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sdramParticipantData Analytics is really in full flower now – it was the primary focus of the last Medicaid conferences that I attended. All the healthcare related software companies were trying to sell their analytic tools which really amount to statistical representations in fancy, detailed graphical format of whatever data is behind it.
The base for analytics is data of any kind – too much is not enough. The idea of the analytic vendor is to save any of it just in case they can think of something that they can package and market to any entity that would value it. So, as a governmental agency they think we should be using their analytic tools to help make decisions about annual budgets, effectiveness of healthcare entities, cost breakdowns of both billed and actual per healthcare provider\patient\procedure\diagnosis\and on an on including gender, race, etc. And, so much more it becomes over whelming.
I would guess every single candidate has some involvement with this from a who are the voting voters breakdown and what bullshit do I need to spew to get their attention to a high degree.
That said, Cruz is a lying pos but he’s a politician so he has that right. To me – all of them seem like lying a-holes. It’s difficult for me to watch even two minutes of any of them and not get frustrated by their blather.
I can’t see a single one that I want to vote for right now but I haven’t been listening to all the daily clatter they make either. Life is short so piss on all them right now.
sdramParticipantInteresting list – a little bit of everything. I’ll have to check them out.
I really like what I’ve read already about Braxton Miller.
sdramParticipantLet the offseason begin.
Thought they might try to restructure Chris Long –
They could still do that. Bring him back for less.
That’s true, he’s a UFA now.
So I’m just kind of thinking with my fingers here – what is the difference in cutting him free now as opposed to redoing his contract now? I’d think bargaining power for both the Rams and really also for Chris Long. The Rams can play the FA field and make him an offer based on what they see his market value as and Chris Long can play the field as well. I’m not sure if it all boils down to salary\cash with Chris Long but it typically does for most players and certainly for each team as well.
The Rams had to prioritize their home grown FA needs and prepping to make their “Move to LA Splash” – QB(FA or draftee or both), CB(Jenkins, TruJo, other FA’s), WR/TE(FA’s and draftees) and others. Maybe I’m delusional but to me it seems like they’ve been prepping their salary structure for this for a while – as in a season or two. Maybe the Bradford trade was all part of their ‘move to la’ agenda.
I really like Chris Long and hope he does come back. I think it would be good for the LA Rams because of what he brings to the table on and off the field. He’s a good person and was a decent player before he was injured the past two seasons.
This is gonna be an interesting offseason.
sdramParticipantOn the bubble: 29 NFC players that could be cut
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By Gregg Rosenthal
Around The NFL Editor
Published: Feb. 19, 2016 at 02:09 p.m.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2016 at 03:12 p.m.We’ve already looked at the players that could be cut in the AFC. Let’s break down the NFC before any more actual moves happen.
Strong candidates for release
1. Mike Wallace, Minnesota Vikings: Wallace is on this list for the second straight season, joining Trent Cole and Andre Johnson in a club no one wants to join. He still can get deep, but he is paid like a guy that can do so much more and he didn’t show great chemistry with Teddy Bridgewater. Getting released two straight years is a sign of a career in steep decline, with the market slowly catching up.
2. Charles Johnson, Carolina Panthers: When the Panthers narrowly kept Johnson from leaving for Atlanta in 2011 with a six-year, $76 million contract, I thought the Panthers overpaid in a typical free agent bidding war. He wound up being worth the money, a bedrock pass rusher for John Fox and Ron Rivera. Johnson can still play at a starter level, but not for a $15 million cap figure. Carolina will save $11 million against the cap by releasing him.
3. Robert Griffin III, Washington Redskins: There is no drama left about whether Griffin will change teams. The Redskins will spend their quarterback money on a Kirk Cousins franchise tag. There remains plenty of mystery about the level of interest RGIII will inspire in the open market. The case against Griffin is easier to make in most cities than the case for him, but some quarterback thirsty franchise with will give him a chance. The Rams would be a logical and deliciously ironic landing spot.
4. Victor Cruz, New York Giants: The immortal football analyst Chris Wesseling has declared a hunger strike against posts about Cruz, refusing to recognize that Cruz remains in the league after 26 consecutive missed games. He currently has the second highest cap figure ($9.9 million) on a deeply flawed roster. Reports indicate Cruz is ready to take a big pay cut to stay, but negotiating those deals for a big name player is easier said than done.
