl run, and since coming to the magazine, sheās written primarily about the NFL, which she is beginning to concede is as interesting as the NBA.
Niesen prides herself as being the fastest-talking sports writer in America; Andrew Luck is the only athlete sheās ever written about whose speed rivals hers. Also, if you look hard enough, youāll find that social media is littered with photos of her standing next to large athletes so as to mock her stature. (She wishes her fellow reporters would stop taking these. Itās not nice.)
Born and raised in St. Louis, Niesen at age 10 told her parents she was going to be the Cardinalsā first female manager. By the time she finished high school, though, Tony La Russa seemed to have a pretty good handle on the job, so she figured she should explore other options. Because The West Wing was her favorite television show circa 2005, she decided to attend Georgetown University, where she earned a B.A. in economics that she hopes isnāt completely useless. She then earned her M.A. in journalism in 2011 at the University of Missouri. Niesen lives in Denver with her cat. š
Agamemnonhttp://www.stlouisrams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Quinn-Donald-Elected-to-2015-Pro-Bowl/927cae3e-952c-4999-a205-f0cad185f9de
Quinn, Donald Elected to 2015 Pro BowlPosted 2 hours ago
Myles Simmons Rams Insider @MylesASimmons
The Rams will be represented by two players on the defensive line in Arizona come January, as Robert Quinn and Aaron Donald have both been elected to the 2015 Pro Bowl.
Donald and Quinn have excelled in St. Louisā front seven this season, with Quinn racking up 10.5 sacks, seven forced fumbles, 35 quarterback pressures, and 22 quarterback hits, according to stats based on the coachesā film review. In the Ramsā consecutive shutouts over Oakland and Washington, Quinn tallied 4.5 sacks and four forced fumbles, per the same metrics.
Quinn, who signed a four-year contract extension back in September, has been one of the NFLās best pass rushers since he entered the league in 2011. Over the past three seasons, only the Texansā J.J. Watt has more sacks than Quinnās 40.
With his selection, Quinn is the first Rams defender to attend back-to-back Pro Bowls since cornerback Jerry Gray did so in 1988 and 1989. The defensive end earned his spot last year with seven forced fumbles and a franchise record 19 sacks.
Donald is the first Rams rookie to go to the Pro Bowl since Jerome Bettis in 1993, and the first Rams rookie defender to be selected since Isiah Robertson in 1971. Robertson was also named Defensive Rookie of the Year for that season.
The defensive tackle leads all rookies with 8.0 sacks, which ranks fifth among interior linemen league wide. Donaldās 8.0 sacks are also the fourth most by a Rams defensive tackle since the NFL began recognizing them as an official stat in 1982.
Donaldās 17 tackles for loss are the most by a rookie defensive tackle since the NFL began tracking the statistic in 1997. According to the coachesā stats, the rookie has also racked up 29 quarterback pressures, 11 quarterback hits, and a forced fumble over the course of the season.
āHe came in with great skills for a rookie,ā defensive end Chris Long said recently. āHe just had this natural ability, natural understanding of leverage and pass rush, and good hand work. Heās a hard-nosed kid, too. We love having him.ā
Quinn and Donaldās trip to Arizona will mark the first time a pair of Rams defenders have made the Pro Bowl since defensive end Leonard Little and safety Aeneas Williams accomplished the feat in 2003.
AgamemnonThe Jeff Fisher Show ā December 22, 2014
1:00 Fisher breaks down loss to Giants
3:00 Discussing Odell Beckham Jr.ās skill/antics on-field
5:00 Fisher on brawl that happened on sidelines during Rams/Giants
11:00 Discussing the critical 4th and 1 penalty
15:00 Update on E.J. Gaines injury
23:00 Fisher on needs to meet in upcoming draft
28:00 Previewing upcoming game vs. Seahawks
AgamemnonSounds fine to me. Although I don’t agree 100%, it would be picky to take away from your main points.
AgamemnonNot sure why he thinks that.
Thereās 2 possibilities, at least, for him thinking that.
1. Bradfordās agent is circulating the news that they arenāt favorable to a team-friendly type extension
2. Lande is just randomly speculating based on nothing.
I don’t why know he thinks that either. He actually talks about bringing Bradford back at one point. I think the ratings guys at 101 wanted a snappy? title.
Agamemnon12. St. Louis Rams – Shaq Thompson, OLB, Washington: The Rams’ issues lie predominately on the offensive side of the ball and it is entirely possible that the club rolls the dice again on a receiver. Success in the NFC West, however, comes through defense. Thompson doesn’t possess great size but his athleticism and instincts have helped him stand out wherever the Huskies have needed him – including at safety, linebacker and running back. Plugged in with Alec Ogletree and James Laurinaitis, Thompson could help the St. Louis defense grow from merely talented to a top 10 unit.
