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znModeratorI don’t know if they can repeat in 2022 with that schedule.
znModeratorLos Angeles Rams’ 2022 schedule coming May 12: https://www.therams.com/news/nfl-2022-schedule-coming-may-12
znModeratorChristmas came early. 😬
🎟 » https://t.co/N58w1NK1iY | #RamsHouse pic.twitter.com/IXtpS5N4t6
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) May 10, 2022
znModeratorznModeratorGood luck Mack. Keep updating us.
But let’s talk about the elephant in the room. You’re practically itching to tell us about how you’re now a Vikings fan. I promise not to judge. It’s a free country. I am not a petty person.
And the fact that your posting fees just went up 10% is completely unrelated to that. There’s no connection between the 2 things at all. I promise.
znModeratorIt’s getting so you can’t even count on a perfectly good empire any more.
The thing that struck me about the report – and I skimmed the article – is that it pretty much describes the situation the way someone on the left would describe it, (complete with their predictable recommendations like”strategic manipulation of perceptions”), and not the way the situation would be described by MAGA and VBNMW people.
Yes. Pragmatic hardcore realists…just dedicated to noxious values.
znModeratorPentagon Study Declares American Empire is Collapsing
It’s getting so you can’t even count on a perfectly good empire any more.
Reminds me of an old joke. Q: is the USA’s collapse similar to Rome’s? A: no, Rome had better roads.
znModeratorOh, and I think the 2001 team was better than the 1999 team, as incredible and glorious as it was. By all rights, that should have been their second SB win, and they should have trounced NE.
All too true.
Their “type” now seems to be guys with Masters degrees, often in the 24-25 year range, team captains, when possible. I don’t think they want to have to back-fill missed years of solid training, if it can be helped.
+ Football smarts, love of the game, etc. I think what they have in mind is surrounding their stars with a solid team. You’re right, not necessarily athletically. But just in terms of being high-level consistent.
Though this is obvious that means they built are built around:
* Ramsey, Wagner, Donald. The rest are anywhere from good (Floyd, Robinson) to just smart role players.
* Stafford, Kupp. Maybe Akers?
znModeratorLast time the Rams had a chance to repeat, the defense was atrocious as i recall. It was like they all gave 17 percent of 110 percent.
That defense had huge major flaws (assuming you mean the 2000 defense). First, as we all know, the coordinator.
But also every single member of the DL had undergone major off-season surgery. With Carter it was his back and he really wasn’t ready for 2000.
2001 they rebuilt it and it was better. As we know.
Morris is a good question mark. But I have this sense somehow that he has in mind a different kind of D than the one he coached in 2021. I think he is okay with engineering sacks through packages and fronts and would rather build around or build in turnovers and coverage. A Wagner defense with a ton of new DBs might suit that better. That’s just speculation on my part but I have seen some hints and omens pointing that way.
znModeratorWhich duo are you most excited to see next season? 💥 pic.twitter.com/AMBk5nEQ8K
— PFF (@PFF) May 7, 2022
znModeratorBillionaire Rams owner Stanley Kroenke is the new owner of the vacant Promenade mall in Woodland Hills
Councilmember Bob Blumenfield says Kroenke might want a stadium, but it seems more likely he’ll stick with the existing multi-use plan
After months of speculation over who bought the vacant Promenade mall in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield confirmed to the Los Angeles Daily News that its new owner is billionaire Stanley Kroenke, owner of the Rams.
The 34-acre Promenade mall was sold in March by Paris-based Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield for $150 million, but the French mall owner did not reveal the buyer. Media reports have hinted that the Rams were considering the site for a year-round practice facility.
“We know that that (The Kroenke Group) have different interests and they might put a stadium there,” Blumenfield said. “But unless they come to the city to ask for changes of some sort, and we grant them, they still have to do all what’s required in the entitlements” — the city’s agreement approved under the previous owner.
He said it was unclear whether Kroenke would build a stadium or a training facility, or simply adopt the approved plan developed by former mall owner Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield.
He added: “I assume one of the reasons they bought it was because of the way it was entitled.”
In 2020, the Los Angeles City Council entitled a plan to transform the aging shopping mall into a $1 billion entertainment, sports, dining and residential complex. To be built in phases by 2035, it was envisioned as a major destination project with 1,432 apartment units, a 28-story office tower, two hotels — and a 10,000-seat entertainment and sports center.