5-6. Chris Long and Jared Cook, Los Angeles Rams: Long, the No. 2 overall pick of the 2008 Draft, was one year away from completing a five-year, $60.5 million contract signed in 2012. Now 30, he has only four sacks in 11 starts over the last two years. He knows he would have to take a big pay cut to stay with $11.75 million in compensation on tap. Perhaps he could wind up joining his brother in Chicago?
Cook has teased and ultimately disappointed Jeff Fisher in two cities. Can they make it three? The Rams can’t seem to quit Cook, yet Fisher has to realize a $8.3 million cap hit for a borderline starter is wacky.
UPDATE: Chris Long, James Laurinaitis and Jared Cook were cut by the Rams on Friday.
7. DeMeco Ryans, Philadelphia Eagles: Valued for his leadership, it will be tough for Ryans to survive another coaching change when the team is transitioning to a 4-3 defense. Jordan Hicks should take over in the middle.
8. Brandon Browner, New Orleans Saints: He was the NFC’s answer to the Dwayne Bowe signing, except the Saints refused to bench him. Penalties and big plays piled up wherever Browner roamed. (Browner already bid farewell to the team on Twitter, so this isn’t going out on a limb.)
9-11. Matt Kalil, Phil Loadholt, John Sullivan, Minnesota Vikings: The Vikings are in a bizarre situation on their offensive line. They have three high-priced starters that have all underperformed for various reasons and could all be released. But does the team want to start over from scratch?
Complicating matters: Kalil was the fourth overall pick in the draft, while Loadholt and Sullivan are coming off serious injuries. Kalil has struggled badly in pass protection. The Vikings would save more than $22 million (!) in cap room by cutting all three. Kalil is due half of that and could be the most likely one to get released.
11-12. Roddy White and Devin Hester, Atlanta Falcons: White said after the season he wouldn’t take a pay cut to stay, which seemingly ended his incredible tenure of the team. Yet the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported this month the Falcons are leaning to retaining” White for his leadership.
“It’s not always about the talent,” general manager Thomas Dimitroff said.
No, but it’s really rare to see a team keep a 16-game starter that barely topped 500 yards at a big salary. Perhaps the Falcons see that they’ll only save $4.2 million if they cut White, and want to see how training camp goes. Hester, who is due $3 million in base salary this season, is a much safer bet to be released. He wasn’t a difference maker as a returner or receiver last year.
13. Ahmad Brooks, San Francisco 49ers: The versatile and tough outside linebacker is a great example of the NFL’s sliding scale of justice. A lesser player would have been cut before now. It was a surprise the 49ers kept Brooks going into last season even before he was indicted on misdemeanor sexual battery charges. It does not compute that his cap number ($9.6 million) would be the second highest on the team.
14. Brandon Carr, Dallas Cowboys: Jerry Jones tried to get Carr to take a pay cut entering last season. He said no thanks, and the Cowboys still kept him. It’s hard to imagine them doing so again with a $13.817 million cap number, although the Cowboys think differently than most teams. Carr is a solid starter played like a superstar. They often retain big contracts a year too long.
15. Daryl Washington, Arizona Cardinals: Remember him? Once one of the game’s most dynamic inside linebackers, it has been almost 26 months since Washington played after domestic violence and substance abuse problems. He remains on the suspended list, but would be nearly certain to get cut if he’s reinstated.
Potential Surprises
1. Calvin Johnson, Detroit Lions: The Lions want Megatron to keep playing. One reason to believe he won’t: Coming to terms on a new contract will not be simple. Johnson has a $24 million cap hit that includes nearly $16 million in base salary. So he either needs to take a big pay cut or new Lions general manager Bob Quinn has to give an extension to a player that is questioning his football future.
Before the retirement question came up, we knew this would be a complicated negotiation with the potential for a release. (At this stage, retirement or a new contract is more likely than a release. And the whole situation could drag past the start of free agency.)
2. Nick Foles, Los Angeles Rams: Jeff Fisher named Case Keenum the starter over Nick Foles heading into the offseason, which spoke volumes. Foles’ play was even worse than his lackluster numbers indicate. Foles is due $8.75 million this season, with $6 million already guaranteed. (Another $1.75 million is guaranteed by the middle of March.) So the Rams would potentially have to pay Foles to go away, a rough reminder of how poorly general manager Les Snead handled the situation when Foles arrived last year.
3. Marques Colston, New Orleans Saints: The team has an in-house replacement in Brandon Coleman, although it won’t be easy to replace the franchise’s all-time leading receiver. Colston deserves a chance to try to make the team in camp, although his has clearly lost a step.