Agamemnoni think Seattle will draft him.
i figure heāll be a late first rounder.w
vSeattle doesn’t waste draft choices on WRs, except, Percy Harven. š
AgamemnonIt would be funny (ha ha)
if the Rams drafted
Kevin White
of
W
V
U
w
vHe would be fine, but I don’t think we especially need any more playmakers. imo
West Virginia WR Kevin White, 6-3, 209, Sr., 4.49: No player has improved his draft stock more in 2014 than White. It isn’t just his production (102 catches for 1,318 yards and nine touchdowns) that impresses scouts. White’s size, strength and ability to come down with contested grabs is something that every team in the NFL is wants at the position.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/big-board
AgamemnonGBN BIG BOARD
TOP PROSPECTS FOR THE 2015 DRAFT
(* indicates underclassman; (O) indicates off-field issue; (N) indicates other non-football issue; and (X) indicates injury that could cloud draft status)December 16, 2014
*Leonard Williams DE Southern California
*Marcus Mariota QB Oregon
*Randy Gregory DE Nebraska (X)
*Jameis Winston QB Florida State (O)
*Shane Ray LB Missouri
*Amari Cooper WR Alabama
Brandon Scherff OT Iowa
*Landon Collins SS Alabama
*Shawn Oakman DE Baylor (O)
Vic Beasley LB Clemson
*Dante Fowler DE Florida
http://www.gbnreport.com/top100.htmlDavante Parker WR Louisville (X)
Cedric Ogbuehi OT Texas A&M
Danny Shelton DT Washington
Kevin White WR West Virginia
**Shaq Thompson OLB Washington
La’el Collins G/T LSU
Bud Dupree DE Kentucky
*Mel Gordon RB Wisconsin
*Andrus Peat OT Stanford
*Dorial Green-Beckham WR Oklahoma (O)
*Ronnie Stanley OT Notre Dame
*Trae Waynes CB Michigan State
T.J. Clemmings OT Pittsburgh
*Eddie Goldman DT Florida State
*Devin Funchess WR Michigan (TE)
*Todd Gurley RB Georgia (O/X)
*Jaelen Strong WR Arizona State
*Bernardrick McKinney LB Mississippi State
*Tevin Coleman RB Indiana
Ifo Ekpre-Olomu CB Oregon (X)
*Shilique Calhoun DE Michigan State
*Arik Armstead DT Oregon (X/DE)
*Ereck Flowers OT Miami (X)
*Danielle Hunter DE LSU
*Sammie Coates WR Auburn
*PJ Williams CB Florida State
*Malcolm Brown DT Texas
AJ Cann OG South Carolina
Nate Orchard DE Utah (OLB)
Ty Sambrailo OT Colorado State
*Brett Hundley QB UCLA
Markus Golden DE Missouri
Cameron Erving C/T Florida State
*Marcus Peters CB Washington (O)
*DeForest Buckner DE Oregon
Ameer Abdullah RB Nebraska (X)
Ty Montgomery WR Stanford
*Spencer Drango OT Baylor
Michael Bennett DT Ohio State
Tyrus Thompson OT Oklahoma
Lorenzo Mauldin OLB Louisville
Cody Prewitt FS Mississippi
Carl Davis DT Iowa
*Duke Johnson RB Miami
*Nelson Aghobor WR Southern California
Darryl Williams OT Oklahoma
Denzel Perryman LB Miami
*Mario Edwards DE Florida State
Hau’oli Kikaha OLB Washington
*TJ Yeldon RB Alabama
Quinton Rollins CB Miami (OH)
*Gerod Holliman FS Louisville
*Jarran Reed DT Alabama
*Eli Harold OLB Virginiaton
Derron Smith FS Fresno State
*D’Haquille Williams WR Auburn
Senquez Golson CB Mississippi
Bryce Petty QB Baylor
*Mike Davis RB South Carolina (X)
*Devonte Fields DE Trinity Valley CC (O)
*Maxx Williams TE Minnesota
Jake Fisher OT Oregon
Eric Kendricks LB UCLA
*Dak Prescott QB Mississippi State
*Jay Ajayi RB Boise State
Josue Matias OG Florida State
Anthony Harris FS Virginia
Rashad Greene WR Florida State
*Erik Striker LB Oklahoma
Reese Dismukes C Auburn
Jeremy Langford RB Michigan State
*LeRaven Clark OT Texas Tech
Josh Harper WR Fresno State
D’Jhoun Smith CB Florida Atlantic
Nick O’Leary TE Florida State
Trey Flowers DE Arkansas
Hronas Grasu C Oregon
Tyler Lockett WR Kansas State
Sean Hickey OT Syracuse
*Noah Spence LB Ohio State (O/DE)
Kurt Drummond FS Michigan State
*Javoris Allen RB Southern California
*Ronald Darby CB Florida State
Arie Kouandjio OG Alabama
