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.

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.

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 ?

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?

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49ers’ Kyle Shanahan interviews Brandon Staley, Nick Sorensen for defensive coordinator job. 

Nick Sorensen… Sunshine? That Nick Sorensen?

The ending was orgasmic.

Good for him. I love the compensatory third rounders.

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.

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.

I guess Jones is a load bearing wall now.

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.

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Maher doesn’t make me feel much better, but at this point in the season I guess it makes sense.

I was curious about Ethan Evans. In 2022 while playing for Wingate he made 10 out of 18 field goal attempts with a long of 41 yards.  I’d rather they bring back Lansford.

And another thing again…3 TD’s from Kyren! I love that guy.