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znModeratorI can’t help but wonder if there is a “Thomas Brown” affect on Cam because this was the Cam we all were looking forward to at the start of the season.Jourdan Rodrigue: I think clarity of plan + role was helpful and I think Thomas Brown deserves a lot of credit for a lot of things most people won’t ever see publicly, including the resurgence of this run game. That’s not to take away from anybody else. RBs coach on most staffs, especially this one, is one of the more uniquely isolating roles on a football team and any first-year coach in this situation would have a hell of an uphill climb even without the injury issues they dealt with and lack of veteran presence in the room.znModeratorBarb and I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! @RamsNFL @FloridaGators @ProFootballHOF pic.twitter.com/xEH1t3FwlP
— Jack Youngblood (@theblood85) December 26, 2022
znModeratorznModeratorAdam Schefter@AdamSchefterSources: Broncos players were just informed that senior assistant coach Jerry Rosburg, whom Nathaniel Hackett hired during the season to aid him in clock management strategy, is now taking over as the Broncos’ interim head coach, effective immediately.znModeratorJourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigueThrough week 13 they had 12 different combos into a four and five-deep everywhere except RT and now they have the same one and also at same time can’t really throw downfield anywayznModeratorThe greatest celebration of the season was Allen Lazard counting the number of guys he pancaked on this run play:pic.twitter.com/tQ2V18f4b7
— Sam Monson (@PFF_Sam) December 26, 2022
znModeratorHaven't gotten to write this very often this season, but glad I could this week
8 crazy stats from the Rams' 51-14 win https://t.co/mtvqfAx4N7
— Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) December 26, 2022
znModeratorJAKE ELLENBOGEN@JKBOGENThe thing about yesterday is that while the #Rams were without 8 of their starters, 4-10 and completely out of playoff contention…They still played what you could call the most complete complementary football game of the Sean McVay era. That was incredible..The #Rams pass rush generated a whopping 29 pressures which was their best of the year. Michael Hoecht led the way with 7 of them.I think Baker is going to have a market too big to even consider coming back to the Rams as a backup.HoldenCantor@HoldenCantorWhat a game for the Rams offensive line yesterday which gave up just (ONE!) hurry in 29 pass blocking snaps per @PFF.Stu Jackson@StuJRamsRams DT Larrell Murchison, who left Sunday’s game vs. Broncos with a neck injury, just has “a little bit of a stinger”/neck soreness, per HC Sean McVay. McVay said he doesn’t expect it to impact Murchison’s status for Week 17..Blaine Grisak@bgrisakDTRNot sure it’s a coincidence that Akers had turned it around ever since Thomas Brown took a larger role again coaching RBs..Gary Klein@LATimeskleinMcVay on Akers: “That’s certainly I think is something that we’ve worked through. There’s totally a different trajectory in terms of what he’s done and the way that he’s handled himself and the way that he’s playing the way like we know he’s capable of…”znModeratorNotable PFF grades from @RamsNFL Christmas Day win:
Cobie Durant 94.7*
Bobby Wagner 91.9^
Tyler Higbee 90.3^
Leonard Floyd 88.4^
Brycen Hopkins 85.8*
Cam Akers 81.0
Rob Havenstein 80.8*Career-high
^Season-high pic.twitter.com/3fMJ8nNPVl— J.B. Long (@JB_Long) December 26, 2022
znModeratorOday Aboushi suspended for the upcoming chargers game.. so Oday was just supposed to let Randy Gregory bitch slap him and not do anything back? Ya makes sense NFL. pic.twitter.com/IznzBwM6ue
— Rams Tapes (@RamsTapes) December 26, 2022
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Both Rams OL Oday Aboushi and Broncos DL Randy Gregory have been suspended for one game after a postgame skirmish. Both have the ability to try to appeal. From the NFL: pic.twitter.com/Ahwu0NAv4P
— Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) December 26, 2022
znModeratorJust stop it with that shit. I don’t like it.
I’ll try but I have a different plan. I have a hearing aid, a stent, use reading glasses, and walk with a cane. So. I am just slowly transitioning into being a cyborg.
Enough of this “respect nature” crap. It’s time to replace nature.
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znModeratorZN, Good points too. Though I thought McCutcheon played yesterday . . . ? What’s your take on the Rams at least trying to keep Mayfield? I know the odds are against it, both from a salary cap and personal goals POV. Mayfield is said to really want to start, and he knows that won’t be in LA, at least as long as Stafford is there. So he’s gonna want to go where he can start. But he looks really solid with this offense, even with it being decimated, and the Rams have invested too little in the backup spot. Wolford and Perkins do not look like starting-caliber QBs at this moment in time. They need someone as good as BMayfield . . .
I could be wrong about McCutcheon.
If they lost Mayfield they would get a high comp pick for him, and to me that makes more sense than overpaying to have 2 #1 qbs.
Now if Stafford retires, then we have a different story. That could mean trouble in terms of dead money though.
