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May 10, 2025 at 7:25 pm in reply to: science! physics, astrophysics, abiogenesis, n other stuff #156382
znModeratorznModeratorYou’re counting Adams twice there, so that’s two minutes in the penalty box. You also left out the increased receiving threat posed by Ferguson which isn’t so much a penalty as it is negligence, and for that I’m sending you back to the minors for a bit.
I can defend counting Adams twice. He is more Robinson than Robinson in terms of how he plays, and Kupp was diminished last year but now Nacua can take his role. It really is 1 for 2 in this case.
In this current moment in history, I find it’s important and useful to blame you for the fact that I neglected Ferguson.
znModeratoramari cooper and keenan allen are both available. are they fits? are they even affordable? and isn’t cornerback supposed to be thin too?
I think receiver is deeper than it was last year. Last year they had Nacua, a diminished Kupp, Robinson, and Atwell. Whittington did a little bit as a rookie. This year they have Nacua, Adams replacing a diminished Kupp, Atwell, and a more experienced Whittingon. Adams also, at the same time, makes up for losing Robinson.
znModeratorznModeratorAWESOME pick for the #Rams in LB Chris “Pooh” Paul
Just for clarity here’s the whole tweet. The parts missing in your post are red in this one:
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AWESOME pick for the #Rams in LB Chris “Pooh” Paul (@PoohPaul4), especially in the 5th round.
He was the only Power-4 LB this year to have a 78+ PFF grade in Run Def., Pass Cov., and Pass Rush categories, and one of four in the last 5 years to hit that mark.
At @ShrineBowl , he showcased outstanding movement ability, range in coverage and explosiveness throughout.
Rams landed a starter-level player in the 5th!
May 9, 2025 at 11:12 pm in reply to: interviews: Verse, Avila, Fiske, Dotson, Higbee, Turner, Lake x 2, Nacua, Whit #156373znModeratorThe Verse interview is a good one. A lot there. He’s a smart, grounded guy.
znModeratorznModeratorfrom https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2025/5/9/24426938/rams-depth-chart-offseason-needs-wide-receiver
ESPN’s Aaron Schatz looked at what he considers the biggest hole on each roster following the draft. As Schatz noted, “At this point in the offseason, a roster hole does not necessarily mean the position group has no clear starters. Most teams have filled the top of their depth charts. But plenty of units have limited depth.” That position group for the Rams according to Schatz is wide receiver. Said Schatz,
“Davante Adams was a huge addition, but the departures of Cooper Kupp and Demarcus Robinson produced a net loss of one starting wide receiver. Tutu Atwell is now the No. 3 option. He had a solid 2024 with 11.7% receiving DVOA to go with 42 catches for 562 yards, but he’s not regarded as a starting option around the league. And the depth behind him is poor. Jordan Whittington had 22 catches for 293 yards as a sixth-round rookie in 2024, but Xavier Smith had only two catches for 6 yards. The Rams didn’t draft a receiver until selecting Konata Mumpfield in Round 7. Los Angeles might not need a No. 3 receiver that often, though, as drafting Terrance Ferguson in Round 2 indicates more two-TE personnel groupings.”
znModeratorWild: Former Seahawks HC Pete Carroll used to purposely put the Rams team up in hotels with Furry Conventions 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/57JHK61Vs1
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) May 8, 2025
znModeratorCoach McVay breaking down @tae15adams tape… 👀 pic.twitter.com/BAWaTxYBhn
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) May 8, 2025
znModeratorif he is still near peak, then this offense could be something else.
znModeratorThe winner of the 57th annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Photo Contest came with its own spotlight. Bryce Todd’s action shot, “Air Puka,” earned him the Dave Boss Award of Excellence.
Full story 👉 https://t.co/TYNjqwcq4A pic.twitter.com/H97bIe3G82
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) May 8, 2025
znModeratorWho will end up with the better #NFL career: Aaron Rodgers or Matthew Stafford?@ColinCowherd discusses how Stafford staying with the LA Rams can help further cement his legacy. pic.twitter.com/AKFbG14hRI
— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) May 7, 2025
znModeratorDa’Mon Jackson@RamsDEJ
The last running back to play for an NFL team for eight years was Giovani Bernard with Bengals .The last one to play for 10yrs with one team was Frank Gore. NFL RB’s don’t stay with teams long these days.znModeratorI like this Covey kid. He doesnt look like a burner, but he looks like he has great vision and quickness.
Yeah. Having watched nothing but those highlights, it’s evident that his “superpower” is sudden short area quickness/slash/abrupt open field acceleration.
znModeratorIan Rapoport@RapSheet
If Mathew Stafford is on the #Rams roster next at the start of FA, he’ll lock in another $40M. Stafford was on the books for $58M over 2 years, now it’s $84M over 2 years.Coach Sean McVay recently told @AdamSchein of @MadDogUnleashed Radio, “I think he can play as long as he wants, but fortunately, I’m hoping it’s a couple more years.”
znModeratorChase Daniel@ChaseDaniel
The Rams are the biggest threat to the Eagles.If they can play up to their potential, no one is going to want to see this team.