4-5. Jason Peters and Darren Sproles, Philadelphia Eagles: Peters was not the same dominant force last season, especially down the stretch. He’s a decent bet to be back despite a $9.7 million cap figure, but it’s a situation to watch. New coach Doug Pederson could decide to cut costs with Sproles, who could get squeezed out because the team is already paying DeMarco Murray so much money at running back.
6. Julius Peppers, Green Bay Packers: I don’t actually believe Peppers has much of a chance to be released. I just want to point out how impressive it is that Peppers is earning a salary with a cap hit over $10 million heading into his fifteenth season. He’s a freak and still has plenty of value as a pass rusher and a run stopper.
7. Kenny Britt, St. Louis Rams: Britt is the best pure outside receiver the Rams have, which is damning with faint praise. If the Rams are looking to trim costs, the Rams could shave nearly $5 million off the cap with no dead money by releasing Britt.
8. Logan Mankins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: There is a better chance of Mankins retiring than him being released, but both options are on the table if Mankins didn’t take a pay cut. Mankins has brought leadership and solid play to the Bucs since getting dealt by the Patriots.
Other Potential Cuts
1. Brandon Pettigrew, Detroit Lions: When a new regime arrives in town, Pettigrew is the type of player that usually gets swept out the door.
2-3. David Hawthorne and Zach Strief, New Orleans Saints: Strief has said he’d retire if the Saints don’t want him back. Hawthorne was not effective last season.
4. Rodger Saffold, St. Louis Rams: Remember when Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie botched signing Saffold in free agency? It wound up working out just fine because of Saffold’s injuries. The Rams have youth on the offensive line ready to replace Saffold.
5. Andre Williams, New York Giants: Tom Coughlin always seemed to have a blind spot for the Boston College grad. He’s not versatile enough to stay in the pros for long.
6-7. Gosder Cherilus and Bruce Carter, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Carter’s production has never matched up with his skill set. Cherilus has bounced around after once being a free agent prize.
sdramParticipantBy Marc Sessler
Around the NFL Writer
Published: Feb. 19, 2016 at 02:47 p.m.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2016 at 03:34 p.m.
The Rams have a brand new home in Los Angeles — and a rapidly changing roster to go with it.The team released defensive end Chris Long, linebacker James Laurinaitis and tight end Jared Cook on Friday. The club later confirmed the moves.
“This is the time of year when all NFL teams are faced with difficult decisions regarding their veteran players,” Rams coach Jeff Fisher said in a statement.
“Chris and James are the epitome of what it means to be a pro in this league and it’s been an honor to coach them both. They’ve been the pillars of our defense for many years and not enough can be said of their love for the game and for their teammates. Beyond the field, they took pride in mentoring the younger players and doing their part to make a real difference in the St. Louis community. We will always be grateful for James and Chris’ unselfish commitment to the Rams and wish them the best moving forward.
In an Instagram post, Long thanked St. Louis fans (and even potential L.A. fans) “for all your support over eight years.”
“I love you all so much for sticking with me through the ups and downs,” he wrote.
Still, he stated he understood why the Rams decided to release him.
“Bottom line is — this is a production business. No excuses, the last two years have been (expletive). It’s been painful to experience because I care deeply about my performance and my responsibility to my teammates.
“Before the last two years, I’m very proud of what I was able to accomplish in St. Louis,” he continued. “I’m not surprised, but it doesn’t make it any easier to lose your family.”
The trio of cuts will save the West Coast-bound Rams a combined $24.375 million in salary-cap space for 2016, per NFL Media’s Albert Breer. The team will carry an additional $4.7 million in dead money off the veteran contracts.
Although surprising to some, the cuts aren’t shocking when you consider that Long was set to cost $14.25 million in cap space this season. He and Laurinaitis have served as the face of Fisher’s defense for years — and their absence will take some getting used to — but both should find work in a hurry on the open market. Long especially will draw interest as a pass rusher. After all, he’s just a few seasons removed from operating as one of the league’s more disruptive forces.
As for Cook, he was long whispered about as a potential cut. His $8.3 million cap hit was too rich for an underwhelming blocker who accounted for just 481 yards off 39 catches last season.
The Rams surprised some by keeping Fisher around as their coach, but make no mistake: This team is rolling toward the Pacific with plenty of changes in store. That will happen with a new quarterback or two and — after Friday — a vastly altered front seven.
sdramParticipantLet the offseason begin.
