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canadaramParticipantThanks zn. I’ll try to post some Johnson stuff later. Maybe at 3 am after I wake up from a major coughing fit.
canadaramParticipantSorry, I’m confused. I just moved two posts to the link that is no longer here. I’m fighting bronchitis right now. I’ll try to move things later if needed. Sorry for being a pain in the butt.
canadaramParticipantDane Brugler
10. COOPER KUPP | Eastern Washington 6015|204 lbs|5SR Yakima, Wash. (Davis) 6/15/1993 (age 23) #10
YEAR (GP/GS) REC 2012: Redshirted 2013: (15/15) 93 2014: (13/13) 104 2015: (11/11) 114 2016: (13/13) 117 Total: (52/52) 428
YDS AVG TD
1,691 18.2 21 1,431 13.8 16 1,642 14.4 19 1,700 14.5 17 6,464 15.1 73
GRADE 2nd-3rd Round
MEASUREABLES Arm: 31 1/2 | Hand: 09 1/2 | Wingspan: 74
COMBINE 40-YD: 4.62 | 10-YD: 1.62 | 20-YD: 2.69 | VJ: 31 | BJ: 09’08” | SS: 4.08 | 3C: 6.75 PRO DAY 40-YD: 4.56 | 10-YD: 1.57 | 20-YD: 2.70 | VJ: 29 1/2 | SS: 4.12 | LS: 11.35 | 3C: 6.53BACKGROUND: A no-star recruit out of high school, Kupp did whatever he could to attract attention from FBS-level schools like Washington and Washington State,
but went overlooked and received only two scholarship offers (both FCS), committing to Eastern Washington over Idaho State. After redshirting in 2012, he earned a starting job in 2013 and won the Jerry Rice Award as the top FCS freshman with 93 catches, 1,691 receiving yards and a career-best 21 touchdown receptions. Kupp started 13 games in 2014 as a sophomore and posted 104 catches for 1,431 yards and 16 touchdowns, earning consensus All-American and All-Big Sky honors. He set new career-bests as a junior with 114 receptions for 1,642 receiving yards and 19 receiving grabs, cleaning up the accolades once again, including the FCS Offensive Player of the Year. Kupp flirted with leaving early for the NFL, but ultimately returned to school and saved his best for 2016. Despite missing some playing time due to injury as a senior, he set new Big Sky records for receptions (117) and receiving yards (1,700) over his 13 starts and once again earned consensus All-American honors and the FCS Offensive Player of the Year award. Kupp accepted his invitation to the 2017 Senior Bowl.STRENGTHS: Adequate height and length for the position…gliding straight-line athlete…crafty route runner, setting up defenders and using hesitation to create spacing…clearly leans on his technique and trusts it…sticky hands with the natural coordination to pluck the ball…excellent awareness at the catch point and doesn’t need to gear down to assess his surroundings after the catch…at his best on in-cutting and post routes to manipulate space in the middle of the field…not shy about using his abusive stiff arm to pick up extra yards – defenders better square him up because he refuses to concede as a ballcarrier…capable of the big play with 37 receiving plays in his career of at least 40 yards…clean off the field with excellent work habits – obvious how much effort he puts in to maximize his ability…four-year starter and four-time consensus FCS All-American…NFL bloodlines – father (Craig) was a quarterback and fifth round pick of the New York Giants in the 1990 NFL Draft, also playing for the Phoenix Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys; grandfather (Jake) was an offensive guard and ninth round pick in the 1964 NFL Draft of the Dallas Cowboys, playing 12 seasons in the NFL, mostly for the New Orleans Saints where he was a five-time team captain…performed exceptionally well vs. better programs with 40 catches for 716 yards and 11 touchdowns in four career games vs. Pac-12 competition…holds the NCAA all-division record for receiving yards (6,464) and holds 15 FCS receiving records, including 428 catches and 73 receiving touchdowns in his career.
WEAKNESSES: Marginal long-speed and lacks explosive twitch in his patterns…relies more on timing/nuance than burst to create separation mid-route…won’t consistently make NFL defenders miss in space…unthreatening body type and build for the position…holds the ball too loose from his body, inviting defenders to force turnovers…needs to improve his hand use to beat press and unglue himself at the top of routes…missed playing time as a senior due to sprained AC joints in both shoulders (Sept. 2016)…thrived against lesser competition over his career at the FCS-level.