▪️Top 5 QB
▪️Best Quartet in Football (Stafford, Puka, Davante Adams, Kyren Williams)
▪️One of Best Young Defensive Cores
▪️SB Winning CoachznModeratorRyan Fowler@_RyanFowler_
Lots of talent that didn’t hear their name called on draft weekend. A few UDFAs I expect to push for the 53 this summer:• LB Shaun Dolac – Rams
• DB Jabbar Muhammad – Jags
• WR Xavier Restrepo – Titans
• TE Jake Briningstool – Chiefs
• ED Jared Ivey – Seahawks
• OT Hollin Pierce – Eagles
• WR Roc Taylor – Steelers
• TE Joshua Simon – Falcons
• LB Chandler Martin – Ravens
• iOL Luke Kandra – Panthers
• WR Elijhah Badger – Chiefs
• DB Car’Lin Vigers – Commanders
• WR Nick Nash – Falcons
• ED Johnny Walker Jr – Broncos
• LB Marlowe Wax – Chargers
• WR Brennan Presley – Rams
• WR Efton Chism III – Patriots
• DB Zy Alexander – SeahawksznModeratorWatching some Matthew Stafford tape in light of the "new" contract, and the arm talent is still absolutely stupid at age 37. Not a lot of quarterbacks can make these touch throws with ideal velocity to exactly the right tight-window spot. pic.twitter.com/Gkc6fPe2ZC
— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL_DougFarrar) May 7, 2025
znModeratorznModeratorThis is good.
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znModeratorJim Youngblood 53@53_jim70721
[Atwell] is always going to be limited. I am not one of those who thought he should be cut or traded. He’s got skills to be role player. But he has had chances to perform when others were hurt, and he was okay, but not special.He’s not the kind of blocker needed in 11 personnel.
znModeratorWhere does Trump's latest BS — reopening Alcatraz, casting himself as the next pope, and not saying whether it's his job to uphold the Constitution — land on Jon Stewart's "OK or Not OK" chart? pic.twitter.com/1hTym9ndr0
— The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) May 6, 2025
znModeratorAdam Grosbard@AdamGrosbard
Rams announced they’ve signed WR Britain Covey to one-year deal. Was NFL punt return yards leader in 2023…
Me. His page: https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CoveBr00.htm
znModeratorfrom PFF, Biggest steals from every round of the 2025 NFL Draft: https://www.pff.com/news/draft-biggest-steals-every-round-of-the-2025-nfl-draft?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhtwitter&utm_content=null
No. 172 Los Angeles Rams: LB Chris Paul Jr., Mississippi (Big Board Rank: 83)
Paul was the No. 83 prospect on the PFF Big Board, making this a great value pick for the Rams. He put together a well-rounded season for Ole Miss, finishing with an 84.6 PFF run-defense grade and an 84.0 pass-rush grade.znModeratorI am not a big Noteboom fan.
I thought he was serviceable. He never became what I wanted – a solid LOT – and they probably overpaid him – but I considered him a good #6. Outside and inside.
Ah. So, you’re one of those Noteboomist types.
Look. Bulger is the left tackle now. Time to move on.
znModeratorznModeratorAdam Schefter@AdamSchefter
Ravens reached agreement on a new contract with former Rams OT Joseph Noteboom. More OT depth in Baltimore.znModeratorPrez@PrezLives2022
Trump can no longer go after law firms. District judge Beryl Howell says Trumps actions violate the 1st, 5th, and 6th amendments. She ordered all restrictions terminated immediately and “to notify independent contractors subject to Executive Order 14230 that Executive Order 14230 is unlawful, null and void in its entirety and therefore should be disregarded, including all prior formal or informal advice, opinions, or direction previously received or communicated to effectuate, implement, or enforce Executive Order 14230.”This will be most likely negate all deals made with Trump and it will serve as a warning that he would be wise to stop going after universities, businesses, and my guess would be courts as well.
znModeratorTrey Wedig – The Rams have a knack for unearthing diamonds for the offensive line after NFL drafts are over. Starting left tackle Alaric Jackson never heard his name called out in the draft. Did the Rams just mine another diamond for a future right tackle role? 6-foot-6, 310-pound Indiana offensive tackle Troy Wedig certainly fits the profile.
OT Trey Wedig, Indiana
It was surprising when the Rams didn’t draft tackle and they only brought in one as an undrafted free agent. Wedig brings good size at 6’6 and 313-pounds. However, his feet are choppy and something he needs to work on. With that said, Wedig was the 14th highest graded tackle last season via PFF and seventh-best against the run. All of his snaps last season came on the right side, but played inside in 2023 at Wisconsin before transferring to Indiana. The Rams had success with Alaric Jackson as an undrafted free agent and Wedig brings upside.
Eric Galko@EricGalko
Kicking off the Pro Day circuit today is one of the bigger combine snubs of 2025 in @IndianaFootball
OT Trey WedigA transfer from Wisconsin, Wedig started 13 games at right tackle in 2024 for the playoff bound #Indiana team.
He’s played in 45 career games played in college with starts at right tackle, right guard and left guard, and his experience, ideal excellent height (6065v) and length (8168v wing), and efficiency as a pass blocker will be appealing as an NFL swing tackle.
With a @TrckFootball 5.0 PAI thanks to elite shot-put and discus background, Wedig showed his strength and balance at the @ShrineBowl and should again at Pro Day again!
As Brugler wrote in The Beast,
“In his pass sets, Wedig works from a stabilized base and uses independent hands to protect the corner. However, choppy steps and inconsistent depth points can be his undoing versus speed (see 2024 Ohio State and Notre Dame tapes). He plays with more confidence in the run game when he maintains his pad level. Overall, Wedig’s consistency in pass pro should improve with more reps. If it does, he has the tools to develop into an NFL swing tackle.”
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