Thought they might try to restructure Chris Long –
February 15, 2016 at 12:18 pm in reply to: Rams & qbs in free agency (from RG3 to possibly Fitzpatrick) #39011sdramParticipantFrom what I understand, RG3 had a lot of on the field ‘being a good pro’ QB issues that led to his demotion. Obviously he has talent with a decent arm and great athleticism. But, he proved he just wasn’t very good at running a pro-style offense, reading a defense and making decisions regarding who to throw the ball to. Kirk Cousins had improved in these areas and out played him to legitimately win the Washington starting QB position.
I think that he’d be a huge reclamation project(calling Mike Martz) and potential distraction ?But, he’d probably come pretty cheap. Would be a big name splash in LA.
February 15, 2016 at 12:03 pm in reply to: 2016 mocks & rankings & general draft commentaries, thread 2 #39009sdramParticipantMy current, up to date, present president’s day draft thoughts. The first is I was cruising around the net yesterday instead of being productive according to my lovely wife and I saw that there’s a new message board site called larams or thelarams and there’s a poster\fan calling named sdram already posting there. Wasn’t planning on posting there but just so it’s been recorded – I am the one and true la ram fan known as sdram, at least on the rams huddle board – but all in all the handle is quite catchy don’t you think?
After reading most of the top 20 WR draft write-ups it seems to me that this years WR class seems to have several day two prospects with a decent level of route running ability. And, then Braxton Miller reads like he has a ton of untapped athletic ability and looks like at least a day two\three type of pick if not day three. Tyler Boyd, Sterling Shepard and Rashard Higgins are probable day two WR prospects that caught my attention in terms of route running ability.
With six picks as of today, it’s hard to say the Rams would take two WR’s but like almost all the pre draft stuff, it’s speculatin season. For me, last year’s en masse draft of OL prospects are a testament to what Snisher and staff can and will do to fix a problem area. And, at the same time I feel that they are golng to add talent across the roster based on their big board and evaluation process. And this is despite their current rosters perceived strengths and weaknesses.
As a guess right now, I’d say almost every position except RB and OL are in play in round 1. In terms of most likely on day one or two I would rank their probability right now as QB, DE, WR, TE, DB, LB, and WR again – seems to me like this could change as the offseason grinds on. and, hey – what the hell do I really know. I think DE should be ranked a bit high because of the talent of the draft.
To make their ‘move to la’ offseason splash I think they’re gonna sign or trade to make a big splash. And an established QB or established QB prospect seems like a very good possibility to me.
Back to WR and Miller reads to me like a bigger but less experienced version of Tayvon Austin with better outside potential.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1824414/braxton-miller
Strengths Weaknesses
STRENGTHS: Athletic body type and solidly-built for the position. Extraordinary athleticism and speed with sudden, explosive cutting ability. Tremendous balance and body control in all of his movements.Multiple gears to separate in his routes or as a ball carrier. Understands hesitation in his patterns, setting up defenders before bursting in different directions. Vision to be a home-run threat whenever he touches the ball.
In his one season as a receiver, showed the locating ability to track and keep his focus through the catch. Capable of the acrobatic reception. Strong arm as a passer and spins a pretty ball. Deceiving body strength to squirm out of would-be tackles. Highly productive three-year quarterback and looked natural making the transition to a skill player in 2015 – versatile player who affected the game as a receiver and rusher.
Holds several school records and was a two-time Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year. Mature leader and determined individual who wants to be great.
WEAKNESSES: Raw route-runner and lacks experience at the receiver position. Needs work with his footwork, especially at the stem of patterns. Natural hands, but had some drops in 2015, especially with the fastball.
Still learning how to properly adjust to throws and attack at the highest point. Too much east-west and will get himself in trouble looking for the big play. Alligator arms and too concerned with what’s going on in the middle of the field – often braced himself for contact or showed tentativeness in space before securing the catch.
Willing blocker, but still very raw and needs technique work. Ball security needs tightened with 30 career fumbles (three fumbles in 2015 as a non-quarterback). Doesn’t have any special teams experience.
Health is a concern with his past medical issues – missed two games due a left knee sprain (Sept. 2013); injured his throwing (right) shoulder in the 2013 Orange Bowl that required surgery (Feb. 2014); re-injured the same shoulder that summer (Aug. 2014) and missed the 2014 season after labrum surgery; left game due to concussion symptoms (Nov. 2015).
IN OUR VIEW: After starting three seasons as Ohio State’s quarterback, Miller moved to a hybrid H-Back position in 2015 for his final season of eligibility and adapted well. He enters the NFL as a wide receiver or running back, not a quarterback and his 2014 shoulder surgery ended up being a blessing in disguise, allowing Miller to speed up the inevitable transition to a skill position for the next level.
