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znModeratorKurt Warner, Eric Dickerson and Isaac Bruce dominate the list. https://t.co/MeSmb1j8yq
— Rams Wire (@TheRamsWire) April 23, 2023
znModeratorFun fact: Sean McVay "really doesn't love scouting," according to Rams GM Les Snead
He's much more interested in the concepts and plays when watching college film https://t.co/OCLRq1BLei
— Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) April 23, 2023
znModeratorJalen Ramsey shed some light on his Rams departure, saying he never asked for a new deal and would have restructured his contract https://t.co/f6171cZ1TZ
— Rams Wire (@TheRamsWire) April 22, 2023
znModeratorznModeratorThe Rams are a week away from going on the clock in Round 2. Here's how I would rank their top 7 roster needs heading into the draft. https://t.co/LlGttFdTDn
— Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) April 21, 2023
znModerator— As i recall, you were leading the “massey is a figurehead” chorus. At least now you concede, without massey, Bulger would have been nothing. w v
All this one up-manship. Like you know the Rams or for that matter football better than anyone else.
Never forget, I was the one who predicted years in advance that the Rams would trade up to draft Stafford.
znModeratorAlmost as much as when they got rid of Chris Massey in 2011, after he “made clean snaps on 702 out of 703 attempts including a run of 528 consecutive clean snaps.”
Massey was great up until he hurt his hand and then refused to wear a glove. That’s why his final 175 snaps were far from perfect.
znModeratorBy trading Robinson, the Rams save $18.55 million in cap space next year, which isn’t an insignificant amount. They can now use that money to add a premier pass rusher or cornerback in 2024. According to Over The Cap, the Rams are now projected to have $73.8 million in cap space next year, the 13th-most in the NFL.
znModeratorThe Rams are actually *losing* cap space this year by trading Allen Robinson, eating $21.45 million in dead money https://t.co/cYxbgPh8K5
— Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) April 19, 2023
znModeratorKiper and McShay teamed up for a 3-round mock draft and they sent the Rams two defenders, as well as a running back https://t.co/Pva4X7GhVO
— Rams Wire (@TheRamsWire) April 18, 2023
znModeratorHere’s Matthew Stafford. “I’m not 25,” he jokes, “but I definitely feel good.” pic.twitter.com/IUotfNv8Nt
— Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) April 17, 2023
znModeratorRams Brothers@RamsBrothers
Matthew Stafford said he met with Sean McVay and Mike LaFleur this morning about “what they want to be about” in 2023. Seems genuinely excited on day 1. Says he was ready to go, and ready to play as soon as he was cleared. And that he’s no longer 25.HoldenCantor@HoldenCantor
Matthew Stafford said he feels as good as he can be and he’s excited to be where he’s at right now.Rams Brothers@RamsBrothers“I’m not a human jugs machine like I used to be, but can still get out there and compete and do everything I want to do” – Matthew StaffordznModeratorStu Jackson@StuJRamsAsked Matthew Stafford about Cam Akers and Akers building on the finish he had to the 2022 season. Stafford in part of his answer mentioned that he’s been working out in the facility on-and-off for awhile now, and has seen Akers every time he’s been in the building.znModeratorRams will reveal their new alternate jersey this year. The sol/yellow and the old school 60s white are the rumored choices, but I would favor the sol/yellow, because the Rams already have a alternate white. pic.twitter.com/4k0swCNyz2
— lahornsgear@Horns2016 (@Horns2016) April 16, 2023
znModeratorfrom https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2023/4/16/23685371/rams-draft-depth-chart-brad-holmes-les-snead
Being a general manager means getting to do things your way, assuming you don’t have an owner meddling in the plan everyday. For Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes, that means that he gets to run a draft war room in the style and manner of his preference and this year he revealed that he doesn’t look at a depth chart before making his picks. Holmes would prefer to not be swayed by “needs” when making respective picks.
The former Rams director of college scouting revealed at his year’s owners meetings that he’s seen other teams do that without having as much success as they should have.
Holmes has only ever worked for the Rams before being hired by the Lions.
“I just think you can make a lot of mistakes with that,” Holmes said. “I’ve been in regimes in the past that have had a depth chart in the draft room, and I’ve just never been a fan of that.”
Later adding, “When you’re approaching the draft and you’re just looking to fill those question marks, fill those holes, I do think that that can equate to some mistakes.”
znModeratorAbout a week ago, sports talker Rich Eisen hosted Super Bowl-winning player and current Philadelphia Eagles center, Jason Kelce. They talked about a number of topics, but one topic that stood out involved Eisen asking Kelce which team was more likely to make the playoffs this year. The New England Patriots or the Los Angeles Rams?
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The interaction can be watched below, and the topic comes up about two minutes and thirty seconds into the video.
