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znModeratorBlaine Grisak@bgrisakDTRIt should be known at this point that the Rams’ resources are limited. Using $6.5M-$10M on a backup QB instead of a guard seems like a bad use of resources…and it is an either/or situation. When you have a limited number of resources, you must get it right.znModerator— Brian Joanou (@Brian81277) December 13, 2022
znModeratorMassachusetts recount flips state house election to Democrat by one vote! 💙
— Wyona M Freysteinson, PhD, MN, RN, FAAN (she/her) (@wyonaf) December 12, 2022
znModeratorAs it appeared almost immediately, the fear is that #AZCardinals QB Kyler Murray suffered a serious knee injury, source said. An MRI and other tests are coming.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 13, 2022
znModeratorBaker Mayfield only got in 20 plays of practice before leading the Rams to a miraculous comeback win over the Raiders https://t.co/9v1Q8HL11g
— Rams Wire (@TheRamsWire) December 12, 2022
December 12, 2022 at 12:40 am in reply to: Just a thread for different kindsa interesting things #142129znModeratorThis is sorcery. pic.twitter.com/eEfjpzbNa0
— The Hoarse Whisperer (@TheRealHoarse) December 11, 2022
znModeratorSam Farmer@LATimesfarmerHad dinner with Mark Sanchez at a Philadelphia steakhouse when he signed with the Eagles. Guy approached table and said he was a huge fan and, “I never booed you.” Sanchez politely thanked him, even though he didn’t buy it. Guy left & Sanchez quipped: “My own FAMILY booed me.”znModeratorGoff sure has his confidence back.
Yeah I too see JG’s ups and downs as depending on his confidence. You probably agree with me that McV was not good for his confidence–not after he became the de facto qb coach in 2019 anyway. I think McV likes gunslingers better than more structured guys like JG.
Jared Goff vs Vikings:
🔹 27/39
🔹 330 yards
🔹 3 TDs (0 INTs)
🔹 120.7 passer rating pic.twitter.com/ISxzzcfcvm— PFF (@PFF) December 11, 2022
znModeratorcrazy pic.twitter.com/vicycJhZHz
— roberto clemente (@rclemente2121) December 12, 2022
znModeratorhave we EVER seen a QB go downhill as quickly as Russell Wilson????
he threw FORTY (40) TDs in 2020 and led Seattle to a 12-4 record
now?
he can barely get his offense ONE first down, operates one of the worst offenses in the NFL & has nearly as many INTs as TDs on the year
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) December 11, 2022
znModeratorTwo big-time throws, no turnover-worthy plays, a miraculous game-winning drive and a pretty passing chart
Game 1 of Baker Mayfield with the Rams https://t.co/tYgkhb1vdF
— Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) December 11, 2022
znModerator“After everything Stafford has gone through and the fact that the Rams aren’t good, the rumor is both he and McVay are going to retire at the end of this year.”
Lost me at “the Rams aren’t good.”
Yeah it’s goofy.
znModeratorRaiders did this on the punt & then LOST 😭 pic.twitter.com/0pASIdYLRz
— Whistle Blitz (@WhistleBlitz) December 9, 2022
znModeratorMost of the NFL world considers Jared Goff to be a bridge QB… the #Lions never got that memo.
A look at the present and figure of Detroit’s starting QB: https://t.co/Lr4USyT8fX
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 11, 2022
znModeratorWhat's next for OBJ? Eventually, his best (only) option could be a one-year deal for 2023, which would give him a chance to prove that he's healthy and able to play. https://t.co/YvMsWiPNVc
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 11, 2022
znModeratorNo deal imminent for Odell Beckham Jr. following free-agency visits
Ian Rapoport
Published: Dec 11, 2022
https://www.nfl.com/news/no-deal-imminent-for-odell-beckham-jr-following-free-agency-visits
After weeks and weeks and months and months of buildup, the Odell Beckham Jr. free-agency tour came and went last week. He visited with the Bills, Giants and Cowboys, and the thought was that a decision would come by the middle of last week.
But that’s come and gone, too, and as sources explain, all parties are currently in a holding pattern while Beckham is at home considering his options.
The teams involved are moving forward with what they currently have, knowing that if Beckham came on board, he wouldn’t help on the field for at least another month.
While there could be a fourth visit, there isn’t one currently scheduled for Beckham.
In short, here is where it all stands:
No timeline for a decision from Beckham.
No firm answer on what a contract would look like, with monetary details not discussed in detail with any party.
All teams felt confident in Beckham’s rehab from a torn ACL, with the surgery having gone well and the timeline being what was expected. But 10 months out from his second ACL tear, Beckham is just not ready to play.
Beckham did not work out or run routes for teams, despite clubs clamoring for more information. While he has done some route running, he hasn’t put pads on and hasn’t run his full route tree. That left teams with more unknowns than knowns.
Beckham was a guest on LeBron James’ Thursday Night Football alternate feed of The Shop this week, and he addressed his free agency with a bluntness no one was anticipating. He described wanting the stable environment of a football team, that regular schedule as he works to get back.“I’ve played football for a long time,” Beckham said. “I’m not saying I couldn’t step in and play (in the) regular season, but I don’t see the point. I really don’t. I’d rather play when that pressure’s on.”
At this point, it’s looking less likely that he’ll have the opportunity.
A source close to Beckham said the receiver came away impressed with all the franchises but left with a lot to digest. Beckham originally came into the process wanting a big-money, multi-year deal in a place where he could finish his career. But while he considers his options now, he’s weighing various scenarios.