SUMMARY: A four-year starter at Eastern Washington, Kupp is the most prolific wide receiver in FCS history, holding numerous FCS, Big Sky and school records. He lined up both inside and outside in EWU’s spread scheme, doing much of his damage from the slot where he could manipulate the entire field. Kupp is a better football player than athlete and makes up for his lack of dynamic traits with technically sound routes, ball skills to catch everything thrown in his direction and the competitive drive needed for the NFL, playing with the mentality that he can’t be covered. Although he doesn’t have intimidating size or speed, Kupp has the innate feel for the position and savvy skills that will fit in any NFL scheme – projects as a No. 2 or No. 3 receiving option, fitting best in the slot.
canadaramParticipantDane Brugler
YEAR (GP/GS) REC YDS AVG TD
2012: Hutchinson Community College (Kan.) 2013: Hutchinson Community College (Kan.)2014: (12/1) 17 2015: (12/11) 42 2016: (13/11) 49 Total: (37/23) 108
292 17.2 1 575 14.0 8 717 14.6 4 1,584 14.7 13
(UAB)
(South Alabama)BACKGROUND: As a high school recruit ,Everett, who Only played one season of high school football received attention from several SEC programs, but didn’t have the test scores to qualify so the offers never arrived. He enrolled in Hutchinson Community College, where he spent two seasons boosting his grades and transferring to UAB. Everett posted 17 catches for 292 yards and one touchdown for 2014, but was only with the Blazers for four months before UAB decided to disband the football program. He decided to transfer to South Alabama (over Western Kentucky) and was eligible immediately in 2015 (11 starts), finishing with 42 receptions for 575 yards and eight touchdowns. Everett returned for his senior season and tied for the team lead with 49 catches for 717 yards and four scores, earning First Team All-Sun Belt honors. He accepted his invitation to the 2017 Senior Bowl.
STRENGTHS: Effortless acceleration off the line with galloping strides to run away from defenders…slender, but muscular and athletic body type…subtle lean and hesitation in his routes to burst off his plant foot and square patterns, providing a clean target for the quarterback…quick, reliable hands to make acrobatic grabs look routine…true vertical threat, either down the seam or outside, with a second gear to finish…catches the ball well in stride without gearing down…has quick feet to sidestep defenders after the catch…doesn’t let crowds intimidate him…fierce hands and aggressive mentality as a blocker…graduated with a degree in interdisciplinary studies (Dec. 2016)…productive starting experience and leaves South Alabama with the most receiving yards (1,292) and receiving touchdowns (12) in school history by a tight end.
WEAKNESSES: Lacks prototypical bulk and growth potential for the position – added 30 pounds since arriving at South Alabama and needs to sustain that good weight…questionable vision as a ballcarrier and needs to be more decisive instead of trying to dance and make defenders miss…impulsive at the catch point and runs before securing, which leads to focus drops (smaller hands don’t help)…not doing much after initial contact and needs to better anticipate and absorb hits…uneven blocking technique at the point of attack and needs to better utilize angles in the run game…extends to deliver pop, but little sustain, falling off blocks…broke his right pinky finger and required surgery (Nov. 2016), limiting him late in the year.
SUMMARY: A two-year starter at South Alabama, Everett is a well-traveled prospect, but he found a home in Mobile and led the Jaguars in receptions the past two seasons, lining up inline, wing and in the slot – became the first player in program history to earn multiple First Team All-Sun Belt honors (2015, 2016). A strong, fluid athlete, Everett doesn’t have ideal size measurements for the position and is built more like an oversized wide receiver, but he can be a mismatch nightmare with his route speed and quickness out of his breaks. Although he will never be an overpowering blocker who will make his living inline, Everett has the versatility to line up across the formation and be productive as a “joker” receiving tight end – should land somewhere on day two of the draft.canadaramParticipantMy great fear is the American public eventually becomes so desensitized to the constant deluge of egregious acts coming from the Trump administration and the GOP that it eventually becomes conditioned to a new ‘normality’ where the people just shrug their shoulders in response to the ongoing fascism
Yeah, that’s exactly how I feel. Although, I would not have expressed myself as well as you did.
I knew that Trump’s values would conflict with my own, but I lacked the vision to know exactly how his administration would look. I knew that he would continue to say things that one is accustom to hearing from a brash teenager, but his cabinet appointments have floored me.
canadaramParticipantGood story about the snow blower.
