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  • in reply to: jeff fisher got extended 2 years #60173
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    Two years ain’t exactly a vote of overwhelming confidence. As I’ve said many times I’m ambivalent about Fisher. According to some on the net this makes me somebody who is complicit with losing. At any rate, I think I’ll go watch some meltdowns elsewhere.

    in reply to: Polly Anderson's Christmas Party by Stuart McLean #60099
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    Bravo WV!

    in reply to: Do any of you geezers still work out? #59658
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    How old are ya, Canada ?

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    in reply to: Do any of you geezers still work out? #59649
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    I’ve started cycling over the past 5 years. I used to run regularly, but my calves no longer handle it well at all. I still run occasionally, but during the summer I usually ride 5-6 days per week. I lift light weights a couple times per week as well. In the winter I x-country ski. I have a fat (tire) bike now, so I plan to ride that this winter as well as ski.

    in reply to: Who Will Replace Fisher? #59093
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    I’m indifferent when it comes to Fisher’s future as the Rams HC. Sometimes me being that way makes me feel like I’m a bad Rams fan. When I see some of the internet hysteria about Fisher, I ask myself why am I not taking up the fire Fisher cause? What’s wrong with me? I still like the Rams just as I’ve always have since the 70s. Therefore, I should probably curse Fisher’s existence, but I don’t. If someone wants to take my Rams Fan membership card away from me I’d understand.

    Anyway, if Fisher is fired some names that would interest me to replace him include Kyle Shanahan, Rob Chudzinski, David Shaw and Jim Harbaugh. Although, if I’m Shaw or Harbaugh I would never want to leave my college gig.

    in reply to: Can I get some feedback? #58947
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    in reply to: board reactions, JETS game #58209
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    I guess thats two games where Ogletree sealed the win
    with a late Turnover.

    Still not many sacks for this D or turnovers.

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    The Rams are 2-0 when scoring no TDs and Ogletree gets a late game turnover.

    in reply to: another appointment (EPA) … brace yourself #57433
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    So incredibly sad.

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    What I found.

    Ok. I hope Hayes and Quinn are able to present some problems for Carolina on Sunday. Yikes on Brockers. A groin injury can be pretty limiting, and the drop off from Brockers to Cam Thomas is pretty noticeable. I don’t want Brockers rushed back though.

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    Did Hayes have a setback with his ankle, or is his DNP just precautionary?

    in reply to: Who should start at QB for the Rams? #56341
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    While I preferred Wentz over Goff, after watching Goff in the preseason I am fine with the Rams giving him as long as needed to figure things out. I still don’t know if Goff will ever develop to the point of being a good NFL QB, but if there are aspects of the game that he’s still struggling with in practice then I’d rather he not play until he’s past them. Keenum’s limitations are likely to always be there, but with the exception of the Niners game he’s been good enough to give the Rams a chance. That’s all I really expect from a backup QB. That’s good enough for me, at least for now.

    in reply to: Who should start at QB for the Rams? #56339
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    http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/10/30/nfl-week-8-jared-goff-starter-blake-bortles-jarvis-landry-hit-fine-packers-receivers

    1. I understand why Rams fans want
    Jared Goff under center when they return from their bye week to host the Panthers next week. You’re not only tired of watching Case Keenum, but you’re tired of watching Case Keenum and then hearing from analysts how two interceptions weren’t Keenum’s fault but also ignore the four other throws that absolutely should have been intercepted but instead fell incomplete.
    We’ll see if there’s fire with the smoke of Steve Wyche’s report that the Rams are getting Goff ready. But it’s not a surprise if Goff isn’t ready yet. While the NFL has borrowed elements of the Air Raid offense, it isn’t an NFL offense. Goff’s time at Cal, unlike Carson Wentz’s time at North Dakota State, didn’t prepare him to run an NFL offense. He needed to be programmed, and that’s fine. I’ve run this list out about 14 times (and I’ve only written about 30 of these columns), but these are quarterbacks who also sat for a lengthy amount of time to begin their NFL careers: Tony Romo (three-plus years), Aaron Rodgers (three years), Philip Rivers (two years), Tom Brady (one-plus year), Drew Brees (one year), Carson Palmer (one year), Eli Manning (half a year).
    So all the Goff questions we get around here: Is Jared Goff a bust?, Is it fair to say the Rams should have taken Carson Wentz since Jared Goff can’t even beat out Case Keenum? On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being the worst bust of all time and 10 being merely the worst bust of the last decade, how would you rate Jared Goff? Jared Goff is clearly not good at football. Sorry, I forgot to ask a question. Just because he’s not playing doesn’t mean he won’t be good. There’s no such thing as “too late” for a developing quarterback to ascend to the starting role (maybe for the head coach’s tenure, but not for the QB’s development). And you can do real damage by sending a guy out there too early. For instance…

    in reply to: I am enjoying the heck out of this board #56081
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    I think virtually everyone is in at least partial disagreement with everyone else on something, at least to an extent, yet it’s a pleasure to read.
    These are very divisive issues right now but it’s actually fun to read all the threads and get different takes on stuff.

    Yes, I think this thought daily. It’s almost as if people here don’t understand how communication on the internet is supposed to work.

    in reply to: GIANTS game reactions #55877
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    I would think the Bye would help. One would think that. Ya know.

    Yes, this bye week comes at a good time. I don’t know how far away Brockers and Johnson are from returning, but Quinn will be another week healthier and if Brockers and Johnson are back on the field the defense will be good enough to win some games.

