I’m happy that they kept him. I don’t know what other good nickel CBs are paid so I can’t comment on that aspect of this signing. I just know that he’ll be on the field a lot so I’m glad that he’s still a Ram. I’m starting to wonder about Webster’s future with the Rams though. Assuming that he comes back is he going to be happy being a back up?

Oh well. I’d have preferred that the Rams found a way to keep him, but it appears that maybe this offseason is all about retooling the defense. That’s not to say that I think they’ll do nothing to fix the offense. I hope that this means a third round compensatory pick in 2019.

So, if Austin is in fact in his way out the door that’s two holes WR. Of course, the Rams could opt to carry one less WR on their roster. Perhaps they’re going to gamble on Reynolds progressing. This doesn’t sound like a top heavy draft at WR. I’ve seen mocks that don’t have a WR coming off the board until the late teens. So there could be decent WRs to choose from at 23. I don’t think that their will be any WRs that have Watkins skill set, however. I’d prefer the Rams find an OLB/edge rusher or a LT of the future though.

Short term, it seems like there is no way the Rams offense doesn’t take a step backwards this season, but with the future money that the Rams might have to spend to keep guys like Donald, Goff and Gurley I can see why they’d pass on giving Watkins $16 million/year. Although, I’m not much for following the cap so maybe they could have found a way to make that all happen.

Just your typical run-of-the-mill offseason-before-the-league-year-starts-week for the Rams. *yawn*

Grits was one of the first posters I ever read on a Rams message board. He was one passionate Rams fan.

Zooey wrote:

Arguments about abortion or guns are never really about abortion or guns. They are about people’s identities.

I find that’s true about many arguments. That doesn’t reduce their importance in my mind.

I think he’ll improve, but I also won’t be surprised if the offense as a whole takes a step back next season and as a result people start asking “what’s wrong with Goff?” However, in the long term I think he turns into a top tier QB.

zn wrote:

Meanwhile all the societies that DID control those weapons do not have the shootings we do.

Yes, I’m always saddened when ardent supporters of the second amendment dismiss or explain that fact away. The shear number of gun related deaths that are experienced down there absolutely frighten me.

YAY!

I kept expecting to see Keith Null’s name pop up. His debut vs. the Titans seemed terrible at the time, but not as bad as the debuts on that list.

LT would be my hope too. If that’s going to turn into a reach at 23 than I’d be hoping for a pass rusher off of the edge, CB or a TE. If there is a worthy center available I’d be good with that, but good centers can often be found later. I think there are lots of places where the Rams can be upgraded though. Often a good interior LB can be had in the late first round. I would be ok with finding a more traditional LB to replace Barron if a worthy LT wasn’t available when the Rams pick.

Clutch drive, but not what I’d call a comeback either.

That video makes me feel all happy inside.

Also, my oldest daughter was born after the Rams last playoff appearance. I’m glad that I no longer have to consider her as a possible reason for the Rams inability to make the postseason.

I don’t see it that way. The Rams will have a tough opponent no matter who they play. The Rams will also present as a tough out for their opponent. I’d rather they rest all the key players.

zn wrote:

That’s the Rams defense when they go door to door christmas caroling.

Deck the halls with limbs of seahawks. Fa la la la la la la la!
Tis the season we take first place. Fa la la la la la la la!

Speaking of christmas and you captioning pictures. I miss the “Interesting Pictures” threads that you used to do. It would be a nice gift to me if you were to create another one of those threads. After all, this board should be all about trying to make me happy.