Russ Lande said Jared Goff, would be a perfect
fit for the Rams. The Cal QB. Said, he
would probly go in the teens of the first round.

Anybody got any thots on Goff ?

Did he play in a pro system? I dont
want no more spread qbs.

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Agamemnon wrote:

After yielding 500-plus yards for the second time in three games, the Rams have plummeted to 22nd in the league in total defense.

Well, I’m still very impressed with the Rams Redzone D.
The Redzone D is possibly the most important defensive
stat.

But losing Quinn was a devastating loss. He
was one of the four or five players that
just could not get injured….usually
I’d put the QB in that category, but…

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I dont follow other teams,
but is there a more dangerous punt-returner
than Tavon? What return man
made the pro-bowl ?

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The spread is fourteen.
I didn’t expect ‘that’ big a spread.

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http://www.footballlocks.com/nfl_lines.shtml
NFL Lines For Week 16 – NFL Football Line Week Sixteen
NFL Line 12/24 – 12/28, 2015

Date & Time Favorite Line Underdog Total
12/24 8:25 ET At Oakland -5.5 San Diego 46.5
12/26 8:25 ET At Philadelphia -3 Washington 48
12/27 8:30 ET At Minnesota -6.5 NY Giants 45.5
12/27 1:00 ET At Tampa Bay -3 Chicago 46
12/27 1:00 ET Carolina -7 At Atlanta 47.5
12/27 1:00 ET At Buffalo -6 Dallas 43.5
12/27 4:05 ET At New Orleans -3.5 Jacksonville 51.5
12/27 1:00 ET At Detroit -9 San Francisco 43
12/27 1:00 ET At Kansas City -12.5 Cleveland 42.5
12/27 1:00 ET At Miami Off Indianapolis Off
12/27 1:00 ET New England -3 At NY Jets 46
12/27 1:00 ET At Tennessee -4.5 Houston
12/27 4:25 ET At Arizona -4.5 Green Bay 49.5
12/27 4:25 ET At Seattle -13.5 St. Louis 41
12/27 1:00 ET Pittsburgh -10.5 At Baltimore 47

Monday Night Football Line

12/28 8:30 ET At Denver -3.5 Cincinnati 41

I dunno. I think this could be a trap game
for the Rams. Will they take the seahawks
too Lightly? Are they looking ahead to…
…the offseason?

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O’Dell has a little bit of Cog
in him, i see.

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PA Ram wrote:

I didn’t watch a single game today. Watched a movie.

I will pay more attention for the playoffs but other than the last two Rams games, I just can’t gather much interest for any of the other teams.

By the way–yesterday I saw “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and it was great. Going to see it again.

Today I watched “Sicario”. Very well made–if depressing.

Have you seen the Henry Rollins movie?
“The Man that Couldnt Die” I think its called?

Do you think the Rams would win some games
if they learned how to use the Force ?

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Enh. None of them excite me, but if i had to pick
I’d watch Cam Newton vs Eli.

Obviously the biggest story of the year
so far has to be Carolina.
It must drive the corporate-NFL-suits
crazy.

Carolina seems to have built the
kind of team Fisher wants.

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I think its the banana uniforms.

They look faster in those things.
Like flying swarming bananas.

Tavon looks like he’s having some
fun out there, lately.

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“…the “hedonic treadmill.” As we get more stuff – whether that’s money, health or a perennially contending home sports team – our expectations rise in lockstep with our circumstances. That’s one reason why rich people aren’t all that much happier than those in the middle class…”
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Well, rich folks may not be “all that much” happier than middle-class folks,
but they are a LOT happier than folks living stressed-out lives in Poverty.

And right now, Ram fans are livin in Poverty.

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If Frank were a video-game,
this is what he would be:

• This reply was modified 10 years, 11 months ago by wv.

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NFLDraftScout.com
2016 NFL Mock Draft: North Dakota State QB belongs in first-round mix
By Dane Brugler | NFLDraftScout.com Senior Analyst
December 13, 2015 11:13 pm ET

There is no such thing as a “sure thing” when it comes to evaluating the quarterback position and that is especially true for the 2016 draft class. There isn’t an Andrew Luck or even a Jameis Winston or Marcus Mariota, but there are several high-upside passers who deserve first round consideration.

Cal’s Jared Goff and Memphis’ Paxton Lynch are the top two names and both have a great chance of landing in the top 10. Michigan State’s Connor Cook is widely believed to be this year’s top senior at the position, but North Dakota State’s Carson Wentz will be higher on some team’s draft boards and also has a chance to wind up in next spring’s first round.

Of those four quarterbacks, only Cook is ready to start as a NFL rookie, but Goff, Lynch and Wentz all have bright futures if given the chance to develop.

