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  • in reply to: Canada Ram & others: The Disappearing Posts Mystery #150247
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    if memory serves I think that Kam Curl article actually showed up later.

    I saw it was being held by the anti-spam so I “approved” it. That’s why it appeared.

     

    Thank you!

    in reply to: Canada Ram & others: The Disappearing Posts Mystery #150244
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    Thanks, zn. I will use this as a reference if I’m ever brave enough to post outside articles/links again

    if memory serves I think that Kam Curl article actually showed up later. Although, maybe I’m misremembering and posted it again or posted a different one.

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    in reply to: My new Rams mock draft #150191
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    I just did this as a salute to Jack. My first ever time using a draft simulator. I rejected most trade offers until the Patriots wanted to move up in the third round. I immediately regretted accepting their offer. I made sure to draft a big corner because Jack liked his corners big.

    My picks:

    19. Dallas Turner Edge Alabama

    52. Payton Wilson LB NC State

    83. Khyree Jackson CB Oregon

    154.  Ray Davis RB Kentucky

    155. Theo Johnson TE Penn State

    196. Joe Milton QB Tennessee

    209. Keith Randolph Jr. DL Illinois

    213. James Williams S Miami

    217. Ryan Flournoy WR Southeast Missouri State

    254. Delmar Glaze IOL Maryland

     

    in reply to: Rams signings as free agency starts #150121
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    I wonder if he’s ready to go from day one? Will he be on a pitch count?

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    I enjoy listening to Chris Simms talk football. In his latest podcast he ranks the best CB’s in the draft. His top 5 isn’t merely an echo or a reshuffling of the typical names that I’ve been seeing from other pundits. He’s got Mitchell and Wiggins ranked high, but after that his list differs from most others. I like hearing his detailed analysis of the names I was expecting to hear, but hearing more about the players I’m less familiar with is what I really liked.

    https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/chris-simms-unbuttoned/id1454809704?i=1000650388618

    in reply to: Rams signings as free agency starts #149902
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    An article from last year

    Kamren Curl’s father makes thoughts clear about Commanders safety playing without new deal

     

    Washington Commanders safety Kamren Curl has played exceptionally well through his first three seasons. He’s become a leader of Washington’s defense. He also is arguably the team’s most versatile defender with his ability to line up as a safety, slot corner, and linebacker as a buffalo nickel.

    Curl’s performance on the field has exceeded his draft value as a seventh-round pick. Which brings up his contract situation. The 23-year-old former Arkansas Razorback will enter the final year of his rookie deal in 2023. He’ll make just under $3 million next season thanks to the NFL’s proven performance escalator.

    A long-term deal is expected for Curl. The Commanders have garnered a reputation for forcing their players to earn their payday through their final year under contract. However, Curl’s father doesn’t appear fond of his son following the same path as others.

    “My opinion and my opinion only, but I will find it extremely disappointing and disrespectful if Washington asks #31 to play at the level he plays under a 7th-round rookie contract this year!!!,” Greg Curl tweeted.

    As a rookie in 2020, Kamren Curl played in all 16 games, starting 11, and recorded 88 tackles and three interceptions. In 2021, Curl appeared in 16 games with 14 starts. He showcased his versatility at Buffalo Nickel while accumulating 99 tackles. Last season, he had 83 tackles, and one sack in 12 games before an ankle injury ended his season.

    Curl expects to play primarily at safety alongside another emerging late-round draft pick Darrick Forrest. The pair is one of the more underrated young safety duos in the NFL. Curl should be a fixture on Washington’s defense for the foreseeable future. However, the team prefers to cook slowly with contract extensions.

    Curl needs to be a priority. Yet, the team also has to address others’ contracts. Washington’s talented defensive end Montez Sweat will enter next season on an $11.5 million fifth-year option to his rookie deal. Sweat is not expected to get an extension through the season.

    That’s the same path as defensive tackle Daron Payne had to follow before becoming the second-highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history with a four-year, $90 million extension.

