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znModeratorThe #Rams hired former University of Washington head coach Jimmy Lake to a spot on Sean McVay's staff, per sources.
Lake's title is TBD; he has mostly coached defensive backs, including with the Bucs and Lions from 2006-11 before returning to college.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 16, 2023
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The Rams have hired former University of Washington head coach Jimmy Lake to Sean McVay’s new-look coaching staff. https://t.co/NynLBgbPug
— Rams Wire (@TheRamsWire) February 17, 2023
znModeratorField Yates@FieldYatesAn assistant coaching return: the Rams are hiring Aubrey Pleasant as their DB coach/passing game coordinator, per source. Pleasant returns to LA after serving as the Lions DB coach/passing game coordinator and then a consultant for the Packers for the second half of 2022.February 15, 2023 at 1:27 pm in reply to: Thotz on the super bowl … including our post-game reactions #142949znModeratorTHIS is the picture that got the holding flag thrown.
It's marginal, but any official seeing that automatically throws a flag. https://t.co/kCAe2ePCLW pic.twitter.com/Y93XfoDFza
— Sam Monson (@PFF_Sam) February 15, 2023
znModeratorWhy the train derailment on Ohio IS a big deal pic.twitter.com/pFUxBDygO7
— TizzyEnt (@TizzyEnt) February 15, 2023
znModeratorWith the NFL combine coming up, feels like as good a time as any to watch Aaron Donald college highlights at Pitt.
Stud then, stud now 💪🏽 pic.twitter.com/eHJUjsv0xW
— MyLASports (@BestBlogOnTurf) February 14, 2023
February 15, 2023 at 5:34 am in reply to: mass shootings & guns … including Trump getting shot at #142945znModeratorThe idea that a 21-year-old student has survived TWO mass shootings isn’t just heartbreaking, but entirely unacceptable and unique to America.
It does NOT have to be this way. We must act now.https://t.co/U7MWSN4hEq
— Pramila Jayapal (@PramilaJayapal) February 15, 2023
znModeratorRaheem Morris is returning to the Rams, which should have those in Los Angeles excited https://t.co/kcLJkQMtNx
— Rams Wire (@TheRamsWire) February 14, 2023
znModeratorThe Rams aren’t getting much respect from oddsmakers heading into the 2023 season https://t.co/6Yj47KSVCW
— Rams Wire (@TheRamsWire) February 15, 2023
February 13, 2023 at 7:38 pm in reply to: Thotz on the super bowl … including our post-game reactions #142931znModerator.@RossTuckerNFL on why the Eagles’ vaunted pass rush was a non-factor last night. pic.twitter.com/P3Ik8uQCzi
— Jim Rome (@jimrome) February 13, 2023
February 13, 2023 at 3:30 pm in reply to: Thotz on the super bowl … including our post-game reactions #142930znModeratorFirst third and long for the Chiefs … and the Eagles pass rush gets pressure all over the place. Chiefs staying out of these situations for most of the game was crucial pic.twitter.com/YpPzuNQLCq
— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) February 13, 2023
February 13, 2023 at 3:18 pm in reply to: Thotz on the super bowl … including our post-game reactions #142929znModeratorBill Barnwell@billbarnwellNew free column: My recap of a wild Super Bowl – How motion and running the football helped the Chiefs play a perfect second half on offense – Seeing the future with the Eagles offense –.
February 13, 2023 at 12:40 pm in reply to: Thotz on the super bowl … including our post-game reactions #142928znModeratorJoe Curley@vcsjoecurleyI couldn’t believe the Eagles D front wasn’t able to apply more pressure. Kudos to the KC OL, but the turf obviously played an important role as well...@Eagles v @Chiefs @PatrickMahomes how many players can lose their footing on 1 stinking play? Looks like a skating pond. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/E5pkjxj9GG
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) February 13, 2023
February 13, 2023 at 12:15 pm in reply to: Thotz on the super bowl … including our post-game reactions #142927znModeratorThe Eagles suffered an extremely tough loss last night on a huge stage.
When no one would’ve blamed them for venting frustration, Nick Sirianni and the Eagles showed class, accountability & poise.
How you handle adversity speaks volumes about your character. That’s leadership. https://t.co/iOUG6HRdX8
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) February 13, 2023
February 13, 2023 at 11:59 am in reply to: Thotz on the super bowl … including our post-game reactions #142926znModeratorBen Standig@BenStandigEric Bieniemy’s role in the Chiefs exploiting Philly’s coverage tendencies.February 13, 2023 at 11:58 am in reply to: Thotz on the super bowl … including our post-game reactions #142925znModeratorPaul Hembekides@PaulHemboJalen Hurts is the only QB to produce 4 touchdowns in a Super Bowl loss. Entering Sunday, teams were 39-0 when scoring 35+ points in the conference championship (24-0) & Super Bowl (15-0). 39-0.February 13, 2023 at 11:51 am in reply to: Thotz on the super bowl … including our post-game reactions #142924znModerator#SBLVII tape…
I thought QB Jalen Hurts played his best game as a pro — on a championship stage.