“Nothing is changed on the entitlement,” Blumenfield said. “The only thing that’s changed is that The Kroenke Group bought the property.”
Blumenfield added that he had no reason to think Kroenke’s intent would be “radically different” from the existing Promenade plan.
The Rams currently practice during the season at Cal Lutheran in Thousand Oaks, a temporary site that offers the team three practice fields. They have staged a training camp at UC Irvine, and the team’s headquarters is in Agoura Hills.
Spokespeople for the Rams and The Kroenke Group did not respond to requests for comment.
The original Promenade plan led to concerns from residents that the massive project would worsen traffic in the already congested Woodland Hills area and along gridlock-prone Topanga Canyon Boulevard.
Cal Lutheran University has been home to the team since 2016 after it moved from St. Louis. The team owners have been looking for a permanent training facility. Meanwhile, the Rams have funded two practice fields, a paved parking lot and temporary modular buildings containing offices, training areas and locker rooms, on the Cal Lutheran campus.
About 130 athletes, coaches, trainers and other staff members are based on the campus, according to a 2016 agreement between the university and the team.
znModeratorbut I’m wondering what the trophy looks like? Einstein? Sid Gillman? Karl Marx? w v
znModeratorCooper Kupp encapsulated in 1 drive. Ball carrier play making, clutch 3rd down catches, big play downfield ability, willing and effective blocker. Touchdown!
Your 2021 Offensive Player of the Year. Super Bowl Champion MVP. The best of the best. pic.twitter.com/GhLppZ9YV8
— RAMS ON FILM (@RamsOnFilm) May 6, 2022
znModeratorCan someone explain to me why Aaron Donald is cocky? pic.twitter.com/df7kLLZoG0
— 𝙇𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙣 (@SadSkerFan) May 6, 2022
znModeratorOurlads on Dicker
He punted too. Rams looking at him as a punter obviously.
znModerator69RamFan
RAMs return players from the 53 man squad last season, to include FA and Drafted players.
I count 27 offensive players, 28 defensive players, and 3 ST players, for a total of 58 players.
Now you include 17 UDFA, plus a QB camp arm, that will get picked up for OTA and camp.
Plus the last years PS players which is about 15 players,
In which I count up to 91 players, that will be cut down to 90.
znModeratorMost Game-Winning Drives since 2010
Matthew Stafford 41
Drew Brees 35
Matt Ryan 35
Big Ben 34
Russell Wilson 32 pic.twitter.com/IGBt6yBoZF— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) May 6, 2022
znModeratorCompared to prior seasons, this doesn’t look too bad for the Rams. https://t.co/XpGbpzlLSt
— SeattleRams (@seattlerams_nfl) May 6, 2022
znModeratorfrom: https://theramshuddle.com/topic/rodrigue-behind-the-scenes-of-rams-draft-and-intel-on-each-pick/
Rodrigue: Durant was one of Snead’s favorite prospects in the entire draft.
znModeratorThat is a killer schedule.
Rams at home play Dallas, Denver, & Buffalo. Away games, they play Tampa, Green Bay, & Kansas City.
May 5, 2022 at 8:08 pm in reply to: Rodrigue: Rams draft, behind the scenes & intel on picks, + follow-up #138778znModeratorRich C.: heard of Scott being considered a potential starter in 2022 but a lot of fans are clamoring for it. He could hit from day one but last year he showed he was really learning the safety position. And Rapp has been fairly mediocre, especially in pass coverage.
Jourdan Rodrigue
I have been mentioning it a good deal since the off-season began that his role will likely increase. Overall competition opposite fuller will be a good thing for this group.Cody C.: I know there has been a lot of criticism among fans about the heavy emphasis at DB this year but I couldn’t be happier for the influx of bodies into that room and under Jalen’s wing. The Hill signing obviously helps and Fuller has definitely supplanted his role in center field.
