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January 21, 2015 at 8:13 am in reply to: Browns interview Cignetti, Rams can't interview Chud or Van Pelt #16998
wvParticipantRams denied permission to interview two OC candidates
• By Jim ThomasMOBILE, ALA. _ The Rams’ ongoing offensive coordinator search hit a couple of roadblocks Tuesday with both the Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts denying them permission to interview potential candidates.
The Colts blocked the Rams from interviewing Rob Chudzinski, the former Cleveland Browns head coach who has the title of special assistant to the head coach in Indy. Green Bay denied permission for the Rams to interview quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt.
The Rams still would like to speak to former Denver offensive coordinator Adam Gase, but he is interviewing in Chicago today. Another potential candidate, Greg Olson, looks to be in line to take the Jacksonville OC job.
Under NFL rules, the only instance where a team cannot deny permission is for a head-coaching job.
The Packers have had a history of blocking coaching interviews according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. In a 2013 story, the newspaper said at least six Packers assistants had been denied permission to interview in recent years, according to sources.Also on Tuesday, Rams quarterbacks coach Frank Cignetti interviewed for the offensive coordinator’s job in Cleveland. Earlier, the Browns interviewed former Rams head coach Mike Martz for the same job.
January 21, 2015 at 8:08 am in reply to: Browns interview Cignetti, Rams can't interview Chud or Van Pelt #16997wvParticipantRams Denied Permission to Interview Two Offensive Coordinator Candidates
by Patrick KarrakerThe 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/January 21, 2015 at 8:06 am in reply to: Browns interview Cignetti, Rams can't interview Chud or Van Pelt #16996wvParticipantWell what’s the rule on that? I think it has something
to do with “lateral” moves, yes?w
vwvParticipantwhy wouldn’t it make a difference?
You wondering about the spying-cheating or
the deflating-cheating?w
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RambillChris Mortensen @mortreport 1d1
NFL has found that 11 of the Patriots footballs used in Sunday’s AFC title game were under-inflated by 2 lbs each, per league sources.
NFL has no comment at this time and Patriots say they will continue to cooperate with the investigation. More on SpotrsCenter.January 20, 2015 at 9:34 pm in reply to: Alex Van Pelt or Chudzinski for OC? Rams ask permission to speak to both. #16972wvParticipantRambill
Ian Rapoport @RapSheet
Former #Broncos OC Adam Gase is flying to Chicago to interview for #Bears OC tomorrow, source said. Could move very quickly.wvParticipantWell, i dunno. The post spygate team went 16-0. And came within a miracle throw/catch
of going 19-0 and beating the Giants to win it all.I just cant minimize that kind of excellence.
I do enjoy loathing them, though.
But i cant dismiss them as ‘cheaters.’w
vBut when you win…errr out score your opponent in 3 Super Bowls by 3 points vs the Rams, Panthers, and Eagles, all it takes in ONE 3rd stop in each game to make a difference in the game. If you have illegal tapes to help your defense make that 3rd down stop, you win, err outscore your opponent.
I wonder if Brady benefited from deflated football vs the Ravens last week? 1st time all year, the Raven allowed someone to throw for over 400 yards….
Check out Jerome’s thoughts on Spygate:Well, thats why i think they will forever be stuck with
an Asterisk. Or better yet, a “?”
Maybe the cheating helped — maybe it didnt.
We dunno.
(My own view is “probably not,” btw)But in the post-spygate years
they have been pretty damn good. And that 16-0 team
was one of THE best teams in NFL history. C’mon Joe,
it just WAS. And that was without spying.Give the Devil his due.
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vwvParticipanttre 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?w
vJanuary 20, 2015 at 9:24 pm in reply to: Why your team's hunt for an offensive coordinator isn't going so well #16969wvParticipantEnh. To me, that reads a lot like the articles that
say this is a weak QB class. Well, who the hell
knows if its a weak QB class? And who the hell
knows how many great OC’s are out there
just waiting for a chance.w
vwvParticipantCusamono(sp?) said (to JT) he’s heard the Rams are
interested in the QB, Mannion, at the Senior bowl.w
vJanuary 20, 2015 at 6:39 pm in reply to: CBS Sports 920AM – Jim Thomas 1-20-15 – Podcast: Senior Bowl, Stadium, OCs #16960wvParticipantJT says he doesn’t know if the Rams have “even had a single interview”
for any of the OC candidates.Also said he’s heard GB might try and block
any talking with Van Pelt. Van Pelt
considered very valuable in GB.w
vJanuary 20, 2015 at 6:30 pm in reply to: Alex Van Pelt or Chudzinski for OC? Rams ask permission to speak to both. #16957wvParticipant=============================================
RambillAdam Schefter @AdamSchefter
Ravens hired former Bears HC Marc Trestman as OC, per source.
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Jason La Canfora @JasonLaCanfora
The Jags are hiring Greg Olson to be their offensive coordinator. The market is thinning out of the best candidatesSo far today we have Marrone, Olson and Trestman securing new gigs. Adam Gase among those still available
=========================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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wvParticipantCheaters prosper BIG TIME in Goodell’s NFL ………..
New England Playoff record during spy gate:
14 wins
3 losses
3-0 in Super Bowls
.824%Post Spy Gate
4 Wins
5 losses
0-2 in Super Bowls (0-3 if you count loss to 85 Bears)
444%Pete Carroll is not free on this either….. Cheated big time in USC, left program in shambles, USC football BANNED from bowl games for 2 years, forfeit last 2 games of 2004 season.