Or presumably, in theory anyway, they could jettison Stafford for Mayfield, but then that means paying dead guaranteed money for Stafford to not be on the roster while also giving Mayfield a starting qb’s contract–while he’s a FA, which means having to compete with other bidders for that contract.
znModeratorI thought production of both Higbee and Hopkins was interesting. When was the last time the Rams have had two TE’s have such strong games ? Did this happen because of game planning, (i.e. something that the Rams recognized in Denver’s defense)? Is it a preference of Mayfield? Or is it simply because Kupp and Robinson are out? Anyway, I had high hopes for Hopkins after the Super Bowl, and in this mess of a year he just hasn’t had the opportunity to come through.
IMO? They were basically down to one healthy experienced WR, Jefferson. They’ve lost Kupp, Roninson, Skowronek, and McCutcheon (although he’s a rookie). Their receivers now include Powell and Atwell, neither one of which are true receivers, and Trammel.
Also notice Mayfield never went downfield. He has a great, quick release so basically they built a classic WCO methodical short passing game around him, which also helped the OL. Having 2 TEs during the game helped the run blocking too.
I cannot remember a single game from the Rams long history where the TEs caught more than the WRs. It was also clear to me that Higbee and Hopkins knew how much of the game was being put on them, and knew that they had to step up. That was Higbee’s best game since I don’t know when.
znModeratorBlaine Grisak@bgrisakDTR
Rams defense gives up their first TD of the day with 8:30 left to go in the fourth quarter.Outstanding performance from Raheem Morris’ group today.
Stu Jackson@StuJRams
Rams QB Baker Mayfield said P Riley Dixon told him postgame that it was his first no-punt game of his career.Jourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigue
Bobby Wagner has now recorded at least one sack and one interception in games against his former team (Seattle) or former quarterback (Wilson).Albert Breer@AlbertBreer
Hard to miss how much better Baker Mayfield (with 3 weeks in that offense, and the Rams’ top two WRs out) looks than Russell Wilson (in an offense that was built over an entire offseason by/for him).Jourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigue
Seven scores on seven drives.This is an offense that entered the game with the fourth-worst three-and-out rate in the NFL. Balanced and efficient job today, minus a ton of starters and against a prev. good defense.
znModeratorSome quick takeaways from the Rams' 37-point win over the Broncos today https://t.co/GHqhhZFWKz
— Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) December 26, 2022
znModeratorOday Aboushi and Randy Gregory got into it after the game, each throwing a punch on the field during postgame handshakes https://t.co/fJeQ4vkd8e
— Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) December 26, 2022
znModeratorStu Jackson@StuJRams
First regular season game the Rams surpassed 50 points since their Monday Night Football thriller against the Chiefs in Week 11 of 2018 season.
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Isaac Bruce@IsaacBruce80
Good win!
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Without Skowronek available, Rams going a little more to Hopkins in some of the mixed looks in run-blocking.Similar defensive ethos between both teams today, obviously each with its
own key personnel and evolutions. Talked a lot with McVay, OC Coen and Mayfield this week about the importance of taking the underneath stuff against that ethos. Mayfield (he will be first to admit) has
struggled with that in 2022 overall. He is throwing passes short of the sticks at a 10% higher frequency this season, but has a career-low 11.6% off-target rate on those throws, 33/36 QBs (@TruMediaSports h/t @aaronjreiss). Making those throws is needed with where the Rams are
limited in personnel at WR and OL, and in this offense helps with timing. McVay mentioned being cognizant of where underneath levels are being schemed on 3-level throws. Coen said coaches need to continue to create clarity there because they need that type of rhythm and down
management (especially as they’re limited elsewhere). Mayfield says he needs to “accept what the defense gives him.” Structures like this can be a 10,000-paper-cuts deal and patience and consistency (including in the calls) are elements not frequented by Rams offense this year.
That’s also a fancy way of saying, “stick with the run a little, eh?” – Broncos defense is very good but No. 16 in YPC and EPA/rush vs. run game
znModeratorI can't believe this, but the Broncos' season got even worse. Whatever else can be said, this is true: The Russell Wilson problem is going to affect the franchise for multiple years. It's not going away. This is one awful spot for a franchise to be in. https://t.co/68JBZkXRD7
— Frank Schwab (@YahooSchwab) December 26, 2022
znModeratorBOBBY PLAYMAKER WAGNER WITH THE PICK!
📺 @NFLonCBS | @Bwagz pic.twitter.com/5GPypmdhFx
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) December 25, 2022
znModeratorDenver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Rams | 2022 Week 16 Game Highlights
znModeratorNo stent for me yet. Glad it worked out, zn.
Thank you. I appreciate the kind words. But to be honest, the way the medical situation works, if a stent is not going to work, they know it in advance, and what they do then is step up to bypass surgery. So unless the surgeon is mind-numbingly incompetent, stents just work–if they aren’t going to work they know that beforehand and skip the stent and instead schedule a bypass.
znModeratorBOBBY PLAYMAKER WAGNER WITH THE PICK!
