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  • in reply to: our own Dallas game reactions #50819
    Hram
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    Pluses
    Rams have 3 QBs they can win with. Goff did not look lost and made one great pass to cooper that could have been caught. With Dallas D coming after him, I bet they decided to pull him and not risk injury. Mannion commanded the pocket. Couple bad throws. More good decisions.

    Several third stringers looked good. Hill (he tackled), seau, Spruce (played like he did in college.

    Oline opened some holes and backup RBs looked good.

    Cooper has some game and higbee gets open and can catch.

    Quick got open caught the ball and can block.

    Several play action first down throws.

    We may have 9 defensive linemen that deserve to make this team.

    Ogletree went into the hole with some speed to tackle.

    Minuses
    Wow, defense sucked early. Focus? Game plan? Prescott playing over his head? Don’t know and they will play better, but that was not fun to watch.

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    in reply to: 'Legends of the Dome' event is coming #49099
    Hram
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    I am glad they included Massey. 🙂

    in reply to: Rams are hoping rookie TE provides instant impact #46784
    Hram
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    Legitimate questions about Goff’s velocity? Not in the measurable’s I have seen.

    in reply to: Dani talks to Fisher about OTAs #45177
    Hram
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    Quick much improved.

    That would be big.

    in reply to: Rams sign Easley #44391
    Hram
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    That’s pretty cheap.

    Worth it even if we only get 8 good games out of him before he goes on IR then bring up whoever on the practice squad that is ready.

    Hram
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    I would not be surprised to see two of the wide receivers from this draft make the team and another two on the practice squad.

    That’s for gaining ground on Seattle and Arizona, if Goff can play well in the pros, we gained a ton of ground.

    in reply to: Rams new UDFA receivers #43189
    Hram
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    I watched Spruce in several games over the past couple of years. The Colorado team has been horrible and they had nothing on offense. Everyone knew they were going towards Spruce, they had nothing else.

    He still regularly shook free for the catch. Just always seems to find the open area and possesses great hands.

    Times slow, but a great shot as a possession 4th wide receiver.

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    in reply to: JT, NFL Chat … 4/19 #42326
    Hram
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    I hated it when they did it and I still don’t like the Austin trade.

    This trade I’m coming around to thinking may work out. They are young and talented, but need average or better QB play to actually be good. They should be able to get that at #1, if not this year by two or three years when the QB is experienced.

    Add in the salary cap savings to maintain our best and get another piece or two over the next two years and, well, provided the QB doesn’t flop, we will be in a better place.

    I’m almost always a stay where you are or trade down guy, but the team (although I would like them to add one really good receiver) is ready including a young oline.

    In this one instance, I think the trade up was the right play.

    in reply to: Sean Mannion #41997
    Hram
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    A decent journeyman backup at QB, if he becomes that, is a solid choice at the end of the 3rd round. You can hope for more, but shouldn’t expect it.

    in reply to: Rams showing interest in German WR Moritz Boehringer #41641
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    I was stationed in Heidelberg about 18 years ago and went to several games. They were a lot of fun with very much a European soccer atmosphere.

    It is above JUCO in my opinion but certainly below major power five conference.

    He will take some developing, but if he is that athletic it could be worth a late round pick.

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    Hram
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    I agree with Ag.

    in reply to: Quinton Coples has agreed to a 2-year deal with Rams #40698
    Hram
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    Have we all forgotten that after all this time we’ve yet to find a replacement for Massey. Come on people. Where are we going to get that position filled in the draft?

    This is a quandary, since, as you know, it is very difficult to trade up above the 1st pick of the 1st round. Not impossible of course, just difficult. And yet where else are they going to find someone worthy of the position and its history.

    So you’re saying there is a chance…

    in reply to: Quinton Coples has agreed to a 2-year deal with Rams #40691
    Hram
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    Have we all forgotten that after all this time we’ve yet to find a replacement for Massey. Come on people. Where are we going to get that position filled in the draft?

    in reply to: Vernon Adams, the next midget #39877
    Hram
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    The guy simply makes plays.

    That is an accurate description.

    If they were coming out the same year, I would take him over Mannion. He reminds me of Tarkington. An escape artist. One time last year he was running to his left and threw a 20 yard bullet left handed. He is also accurate on the long ball.

    in reply to: Wagoner mailbag, 2/20…Parts 1 & 2 #39443
    Hram
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    Slow delivery and occasional poor decision-making are the two issues he had in college. They will need to change his mechanics and give him enough reps that he starts to develop muscle memory on places to throw and not to throw if they hope for him to develop.