2014 team leaders in penalties in the NFL….
Seattle # 1
New England # 2.Bending and breaking the rules pays big time in the NFL.
I am not pro QB, but anyone can throw a slightly deflated ball with more zip and farther downfield than one inflated to 13 lbs of air.
Well, i dunno. The post spygate team went 16-0. And came within a miracle throw/catch
of going 19-0 and beating the Giants to win it all.I just cant minimize that kind of excellence.
I do enjoy loathing them, though.
But i cant dismiss them as ‘cheaters.’w
vwvParticipantDoesn’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.w
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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
January 20, 2015 at 12:54 pm in reply to: FRR- PFT: Browns interviewed Mike Martz for OC position #16936wvParticipantThe Browns have no QB, and one good receiver. And they’re probably gonna dump him.
Even Martz in his prime couldn’t help them.
Well, i dunno. I keep thinking of Mike Furrey.
Martz turned him into Paul Warfield.w
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wvParticipantCheaters prosper. Not exactly news.
Well, my own view is,
yes, they cheated, and that asterisk
will always follow them now.But, I suspect cheating in various ways
has a long, long history among lots of coaches
in the NFL.
And,
The Pats, aside from the cheating, have been
the smartest, organization in the NFL.
Belichex is the best coach in the NFL.
He just is.w
vwvParticipantHow do you go about investigating a claim like that?
Too late to investigate the balls. So…you just ask them if they cheated or not?Seems to me, the problem was
the Colts were Deflated.I blame Belichex for that,
btw.The Seahawks are too inflated
to be deflated easily, i figure,
though.w
vJanuary 20, 2015 at 9:42 am in reply to: FRR- PFT: Browns interviewed Mike Martz for OC position #16920wvParticipantMartz and Manziel —
Together?I’d give it two weeks.
w
vwvParticipantThat is amazing. Best franchise in sports. Unfortunately. I will enjoy them losing the Super Bowl to the Seahawks oh so much.
It really is an intriguing match-up.
Best two Organizations in the NFL.
I’ll be curious to see how Brady/Belichex
attack the Seahawks D. And what will
Belichex decide to take away from the Seahawks O?
— Lynch or Wilson ?w
vwvParticipantIs 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.w
vJanuary 19, 2015 at 11:27 am in reply to: Alex Van Pelt or Chudzinski for OC? Rams ask permission to speak to both. #16866wvParticipantChudzinski is linked to Norv Turner in this article,
so i guess he runs the Coryell Offense.
http://www.cleveland.com/pluto/blog/index.ssf/2013/01/rob_chudzinskis_flexibility_ex.htmlJanuary 19, 2015 at 11:18 am in reply to: Alex Van Pelt or Chudzinski for OC? Rams ask permission to speak to both. #16864wvParticipantLaram is very high on Chudzinski.
Not sure why.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Chudzinski
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January 19, 2015 at 9:55 am in reply to: Seattle doing nothing so far (he said in the 1st half) #16857wvParticipantWell, lost in all the crazy-zany plays,
and what-ifs, there was
M.Lynch, with his 157 yards,
and the Seattle Defense, at home,
which kept GBay playing conservative.w
vwvParticipantThere’s one iron-clad immutable rule in pro football.
It was etched in stone eons ago:“Verily, Never take the Bengals or Colts seriously
come playoff time.”w
vJanuary 18, 2015 at 1:55 pm in reply to: relocation: Former Raiders CEO Amy Trask Talks Kroenke, Rams' Future & Stadium #16804wvParticipantDunno if this one has been posted.
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vLA Times
Rams need to follow NFL process to move to L.A.: stadium panel chiefJanuary 15, 2014
http://www.latimes.com/sports/nfl/la-sp-nfl-stadium-20150117-story.html#page=1Steelers owner Art Rooney II, chairman of the NFL’s stadium committee, had a simple message this week for St. Louis Rams owner Stan Kroenke, who has announced plans to build an 80,000-seat football venue in Inglewood: Not so fast.
“There are still cards to be played,” Rooney told The Times in his first public comments since Kroenke unveiled his vision for a state-of-the-art stadium on the Hollywood Park site. “There’s still a process that has to work its way out, and we don’t know what the outcome’s going to be yet. That’s why we have league committees and approval processes.”
Rooney’s words were measured but his message was clear that the NFL is going to make the decisions on stadiums and relocation.
“I think we’re comfortable that we could stop a team legally from moving if it didn’t go through the process,” Rooney said….see linkwvParticipantI take it for granted that Long is gone, but I don’t expect a lot of FA action with the Rams. I wouldn’t be surprised if they picked up a G or C, but I think I would be surprised if they got both. I think Bradford and Langford are back. I dunno on Wells. Clearly, the Rams don’t think they have anybody as good as a bashed up and mangled Scott Wells, or Wells would have sat last year. So unless they sign a FA there, Wells is back.
If they bring Wells back i will
seriously question their intelligence.w
vwvParticipantIMHO: any one of those 4 would be fine.
Yeah, but you like Old, Injured players
so…there’s that.w
vwvParticipantPFF’s free agent tracker
Guards:
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/12/25/2015-free-agents-guards/
Seven guards had overall positive ratings.
Tops were Franklin of Denver and Lupati of SF.Centers:
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/12/25/free-agents-2015-centers/
Four Centers have positive season ratings:Hudson, 26, of KC,
Shipley, 29, of Indy,
De le Puente, 30 of Chi,
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