Thanks zn. I wondered if I had missed some big news on Hopkins. His athleticism for a TE is well documented but all the Rams offensive rookie talk I’ve seen has been about Akers and Jefferson. Excited to see them play. Barring injury it doesn’t seem like Hopkins will be on the game day roster too often this season, at least not early.

BREAKING: Attorney General Keith Ellison to elevate charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to second-degree murder; three other officers to be charged with aiding and abetting murder, sources say. https://t.co/NTBkdBH4Oo

— Star Tribune (@StarTribune) June 3, 2020

I really dislike them. Not as much as I disliked the blue and gold uniforms that they switched to in St. Louis, but I don’t find these the least bit appealing. The bone grey is a bizarre choice to me and both the font and the plastic look of the numbers is not a good look. I have not enjoyed this rebrand at all.

Ourlands on Tremayne Anchrum

Three-year starter, Powder Springs, GA. Earned first-team All ACC honours in 2019 after being named second-team in 2018. A college right tackle who will make the move to guard in the NFL. Has a lot of power potential if he can simply get more aggressive with his hands at the start. He too often trusted his ability to anchor in college, which did work most of the time. He will be a project, as he is changing positions and has plenty to clean up, but there is still a chance he can evolve into a starter. Very stout and strong from top to bottom. Has a powerful anchor and heavy hands. Gets out of his stance assertively but under control. Usually stays in phase and won’t abandon his lower body techniques. Maintains a wide base. Can play with a low centre of gravity, creating good balance against power. Effective against linebackers in space, stays patient. Will struggle to re-establish good hand position if a defender swipes them away. Loses against speed and quickness too often. Will wait too long to attack a defender at times, needs to be more aggressive with his hands. Gets top heavy during engagement. OSR: 30/41. Fifth/sixth round. (A-33 5/8, H-9 5/8, BP-26, 10-1.83).

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Ourlads

Two-year starter, Nashville, TN. Really blossomed in his final year on campus. Earned first-team All Big 10 and All-America honors in addition to being named the conference’s Tight End of the Year in 2019 after being named honorable mention in 2018. He is a flex tight end who can be moved around pre-snap. Passes the initial eyeball test when lining up inline and in the backfield, but his ideal fit is split out where he can out-quick a linebacker and out-muscle a defensive back. Has production on all levels of the route tree but his hands aren’t considered consistent enough to be considered a big time threat in the passing game. Has the look of a second or third tight end who can be effective in specific portions of the playbook. Has good athleticism for the position when it comes to both straight line speed and short area quickness. Productive from multiple positions. Plays a smart high-IQ game as a route runner and blocker. Understands what and how the defense works, will find the windows to exploit and angles to take advantage of. Excellent route runner with the shake and burst to create separation. Will break tackles after the catch with a hard-nosed style and a strong centre of gravity. May not be able to add much more bulk to his frame. Lets too many balls hit the ground that he should bring in. Needs to show more urgency as a route runner. Will play too high which slows him down and takes away from already-low power game. 2019 stats: 61-830, 13.6 apr, 7 TD. OSR: 7/19, Fourth/Fifth round. (A-32 1/8, H-10 1/8, VJ 33.5, SS-4.28).

OURLADS

Junior entry, one-year starter, Washington DC. Became a starter after missing 2017 and 2018 with injuries. Second-team All-SEC in 2019. High cut athlete who played primarily on the edge but had some off the ball reps. Quick at the snap, he shows a quick punch and uses his long arms to separate. Can escape blocks on the move. Solid lateral agility with the ability to chase on the perimeter. Relentless pass rusher, he keeps his feet moving and can bend and press a blocker working around the corner. Has a burst to close. Uses a compact inside spin move to counter over setting tackles. Seldom dropped in coverage but flashed ability. Re-routed inside vertical routes and could flip his hips to work underneath. Showed explosive blitz skill. Makes most tackle opportunities but tends to wrap up rather than drive through. Had some struggles with powerful tackles that could neutralize his charge. Not as good with the play right at him as lacks bulk to consistently hold the point. Long legs make him a target for low blocks and he is not a natural knee bender. With only 26 games under his belt, he is still a work in progress. Has the potential as an every-down starter as a 4-3 end or 3-4 outside backer. His athletic ability transfers well to linebacker but there will be a developmental period. Senior Bowl notes: played in the edge at end and linebacker. Showed good take-on ability with extension and power but was slow to shed at times. Flashed pass rush skill with second effort and burst. Some trouble locating the ball. A little stiff in coverage and tacking in space. 2019 stats: 31 T, 11.5 TFL, 6 sacks, 2 PBU, 16 QBH, 1 FR. Edge speed: left 2.14, right 2.06. No combine workout- his choice. Second/third round. (A-33 7/8, BP-DNP, SS-DNP).

