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znModeratorI was discussing this with my son on Sunday. My “sense” is that we used to be able to more-or-less believe that the media gave us facts, although they would frame the facts to represent the interest of the elite class. There has always been disinformation, but I used to believe that for the most part, we were given facts. The trick was to perceive the framing at work around those facts. Now, MSM makes shit up themselves. It used to be just the corps and the gov’t engaged in disinformation. Now the media is making shit up.
I disagree though not in a major way. Back when the invasion of Iraq was building up, it was possible to debunk major narratives justifying it, such as the claim the WMD were likely to exist in Iraq. The MSM was not pushing that counter-narrative. Yet we (quite correctly) deduced that the dominant narrative did not hold up and that the opposite was far more likely.
You can find things out, but you can’t do it alone and you need to know how to find sources that are not just in the media, meaning either the MSM or the “alternatives.” Sometimes it’s not a matter of finding “facts” but of finding which narratives stand up better to scrutiny.
Sometimes you don’t get enough to know. Sometimes you get enough to make analysis possible.
znModeratorWith Noteboom, Allen and Shelton back, we might already know what the Rams' starting offensive line will look like in 2022 https://t.co/fQj56iWzuL
— Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) March 15, 2022
znModeratorPFF’s top free agents remaining 👀
Who do you want the Rams to sign?⬇️ https://t.co/YkNjUaD0uO
— PFF LA Rams (@PFF_Rams) March 15, 2022
znModeratorFirst day of negotiations ends with 39 of top 100 free agents attached to teams. https://t.co/0RM9TEMfnE
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 15, 2022
znModeratorWith Day 1 of the NFL’s official tampering period in the books, here are the best remaining free agents for the 2022 league year. https://t.co/JPMMvHDEcC
— Touchdown Wire (@TheNFLWire) March 15, 2022
znModeratorSo many Free Agents on the move yesterday!
Which team made the biggest statement so far?
We're talking about it all morning long. Get over here. @nflnetwork. pic.twitter.com/eSPT9ALfmE
— Good Morning Football (@gmfb) March 15, 2022
znModeratorMy favorite Darious Williams play as a Los Angeles Ram pic.twitter.com/PzRFsg5bYs
— Ruan 🇺🇸 Super Bowl LVI Champs (@StaffordtoOBJ) March 15, 2022
znModerator𝕋𝕠𝕞@TL_LARamsAustin Corbett is signing with the Panthers for $9.75m a year. I don’t know the terms of the deal, but I know Coleman Shelton will have signed for a lot less than that, and I don’t know if there would be any drop off in OL playznModeratorBig reason why the #Rams have been successful: they’ve been arguably the best drafting team in the NFL.
Easier to trade early round picks when you’re drafting this well on Day 3. https://t.co/l550Ox01ey
— Eric Galko (@EricGalko) March 14, 2022
The Rams didn't have a first or second round pick in 2018. And yet, they drafted 4 dudes who have already gotten paid legit money:
OT Joseph Noteboom: 3-years, $40M
C Brian Allen: 3-years, $24M
DE John Franklin-Myers: 4-years, $55M
DT Sebastian Joseph-Day: 3-years, $24M— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 15, 2022
March 15, 2022 at 3:03 am in reply to: Seattle trades Wilson to Denver…update, & release Wagner #137560znModeratorEd Werder@WerderEdESPNMy understanding is Bobby Wagner is pursuing interest in the No. 1 team on his preferred list. He has the #Cowboys and DC Dan Quinn high on his secondary list of optionsznModeratorAri Meirov@MySportsUpdateTyrann Mathieu is now expected to leave Kansas City after three seasons. Still just 29-years old, Mathieu was the heart-and-soul of that defense.March 15, 2022 at 3:01 am in reply to: Seattle trades Wilson to Denver…update, & release Wagner #137558znModeratorJohn Fraley@johndavidfraleyRussell Wilson changed conferences and somehow went from the toughest division in football to the toughest division in footballznModeratorMike Clay Unit Grades 2022
znModeratorhttps://t.co/qT0nlB6PP4 pic.twitter.com/rjQvE5UPBC
— Sebastian Joseph-Day (@SJD_51) March 15, 2022
znModeratorBased on the $8M APY SJD is making, the Rams will probably net a 5th-round comp pick.