Jourdan Rodrigue
I don’t think people understood coming into it that they had to add a minimum of two safeties and at least one cornerback…all they need to do is look at the contracts ending one or two years from now and that becomes VERY clear. They have to keep young, talented and cheap players coming in constantly there and they have to keep that room competitive to raise skill level, to help keep the team-build functional.Micah M.: I’m curious about your (and other fans) thoughts on the following: do the Rams rely too heavily on their own player evaluations? Here are the Rams’ first two selections this year compared to where the players ranked on the Consensus Draft Board based on 80+ evaluators and put together by The Athletic:
104. Logan Bruss – Consensus Board Rank: 189
142. Decobie Durant – Consensus Board Rank: 238This happened last year as well, where they selected Tutu Atwell at 57 (107 on the Consensus Board) and Ernest Jones at 103 (204). It’s only been a year, but it looks like one of those picks will work out in the Rams favor (Jones) while one will not (Atwell).
Jourdan Rodrigue
I say this with the utmost respect to our talent-evaluators and those who study the drafts as well – every team relies on its own evaluation process and its own talent-scouting in direct correlation with its coaching and development/even strength training process. That doesn’t mean it will be the right pick every time, either (and so far, I think people really flare up subconsciously with Atwell here, especially considering the early production of the player they could have had versus how Atwell’s first year went). With “big boards” and consensus boards, those are created without factoring in position runs, scheme fit per individual team, role needed by individual team, position runs within the draft itself, intel on other teams who may want a player who the team feels is a “match” in itself (which may have been part of what prompted the Strange pick, all told). I don’t think any of them would say it’s a perfect process; at the same time, they are looking at things from a much different lens than big boards or rankings and the details per team become highly individualistic and specific. For example, the Rams feel Bruss will be an immediate impact player within their scheme and also play in a position of high need, and high importancewithin their build plus measured his individual qualities in this regard. So that aligns him in a different perspective than, say, a general board. Durant as well, especially as one of their highest priorities on defense is unlocking Ramsey’s versatility and like 100 other different variables of measurement. They also don’t assign rounds to players as a part of their eval process because they feel that introduces bias in the process and ultimately that means they don’t get a Jones, or even a Fuller, a Gaines or a Kupp. That is a truth while at the same time recognition that it’s always going to be an imperfect process is a truth.
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TJ Carter – TCU 5’ 9” 189 lbs.
I have followed him since his first snap at Memphis and kinda lost him in the transfer to TCU and didn’t know if he was even coming out.
Freshman all American. One of the most promising inside and outside CB I have seen given his mid size build. He was a leader on Memphis as a freshman and sophomore. Obvious standout.
Thing I like best about him in our scheme is that he can play inside and outside without issue, allowing Ramsey and Hill to roam.
If he had stayed on track I would have figured him for a 3rd rounder at the latest. This is the get of this year. Expect him to push someone off the roster. Great technique and feet. Great instincts.
znModerator4 things to know about new Rams S Quentin Lake
Cameron DaSilva
* https://theramswire.usatoday.com/lists/rams-nfl-draft-quentin-lake-facts-stats/
Safety was a position the Rams prioritized in the NFL draft this year, seeking to add depth to a group that was decimated by injuries late last year – to the point where Eric Weddle had to come out of retirement in the playoffs.
In the sixth round, the Rams selected Quentin Lake out of UCLA, a player who reminds many of Jordan Fuller. He still has a lot to prove in the NFL, but he could wind up being a steal like Fuller was.
Here are four things to know about Lake.
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His dad was an All-Pro and DBs coach with Steelers
Lake comes from NFL bloodlines. His dad, Carnell Lake, was an All-Pro defensive back with the Steelers, making the Pro Bowl five times during his playing career. He was also selected to the All-1990s team, finishing his career as one of the best DBs of his time.Lake then went on to coach with the Steelers after his playing days were over. He was Pittsburgh’s defensive backs coach from 2011-2017 and currently coaches the DBs for the USFL’s Tampa Bay Bandits.
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He’s from Pittsburgh but grew up in Irvine
Lake was born in Pittsburgh, just before his father left the Steelers to join the Jaguars for the 1999 season. He grew up in Irvine, Calif., however, and attended Mater Dei High School. There, he was teammates with Amon-Ra St. Brown , lettering in both football and track.Coming out of high school, Lake was a three-star recruit as a cornerback and picked UCLA over the likes of USC, Oregon State and Pittsburgh. Part of the reason he picked UCLA is his dad was a Bruin before reaching the NFL, too.