    I follow both Oregon teams closely and I believe they drafted Mannion about three rounds too high.

    in reply to: board response to the NFL vote…Rams to LA #37217
    Hram
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    Never lived in the Cleveland, Anaheim, LA or St. Louis. I am just a vagabond Rams fan who will cheer for them regardless of where they play.

    My heart goes out to those of you like DAK who feel so sad on this day.

    in reply to: How far away is this team ? #34954
    Hram
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    They need mid-grade QB play. That and some health should be enough to get to 10.

    They should be able to keep most of the components of the defense together with their salary cap space.
    I’m assuming they get improvement out of half of all the olinemen they picked up the last two years.

    To get to more than 10 I think they’d also need one really good, legit WR.

    QB is an imperative.

    I don’t believe the QB or the wr are currently on the roster.

    Maybe they can trade one of their seconds for someone’s number 2 QB. Whose got a good one?

    in reply to: I just don't see it. #30177
    Hram
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    I imagine we will lose at Arizona, Seattle and Green Bay. The rest of them we have a chance to win. If your OL can play even close to middle of the pack by the end of the first quarter of the season and you start out to into, barring a rash of injuries, I believe we will win 10 or 11 games.

    I am glad that lyser and his potty mouth are planning on going to heaven, it gives me more hope.

    Hram
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    No injuries including a healthy QB? I’m going 11 and five with that.

    in reply to: A quote I liked #26691
    Hram
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    “…He’s paying attention…his effort…”

    I take that to mean he was less dedicated before this year thinking he could get by more on his natural athleticism. Figuring that out may be something some gifted athletes have to learn, but I’d guess from all we’ve heard that he is more focused this year.

    Hram
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    Running a lot and passing very effectively.

    Having a great enough defense that the opposing quarterbacks pass efficiency is worse than your own.

    Per this article, the Rams are building a team best prepared to win today.

    Doesn’t matter how many yards you gain running or passing (although more yards doesn’t hurt) what matters is that you run often and you’re passing efficiency is better than the opposing teams.

    in reply to: Evan Mathis anyone? #26297
    Hram
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    Is he a mauler? A good guard but I am not sure his style of play will fit this tea.

    in reply to: Ideally, you would start five tackles #26033
    Hram
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    It probably has something to do with athleticism, size and long arms, but what do you think he really meant by that comment?

    Hram
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    They have some serious young talent due to the extra picks from the RG3 trade and added to it this year with the cap savings from the Bradford trade. Plus, none of them are rookies and the coordinator is going into his second year with the team.

    Provided the offense can be close to average and they don’t suffer an undue amount of injuries, they should be a top 5 defense. Anything else would be disappointing.

    Hram
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    Hekker
    Zutlein
    And if only they could resign home one more time…Massey!

    in reply to: causes for optimism? #25498
    Hram
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    Good talented death at multiple positions even though they are young makes me optimistic. Plus they have not yet sustain any serious injuries.

    in reply to: How passing and rushing affect winning in the NFL #25055
    Hram
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    I think we should just figure out each week when we game plan how to score more points than the other team.

    Hram
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    We’ll be okay if the line stays healthy and if one of our three center candidates steps up.

    That’s two big ifs. Too much to make me confident.

    Hram
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    I like that they seem to go for extremely athletic potential all pros in the first round and did it again this year. I am very glad they did not reach to fill a position of need it in the first round.

    Love that they went ugly early with offense lineman who have experience and look good on tape. If even two of them work out, the Rams will be in good shape for the next couple of years provided they get adequate quarterback play.

    I appreciate how they drafted for their philosophy this year and that they stand a good chance of simply wearing teams out by the fourth quarter of games in the near future.

    I do not believe Manion will be a good professional because he is slow to read and slow to throw. However, he is very tall and if they can work on his mechanics and have a good running game so he can do play action, he may be good.

    Overall I love drafting a bunch of big uglies!

    in reply to: Snead on Sirius NFL this afternoon… #23604
    Hram
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    I am buying it in the top couple of rounds or the talent can be very high except for a few low density positions if you already have a young All-Pro there like Center or tight end. Otherwise if you have someone that is truly that much higher rank than everyone else even if it is not a position of need then you should take them. If you do not need them this year he will in one or two years.

    Very good starting quality offense of guards can be handled through the third round of this draft and they can always add a little bit to the money they are offering a Barksdale to get him to sign .

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