    The Commanders must also decide on fellow defensive end Chase Young’s fifth-year option for 2024. If Washington chose to decline his fifth-year option, Young could join Curl and Sweat as unrestricted free agents next year.

    The Commanders’ ownership situation could also hamper Curl from getting an extension before the start of next season. The team expects to be sold soon, May at the earliest.

    While Payne got a new deal, he faced being a free agent. Curl is under contract for another year. Having Curl play out the year before trying to reach an extension may be best for the Commanders strategically. There’s always the franchise tag. Keep in mind, the franchise tag value for safety is currently the least among all defensive positions.

    Certainly, that’s not what Curl’s father wants. Washington does have a habit of giving extensions in the summer ahead of training camp. They did so with defensive tackle Jonathan Allen in 2021, and wide receiver Terry McLaurin in 2022. Aside from ownership, Curl’s extension could be the most intriguing Commanders’ storyline heading into the 2023 off-season activities.

    in reply to: Rams sign Garoppolo #149946
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    Hoo boy. Better than Rypien I suppose. I guess Wentz is holding out for greener pastures.

    in reply to: new thread: Rams draft after AD retired #149937
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    Depressing. What a ride though. So glad that I got to witness the Aaron Donald era. The Super Bowl win does not happen without him.

    The draft needs to front 4 centric for sure. Hopefully last year’s guys progress as well. Not just Young and Turner, but Hampton, Johnson and Mathis too.

    in reply to: new thread (March): Rams draft #149907
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    When FA started I was hoping that the Rams would prioritize an edge rusher. Perhaps they still pick up some veteran help there, but I doubt that they have the cap space to make a big splash there at this point. So I am now assuming they are all in on an edge rusher in the first round of the draft, even if that means moving up to get the guy they want. A first round rookie contract with an option for a 5th year is probably more manageable than paying bigger money for a vet like Hunter (I don’t know what Houston paid him).  Anyway, an edge rusher remains a big need in my mind followed by kicker and backup qb.

    On another note, given the supposed depth at qb in this draft I would not be the least bit disappointed if the Rams took a one in the first round. It wouldn’t help much this year and I understand why some fans might hate such a pick, but it I’d love to see some kind of succession plan for life after Stafford.

    in reply to: Rams signings as free agency starts #149887
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    Jason_OTC
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    The #Rams freed up about $9.2M in cap room with a restructure of Aaron Donald’s contract

    https://x.com/Jason_OTC/status/1768616958700753326?s=20

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    in reply to: Rams signings as free agency starts #149812
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    Happy with the moves thus far. I remain concerned about what the plan is at kicker, edge rusher and another LB to pair with or back up Jones. I also have little faith in Jonah Williams. Can’t fix it all in the first two days of legal tampering I guess.

    in reply to: Canada Ram! & others: a board quirk on posting tweets #149809
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    Got it. Thanks.

    in reply to: Canada Ram! & others: a board quirk on posting tweets #149806
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    I remembered something about this with my post and I posted it without any comment to start and it only came up as a link. As you can see, I edited afterwards adding the comment and nothing changed. However, on my first post I may have hit return a few times moving the link downward on the page. Could that have caused it to come up as a link only ?

    in reply to: Rams signings as free agency starts #149784
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    Ian Rapoport@RapSheet
    Former #Jaguars CB Darious Williams is finalizing a deal to play for the #Rams, sources say, the place where he won a Super Bowl. It’s expected to be a three-year.

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    in reply to: Rams signings as free agency starts #149754
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    I’m not surprised that the Rams are picking up TE in FA, but I am surprised that they jumped on one so early in the process.

    I liked Avila at guard, hopefully the move to centre is a smooth one. I know he played well at that position in college, but this move still worries me a little.

    I can’t help but think that they’re going to find another RB to pair with Williams. Just curious to see if it happens in free agency or in the draft. I wonder how they feel about Zach Evans?

    in reply to: Dotson deal done, Demoff delightedly declares #149689
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    I’m glad the Rams were flexible with this. Usually they are about as likely to pay a guard as they are to pay a safety.