Team needs will change, the draft order won’t end up this way and the prospects below will help and hurt themselves throughout the 2015 season. But if the draft was held tomorrow, here’s how it might play out:

1. Tennessee Titans: Laremy Tunsil, OT, Ole Miss
Priority number one for the Titans should be to protect Marcus Mariota, something they have struggled to do consistently in 2015. Tunsil is arguably the most talented player in this year’s draft class and able to contribute from day one, pushing Taylor Lewan over to right tackle.

2. Cleveland Browns: Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State
There is a lot of unknown with the future of the Browns franchise right now, including what the depth chart at quarterback will look like next season. If Johnny Manziel can do enough to keep Cleveland from drafting a quarterback in the top-five, Bosa will just need to hop on I-71 North.

3. San Diego Chargers: Jalen Ramsey, DB, Florida State
Is Ramsey a cornerback or safety? Both. And the Chargers need help at both spots, contributing in press or zone, inside or outside.

4. Baltimore Ravens: Ronnie Stanley, OT, Notre Dame
Baltimore inked Eugene Monroe to a lucrative extension, but he hasn’t been able to stay healthy, making it tough for the Ravens to rely on him to start 16 games in 2016. Stanley not only adds instant depth, but gives Baltimore a long-term plan at a position of need.

5. Dallas Cowboys: Myles Jack, LB, UCLA
The Cowboys’ defense needs help at each level, including at linebacker, especially with the futures of Rolando McClain (free agent) and Sean Lee (injuries) in doubt. Although currently sidelined with a knee injury, Jack has top-10 talent if his rehab is on track.

Myles Jack would provide immediate impact in Big D. (USATSI)

6. San Francisco 49ers: Jared Goff, QB, California
The 49ers and Colin Kaepernick are in the midst of a messy divorce and Blaine Gabbert hasn’t done enough to convince the front office that he’s the long-term answer. San Francisco native, Goff lacks elite physical tools, but his traits, especially between the ears, are extremely promising.

7. Detroit Lions: Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State
With a new front office, the Lions will be a wildcard in the first round, especially if Detroit makes a splash with one of the high-priced contracts (Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson, etc.) on the current roster. Decker is a plug-and-play option on the offensive line, which would address the Lions’ issues at right tackle.

8. Jacksonville Jaguars: Vernon Hargreaves, CB, Florida
The Jaguars have been searching for cornerback help for a long time, but haven’t drafted the position in the first round since 1999. Hargreaves isn’t a lock top-10 prospect due to average size and speed, but his toughness and instincts make him a fit for Jacksonville.

9. Chicago Bears: Jaylon Smith, LB, Notre Dame
The Bears are far removed from the days of Brian Urlacher and Lance Briggs dominating the NFC and are missing impact players like that on the 2015 defense. Smith isn’t the physical presence that Urlacher or Briggs were, but he brings a special combination of athleticism and instincts.

10. St. Louis Rams: Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis
The Nick Foles experiment hasn’t worked and the Rams need new life at quarterback. Lynch is still a work-in-progress at the position, but he checks a lot of boxes and would give the franchise hope, whether that’s in St. Louis or Los Angeles.

Paxton Lynch could be the future for the Rams at QB. (USATSI)

11. New Orleans Saints: Laquon Treadwell, WR, Mississippi
Regardless of who is at quarterback, the Saints need to find the “new” Marques Colston – a large target with athleticism. That description fits Treadwell who is a less dynamic version of Dez Bryant.

12. New York Giants: Emmanuel Ogbah, DE, Oklahoma State
The Giants rank near dead-last in the league in team sacks and aren’t receiving the production they need from their edge rushers. Ogbah is among the NCAA leaders in sacks (13) and has the character and talent that fits the Giants’ franchise.

13. Miami Dolphins: Reggie Ragland, LB, Alabama
Miami has missed that physical presence at middle linebacker, making Ragland a natural fit and day one starter as a rookie.

14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson
Tampa will address the cornerback position next off-season, either in free agency or the draft, possibly both. Alexander has the fluidity and aggressive nature to blanket receivers.

15. Atlanta Falcons: Robert Nkemdiche, DT, Ole Miss
The Falcons ranks dead-last in the league in sacks and need more talent both inside and outside on the defensive line. Although he’s still raw in areas, Nkemdiche has a sky-high ceiling as both an inside penetrator and outside rusher.

16. Philadelphia Eagles: Leonard Floyd, DE/OLB, Georgia
The Eagles have several holes on defense and need to add depth at each level. Floyd has a lean body type, but can bend the edge, disrupt the pocket and finish in pursuit.

nittany ram wrote:

I wish there was a realistic way to keep both TruJo and Jenks now that they are both emerging as top CBs. Those two along with Gaines, Joyner, Roberson…talk about an embarrassment of riches.

Tru may end up getting more money than JJ.
Strange as that sounds.

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zn wrote:

I will add 3rd down efficiency. Let’s say the goal is better than 20%. They got 4 of 11, which is 36.3%. If that were their season avg. they would rank 24th, which is way better than 32nd, which is what they did rank before today.

4 of 11 — does that mean a parade ?

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