Aggressive on vertical throws. Ball location/anticipation to target tight windows. Rushing production. Off-schedule ability. And he played with a physical element. #Eagles pic.twitter.com/3bzkbyuHI4
— Matt Bowen (@MattBowen41) February 13, 2023
February 12, 2023 at 11:14 pm in reply to: Thotz on the super bowl … including our post-game reactions #142922znModeratorMitchell Schwartz@MitchSchwartz71An amazing performance by the entire OL. And let’s give OL Coach Andy Heck his credit. He had everyone one of these OL ready for the challenge and they played their best game this night. He’s also responsible for the run game, which was fantastic tonight..Ari Meirov@MySportsUpdate#Eagles CB James Bradberry said in the locker room that he held JuJu Smith-Schuster: “It was a holding. I tugged his jersey. I was hoping they would let it slide.”.trey wingo@wingozand scored the most point ever for a team to lose the Super Bowl. This is what it’s like to play Patrick Mahomes on a 2nd half heater: 4 possessions , 3 TDs and FG..Jalen Hurts put on a masterful performance with a shoulder that is way worse than anyone knows. He’s going to be a force in Philadelphia for years.Patrick Mahomes is now 14-10 when his team falls behind by 10 or more points. No other QB has a winning % more than 37% since 1950.Gregg Rosenthal@greggrosenthalJalen Hurts needed a quick touchdown and a 2-pointer to tie the Super Bowl at 35-35. He did it with 5 minutes left and never got the ball back. That’s life in the Mahomes era..B/R Gridiron@brgridironOL appreciation post: KC’s offensive line just pitched a shutout against the best pass rush in the NFL..Mina Kimes@minakimesThe Eagles only failed to record a sack in 2 games this season: Week 6 vs Dallas, and the Super Bowl.February 12, 2023 at 12:12 pm in reply to: Bad draft? … general view of the draft (starting 2/12) #142917znModeratorRanking every position in the 2023 NFL Draft from strongest to weakest:
https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2022/12/23/23518060/ranking-every-position-2023-nfl-draft-qb-bryce-young-cj-stroud-will-levis-olb-anderson-steelers-news
By Andrew_Wilbar@Andrew_Wilbar Dec 23, 2022, </time>
1. Cornerback
We may not see any corners selected inside the Top 5, and depending on team needs, we mat even see one selected in the top 10. However, the depth is incredible. Joey Porter, Jr., Cam Smith, Christian Gonzalez, DJ Turner, Kelee Ringo, Clark Phillips III, Deonte Banks, and Devon Witherspoon could all be in the first-round conversation.
2. EDGE rusher
Will Anderson, Jr. is arguably the best player in the draft, but there are plenty of guys to keep an eye on for both 3-4 and 4-3 schemes. Tyree Johnson has the size, speed, and production to warrant a top-ten selection, and other talents like Myles Murphy, BJ Ojulari, Isaiah Foskey, and Andre Carter will garner interest in the mid to late first round.
3. Running Back
This position is almost perennially deep. Like every year, there will be prospects who fall to day three that can be quality backs for years to come. While I do not support taking any running back in the first round, Bijan Robinson may be the best back to come out of college since Saquon Barkley. He is the only running back I have a first-round grade on, but there are a slew of names who will come off the board quickly on Day 2. There is quality depth once again.
February 12, 2023 at 12:08 pm in reply to: Bad draft? … general view of the draft (starting 2/12) #142916znModeratorSome reads:
Ranking the top 2023 NFL Draft prospects at every position – PFF: https://www.pff.com/news/draft-ranking-top-2023-nfl-draft-prospects-every-position#:~:text=Tight%20end%20is%20arguably%20the,in%20the%202023%20NFL%20Draft.
2023 NFL draft prospects to know: Strengths, rankings, what’s next: https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2023/story/_/id/35306956/2023-nfl-draft-prospects-know-strengths-rankings-next-bryce-young-cj-stroud-levis-jalen-carter-anderson-jr-bijan-robinson#:~:text=The%202023%20NFL%20draft%20class,impact%20game%2Dbreakers%20on%20offense.
Ranking every position in the 2023 NFL Draft from strongest to weakest:
https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2022/12/23/23518060/ranking-every-position-2023-nfl-draft-qb-bryce-young-cj-stroud-will-levis-olb-anderson-steelers-newsDaniel Jeremiah’s top 50: 2023 NFL Draft prospect rankings 1.0
https://www.nfl.com/news/daniel-jeremiah-s-top-50-2023-nfl-draft-prospect-rankings-1-0.