FROM OURLADS

(He’s their 5th rank RB)

Junior entry, three-year starter, Clinton, MS. Arrived at Tallahassee as one of the most sought after recruits in the country. Was a high school quarterback who was dominant on the ground but also produced through the air. Broke Dalvin Cook’s FSU freshman rushing record and ended his career as the fifth all-time leading rusher in program history. Was third-team all ACC in 2017, second-team in 2019. Has every-down capability in his running style. Sees the field exceptionally well, takes what the defense gives him, and gains plenty of yards after contact. Improved as a receiver all three years and plays with a team first attitude that can inspire hope for his blocking potential, which was up and down. He has a ball security issue that absolutely must be fixed before he can be trusted in the NFL. He puts the ball in the wrong hand at an alarming rate, fumbling once every 65 touches in college. The offense was broken at Florida State over the last two years, so there is some unknown here if he gets put into a quality scheme with good blocking. Is an every-down back capable of filling every role that any scheme needs at the position. Excellent vision pre and post snap. Can see the whole field and shows minimal hesitation. Light but assertive feet that are always chopping through contact. A fall-forward back. Consistently picks up yards after contact, rarely taken down by the initial defender whether he is in a crowd or the open field. Has breakaway speed in the open field and understanding of angles. Can alter his running style depending on the situation. Has a nose for the goal line. Outstanding hands and routes out of the backfield. Hips aren’t lose. Not a straight line burst runner when a crease appears unexpectedly. Inconsistent performances as a blocker. 2019 stats: 1144 yards, 5.0 ypc, 14 TD, 30 rec, 225 yds, 7.5 ypr, 4 TD, OSR: 7/33. Third/fourth round. (A-30, 5/8, H-9, BP-20, SS-4.42).

In Mel Kiper’s latest mock draft, he has the Rams going RB and WR in the 2nd round. Wouldn’t be my preferred option, but I get it https://t.co/RbZMLiIyyN

— Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) April 14, 2020

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FWIW, Drew Boylhart loves Devin Duvernay. Thinks he’s worth a first round pick.

https://www.thehuddlereport.com/blog/?p=925

wv wrote:

Well, they built a team that went to the Super Bowl. It kinda seemed like they were throwing everything they had at that little window.

I really have no problem with the decisions they made, then or now.

But I’d say the reality is they are no longer a championship-level team.
They seem like a middle-of-the-pack Wildcard level team to me.

I can live with that for another year.

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My thoughts exactly.

zn wrote:

zn wrote:

Just found out my beloved niece, who has a newborn, just came down with a lot of the symptoms. She has to isolate in her own house.

Turns out to be okay. In her own words:

Lauren

Our results came back NEGATIVE. We feel really grateful for the ability to be tested, otherwise we would have been quarantining and wearing masks in our homes for 14 days fearful of getting our girls very sick given our positive screens.

Well that’s good news. I hope Mackeyser’s son is ok.

I’m 51 with no pre existing conditions that I am aware of.

Currently, it seems as though both my partner and I will still have have our jobs when this is over.

We have two daughters. One in elementary school and one in high school. All schools are closed in Canada. Before the March break the province announced that schools would be closed through the first week in April. It sounds like that might be extended indefinitely as the province works on some learning from home options.

Where I live, in the north shore of Lake Superior we have no reported cases. There are small towns in our region that do and have already declared a state of emergency. With so many residents of our city who have recently returned from their condos and vacations abroad I assume that it is only a matter of time until we have our first case. I’m sure that it must already be in our city.

Anyway, so far during the lockdown I’ve been reading “Talking to Strangers” by Malcolm Gladwell, watching Columbo and working out in the basement. I will also go for a couple of walks around the neighbourhood each day to ensure I get my 10 000 steps. The snow is finally melting up here. This is the time when I would usually start going for some longer bike rides, but I’m really trying to limit any activities that increase my probability of having to end up in ER. Although, I’ve really only had one bad crash in my life.

Take care everyone.

I find them all disappointing to some degree. I could potentially like the Ram logo, but it has bananas for horns and I hate bananas. Bananas smell bad and their texture is gross. Thumbs down 👎🏽.

https://www.thehuddlereport.com/archive/2016profiles/AShawn.Robinson.htm

In Ontario our schools begin March break after tomorrow. Our provincial government just announced that there will be no school for the two weeks after the break. Interesting times.

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wv wrote:

waterfield wrote:

Go ahead-vote green if you must- make a statement.

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I intend to vote my conscience. Go ahead and do the same.

And yes, its a black black black day for the Biosphere, the Polar Bears, Poor People in America, and Poor People who will be bombed by Biden/Trump.

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I don’t claim to know a great deal about American politics. I understand that Sanders is further left than Biden, though. Furthermore, I read threads here periodically, so I have a cursory understanding of how people on this board feel about the candidates. I clearly don’t know enough about Biden’s history beyond being Obama’s VP, however. Will Biden’s policies really be the same as Trump’s? Biden doesn’t seem as overtly obnoxious as I find Trump to be, but will he continue with tax cuts and the gutting of institutions designed to protect the environment and the marginalized?

I’m interested to read how Sanders supporters will vote if Bernie isn’t the Democratic nominee. Last year, in our federal election I voted strategically for the first time ever. Faced with the prospects of a Conservative government, I didn’t vote for progressive candidate that I actually preferred. It was spineless on my part and I still feel crappy about I, but I know that I would have been miserable had the Conservatives gained power. I doubt I will vote that way again however. I do wonder if it will be too late by then though.