I remember the first training camp that I went to in Macomb. Bruce was so incredibly smooth and fluid when running his routes that he just caught my eye on every play during 7 on 7s and full scrimmages. He was just a different athlete than everybody else. Bruce making the HOF makes me incredibly happy. Bruce and Jack Youngblood will always be my favourite Rams.

I was begging for a winning season three years ago, so I’m happy about the win. Higbee’s December has me excited for next year.

Yay! The Rams won’t have a losing season.

Goff looked great behind solid blocking in the first half.

Very pleased with the play of the defense.

Happy for Goff. That was a big game for him.

canadaram wrote:

I see the Ravens playing at a different level than the Rams right now, so I’m all about moral victories for the Rams in this game. Maybe hold Lamar Jackson to under 100 yards rushing and limit him to three TD passes while holding their offense to 28 points or less. Something along those lines.

Oh well. It’s the end of the first half and I’ve already given up on any moral victories. As my Finnish relatives like to say, there’s a lot of work to do with an axe around here.

It was nice to see Long getting involved on defense.

JackPMiller wrote:

Sad thing is CJ Anderson is a free agent. He was a big part of our running game last year.

Do you think that CJ could run as well behind this year’s line?

I thought that secondary left a lot to be desired. Overall this doesn’t seem like a defense that gets you into the playoffs, let alone gets you a deep playoff run. I might feel differently if the Rams had an explosive offense, but that’s just not the case this year.

I was happy to see Okoronkwo get pressure on Dalton. It would be super helpful if he developed as a pass rusher. The Rams are going to need pass rush help if they lose Fowler to FA.

nittany ram wrote:

So the starting corners are Hill and Robey-Coleman?

Hmmm…

Tanking for Tua?

Hurting for Hurts?

Yearning for Young?

Breaking down for Brown?

Fumbling for Fulton?

I should be happier.

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Ric Serritella Draft Bible

6. DAVID EDWARDS | WISCONSIN | #79 | rJR | 03.20.97 (age 22.0) | Downers Grove, IL | 6062 | 308 | 2nd RD | 8.4 | Athletes First

OUTLOOK: After he received a very favorable grade from the NFL Draft Advisory Board following his sophomore campaign, Edwards decided to return for one more season in hopes of polishing up his overall game. A high school quarterback, Edwards came to Madison as a tight end before making the switch to right tackle, where he has started for the past three seasons, protecting the blindside for his starting quarterback Alex Hornibrook, who is left-handed. Edwards owns the hard-nosed, gritty Wisconsin pedigree that usually translates well to the NFL. He played through injury during his final season, which obviously hindered him but his strong film from a healthy sophomore campaign, probably solidifies him as a top 50 overall selection.

PROS: Edwards possesses an excellent blend of size, length, power and agility. He is an exceptional run blocker, showing great strength and the ability to sustain his blocks. Has top-tier athleticism for a player at his height and shows off the nastiness as well as toughness required of offensive linemen at the next level. He did a great job of filling out his frame at Wisconsin, bulking up 75 pounds, while maintaining his athleticism and demonstrating sound technique, along with an aggressive style of play, despite having never played offensive line prior to arriving to Madison. However, he has received plenty of reps over the past three seasons, starting 31 of 37 games played.

CONS: Suffered a left shoulder injury during fall camp that he played through during his redshirt junior season. He sat out the final three games of the season to rest the shoulder and allow himself to regain strength in his arm for draft preparation. Edwards does a nice job getting into the second level but will fail to deliver an impact hit on the defender once he arrives to his spot. Can play too tall at times and needs to continue to hone his skills versus pass-rush moves. Needs to fill out his frame, has only played the position a few years in college. He can struggle to chop block and his pass sets are still very much a work in progress, understanding when to open up and how much is where he needs to improve in pass protection.

COMPARISON: Anthony Costanzo, Indianapolis Colts – With excellent size and sound footwork, scouts were split on what side Castonzo projected at the next level, similar to Edwards who seems more than capable of playing either left or right.

Ric Serritella Draft Bible

GREGGAINES|WASHINGTON|#99|SR|LaHabra,CA|6010|312|SRBOWL|5th RD|7.5|ReignSports HT WT
COMBINE 6010 312 3128 0958 7578 5.15 2.98 1.80 31.0 9-1 DNP DNP 30

OUTLOOK: Voted by PAC-12 offensive lineman as the best defensive lineman in the league in 2018 after earning all-conference honors each of the past two seasons, Gaines didn’t have to compete at the Senior Bowl and yet did so anyway, showing off the competitive nature which has earned him comparisons to throughout his career to now retiring Buffalo Bills standout nose guard Kyle Williams. Like Williams, Gaines lacks ideal size and isn’t going to run down many skill position players from behind, which just makes his 149 career tackles (including 7.5 for loss and 4.5 sacks) that much more impressive as it is an indication of just how effective he is in his run-stuffing role. In a draft as deep with defensive linemen as this one, Gaines isn’t likely to hear his name called until deep into Day 3 but he’ll eventually outplay that, just as the 6-1, 303 pound Williams – a six-time Pro Bowler – did after lasting until the fifth round (No. 134 overall) of the 2006 draft.

PROS: Powerful interior run stuffer. Squatty frame conducive to winning the leverage battle at the line of scrimmage. Broad-shouldered with a square-ish frame overall, including a thick, wide lower half and tree stumps for limbs which root him to the ground when anchoring against double teams. Active hands and is surprisingly slippery as a pass rusher, showing good initial quickness and lateral agility. Terrific effort in pursuit, including downfield. Physical tackler who isn’t afraid to leave his feet to leave an impression on ball-carriers, generating impressive knockdown power as a hitter and generally wrapping his arms for good measure… Durable performer. Four-year starter at Washington with 51 games played (47 starts) and yet opted to compete at the Senior Bowl, as well.

CONS: Short, stubby frame with below average arm length (31 1/8″), virtually guaranteeing that every interior lineman he faces in the NFL will have a reach advantage over him. While surprisingly quick in the phone booth, Gaines maxes out quickly, showing limited ability to make plays outside of the tackle box. Limited effectiveness in the passing game, lacking the burst, wiggle and bend to provide much of a pass rush and lacks the height to affect passing lanes, recording just four passes defensed (three of them in 2017) and one interception in 51 career games…

canadaram wrote:

Very sticking or cutting off or mirroring route breaks to …

“…very STICKY CUTTING OFF OR MIRRORING…”