What’s More Likely: Eagles’ Jason Kelce Talks NFL Draft, Pats, Rams, Lamar & More | Rich Eisen Show (The Rich Eisen Show)</p>
[They discuss the Rams at about 2:32 in: ]
As mentioned above, Eisen and Kelce both pick LA.</p>
He takes a couple beats to decide, but Kelce says it all comes down to the division and he says that right now (and of course this can change by the start of the season) the NFC West seems like an easier division to navigate than the AFC East. It makes sense. In theory, the New York Jets will have Aaron Rodgers, the Dolphins made the playoffs last year and just traded for Jalen Ramsey, the Buffalo Bills have Josh Allen. It’s hard to believe, but on paper Bill Belichick’s team does seemingly look like the weakest team in that division, for now.Rich Eisen has been standing by the theory that the Rams are not tanking. He is preaching what the Rams organization is preaching. While Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp and Aaron Donald are on the roster (and healthy), the team cannot truly tank. With those studs healthy and wrecking havoc on opposing teams come gameday, the team could quickly rebound from last year’s debacle.
znModeratorThe Rams could be awful in 2023. Or they could be better than expected. One thing is interesting – the core leaders all seem to think it’s the latter. They’ve got a long road to proving it starting with this upcoming draft class.
Catch up on this week’s 11 Personnel here: https://t.co/4n530nRtI2
— Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) April 14, 2023
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Jourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigueThe episode illustrates how they’re not just saying this stuff publicly – but behind the scenes too. I’m still skeptical, even if I believe that they believe what they’re saying. But we’ll see how it all shakes out.znModeratorOdell really cooked them with no acl #RamsHouse pic.twitter.com/2xWCqlO0EK
— Cam✨SBLVI CHAMPIONS (@RamsWRLD_) April 14, 2023
znModeratorRams Brothers@RamsBrothersWould really like to see the Rams bridge the gap between rounds 3 and 5/somehow find a way to get another top-100 pick. Perhaps move some of the late round compensatory picks and/or capital from next years draft to do so. Need at least 3 future starters from this draft.znModeratorI know it sounds crazy for any draft, but I think there are more than a dozen immediate or future starters from the above haul.
Thanks for doing all this and communicating about it.
znModeratorBrandon Thorn@BrandonThornNFL“Guard the only position other than RB where more Pro Bowlers/All-Pros have been drafted on Day 2 than Day 1. Age also matters less here than anywhere else. Elite OGs entered the league at an average of 22.8 years old. OG also has the lowest % of elite players from Power 5 schools.” Also interesting is that center has the second highest % of elite players (behind safety) come from rounds 4+ but also the highest % from Power 5 schools.znModeratorThe Rams are looking for pass rushers and catchers, and have been "closely linked" to WRs Jayden Reed and Kayshon Boutte, per ESPN https://t.co/YWcmIKozyB
— Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) April 13, 2023
znModeratorMy personal peak for NFL helmets is 1987. The helmet changes after this season and into the mid/late 90s were all a downgrade imo. Chargers (88), Falcons, Jets (90), Patriots (93), 49ers, Eagles (96), Bucs, Broncos, Dolphins (97) and Titans (99). pic.twitter.com/IaNSBLi6Lo
— FB_Helmet_Guy (@FB_Helmet_Guy) April 13, 2023
znModeratorBe careful who you entrust your kids with. Entertainment professions attract an exploitative element. https://t.co/gDV8uvBq3f
— Matt Waldman (@MattWaldman) April 12, 2023
znModeratorTossin bodies by Aaron Donald 👑 pic.twitter.com/KLLBodTMfK
— RAMZILLA (@elitster) April 13, 2023
znModeratorESPN released its stat projections for Rams players in 2023
Stafford: meh
Akers: just ok
Kupp: another strong year https://t.co/wh1uU8mdn0— Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) April 13, 2023
znModeratorWith Greg Gaines gone and A'Shawn Robinson likely leaving, too, the Rams need some D-line depth around Aaron Donald https://t.co/qH5fDUiFRO
— Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) April 13, 2023
April 13, 2023 at 3:19 am in reply to: Do you guys make this trade? Kupp to the Giants for . . . #143456znModeratorI wouldn’t trade him. I don’t think they need to give away assets to build for the future. I think they’re more in a position where they need to milk what they have and keep adding more around what they have.
znModeratorBill Barnwell@billbarnwellAgree that Goff has his limitations, but is he really worse than Eli Manning? Joe Flacco? We know Goff can get hot when he’s confident and has the right pieces around him. He’s not as good as he looks at his best and not as bad as he looked that last year in LA.znModeratorOdell Beckham Jr. is heading to the Ravens. He's agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $18 million https://t.co/jlmM2BUwgd
— Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) April 9, 2023
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