GreatRamNTheSky wrote:

Mac or ZN do me a favor and delete my quote response to 21 Dog here is a much better response.

You know, Mr. Steinberg didn’t have to show up on Sunday. I’m sure he has a very full schedule and he lives far away from the Coliseum. I think he is earnest and sincere in his fandom for the Rams and his support of the movement to bring the Rams back to LA. When I saw him walk up to the group on Sunday morning he was by himself and may have driven himself there. I just want to thank Lee Steinberg for lending his support to our cause.

Grits

I was gonna stay out of this, and i will after this one post, but —
that was much better Grits.

The thing is, sometimes a post can come across as “gloating.”
There’s a difference between “celebrating” in the endzone and “gloating”
in the endzone. Its a fine line, though.
Those of us that dont live in LA or St.Louis dont want these threads
to start hurting the feelings of whichever town loses out in this
Billionaire’s Game of Money-making.

So, its all kinda tricky. How can the ‘winning’ fans post
without “gloating” ? How can the “losing” fans post
without “bitterness” ? Tricky, aint it.

feel free to delete this post if it
causes harm to kittens or contributes
to global warming

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Rams Denied Permission to Interview Two Offensive Coordinator Candidates
by Patrick Karraker

http://archauthority.com/2015/01/20/st-louis-rams-denied-permission-interview-two-offensive-coordinator-candidates/

The St. Louis Rams’ search for an offensive coordinator to replace Brian Schottenheimer took another unfortunate turn on Tuesday, as the team was denied permission to interview two of their prospective candidates, Indianapolis Colts special assistant and former Cleveland Browns head coach Rob Chudzinski and Green Bay Packers quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt, as first reported by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch‘s Jim Thomas:

The Rams have struggled to find candidates in the aftermath of Schottenheimer’s departure to the University of Georgia. Three coaches who they have secured interviews with–Marc Trestman, Greg Roman, and Kyle Shanahan–have been hired by other teams.

They reportedly have interest in outgoing Denver Broncos coordinator Adam Gase, though he’ll almost certainly be more drawn to one of the other current openings, which include an opportunity for a quick reunion with John Fox in Chicago, as well as the San Francisco and Cleveland jobs.

Unless head coach Jeff Fisher is going to go completely off the grid for the hire, the remaining candidates are probably guys who have a history working with him. Tight ends coach Rob Boras and quarterbacks coach Frank Cignetti (who recently interviewed for the Cleveland coordinator job) are seen as internal candidates, and Fisher’s former quarterbacks coach with the Tennessee Titans, Dowell Loggains, is still without a job after being fired by the Browns.

Perhaps the greatest lesson for Rams fans is to be careful what they wish for; a large chunk of the fan base was outwardly overjoyed on social media when Schottenheimer decided to leave for Georgia. But for whatever reason now, whether it be the team’s potential relocation to Los Angeles, the lack of an established quarterback, or Fisher’s vulnerability following three straight losing seasons, it seems like it’s going to be very difficult for the Rams to upgrade over Schottenheimer this offseason.
http://archauthority.com/2015/01/20/st-louis-rams-denied-permission-interview-two-offensive-coordinator-candidates/

Rambill

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet
Former #Broncos OC Adam Gase is flying to Chicago to interview for #Bears OC tomorrow, source said. Could move very quickly.

InvaderRam wrote:

tre jackson – 6’3 7/8″ 323 pounds
11 1/8″ hands.

Is he a spread QB or does
he have experience in a pro-style offense?

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Cusamono(sp?) said (to JT) he’s heard the Rams are
interested in the QB, Mannion, at the Senior bowl.

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Rambill

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter
Ravens hired former Bears HC Marc Trestman as OC, per source.
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Rambill

Jason La Canfora ‏@JasonLaCanfora
The Jags are hiring Greg Olson to be their offensive coordinator. The market is thinning out of the best candidates

So far today we have Marrone, Olson and Trestman securing new gigs. Adam Gase among those still available
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Laram – on Olson

He did some very nice things taking over for Linny when he was here.