Miller is a gifted and exciting open-field athlete with game-changing speed and the twitched-up ability to be elusive, not slowing down in his cuts. He showed signs of being able to translate his ability to read defenses as a passer to reading coverages in his routes, but is still unpolished in this area and will need time as he continues his development at wide receiver.
The No. 1 concern moving forward for Miller is durability – true competitor, but can he stay healthy? Overall, while still raw, Miller is a special athlete for his size with considerable upside, putting him in the top 50 overall range. He will likely be a gadget player as an NFL rookie before competing for a starting role in year two.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospectrankings/2016/WR
6 *Laquon Treadwell WR 1 Ole Miss Jr 6-2 210 1
23 *Corey Coleman Injured WR 2 Baylor rJr 5-10 190 1
36 *Michael Thomas WR 3 Ohio State rJr 6-3 210 1-2
40 Josh Doctson Injured WR 4 TCU rSr 6-2 195 1-2
43 *Will Fuller WR 5 Notre Dame Jr 6-0 184 2
46 Braxton Miller WR 6 Ohio State rSr 6-1 204 2
58 *Tyler Boyd WR 7 Pittsburgh Jr 6-2 200 2
61 *Pharoh Cooper WR 8 South Carolina Jr 5-11 208 2
72 *Rashard Higgins WR 9 Colorado State Jr 6-2 188 2-3
76 Sterling Shepard WR 10 Oklahoma Sr 5-10 193 2-3
86 Leonte Carroo WR 11 Rutgers Sr 6-0 217 3
93 *Kenny Lawler WR 12 California rJr 6-2 195 3
97 *De’Runnya Wilson WR 13 Mississippi State Jr 6-4 215 3
101 *Bralon Addison WR 14 Oregon rJr 5-10 190 3-4
104 Keyarris Garrett WR 15 Tulsa rSr 6-3 221 3-4
108 Aaron Burbridge WR 16 Michigan State Sr 6-0 210 3-4
119 *Roger Lewis WR 17 Bowling Green rSo 6-1 199 3-4sdramParticipantLooks like Cincinattah could be losing both of their starters as well. They’re both quite a bit older than Jenkins and TruJo
Seems like a no brainer that the Rams will shell out some of that 50 Million to keep one or both of their guys. That’s got to be at least number two on the priority list after visiting Tommy’s for a late night dining experience. If they are able to keep both I’d be surprised and would think they’d have a very solid group with their depth – among the best in the league. Seems to me that their depth gives them other options as well. What do they think of Gaines and how has his recovery progressed? How about all the performance of their secondary guys that played last season?
I would think that if they’re not able to retain both, they’ll work hard to retain at least one of JJ or TJ and then perhaps do something in the draft. Under Snisher they’ve done pretty well with the mid to late round DB picks and UDFA’s.
I’m really looking forward to the next four months of this offseason.
sdramParticipantI like how solid JJ has become but I’d take Trumaine first – I think he’s more the more talented of the two and still has room to grow.
sdramParticipant– passing game has room to Groh.
January 22, 2016 at 9:34 am in reply to: now and then I post pictures of Portland ME where I live #37871sdramParticipantI appreciate your photos. Portland is beautiful and I hope to be able to visit it sometime.
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sdramParticipantRams – Offseason priorities – I mean besides finding the best Mexican food in the LA area. Might I suggest La Paz on Main Street in El Segundo. The last time I dined there, 1974, it was excellent. http://losangeles.menupages.com/restaurants/la-paz-restaurant/
1. Resign the CB’s – For me, Johnson is the most important piece here, Jenkins is solid – both should be paid even if it means cutting salary and perhaps my favorite in Chris Long’s.
2. Address the QB position – Depending on his contract, I would kick Foles to the curb and look closely at what may be a decent crop of current backups\semi starters that might become available(not RGIII) – they could perhaps court a QB from a list of Osweiller, McCarron, Landry Jones, Kaepernick, etc – they need more QB talent – and last but not least, draft somebody to compete with Keenum, Mannion, and the signee(s).
3. WR – They definitely need a talent bump. Austin was pretty solid this year but the rest – including Britt – were average or below.