📺 @NFLonCBS | @Bwagz pic.twitter.com/5GPypmdhFx
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) December 25, 2022
znModeratorSosa Kremenjas@QBsMVPRussell Wilson has been getting owned by this franchise for a decade.J.B. Long@JB_LongPoints on every offensive drive for the Rams in a Christmas win over the Broncos. We’ve been looking and have yet to find another instance of that..Baker Mayfield 4 incompletions in today’s win (24/28). Rams defense with 4 interceptions of Broncos QBs..Rams scored more touchdowns off takeaways in that first quarter (2) than they had all season prior (1). INTs for Durant & Wagner. TDs for Higbee & Akers. Gay good from 55 yards. First time Rams have scored 17+ in opening 3 possessions this year..Rams match their season-high in scoring (31 points vs ATL) in the first half against the Broncos. 2 TD for Akers 2 TD for Higbee 55-yarder for Gay.To all you saying “the Broncos, the Broncos…” Denver an elite defensive unit, any way you slice it. No. 1 against the pass. Rams averaging 6.8 yards per play. Mayfield 12/13 and his only miss he threw off the crossbar on purpose..Jourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigueMatt Gay hits his 53-yard field goal attempt. Seventh kick of 50-plus yards this season. Matt Gay is a good kicker..TurfShowTimes@TurfShowTimesBaker Mayfield is 24/28 for 230 yards, 2 TD If it holds, Mayfield ties @Jim_Everett for the 2nd-highest completion% (85.7) in @RamsNFL history on a minimum of 20 attempts. Kurt Warner (20 of 23) would be only one higher. 85.7% would be highest for 28+ attempts
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Sarah Barshop@sarahbarshop
Cam Akers is the first Rams RB with 100 rushing yards and multiple rushing touchdowns in a game since Todd Gurley in Week 13 of 2018
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Stu Jackson@StuJRams
Rams HC Sean McVay asked if QB Baker Mayfield is living up to his expectations for him or better: “Probably better.”.Sean McVay on Bobby Wagner: “His consistency says everything you need to know about him as a human being.”.Cameron DaSilva@camdasilvaLarrell Murchison had more sacks today (2.5) in his Rams debut than Lewis and Hollins had combined this season (2.0).TurfShowTimes@TurfShowTimesBest FG% in Rams history, minimum of 20 attempts: 1. Greg Zuerlein, 38/40 (2017) 2. Matt Gay, 32/34 (2021) 3. Jeff Wilkins, 39/42 (2003) 4. Greg Zuerlein, 26/28 (2013) 5. Matt Gay, 22/24 (2022)znModeratorJourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigueThe Rams are missing nine starters on both sides of the ball. Today they beat the Broncos 51-14..Hell of a Rams debut for Larrell Murchison – 2.5 sacks, 2 TFL – but he’s walking off the field under his own power with athletic trainers..Greg Gabriel@ggabefootballWord around the League is that the new ownership in Denver will do a complete house cleaning as soon as season ends.A high level executive told me 2 years ago that without a strong run game and strong defense to help, Russell Wilson can’t be successful. He was right.Blaine Grisak@bgrisakDTRBefore anyone says, “it’s just the Broncos”. Denver has the number three defense in EPA. This is a complete team win. At 4-10, do we really need to qualify wins like this? Enjoy it..znModeratorPOV You’re admin on that @One4_era pick-six. pic.twitter.com/rGJhReVOB2
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) December 26, 2022
znModeratorLovely TE passing game play here. Switch release, Higbee blocks well then releases to the flat while the deeper route from Hopkins takes away the pass defenders allowing Higbee to make a nice catch and run pic.twitter.com/xsqvkqi6nA
— 𝕋𝕠𝕞 (@TL_LARams) December 25, 2022
znModeratorTurns out this headbutt from Baker Mayfield reset Tyler Higbee to his unstoppable “end of 2019 season”version pic.twitter.com/7Xj2iN6IiR
— 𝕋𝕠𝕞 (@TL_LARams) December 25, 2022
znModeratorznModeratorWho among us hasn’t had a few stents, ammirite? (Glad your well. This was a bit startling, as I’m sure it was for you.) Merry Christmas.
Well it helped that I live with an RN. We caught it very early. I had chest pains, and they weren’t awful, just concerning, and it came with shortness of breath. She took a look at me, stethoscope and all, and then called 911 without even asking or announcing it. Just boom, call, ambulence, with her saying “be sure and take your phone and charger to the hospital honey” before I had said a word (“hospital??”) The dead giveaway was when the EMS guys in the ambulence gave me nitro and the pain immediately went away. That could only mean one thing. Nitro opens up arteries, so that means the pain was from blockage. At the hospital they tested me, none of it too arduous or painful, then they scheduled me for surgery and put in a stent. The stay wasn’t too bad–I had a good book with me (“Station 11”). People say I hope you have a good recovery but honestly it’s not like that, there’s no recovery per se–you don’t want to run a marathon quite yet but day to day is just normal, it’s more like replacing a sparkplug than repairing a damaged engine.
And here I babble on. Have you had a stent? Who else has had a stent?
Merry Christmas.
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