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znModeratorRams Fans United@RamsFansUnited
So, sounds like Kupp was not a June 1st cut:“Pastoors confirmed that the Rams will take on $22.26 million in dead money in 2025 from releasing Kupp, but said he is off their books in 2026.”
This means Rams have about $18 mil in cap space and it will not go up June 1st…
znModeratorESPN NFL Analyst Mina Kimes and former PFF NFL analyst Sam Monson will dip and weave throughout their draft analysis of every NFL team….
Perhaps one of the earliest takeaways from their analysis is the fact that they view the Rams ‘needs’ as limited to an inside linebacker (to pair with starting ILB Omar Speights) and a cornerback. They also mention some choices the team could address in the draft at tight end, quarterback, and offensive tackle,
Sam Monson chimes in with the oxymoron nature of the Rams drafting an inside linebacker. The Rams have been viewed as a team in need of an inside linebacker in almost every season led by HC Sean McVay. The only linebacker drafted by the team was former South Carolina ILB prospect Ernest Jones IV, who competed for the Rams for three of his first four seasons.
znModeratorLos Angeles: Home of the Defensive Lineman. pic.twitter.com/WttyyCcLmv
— Rams Tapes šµš· (@RamsTapes) March 30, 2025
znModeratorMartz was a figurehead; Iāve always said it.
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znModeratorToo bad Bradford got hurt in Carolina and again in Clevelandā¦, Fisher couldāve been a contender.
Fisher wasn’t McVay, and there was always something a little (I dunno, for lack of a better word) “greasy” about him, but to be fair and objective, he would have done better than he did from 2012-2015 if he had both a healthy qb and a healthy OL at the same time for more games than he did. 2016 was just a mess though.
Right now the Rams can draft, they have the qb, McV is wired in both at the Xs and Os level and the culture building level–how far he goes is all a matter of team health. As long as they have a qb.
Vermeil though did build a team from nuthin. So I don’t know who I put at #1/#2.
znModeratorPete Prisco@PriscoCBS
This draft is loaded with players from No. 19-70 who will be good players. It only has a few sure-fire stars. Trading down makes sense.znModeratorāI think that Travis Hunter is going to be a full time corner and a package receiver in the NFL.ā@GregCosell on the Heisman Trophy winner: pic.twitter.com/LGRcIMzbvQ
— Ross Tucker Podcast (@RossTuckerPod) March 29, 2025
znModeratorFriday was an enormous day in courts across America, as a series of crucial rulings were delivered against the Trump regime.
Federal judges blocked the administration from shutting down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, halted the deportation of PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk, froze orders targeting a pair of law firms, stopped Trumpās attempt to shut down Voice of America, and extended the order preventing Trump from using the Alien Enemies Act to deport people.
znModeratorfrom https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5220124-elon-musk-voters-wisconsin-ben-wikler/
Ben Wikler, chair of the Democratic Party in Wisconsin, said itās illegal for Elon Musk to cut $1 million paychecks for voters who support Brad Schimel, a Republican candidate for the stateās Supreme Court.
āElon Musk has committed a blatant felony by offering money for votes in order to help Brad Schimel,ā Wikler said in a Friday statement.
āMuskās illegal election bribery scheme to put Brad Schimel on the Supreme Court is a chainsaw attack on democracy and the rule of law in Wisconsin and our nation.ā
The tech giant deleted his early Friday post outlining plans to travel to Wisconsin to personally deliver funds.
āOn Sunday night, I will give a talk in Wisconsin. Entrance is limited to those who have voted in the Supreme Court election,ā Musk said in a post on the social platform X, which has now been taken down.
āI will also personally hand over two checks for a million dollars each in appreciation for you taking the time to vote. This is super important,ā he added.