Is a multi-year deal the best route? With the salary cap expected to increase, perhaps a one-year contract is better? Or maybe the best option is to wait until free agency in March — or really, whenever he wants to sign since he will be 100% healthy by then. He’d once again be one of the top free agents.
Beckham has made nearly $83 million on the field in his career, and plenty of more millions off the field. He is not hurting for money. Waiting is not necessarily a bad option, especially because it could open the door for more potential suitors. But it would also mean no playoffs this season.
There are questions abound for teams, as well. Without watching him run routes and do a full workout, they might not know enough to make a full decision. And the best way to get ready to help in the playoffs is to play during the regular season, but it doesn’t seem like that is in the cards for Beckham. Thus, the wait.
There are scenarios in which Beckham signs with a team. One would be if he signs somewhere for little money in 2022 (considering he won’t play much or at all this season) but big money the following season. Another would be a low-money, one-year deal. But do those make sense for all parties?
It appears more waiting remains as the Beckham Sweepstakes that has generated so many headlines continues.
znModeratorJourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigueAs I wrote earlier this month, if it turns out that OBJ waits until 2023, I would bet the Rams would pursue him hard once again. Offer for 2022 was always really built around the injury/returning from it.znModeratorMatthew Stafford = the ultimate teammate https://t.co/9MIyWf4vW3
— Rams Wire (@TheRamsWire) December 11, 2022
znModeratorObviously, Jalen Ramsey would be in that mix as well, would be a huge, huge asset if you wanted to move him. Let’s just tear it down, let’s rebuild it.”
Not going to add anything new or startling. Just keeping the “rebuild” discussion going. My 22 cents (nothing new is said here, just it’s a slightly different moment after the Mayfield Miracle):
I don’t know if it’s a good time to be judging any Rams players. A lot of them seemed to have “relaxed” this off-season–super bowl hangover?–and did not come back with the same preparation or energy. Ramsey and Floyd are 2 examples of that (and with Donald out that makes Wagner the star of the defense now).
There’s also the “trade em” double standards that show up in conversations like this. So people say, trade Ramsey because he has declined and you can get a high pick for him. Well if you can get a high pick then teams trading for him will see he hasn’t declined as much as the critics are saying. Or if he has declined then there won’t be a high pick–teams watch film, they don’t trade for a guy based on reputation alone.
sides the OL, the only areas I am concerned about are edge rusher and better CB depth (though it is also possibly that a guy like Durant can take the next step next year).
Either way, next year is not a rebuild year. Assuming Stafford is back, they can build an OL with all the extra players they were forced to use this year, some of whom can play (like Jackson?) They will have all these recovering, but also experienced, injured players, along with injury replacements, to make for a pretty deep OL situation in camp in 2023. I’m sure they’ll also draft a guy or 2.
That again makes the real issues revolve around the pass rush and the CB situation.
Doesn;’t sound like a rebuild to me. Not the time to dump stars, get picks, and start over.
znModeratorSean McVay said the Rams are going to get John Wolford healthy, but Baker Mayfield will remain the starter https://t.co/QsqdE4ZplN
— Rams Wire (@TheRamsWire) December 11, 2022
znModeratorbecause this shit never gets old. pic.twitter.com/PqFQFkoHBz
— roberto clemente (@rclemente2121) December 11, 2022
znModeratorTutu Atwell played a career-high 39 snaps, while the Rams made a change at cornerback with Cobie Durant overtaking Derion Kendrick https://t.co/DMvKPzriBB
— Rams Wire (@TheRamsWire) December 10, 2022
znModeratorBradley Bass did his job in accordance with school policy. But cops say in the process he ran afoul of an old Colorado child-porn law, which they are now weaponizing against him to criminalize him for…doing his job.
This is not parody. https://t.co/B2BBGIgNZl
— Billy Binion (@billybinion) December 9, 2022
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znModeratorLooks like we all share the same perspective which dampens my hopes of a board war as we head into the holiday season.
Yeah no board war. You’re just going to have to settle for enjoying the fact that your precious Seahawks found a qb in Geno Smith.
znModerator"I'm so happy for you… Unbelievable, I love you bro!"
🎤 Mic'd Up with @VanJefferson12 during our Week 14 win. | @YouTubeTV
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) December 10, 2022
znModeratorznModerator📞 @JasonCole62: “After everything Stafford has gone through and the fact that the Rams aren't good, the rumor is both he and McVay are going to retire at the end of this year." – @howaboutafresca @SwollenDome https://t.co/DHTGckF0gc
— FOX Sports Radio (@FoxSportsRadio) December 10, 2022
znModeratorHis problems come in as the games pile up and he has to actually lead and study, etc etc.
That’s what Colin Cowherd said.
That’s the thing with Mayfield. We don’t know if he has changed in those terms or if he even can. I mean it’s no accident that a #1 pick qb with clearly obvious physical talent was available during the season. He could be the Rams own Jeff George.
But that’s to worry about next season. For now…I look forward to the Packers game.
znModeratorSean McVay explained why he started John Wolford over Baker Mayfield and it still doesn't make a ton of sense to me https://t.co/n62gEfLiRX
— Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) December 10, 2022
znModeratorThe NFL was serious about the December 2 memo regarding fake injuries. How serious? The league has levied $550,000 in fines for an allegedly fake Cam Jordan injury in the fourth quarter on Monday night. https://t.co/OohF6U32fZ
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) December 10, 2022
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