    I’ll take Fisher at his word about sticking with Keenum. However, I wonder if the other part of his quote means that he intends to make other changes on offense. I’m not trying to read too much into Fisher saying that he would make other changes before changing QBs, but if he were to make changes does he mean at WR? And if he does would that mean Cooper and/or Spruce would play more? Who would they replace? Does it mean more targets for Thomas? Does it mean changes on the o-line? Does it mean more carries for Cunningham and Brown? All of the above? He’s made post bye week changes before, so it will be interesting to see what happens over the next couple of weeks.

    in reply to: What do you watch when you need a laugh? #55774
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    Classic belly laughs here, from Robin Williams (on golf):

    “No even a German geneticist could have thought that one up.”

    in reply to: What do you watch when you need a laugh? #55766
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    I watch The Trailer Park Boys, The Office (English and American versions) and 30 Rock on Netflix.

    Love of all those shows. Trailer Park Boys is Canada’s gift to the world.

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    in reply to: LeCharles Bentley on Greg Robinson #55758
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    So much potential there. I hope that he can eliminate the crippling mistakes or else it will all be for naught.

    in reply to: informal poll: Bradford #55674
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    I agree. He’s he same guy. He’s just in the right place and in good health. I’m happy for him. I’m still disappointed that he was traded by the Rams. I hope he stays in Minnesota and keeps tearing it for a few more years. That’s hard for me to say because I dislike the Vikings so much.

    in reply to: Informal poll: will the Rams beat the GIANTS in London? #55618
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    I say OBJ’s 275 yards receiving on the day make winning a tall order for the Rams. I’m guessing Jenkins gets a pick 6 as well.

    in reply to: Walking Dead season six #55171
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    My annoyance with the show really began in season 5 though. I thought that the Gareth storyline ended way too abruptly and then the show just meandered along with the characters. I was really bothered with the way that Eugene’s solution was all just a big lie. Yep, season 5 is where I began to turn on the show. I stuck it out last year, but I doubt I make it through this season if things don’t change.

    in reply to: Walking Dead season six #55169
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    I think the show’s best stuff was in the first three seasons. Its getting more uneven now.

    Yes, yes, yes! The show has really taken a turn toward the strange, and I’m not sure that it will keep my interest for much longer. I disliked so much about season 6. This includes everything that you mentioned. The choices that Rick’s crew began to make were similar to what dumb victims do in slasher movies. I didn’t like the cliff hanger ending at all.

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    in reply to: Tru Johnson… now (10/11) it's a high ankle sprain #55029
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    At least the Rams have a bye week after London. Perhaps he returns after that rest week. That’s would be only two games missed. High sprains can really linger though, so who knows?

    in reply to: informal poll: can the Rams beat the Bills? #54510
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    They can, but they won’t. Gurley will be kept in check and Keenum will be harassed all game.

    Shady McCoy will be a huge factor, breaking off long runs after the Rams D seemingly has him pinned in the backfield. I also expect Shady to have a big day in the screen game as the Bills take advantage of Williams’ aggressive schemes.

    in reply to: Rams beat ARZ reaction thread #54300
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    How incredible is Aaron Donald? He continues to amaze me.

    All Brian Quick does is catch touchdowns.

    in reply to: Ticket stub to first ever Rams – Cardinals game… #54112
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    I wonder how many fights there were in the bleachers that day?

    in reply to: Marqui Christian signs with Rams off waivers #54059
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    From Dane Brugler’s 2016 Draft Guide:

    27. MARQUI CHRISTIAN | Midwestern State
    YEAR (GP/GS) 2012: (11/0) 2013: (10/10) 2014: (9/8) 2015: (12/12) Total: (42/30)
    TKLS TFL 24 1.0 95 2.5 81 3.5 95 2.0 295 9.0
    SACK FF PD
    0.0 0 1
    0.0 1 4
    1.0 0 6
    1.0 2 3 1 2.0 3 13 3
    INT 1
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    SUMMARY: Under-recruited out of high school, Christian signed with Division-II Midwestern State and became a starter as a sophomore, leading the Mustangs in tackles each of the last three seasons from the “whip” and free safety positions. Christian finished his senior season with 95 tackles, two forced fumbles and one interception to earn the 2015 Cliff Harris Award (top small school defensive player) and All-American honors. He is eager to throw his body around as a tackler, loading behind his pads and playing with violence to deliver bone-jarring hits – holds the all-time school record for career tackles (295). While physical, Christian arrives too hot and needs to clean up his technique to eliminate the missed tackles. He waits for the action to unfold before reacting, lacking the play anticipation needed for the NFL, but he is rangy with the requisite speed, toughness and competitive appetite for the position – one of the top Division-II prospects this year.

    in reply to: Can the Rams beat Arizona in Arizona? #53992
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    They did it last year, but I don’t see how they do it this year. I expect a big game from David Johnson. At least one of their WRs will have a big day as well. John Brown and Larry Fitzgerald will be their usual handfuls as well. Calais Campbell will be seemingly be everywhere.

    in reply to: TAMPA BAY REACTION CELEBRATION THREAD!!!!! #53844
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    Discuss.

    I’m happy…and I deserve to be happy.

    in reply to: Informal Poll…will the Rams beat Tampa? #53405
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    Based on what I’ve seen from this team since 2012 I give an emphatic no as my answer to this question. I’m not talking about the history of the Rams vs. Tampa since 2012, I’m talking about the history of the Rams coming off important divisional wins that give me a glimmer of hope about the team.

    I expect Tampa to get off to a fast start in on offense. Winston and Evans had success last season vs. the Rams and I expect that to continue. Currently the Rams offense hasn’t shown that it can score enough points to overcome any deficit. If Tampa gets out to a quick start, I expect this to be an ugly game.

    in reply to: seattle game reaction thread #53285
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    I’m also happy to see Zuerlein off to a good start. I hope he’s turned a corner, or whatever.

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