So although he was born in Pittsburgh, most of his life was spent in SoCal.
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Already earned a degree in Sociology and is enrolled in a grad program
Lake spent five years at UCLA after redshirting his first season, so he gained plenty of experience during his time in college. He put in a lot of work in the classroom, too, graduating with a degree in Sociology and enrolling in the Transformative Coaching and Leadership graduate program.During his time at UCLA, he was selected to the Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll 11 times, as well as the Pac-12 Fall Academic Honor Roll last year.
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He was second-team All-Pac-12 in 2021
Lake finished his college career on a high note, picking off three passes and breaking up nine throws, both of which tied for the team lead. He made 54 tackles and had two sacks, too, doing it all for UCLA.He was named second-team All-Pac-12 last season, also being highlighted on PFF’s All-Pac-12 second-team. He was productive throughout his time with the Bruins, but he was better than ever in 2021.
znModeratorOne thing to know about each of the Rams’ 17 undrafted rookies
Cameron DaSilva
* https://theramswire.usatoday.com/lists/rams-nfl-draft-undrafted-rookies-facts-info-bio/
The Los Angeles Rams’ roster grew on Wednesday when the team agreed to terms with 17 undrafted free agents. That was in addition to the eight players they drafted over the weekend, giving them 25 total rookies.
The group of undrafted rookies includes an offensive linemen and a heavy focus on the defensive side of the ball, giving the Rams even more depth at key positions of need.
Here’s one thing to know about each of the Rams’ 17 undrafted free agents.
OG Jack Snyder, San Jose State
First San Jose State football player pursuing urban planning Master’s degreeSnyder already graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, but he’s not done in the classroom. He’s also pursuing a Master’s degree in urban planning, and according to his bio on San Jose State’s website, he’s the first football player in program history to focus on urban planning at the graduate level.
TE Jamal Pettigrew, McNeese State
Played all 15 games during LSU’s undefeated national championship seasonPettigrew transferred from LSU to McNeese State, but not before he won a national championship. He was part of LSU’s historic season in 2019, with the team going 15-0 and winning a national title. Joe Burrow, of course, was the quarterback that year, and would go on to be the No. 1 overall pick.
TE Roger Carter, Georgia State
Georgia State career leader in catches and yards by a TECarter can play fullback and tight end, but he primarily played tight end in college. He finished his career with 96 receptions, 1,224 yards and 12 touchdowns, setting the school record for total receptions and receiving yards by a tight end.
WR Lance McCutcheon, Montana State
Led Big Sky in receiving yards last seasonLast season, McCutcheon really broke out. He caught 63 passes for 1,219 yards, leading the conference in receiving. Prior to the 2021 season, he had just 31 catches and 522 yards in his previous three years at Montana State. He also caught nine touchdown passes.
ILB Jake Hummel, Iowa State
He won three state championships in high schoolHummel was a highly successful player at Dowling Catholic. In his three years on the varsity team, Dowling Catholic went 37-2 and won three state championships. Hummel was a team captain as a senior and finished that year with 66 tackles and two interceptions, with one pick-six.
OLB Brayden Thomas, North Dakota State
Led Missouri Valley Conference with 9 sacks last seasonNot only was Thomas a third-team All-American in 2021, but he was first-team all-conference and led the Missouri Valley with nine sacks. He finished second in conference Defensive Player of the Year voting, too, dominating as a senior last season.
OLB Benton Whitley, Holy Cross
He had about 10 offers from NFL teams after the draftWhitley told MassLive that after the draft, he had about 10 offers to choose from. He ultimately picked the Rams after looking at their depth chart and defensive scheme. The finalists were the Falcons, Cardinals and Rams, but he felt he fit best in the Rams’ scheme because of his ability to play in a 3-4 or 4-3 defense.
OLB Andrzej Hughes-Murray, Oregon State
He was a semifinalist for the “Academic Heisman”In each of the last three years, he was a Campbell Trophy semifinalist, which is essentially the equivalent of the Heisman academically. He was also a Senior CLASS Award candidate and graduated with a degree in psychology.