Later in the day, he clarified the earlier post to say he would pay spokespeople $1 million to support Schimel.
znModeratorMarco Rubio landed in Jamaica aiming to smear Cuban doctors providing crucial free healthcare across the region. But the Jamaican prime minister shut him down, making it clear he had no right to speak for Jamaica or undermine the work of the Cuban doctors. pic.twitter.com/MipGE27Kwq
— kakasloi (@kakasloi) March 28, 2025
znModeratorfull speed, no stops ..
does not get much better than Matthew Stafford's skill set on no-look pass to Tyler Johnson#Rams #RamsHouse https://t.co/ijODYQOJtn pic.twitter.com/CVJBtjOpTQ
— Jim Youngblood 53 (@53_jim70721) November 4, 2024
znModeratorfrom Poona Ford: Playing for Sean McVay was ‘a big part of my decision’ to sign with Rams — https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2025/03/28/nfl-free-agency-poona-ford-rams-sean-mcvay-signing-decision/82702585007/?taid=67e6a5c0b3e1fe0001533eea&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=twitter
One of the determining factors in his decision was McVay himself. Having seen the job McVay did with the Rams over the years, Ford knew he wanted to play for him. Ford got that chance in free agency, signing a three-year, $27.6 million contract with the Rams this offseason.
āThe coaching staff is phenomenal,ā Ford said, via WTOC. āIāve always been a fan of Coach McVay from my years in Seattle watching what heās done over there and how heās run his program. Itās been a big part of my decision.ā
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He could see himself playing for McVay at some point and seems excited to finally have that opportunity.
āI always watched him from a distance,ā Ford said recently. āBeing in Seattle, and playing against him twice a year, I always knew he was a guy that I could see myself playing for at some point.”
znModeratorThere are several people who claim that Aleric Jackson is a tackle with short arms. Itās not true. The year he came out there was no Combine and with several screw ups on measurements . This pick is from the NFL website and has the correct length which is of course 33 7/8ā pic.twitter.com/iYJyDeTrDY
— Greg Gabriel (@ggabefootball) March 28, 2025
znModeratorThanks for that CR.
March 28, 2025 at 10:35 am in reply to: Between the horns & other analysis vids…including Rodrigue #155708znModeratorznModeratorI think OTC is scoring it right if Kupp is not a June 1st cut. Theyāve dumped his salary and are using the full dead cap number. Doing it that way, Rams have about $20 mil in cap space.
I don’t know if that’s right, but if it is, the point would be to take on dead money in 2025 and have no dead money in 2026.
znModeratorElvis
With Stafford, i think they’ve agreed in principle but haven’t actually done the deal so who knows when we see those numbers? And if the deal adds to the cap, maybe they wait, what’s the rush?
I think OTC is scoring it right if Kupp is not a June 1st cut. They’ve dumped his salary and are using the full dead cap number. Doing it that way, Rams have about $20 mil in cap space.
znModeratorScroll back through preceding years, and they didnāt hit on all 3.
I think something happened after 2022…the Rams not only changed the offense and OL strategies, I think they re-assessed personnel and drafting. Anyway there were subtle signs of “re-appraisal” going on. That may be a McVay thing–now and then stepping back, re-appraising, looking to improve this or that approach to one thing or another.
znModeratorSteven Jacksonās final 100+ yard rushing performance as a Ram – 2012 against Arizona. Jack powered his way to 139 rushing yards including a 48 yard scamper @sj39 pic.twitter.com/BvskUYMOiS
— RAMS ON FILM (@RamsOnFilm) February 28, 2025
znModeratorWhat are your expectations for Blake Corum going into 2025 season?