February 12, 2023 at 12:00 pm in reply to: Bad draft? … general view of the draft (starting 2/12) #142915znModeratorThere’s also a thread just on the Rams 2023 draft, that’s here: https://theramshuddle.com/topic/our-first-pick-in-the-2023-draft/#post-142867
February 12, 2023 at 11:26 am in reply to: Thotz on the super bowl … including our post-game reactions #142914znModeratorThe #Eagles have gotten help from an unexpected place — Vic Fangio signed a 2-week contract with Philly to help its offense prepare for KC's defense. Tomorrow, he'll join Miami as the #Dolphins DC.
My story: https://t.co/NVw6qQGnFi
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 12, 2023
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Ted Nguyen@FB_FilmAnalysisI’m sure Fangio, who Gannon’s defense is based off of, and has experience with the Chiefs as an AFC West opponent, helped the defense tooFebruary 11, 2023 at 7:13 pm in reply to: Thotz on the super bowl … including our post-game reactions #142911znModeratorMitchell Schwartz@MitchSchwartz71
Philly OL vs. KC DLThis matchup has been talked about a lot and I do think it benefits Philly. They’ve got the best OL in the game and have all year. Why? They can do everything, and they do it well. Each lineman is good (or better) on their own and they’re even better together
The run game is as diverse as it gets. Inside zone, outside zone, toss plays, gap schemes, and everyone pulls (both play side and on gap schemes). You combine that ability with what Jalen brings to a running game and it’s no wonder they’re so diverse and successful.
Chris Jones is the key for the Chiefs DL, really the whole D. He’s the one that makes things go. In the run game I’m most interested in seeing how much gap scheme Philly is willing to run. In a perfect world you’d want Chris on the frontside, not the backside, if you’re Philly.
If Chris is on the backside, the Center back blocks him. He makes/destroys many plays as the backside DT against gap scheme runs. Jason Kelce will have his work cut out on those blocks, especially if Philly pulls both G+T. Then Kelce has no help. We’ll see how they approach it.
In the pass game I’m going to be looking at the interior OL to see how and if we can attack inside and win. As I mentioned the other day, Mike Danna is a very good pass rusher as a 3 technique. Can he win 1-on-1 against Dickerson and Seumalo?
Chris is going to win some reps like normal. But Philly has a better G/C/G than he’s seen lately. Part of the last few weeks has been that he beats the G so quickly that the C either can’t help, or is in poor position to. I don’t think Philly will make that type of mistake.
Philly’s Gs, when they have C help, will pass set him properly and won’t cut off their help. And the help is Jason Kelce, who will be in better position to block Chris than the last few weeks. We’ll see how that matchup plays out but it’ll go a long way in determining the game.
How Spags counters Philly’s OL is my other fun nugget in this matchup. Do they run blitz more than normal to try and slow down Philly’s run game? Do they blitz on 3rd down to force pressure and 1-on-1s? Move Chris around? Or play normal D and see if they can win the matchups?
znModeratorJeremy Fowler@JFowlerESPN#Colts have begun narrowing down the field. Giants OC Mike Kafka, a finalist in AZ, is out of the running in Indy, per source — as is Bengals OC Brian Callahan (per @AlbertBreer) and Giants DC Wink Martingale (per @MikeSilver) Indy’s long, winding search appears closerznModeratorRaheem Morris is one of the five coaches still in the running for the Colts' job after Indy narrowed the list today https://t.co/2pnLAQ3BWq
— Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) February 10, 2023
znModeratorIf Coleman Shelton is a free agent, I would let him walk
Shelton is arguably their best center and he seems to have the Rams backing. Though they just hired a new OL coach so maybe that’s not entirely settled yet.
znModeratorWith Mike LaFleur as the OC, Rams running backs could be more involved as receivers in 2023. That'd be a nice wrinkle in the offense. https://t.co/aSHJ4018a3
— Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) February 10, 2023
znModeratorSnubbed again. Big Game deserves that gold jacket.
Most receiving yards in the decade of the 2000s
Torry Holt 12,594
Randy Moss 11,739
Terrell Owens 11,644#stlrams pic.twitter.com/ipqiothlmN— St. Louis Rams History (@STLRamsHistory) February 10, 2023
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Rams legend Torry Holt once again missed the cut for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, coming up just short for the 4th straight year https://t.co/7rgBZWbSJQ
— Rams Wire (@TheRamsWire) February 10, 2023
znModeratorFans will never forgive the Rams for passing on Creed Humphrey in 2021 https://t.co/M1aDc8JYni
— Rams Wire (@TheRamsWire) February 9, 2023
znModeratorAndrew Brandt@AndrewBrandtNBA stars: “I want out!!” NBA owners: “Yes, happy to accommodate.” NFL stars: “I want out!” NFL owners: “Well isn’t that cute.”znModeratorBlaine Grisak@bgrisakDTRTorry Holt remains the only wide receiver on the 2000s all decade team NOT in the Hall of Fame. -
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