OLB Keir Thomas, Florida State
Played six seasons at South Carolina and FSUThomas gained a ton of experience in college at two major programs. He played a total of six seasons at South Carolina and Florida State, playing 59 games and making 44 starts. He recorded 15 sacks and 30.5 tackles for a loss in his college career.
IDL Dion Novil, North Texas
One of four players in program history with 37+ TFLNovil was voted second-team All-Conference USA by coaches in 2021 and finished his career at North Texas with 37.5 tackles for a loss. That made him just one of four players with at least 37 tackles for a loss in program history.
IDL Elijah Garcia, Rice
Played 49 consecutive games to finish his careerAs long as Rice had a game, Garcia would be on the field. He finished his career playing 49 consecutive games, including 27 straight starts. His 67 tackles in 2021 were the most by a Rice interior defender since 1986.
CB T.J. Carter, TCU
Was rated No. 1 DB in Tennessee out of high schoolCarter was a highly rated recruit out of Stratford High School in Nasvhille. According to Scout.com, he was the top-ranked defensive back in Tennessee and was the 19th-best recruit in the state, according to ESPN.
CB Caesar Dancy-Williams, Wisconsin
Third-team All-Big Ten in 2021He was voted third-team All-Big Ten in each of the last two years, putting together two quality seasons at cornerback for Wisconsin. He finished his career with five interceptions and 19 passes defensed.
CB Duron Lowe, Liberty
Returned two kickoffs for touchdowns in collegeLowe picked off two passes in each of the last two seasons and had 13 pass breakups in his career, but he was also successful as a kick returner. In 2019 and 2020, he returned a total of two kickoffs for touchdowns, averaging 26.6 yards per return in his career.
S Jairon McVea, Baylor
Played second-most games in Baylor history (59)McVea was always on the field for Baylor, spending five years in the program. He played 59 total games, which is the second-most of any player in school history. Last season, he played 13 games and made four starts, finishing third on the team with two interceptions.
S Daniel Isom, Washington State
All-Pac-12 honorable mention in 2020 and 2021Isom never broke through as an All-Pac-12 selection, but he was an honorable mention in each of the last two years. Last season, he picked off one pass and finished with a career-best 56 tackles, his third straight year with at least 30 tackles at Washington State. He began his career at Northern Illinois as a freshman in 2016.
P Cameron Dicker, Texas
Was Texas’ kicker and punter last seasonDicker was a do-it-all specialist for Texas last year, serving as their punter and kicker. The Rams listed him as a punter and certainly don’t need help at kicker, but he’s capable of doing both. Last season, he made 13 of 15 field goals and averaged 46.8 yards per punt.
znModeratorCardinals’ Pro-Bowl WR DeAndre Hopkins is being suspended six games for violating the NFL’s Performance Enhancing Drug policy, league sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/hNGNX4Aegx
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 2, 2022
znModeratorznModerator[got this off a message board…the poster there gave no source]
WR Lance McCutcheon (Montana State)
Height: 6-2
Weight: 205
Lance McCutcheon was fun to watch on film because he has a lot of Tim Patrick within his game. Overall, he’s a good route runner who has amazing get off and acceleration and doesn’t waste time in getting defensive backs to open their hips. With the type of body control and wide catch radius he possesses, he’s going to be a QB’s best friend wherever he lands.TE Jamal Pettigrew (McNeese)
Height: 6-6
Weight: 251
Arguably one of the best blockers at the position in the draft class, Jamal Pettigrew really takes pride in his craft in that regard. He’s got good, reliable hands that make him a solid option as an outlet receiver; one could even say he’s a very underrated receiving option. From Day 1 as a pro, he can be an extension of your offensive line who is going to help bolster your run game.znModeratorOn Episode 2 of “Inside the Draft,” the Rams give fans a peek behind the curtain of a pre-draft scouting meeting https://t.co/Zyg5i4ZroL
— Rams Wire (@TheRamsWire) May 5, 2022
znModeratorThe Rams coaches and scouts most certainly targeted rookie RB Kyren Williams because of his pass protection abilities. A very important yet rare trait for a rookie RB. Williams looks to have great value as a 3rd down back. A player Matthew Stafford can put trust in pic.twitter.com/BmmQrYN2vu
— RAMS ON FILM (@RamsOnFilm) May 5, 2022
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