Fans seemed to expect him to garner a much higher usage as a rookie. It will be interesting to see what direction the backfield takes pic.twitter.com/9LK6WbL4QA
— RAMS ON FILM (@RamsOnFilm) March 26, 2025
znModeratorBest route runner: Colston Loveland
Best hands: ?Superlatives for the top TE draft prospects āhttps://t.co/6tSZyNHxrq
— PFF (@PFF) March 27, 2025
znModeratorSam Monson@SamMonsonNFL
I don’t think [this year’s WR draft class] is weak, it’s just very bunched up and doesn’t have the blue chips at the topznModeratorāŖJourdan Rodrigueā¬ āŖ@jourdanrodrigue.bsky.socialā¬
What do my fellow writers do when blocked? I walk all over town, and duck into a little market near me that is packed full to bursting with every kind of dry good and produce you can think of. Something about looking at all the labels, smelling produce, quiets my brain down + brings focus.Petting dog – also good
March 27, 2025 at 1:26 am in reply to: the “healthcare” industry (thread includes entire film “Sicko” for free) #155685znModeratorTear it all down. pic.twitter.com/7xncBO6KOe
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znModeratorPro Football Hall of Fame Ambassador@PFHOFAmbassador
Kamren Kinchens, @RamsNFL DB – Recorded 123 total interception return yards in 2024 at the age of 22 – the youngest Ram to have 100+ total interception return yards in a season since Aaron Martin (22) in 1964 (Per PFR)March 27, 2025 at 12:55 am in reply to: Between the horns & other analysis vids…including Rodrigue #155683znModeratorMarch 26, 2025 at 8:29 pm in reply to: 1st FA wave over, assessments + 2nd wave of signings & extensions #155680znModeratorfrom 2025 NFL free agency class rankings: Most improved rosters–https://www.espn.com/nfl/insider/story/_/id/44363563/2025-nfl-free-agency-class-rankings-teams-improved-better-worse-signings-deals#lar
I’m ranking all 32 teams by their offseason process.
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2. Los Angeles Rams
Key acquisitions and returning players: QB Matthew Stafford, WR Davante Adams, QB Jimmy Garoppolo, OT Alaric Jackson, DT Poona Ford
I loved: Just about everything. Extending Jackson before the tackle market was set saved them millions. Upgrading at nose tackle, with Ford in place of Bobby Brown III, should further elevate second-year players Braden Fiske and Jared Verse. Upgrading at receiver with Adams, who is aging much better than Cooper Kupp, fills a nicer role opposite Puka Nacua. And of course, retaining Stafford after an open flirtation with the trade market.
The Rams lost a solid amount of depth and must continue to reload through the draft, but they’ve retained the franchise cornerstones necessary to continue contending in the NFC.
I didn’t love: Retaining Tutu Atwell over Demarcus Robinson. I understand Atwell has a trump-card trait — speed — that Robinson doesn’t have. But if I’m filling the WR3 speedster role on an offense funneling most targets to Nacua and Adams, I’d prefer to do it in the draft or in the bargain bin of free agency. Atwell has never had more than 600 receiving yards or scored more than three touchdowns in his four pro seasons. He might create bigger plays in theory, but he averaged fewer yards per reception last season (13.4) than Robinson did (16.3). I understand the argument for Atwell’s upside, but it is my least favorite part of an otherwise impressive class.
znModeratorRams Bros.@RamsBrothers
Most games by a WR with 100+ receiving yards, 10+ catches and a TD (since 2020):Davante Adams: 14
Ja’Marr Chase: 9
Tyreek Hill: 9
CeeDee Lamb: 7
Justin Jefferson: 6
Amon-Ra St. Brown: 5
Cooper Kupp: 5znModeratorWe need the traditional ones now too. In no particular order. Add to the list.
znModeratorfrom 10 underrated NFL free agency moves: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/10-underrated-nfl-free-agent-moves-najee-harris-joey-bosa-deandre-hopkins
6. Poona Ford, DT, Los Angeles Rams
Contract: Two years, $15.6 million guaranteedLos Angeles boasts one of the better young defensive lines in the league, featuring Jared Verse, Braden Fiske, Kobie Turner and Byron Young. However, the Rams struggled to stop Saquon Barkley and James Conner last season. Bringing in Ford, a proven run-stuffer who can also create an interior pass rush, should fix one of the few glaring needs for a team that believes it can compete for a Super Bowl. And the Rams got Ford at a decent number considering the skyrocketing defensive tackle market in free agency.
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