Zooey wrote:

I expected a QB controversy considering how well Garoppolo handled the victory formation.

That’s how James Harris usurped Hadl.

I sorta wish Purdy was going to play. Mac Jones is having a much better season.

The Rams defense was impressive. Offense was inconsistent but came through when they had to, and the Texans do have a really good defense.

Avila returned to the game. Hopefully Dotson’s injury isn’t bad.

Zooey wrote:

Yeah. That “playoff opponents” list doesn’t tell us much, though.

True.

Not facing many opponents that made the playoffs doesn’t really mean much in regards to a team’s success.

For example, when the Dodgers saw they were playing the Pirates this week, they probably saw that as an opportunity to strengthen their grip on the NL West.

After all, the Pirates aren’t a playoff team. Hell, they haven’t sniffed the playoffs since the 90’s, which belies their storied history as one of baseball’s greatest franchises.

But what happened?

The Pirates channeled the spirits of legends past and beat the Dodgers not once, not twice, but three straight times. With San Diego in the midst of a 4 game losing streak, the Dodgers had a chance to essentially lock up their division.

Easy peasy, right?

You would think so, especially if you buy into the delusion that a schedule laden with non-playoff opponents was some sort of guarantee of success.

But you would be wrong, as the proud young men in black and gold demonstrated so vividly to the Dodgers over the past several days.

So good on you Zooey, for not buying into the playoff opponent hype.

Correlation does not imply causation…

wv wrote:

I see the Lakers just sold for 10 billion dollars. I wonder what the Rams are now worth ?

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Most valuable franchises.
https://www.statista.com/statistics/278027/brand-value-of-sport-teams-franchises-worldwide/

zn wrote:

McVay also praised Jackson’s transparency,

Christ, as if the blood clots weren’t bad enough!

Poor sap…

re: Alaric Jackson’s blood clots

This is just terrible, terrible, news. For Alaric personally and the Rams.
This is potentially Super Bowl derailing news.

Sheesh…

My fear is that good health and a cake schedule keep the 49ers in contention for the NFC West title up until the end.

I think the Seahawks took a step back with Darnold at QB. I think Geno Smith is a better QB under pressure, and they didn’t do enough to fix their o-line, but they might have gotten better everywhere else.

I think the Cards will start fast then fade like they usually do.

Amazing Todd Gurley stat…

https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2025/05/01/rams-todd-gurley-touchdown-stat-nfl-leaders/83394097007/

Since 2015, only two players have scored more rushing touchdowns than Gurley, who has 67: Derrick Henry (106) and Ezekiel Elliott (74).

Rushing touchdowns since 2015
Derrick Henry: 106 (136 games)
Ezekiel Elliott: 74 (135 games)
Todd Gurley: 67 (88 games)

Henry and Gurley came into the NFL a year later than Gurley but both are still playing. Gurley, on the other hand, hasn’t played since 2020, spending the last four years in retirement.

I’m betting the Rams will be able to get one of the top 5 QBs in college football with their 2 firsts in 2026 and their first in 2027.

https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-top-10-returning-quarterbacks-2025

Seahawks podcaster’s realtime reaction to Falcons/Rams trade.

Priceless…

Zooey wrote:

I happened to be late to get in my car for my short commute to work, and that was propitious because it allowed me to hear the SFO station go Full Meltdown for about a minute or so about the Rams’ trade. They hate it.

I will say this: the Rams next year will have the 32nd pick in the draft which is not high enough to draft Matthew Stafford’s replacement. I think we all agree that it is desirable to have a really good QB. Case Keenum and Nick Foles had some moments, but Matthew Stafford is preferable. So to draft a replacement for Stafford, or trade for one, that was going to cost the Rams a lot of capital.

IMO, they just acquired that capital, and it didn’t cost them much. They dropped from 26 to 46 in a draft where everybody in that range is rate more-or-less the same. So it’s a small sacrifice. Now the Rams are armed with 2 first rounders in 2026 which will be an attractive package to a team that doesn’t need to draft a QB. The Bears or the Commodores or whoever.

The Rams can trade their two number ones, and if if necessary, their #1 in 2027 to move up far enough to grab one of the best college QB’s next year.

I liked the idea of trading back and drafting a developmental QB with high upside like Milroe in the 2nd or 3rd, and who knows, maybe they still will, but I’d much rather get a more proven commodity like Manning, Klubnik, Beck, Nussmier, etc. next season. The Rams Super Bowl window remains wide open upon Stafford’s retirement if that happens.

zn wrote:

Zooey wrote:

wv wrote:

Puka…saying things about Purdy. For some reason.

I agree with whoever that is. Puka should really STFU. I don’t have a problem with his opinion, but that’s the kind of thing one should keep to oneself.

He could be Brock’s teammate one day, if for no other reason.

Double thumbs up.

First he says he’s going to retire early and now he single-handedly gives the Rams’ hated rivals a rallying cry.

Puka’s mouth is reaching a Brenda Warner level of infamy.

I knew they shoulda cut Puka and kept Robinson.

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More on dire wolf resurrection…

https://x.com/jgn_paleo/status/1909800784084320685?s=46&t=HWVy98OnVkQzKJrO607ZCw