One man’s view.
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Laram

As we sit today, the Rams are no better than they were last season, actually they’re in worst shape.

They have Robinson and Saffold on the o-line, and a qb who is a statue in the pocket. You can’t be comfortable with that!

They rid themselves of Sam and his contract, but you can thank the Eagles for coming hard for Sam!

Its not like the Rams engineered the trade NJ, and looking at the final details of the deal, the Rams are gonna be giving draft picks back IMO.

IF Sam doesn’t play, or plays less than 50% of the snaps, they got two picks coming back.

Sam will never withstand a Philly fan base. Toughest place to play in all of sports in many opinions.

The Rams have cap now, but I posted a convo I had with a FA awhile ago about the potential of playing for the Rams.

Its real, you know I don’t post BS.

Look past the fact they traded Sam, got rid of his salary, which I know you wanted, and tell me what you see?

On another note I got a text back from a longtime friend of mine, Tim McManus who is the beat writer for the Eagles.

He thinks the Eagles might keep Sam because Chip feels that their health science regime is so superior to the rest of the NFL, that they can get him healthy.

That seems odd to me considering the fact he’s had several players injured and two qb’s put on IR.

But that’s what he said.
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Laram — Foles has proven one thing

that he could have one good season in an offense that is qb friendly.

He’s proven absolutely nothing in a drop back offense.

In 2013 Foles played behind the best o-line in football.

Once the Nfl got a look at Chips system and they had some injuries on the o-line, Foles was an injury prone turnover machine.

Foles should be happy to be out of Philly, his boss never wanted him, never believed in him.

Anybody would want out of that situation.

I wish Foles was a part of a bigger plan, but unfortunately he’s not!
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Interesting thoughts. Lots of permutations
and weird possibilities. Itz a Spectacle,
now.

I think the two great WRs are now in play
at ten.

Just cause of the money now available to sign
a coupla free agent Hogs.

I dont thik a QB at 10 is likely,
but.. All things are Possible.

…I’m still totally discombobulated
about the trade, btw. Bradford in Green.
Foles a Ram. Foles. Geez. Who the hell is Foles?

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Eternal Ramnation wrote:

What if the Rams take Mariota ?

I think thats the plan.
They draft Mariota and then
trade him for Bradford.

Anywayz — Big gambles by both teams but
especially the Eagles. The Eagles have
a high-risk, high-reward QB now. Quite a gamble.
It could go either way. I thought it was telling
in that article up above that they have a lot of faith
in their conditioning and strength program. They think
they can keep SB healthy. I also think its interesting
just how much they admire his skill as a player.

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bnw wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>zn wrote:</div>
So I am basically gone all day, and here’s what you guys do to the board.

Trade the starting quarterback.

Damm.

What would happen if I were gone for a week? Move the team to another city?

You threatened no pie. Own it.

Exactly damn right.
Good work.

Today we eat Green Pie.
Philly Pie.

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http://www.phillymag.com/tag/nick-foles/
Foles articles

Winnbrad wrote:

“7th-round pick in 2016”

I have no issue with that.

At least now we’ve got 3 QBs on the roster that could physically play in a football game. I don’t know how well, but…

I was always intrigued with Keenum. I
was sorry to see him go.

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canadaram wrote:

Like many here I am a Bradford fan and see him as a QB capable of taking a team to the playoffs. His redzone play has been solid, he’s not prone to turnovers and he’s got a great arm. If he stays healthy he will be a good player wherever he ends up. Having said that, I am ambivalent about this trade. Foles has shown that he can play well in the NFL too. He played wounded last year, the guy is tough.

So many things have changed. The Rams no longer have any shot
at the two big WRs, but I guess they were not interested in them
anyway. I assume they have the money to sign Britt now.
I’d expect that to get done soon.

Signing Kendricks will go unnoticed but he’s the kind
of tough, smart role player ya need.

I thot it was interesting what Chris Long said
in his social-cyber-text-whatever-thingy. He said
the Rams “are in WIN NOW” mode. I wonder
if Foles will have to learn a new system
or if he already knows the Rams offensive system.
Seems to me that is an important issue
if you are in ‘win now’ mode.

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Mike Sando, ESPN.com ‏@SandoESPN
#Eagles OC Pat Shurmur had same job with #Rams when team drafted Sam Bradford in 2010, so familiarity there.

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Investigators found Brockmeyer had boasted of creating a range of new court fees, “many of which are widely considered abusive and may be unlawful”. A city councilman opposing the judge’s reappointment was warned “switching judges would/could lead to loss of revenue”….
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This is a huge problem all over the country
and its a ‘hidden’ problem. “Municipal Courts”
or “City Courts” are infamous among public-defender-types.
They tend to be kangaroo courts where the poor
are bled dry. Most folks have no idea
how corrupt city courts are. And no-one investigates
them cause they dont involve big splashy murder cases etc —
they just involve the two hundred dollar fines for speeding
and the 400 dollar fine and “court costs” for public intoxication,
or resisting arrest or obstructing an officer, etc, etc, etc.

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Eagle fan, on Foles
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NotAKellyFan

To put it simply, Chip Kelly never wanted Foles as his QB. He made a big deal of talking about how he didn’t need particular types of players, but he went out of his way to show otherwise. He gave the job to Vick, who struggled. Foles came in the second half of the giants game and led the team to its second victory. Foles then lit up the BUCs scoring 4 TDs (one rushing) and Chip wouldn’t commit. Foles thenngot concussed and had a horrid game against the cowboys. Vick came back and got hurt again against the Giants, giving Kelly no choice but to play him. Foles then threw 7 TDS and made it impossible to bench him.

Last year, Foles struggled but it was not soley his fault. He was playing behind a mess of an offensive line with only Jason Peters playing at several points. Lesean McCoy struggled mightily at certain points giving less than 20 rushing yards in two different games. The idea that the box was always being stacked is incorrect. Teams were rushing four guys and dropping into coverage because they were facing three, or in some cases, four backup linemen and able to get pressure.

It should be noted that Foles was hurt against the Redskins in Week 3 after a cheap shot and I believe he played hurt until the collarbone finally broke against the Texans. I cannot prove this is true, but he looked different after that game.

I wish you guys luck with him. I think he is legitimately capable of being a top ten QB and he should improve your team. I was honestly expecting Andy Reid to make another attempt at trading for him.

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That’s a lot of wide open receivers and/or picking on the Raiders in that highlight video, eh wv?

He’s got more mobility than i thought.
I’d read he was a statue, but he’s not.
Looks like a strong kid.

Doesn’t look as ‘quick’ as Sam.
His release looks slower.

I dunno. Big decision.
Careers will hang in the balance
on this one.

My first impression was:
“this is batshit crazy, Snisher has gone insane”

But…we shall see. Maybe they know what they
are doing. Maybe.

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