He showed better patience and balance, and IMO THAT was one of the best Rams offenses in many years.

Less error prone and more of what I wished the GSOE would have been.

People love that offense for the sizzle, but I would take the 2006 offense if I wanted to win championships.

Wish him well.
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Doesn’t surprise me the Rams are 40 to 1.
In fact, i think a lot of folks will see them
as an intriguing dark-horse to go deep in the playoffs
next year. The OLine is fixable, barring injuries,
and so it all comes down to Bradford’s knees.
If they hold up — Rams can beat anybody.

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Flipper336 – guys not getting enough hype..yet

Need more time on all players but these are quick analysis and rough draft grades in the (-)

QUARTERBACKS

(4) Jameill Showers, UTEP

– smooth footwork , good release, doesn’t panic, plays from the pocket but can run. Doesn’t have a cannon

WIDE RECEIVERS

(2) Jamison Crowder, Duke

– great quickness and balance. Tracks the deep ball well. Scary after the catch. Punt returner.

(3) Dezmin Lewis, Central Arkansas

– Long but still can sink into his breaks. Uses his length catching the ball (snatches passes, doesn’t wait for them). Good burst to eat cushion and second gear when he hits his stride. Works CBs (not just a straight line height/speed guy)

(4) Tre McBride, William & Mary

– Physical, sharp in his routes

RUNNINGBACKS

(2) David Johnson, Northern Iowa

– better than most WR prospects as a route runner. Great hands. Could hit the hole quicker. A bit of Le’Veon Bell in that he doesn’t realize his size so he might be better just losing 10 pounds and being who he is.

TIGHT ENDS

(2) Jean Sifrin, UMass

– Big and long. Snatches passes and knows how to body defenders. Uses his full length catching passes (actual catch radius)

(2) Jesse James, Penn State

– a tad stiff and not a deep threat but not many weaknesses otherwise

OFFENSIVE TACKLES

(Top 10) T.J. Clemmings, Pitt

– A physical monster with great movement and bend. Not as raw as his experience would suggest he should be

GUARDS

(1/2) Arie Kouandijo, Alabama

– Not a great lateral mover but nasty second level blocker going forward. Almost always technically sound in his blocking. Great quickness and good power

(1/2) Jarvis Harrison, Texas A&M

– Powerful, strong punch, keeps his hips under him and plays under control

SAFETIES

(1) Clayton Geathers, UCF

– heat seeking missile, good angles. Times plays on the ball really well

(2) Jeremy Cash, Duke

– hyper active huge energy player. Can really sell false coverages. Good blitzer

(3) Julius White, Rice

CORNERBACKS

(1+) Eric Rowe, Utah +S

– long but still really quick change of direction. Sticks his guy but has safety awareness around him

(1) Jalen Collins, LSU

– long. Needs some refinement but upside is true shutdown guy

(1/2) Kevin Johnson, Wake Forest

-Long (see a theme) with great movement skills and instincts

(3) Donald Caliscar, Western Michigan

MIDDLE/INSIDE LINEBACKERS

(2) Taiwan Jones, Michigan State

– instincts…nuff said

OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS

(3) Tank Jakes, Memphis

-undersized but has the rest

INTERIOR DEFENSIVE LINEMAN

( Top 10)Jordan Phillips, Oklahoma

– Just a monster that doesn’t know his own strength. Plays a bit out of control because he is so powerful and loses contain. Will be labeled a nose (huge waste of his potential) because of size but has 3tech quickness. A true freak

Martz and Manziel —
Together?

I’d give it two weeks.

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21Dog wrote:

Is that some sort of West Va. lawyer talk?

As much as i hate to say it,
the Two best teams made the Super Bowl.

Its an intriguing matchup.

Have those two teams played recently?

I have no inkling of which team will win.
If it was in Seattle, I’d say Seattle.
If it was in New England, I’d say New England.

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Laram is very high on Chudzinski.
Not sure why.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Chudzinski

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