Atwell’s best game I’d say. Even better than last year’s opener against Seattle.

zn wrote:

Ian Rapoport@RapSheet

#Rams starting guard Jonah Jackson suffered a fractured scapula and is likely headed to injured Reserve, sources said. A similar injury to what he has in training camp.

Hopefully Limmer develops into a reliable center over the next 4 to 5 weeks and when Avila returns he steps in at LG. If/when J. Jackson returns after however many weeks maybe he has to step in at RG because Dotson will be out by that time. Anyway, it would be nice if Limmer ends up being the Rams go to center for next year and Avila dominates at LG for the rest of his career. Two young guys on the interior of the line is a good place to start.

Nacua to IR, Avila likely to go on IR, Dotson has an ankle sprain and is day to day, Durant is day to day with a toe injury. If they can somehow get to the middle of October close to .500, maybe there is a chance they can fight for a wildcard in December. They need to find a way to run the ball so Stafford doesn’t get killed before then.

Not taking  corner or addressing depth at the interior LB position were my only real concerns from the draft. So back in May if you had told me that the Rams would trade Jones for a future late round pick, and that Williams would be out before the season started I would said that the Rams would not be making the playoffs this year. Throw in Jackson being out for two games and it sounds even worse. This is shaping up to be a bumpy opening to the season. Hopefully the Rams find their footing sooner rather than later or I think this season goes off of the rails fairly quickly.

I don’t know how McClendon and Noteboom have been looking in camp and during intersquad practices, but with Jackson out and Havenstein a possibility to be out I am expecting a rough couple of weeks out the gate. The Lions and Niners are tough teams to face with back ups starting at both tackle positions. Never mind not knowing how ready Jonah Jackson is going to be.

I think that I’m excited about Omar Speights.

Omar comin.

That’s some scary stuff!

Congratulations. I don’t know where you are, but if you ever have the opportunity try to make your way up to the north shore. The Cook County area is a dream for those who love the outdoors. Also, please don’t become a Vikings fan.

I apologize for not knowing the answer to this question, but has Verse signed yet? I know others have signed, but I haven’t heard about Verse yet.

I like to listen to the Dan Patrick Show, and he’s been talking about the Knicks injuries while stating since the beginning of the series, that he thinks the Pacers are the better team. I agree with your main point, however. Until now I’ve never really considered why the media does that with injuries, but what you say makes sense.

Hope you’re feeling better soon, BT.  Rams set themselves up nicely this offseason. At least I think they did. Who knows.

Senior Bowl director, Jim Nagy  on Senior Bowl players in this this year’s Rams draft class

Here's what #RamsHouse fans can expect from @seniorbowl rookie class:

🐏 DT Braden Fiske (Round 2, Pick 39)- Biggest P5 riser in entire '24 class. Disruptive penetrator with best get-off quicks & snap anticipation in DL class. High-end athlete with enough position flex to start… pic.twitter.com/MTUB9MKpPe

— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) May 5, 2024

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Interview after his pro day.

It certainly presents as a smart and logical draft by the Rams. They filled multiple needs and seem to be  attempting to address immediate depth with an eye to the future. There wasn’t a moment where I thought why’d they pick that guy.  So I  have no complaints about any of the specific picks. I’m not sure if they found any future superstars, but they got a group of guys who seem to have incredible motors and attributes that will give them a chance to make meaningful contributions to the team. I don’t know if it was the plan or it’s  just how their board fell as the draft progressed, but obviously it was a defense heavy draft and I don’t have a problem with that.   That said, I am worried about the ILB position. Jones’ contract looms, Rozeboom is just a guy and the depth at the position is nonexistent.

Some other thoughts:

I am glad they added Corum. When Williams was out last year, the offense really sputtered.

Later last year, day 3 pick Ochaun Mathis was given some opportunities to make a name for himself opposite Byron Young. Fellow day 3 pick Nick Hampton had less opportunities (I think). This year the Rams went edge early and then again on day 3 and also signed one more as a UDFA. I got the impression that they liked Mathis last year. Maybe it was just Morris that like him. Anyway, Morris is gone now. I apologize as I am not sure what point  I am trying to make here…I guess that I am already intrigued by the training camp competition at edge between Mathis, Hampton, Jackson and Goodlow.

Glad they picked Karty. I grew tired of stressing about whether the Rams were going to get the extra point every time they scored last year.

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zn wrote:

LSU LB Omar Speights – Click this link

OURLADS on Speights

3.70 | LSU | Philadelphia, PA| Proj. Rd: 7 –  PFA | Height: 6001 |              Weight: 239 | 40: 4.65| Arm: 3058 | Hand: 0938 | Wingspan: 7538

One year starter at LSU. Transferred from Oregon State in 2023. Started four years there and was the first team All-PAC 12 in 2022. Has a muscular build, ideal length. Played all over the front at LSU and was used as an overhang player against some  formations.  Normal alignment in the box. Has above average instincts playing the run and normally fits inside gaps well. Gets downhill and can beat inside blocks with quickness. Plays with a high motor and can scrape the alley with a tight path to the ball. Pursues to the whistle and is usually around the ball. Decent tackling skills especially in line. Wraps and drives through Tackles flashing knee band and power. Take solid zone drops and reroute seem releases. Keeps his head on a swivel and passes off crossers and can find the throwing lane. Finds work in a pattern read zone concept. Sees quarterback and threats and reacts to the delivery key. Plays a little out of control at times and overruns tackles on the perimeter. Lack great agility and some hip tightness prevents him from reacting and gathering tackles in space. Doesn’t have a lot of misses however. Shorter than ideal arms show up engaging blocks. Lacks a powerful punch with hands and struggles to stack and shed. Has had trouble when confronted by blocks in the alley. Does a lot of things well and has speed and pursuit skills. Give him a shot as a special team player and back up with package potential. 2023 stars: 70 T, 2 QBH.