That’s a good dump. Did you have much snow on the ground before the blizzard hit? Hope it’s not too wet, shoveling wet snow is brutal.
January 27, 2017 at 10:42 pm in reply to: This past week has reminded me of my favourite Star Trek TNG moment #64449canadaramParticipantYes. Winston and Jean Luc, Jean Luc and Winston. It didn’t dawn on me until this week either.
January 22, 2017 at 8:07 pm in reply to: Anybody's wife, daughter, girlfriend, etc march today? #64139canadaramParticipantI had a couple of relatives march in Calgary.
This is a bus of Canadian marchers on their way to DC. It gave me a chuckle.
Chant practice on #wmwyyzbus1 en route to #WomensMarch #wmwcanada pic.twitter.com/35OWKibyHe
— Sarah Boesveld (@sarahboesveld) January 21, 2017
canadaramParticipantYeah, below .500, that’s my expectation. It might just be learned helplessness at this point though.
canadaramParticipantOh wow. That seems crazy! Am I being over-the-top in feeling that way? It just seems like something that would come out of the Ministry of Plenty from 1984.
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Well, fwiw, McVay was influenced by the Shannahans. He worked with/for them, i believe.w
vFine, but how many pillars is he? If it’s four pillars or less then I won’t be happy.
canadaramParticipantI’m underwhelmed. I agree with zn that we fans are not at all accurate when it comes to predicting how new HC hires will do, but I really was intrigued by Shanahan. It would be unfortunate if the Falcons success combined with bad weather were factors in the Rams missing out on a Shanahan if he turns out to be great. In the meantime I’ll just hope for the best with McVay. I’ll be interested to watch his staff come together.
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canadaramParticipantThe defense wasn’t great, but considering that half the time it must have felt like Hekker was on his way out to punt before they reached the sideline after a 3rd down stop they played ok in my book. Also, with the losses in the secondary and the lack of production from the DEs it could have been much worse. It’s possible that they improve under a new DC, but it’s also a strong possibility that the D regresses. Imagine another bottom 3 offence and a bottom ten defense next season? 😳
canadaramParticipantHappy New Years fellow humans.
canadaramParticipantA few of us on this board live in the Twin Cities. Let’s keep an eye on the schedule and maybe we can get together for this game.
I’d be up for that. I couldn’t make the trip in 2015 because both of my daughters had a swim meet that same weekend. Crossing my fingers that I have better luck next year. Will also need to decide if next year’s Rams will be worth the money and time of a road trip.
canadaramParticipantRams 2017 schedule? HOME: SF, Sea, Phil, Wash, Hou, Indy, TB/NO/Car. AWAY: Ari, SF, Sea, Dal, NYG, Jax, Tenn, Minn. LONDON: Ari @CVRamsClub
— Joe Curley (@vcsjoecurley) December 26, 2016
canadaramParticipantNext year’s team will be a bit of a salve for this past season. I really believe that.
Man, I sure hope so.
canadaramParticipantHappy Holidays to all. I’m grateful that this board exists.
canadaramParticipantcanadaramParticipantthat article is from when he went on IR last year.
No it’s not. Look again.
Ie, thanks, I screwed up.
Well that’s a relief. I was worried that you had all conspired to keep that Bears game a secret from me.
canadaramParticipantI agree with zn’s thoughts about replacing Schottenheimer. There were some draft errors too, but every team has those.
canadaramParticipantI know that Quinn went on IR today, but that article is from when he went on IR last year. The rams didn’t play the bears this year. Unless there was a game you all kept secret from me. Also, TJ isn’t on IR, Cunningham is on IR.
canadaramParticipantDavid Shaw and Kyle Shanahan intrigue me the most. Admittedly I know very little about Shanahan and I know only a little bit more about Shaw. I have a lousy record at predicting HC success so ultimately I don’t really care who it is at this point. I just don’t want it to be Jeremy Shockey or Terrell Owens.
December 6, 2016 at 11:58 pm in reply to: Wondering why the Rams gave Jeff Fisher an extension? Here’s one good reason #60484canadaramParticipantIt’s nice to read an article about Fisher that doesn’t resort to jabs and snide remarks. There’s some good stuff in there for sure. I say this as a guy who’d be fine with Rams and Fisher going there separate ways after this season.
canadaramParticipantTwo 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.
canadaramParticipantBravo WV!
canadaramParticipantI’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.
canadaramParticipantI’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.
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