     

    Yeah, I had pretty much written off Dotson returning to the Rams as soon the reports came out that he’d be testing the market. So glad that he’s back. I wonder what’s going to happen with Shelton.

    in reply to: around the league tweets etc. … starting 2/5 #149572
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    49ers’ Kyle Shanahan interviews Brandon Staley, Nick Sorensen for defensive coordinator job. 

    Nick Sorensen… Sunshine? That Nick Sorensen?

     

    in reply to: Rams 2024 Free Agency and Draft #149514
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    Keeping Robinson pleases me.

    in reply to: super bowl reactions … during & after #149349
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    The ending was orgasmic.

    in reply to: Rams new DC #149164
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    McVay has done a good job when it comes to hiring his DC’s. Hopefully Shula is a continuation of that record.

    in reply to: Falcons hire Raheem & Zac #149013
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    Good for him. I love the compensatory third rounders.

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    Morris to be the Falcons HC. Compensatory 3rd round picks for the Rams in each of the next two drafts.

    in reply to: our reactions to the Lions game #148751
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    Tough to overcome all those no calls against Detroit. Listening to PFT Live right now and Chris Simms and Florio are spending a decent amount of time talking about the majority of calls going in favour of the Lions. Spent a lot of time on the how the ref didn’t call roughing the passer on the Lions when Stafford was hit by the entire defensive line.   For me it is cathartic to hear this.

    Anyway, it was  good game. Morris does a great job making adjustments after halftime. We saw it last night, and we saw it all year. At the time I was disappointed that Kyren Williams wasn’t involved inside the ten on the Rams first drive that ended in a FG. In retrospect, the Lions were strong against the run all night so perhaps nothing would have happened there. Although, Williams has had great results in the screen game deep in the redzone.

    Moving forward I am excited to see upgrades in the secondary. It would also be nice to see Hoecht and Jonah Williams replaced. Another threat at wide receiver might be needed if Kupp has some sort of long term injury. Fun season.

    in reply to: Rams coaches in the hiring market #148692
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    Wow. Interesting to see Demoff engage with a fan on social media like that. It is a great response but I’m surprised nevertheless.

    in reply to: who wins? your prediction #148691
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    The playoffs are where glaring weaknesses  get exposed. I think the Rams problems in the secondary are going to be an issue.  The Lions offensive line is good. The Rams pass rush isn’t good enough to consistently win battles leaving the shaky secondary vulnerable. Goff, Brown, LaPorta and Reynolds will have big games. The lions have a solid ground attack to balance things out. Don’t get me started on the Rams ST issues. These problems will show up at least once.

    The Lions problems defending the pass are well documented but I don’t see it as being a big enough issue for the Rams to overcome in a hostile environment. Lions win 34 – 17.

    in reply to: our reactions to the SF game #148387
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    I’m unclear about how the rest of you feel about the Niners but I can’t stand them. So my reaction is one of pure joy. To see Johnson and Turner pressure Darnold into that final turnover was a thing of beauty. Long live the young guys. There has to be some unsigned kicker who can hit extra points. Sam Ficken? Somebody. Good performance by Wentz. Clutch moments by Yeast in the 4th quarter. Maybe a little lucky, but clutch nonetheless.  Ten wins? Holy shit.  I’m glad this isn’t a board where people bring up past predictions and hold them against you. Bring on the playoffs.

    in reply to: Setting up the SF game … w/ broadcast map #148295
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    I guess Jones is a load bearing wall now.

    in reply to: Baldinger on Wms #148282
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    Kupp’s blocking is fantastic.

    in reply to: Setting up the SF game … w/ broadcast map #148234
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    The Rams won’t be favourites regardless of who they play in the WC round, but I would much rather they play the Lions than the Cowboys. I hadn’t even considered that they would rest any healthy players vs. the Niners.

    in reply to: Rams tweets … 12/29 – 1/1 #148220
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    Sorry, zn. I now  see that you posted that Breer article in the Rams Reset thread.

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