4. Whatever it takes to help all the young OL improve should be a priority.
5. Receiving TE – Cook seems to be awful one dimensional and expensive.
6. MLB. Laurenitis has good qualities but he’s not really an impact player. I think he’s below average in many respects. He’s not much in coverage or as a blitzer and he’s not an elite run stuffer.
sdramParticipantWell, I agree totally: fuck the Corporate-nfl.
Fuck the Billionaire-club.But i hope Michael rejoins the
conversation again. He would
be missed.w
vI agree. The fans like Mike Franke and all of the Ram and football fans I read/met/conversed with from St Louis made the Rams leaving LA in 1994/1995 palatable for me. but, they all need to deal with this tragic event in their own way. Mike invested a lot of himself each season in the Rams. Interacting with the Rams fans from St Louis was the best thing about the Rams moving to St Louis. I was heart broken and disgusted when the LA to St Louis move happened as I’m sure many of the St Louis fans are today. The fans have little or no control over the level of greed that truly defines the NFL and all pro sports. There is little or no loyalty by any of them – owners, coaches, and players to anything other than profit.
sdramParticipantOwners. I loathe them all.
How bout if the Rams just play
somewhere on Route 66, each Sunday.w
vInvite an owner to lunch WV. But, the lingering question is does Route 66 go through Texas?
They have pretty good food there – on route 66.
sdramParticipantI’m glad they played Keenum the past few games so I could see what he has to offer. Hopefully, the Rams can upgrade the QB position before next season. They’ll have some options. I’m not sure if a rookie project appeals to me at this point.
sdramParticipantDepends on who stays – I would think they’d work hard to keep both Tru and Jenkins. Tru has really emerged as a solid pro corner in his prime. Jenkins is solid as well.
But regarding the DL, what will they do about Brockers, Sims, Hayes, Fairley, and Long. I could see them letting most or several of these guys go after this season. Seems to me like DL might be a bigger need going forward than the secondary on that side of the ball.
sdramParticipantThere are two scenario’s I don’t want to see. The first is that no final decision is made. The second is that the Rams move to London or Lisbon or somewhere across the sea. Canada, I could live with. Mmmmmmm Texas… well, on second thought there are three scenarios – Texas is definitely on the sd no scenario list.
If they stay in St Louis – I’m all in. If they move to Inglewood – good for me too. Just get it done already.
sdramParticipant1. Quick – didn’t look like he is ever gonna be a factor.
2. Zeurlein – Not exactly clutch.
3. Cook – inconsistent which is what Tennessee thought about him.
4. Saffold – injuries aside, he’s not living up to the contract the Rams gave him.sdramParticipantHappy Holidays to all the die hard, die harder, and die the hardest fans in the Rams huddle!
The pie and cheese cake look wonderful.
sdramParticipantWhy would they fire a perfectly good coach like George Allen?
sdramParticipantI won’t be parking next to any of them.
sdramParticipantIt is for me.
sdramParticipantStragglers abound.
Bears 21.7 Rams 15.8 – on average.
sdramParticipantRams offense is bad.
Too many issues to expect much improvement this season.
sdramParticipantRams could have been penalized on their field gold and scored 0 but they missed that opportunity. Luckily, there are still three more games to discover new depths of despair for this Ram fan.
The draft is only about 6 months away – that’s where the Rams seem to shine.
sdramParticipantRams 16.9, Cards 32.4 in a-nother tight one, I mean another one.
The Rams defense is just too awesome for the cards to give up more than their average – :eyeroll
sdramParticipantThanks – and I use this term loosely – gentlemen!
Best birthday ever – 10 grandkids and all of those people who follow them around like buzzards circling a road killed skunk are in the house as I type.
Hopefully the Rams can wind down the birthday weekend with the ever elusive W over Cincinnati. All that needs to happen is the Rams would have to somehow knock out Cincinnati’s starting offense out of the game on the first drive and their second string QB and skill players. Or, Cincinnati decides to run the Woody Hayes offense the entire game. Even then, nip and tuck.
Hope your holiday was/is enjoyable.
And, so I took that person that married my daughter shore fishing on Monday night – it was 25 degrees F with about 15 mph north wind. We had to stand there and cast lures in some fast water below the reservoir. And you only thought I was crazy until now didn’t you! The fish weren’t cooperating and I’m thinking I should make him stay out there for a couple of hours of more of that enjoyment cause after all – he paid 31 bucks for a three day license. But, after about an hour and a half of fun, I talked him into going back to the house and fireplace and some hot chocolate – cheese and crackers.
sdramParticipantRams 18.0 – Whiners 14.7
sdramParticipantRams 21 – Browns 20.
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