Shane Carden QB East Carolina
*Roberto Aguayo PK Florida State
Vince Mayle WR Washington State
Gabe Wright DT Auburn
*Lorenzo Doss CB Tulane
Eric Lefeld OT Cincinnati
*Terrance Smith LB Florida State
David Cobb RB Minnesota
Clive Walford TE Miami
*Durrell Eskridge FS Syracuse
Justin Hardy WR East Carolina
Owamagbe Odighzuwa DE UCLA
Cameron Artis-Payne RB Auburn
*Charles Gaines CB Louisville
Jarvis Harrison OG Texas A&M
Zach Hodges LB Harvard (DE)
Antwan Goodley WR Baylor
*Chris Covington DT Rice
Phillip Dorsett WR Miami
Preston Smith DE Mississippi State
Malcolm Brown RB Texas
Kevin Johnson CB Wake Forest
*Isaac Seumalo C Oregon State (X)
Jacquiski Tartt FS Samford
Corey Robinson OT South Carolina
ZaDarius Smith DE Kentucky
Tony Lippett WR Michigan State
Lynden Trail LB Norfolk State (DE)
Ben Koyack TE Notre Dame
Corey Crawford DE Clemson
Dres Anderson WR Utah (X)
*Matt Brown RB Florida
Tyeler Davison DT Fresno State
Rob Havenstein G/T Wisconsin
Byron Jones CB UConn
*Austin Hill WR Arizona (O)
Jake Ryan LB Michigan (X)
BJ Finney C Kansas State
Frank Clark DE Michigan (O)
*Stefon Diggs WR Maryland (X)
Grady Jarrett DT Clemson
Karlos Williams RB Florida State
*Tyler Kroft TE Rutgers
Jordan Richards FS Stanford
Chuckie Hunter DT TCU
Tre Jackson OG Florida State
Henry Anderson DE Stanford
Devin Smith WR Ohio State
Doran Grant CB Ohio State
Jordan Hicks LB Texas
Cedric Reed DE Texas
Jalston Fowler FB Alabama
Steve Nelson CB Oregon State
David Johnson RB Northern Iowa
Louis Trinca-Pasat DT Iowa
Laken Tomlinson OG Duke
Geno Grissom LB Oklahoma
Kevin White CB TCU AgamemnonNote that every week the announcers gush over Lauranaitis and how great he is. Only Rams fans seem to think heās just āmeh, whateverā. I think heās just ok. Nothing more.
I would like to see a real analysis on JLās play by someone who really knows linebacking and who understands the MLBās role in GWās defense.
I like Laurinaitis and I am not looking to replace him. But, if I am going to draft a LBer it will be someone who can replace him eventually. I thought Ogletree might be that guy, but I have changed my mind on that and we could use another LBer anyway.
TJ Mosley from last year would have been perfect, but we had bigger fish to fry.
AgamemnonMaybe a Vet free-agent LB ?
w
vTwo things, I want someone who could eventually take over for Laurinaitis and I am less and less inclined to spend ANY money on FAs. They almost never perform to their contract. imo I am still drafting an OT, but Shaq is a LB that I would be ok with.
AgamemnonWashington OLB Shaq Thompson, 6-2, 231, Jr., 4.56: Boasting terrific athleticism, instincts and awareness, Thompson has proven a standout wherever he’s played for the Huskies, earning him the Paul Hornung Award as the nation’s most versatile player. While perhaps not as stout as preferred, Thompson’s fluidity, reliable open-field tackling and big-play moxie could earn him a hybrid linebacker/safety role.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/big-board
AgamemnonMiami offered Long more money than we did. He choose the Rams.
I don’t think we are poorly coached. I do expect better out of the coaches we have. I think we perform below expectations. We have potential, but after awhile, you tired of talking about potential. imo
AgamemnonRams LB Daren Bates' (@DB_5trey) blocked field goal the No. 1 play from Sunday on tonight's @SportsCenter top 10 plays.
— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) December 22, 2014
AgamemnonI donāt think Bernie is happy today.
Bernie loves this stuff. He is a hog in slop heaven. š
AgamemnonI am waiting for Fisher’s press conference. Then I am waiting for Bernie to tell me what to think. š
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