— Sosa Kremenjas (@QBsMVP) March 15, 2022
znModeratorThe Rams also announced a two-year deal for C/G Coleman Shelton. No tender – a multi-year deal for Shelton, who not only can lend depth at C but also can play guard (the latter is pretty important).
— Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) March 14, 2022
March 14, 2022 at 9:01 pm in reply to: Rams internal FAs & contract issues (updated w/ big article] #137539znModeratorLos Angeles #Rams cornerback Darious Williams is expected to leave the team in free agency, with the Jacksonville #Jaguars a strong contender, according to sources that spoke with @AaronWilson_NFL.https://t.co/5GIh7lQG35
— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) March 14, 2022
znModeratorIan Rapoport@RapSheet
The #Rams are keeping OT Joe Noteboom on a three-year deal with a base value of $40M that includes $25M guaranteed, sources say. Max value: $47.5 million. Huge deal for Noteboom, who has played LT when Andrew Whitworth is out.Joseph Noteboom’s #Rams Extension
– 3 yrs, $40M
– $16.5M guaranteed at sign
– Another $8.5M in March 2023
– 2 void years for cap purposes
– 2 yrs, $25M practicalCap Hits
2022: $3.5M
2023: $15.5M
2024: $17M
2025: $4M (dead)Full Breakdown: https://t.co/vAC35BQWlv
— Spotrac (@spotrac) March 14, 2022
znModeratorI agree that it depends on luck and injuries.
They are contenders though.
Especially if they trade for Lawrence Taylor.
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znModeratorIf we don’t get pie today at work I’m going to be so pissed pic.twitter.com/ggUikhnOcw
— Kelly D (@KellDA) March 14, 2022
znModeratorThis hub is your guide to free agency for the Los Angeles Rams in 2022 https://t.co/g76jPZeF5w
— Rams Wire (@TheRamsWire) March 14, 2022
znModeratorTom Brady's comeback will make him the first QB to start an NFL game after turning 45. https://t.co/lSraGjPCWE
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 14, 2022
znModeratorGreg Gabriel@greggabeToday the fun begins. NFL clubs can begin to negotiate with The agents of FA on contracts beginning at 12:00EDT (as if they haven’t already). Clubs are NOT allowed to talk to the FA, only their agentsznModeratorElvisFor those keeping score, ex-rams recently cut:Rodger Saffold
Greg Zuerlein
Dante Fowler
Cory LittletonznModeratorAdam Schefter@AdamSchefter Super Bowl and NFC champion odds are now off the board at Caesars Sportsbook as they adjust for Tom Brady’s return
Melissa Whitworth@mrs_whit7
The Whits would like to personally thank Tom Brady for allowing Andrew to be the oldest player in the NFL for those 3 weeks…. They were a good 3 weeks! #welcomebacktom
znModeratorThese past two months I’ve realized my place is still on the field and not in the stands. That time will come. But it’s not now. I love my teammates, and I love my supportive family. They make it all possible. I’m coming back for my 23rd season in Tampa. Unfinished business LFG pic.twitter.com/U0yhRKVKVm
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) March 13, 2022
znModeratorznModeratorShould come as no surprise to anyone @AaronWilson_NFL continues to list the Panthers at the top of the Watson sweepstakes. More than a year ago, before it all hit the fan, i was continually reporting at PFN that Panthers owner David Tepper told his FO to go get Watson. https://t.co/snaVCXHYNz
— Tony Pauline (@TonyPauline) March 12, 2022
znModeratorThe teams I’ve been told that have been interested in Deshaun Watson for a while — and/or were closely monitoring today’s grand jury outcome:
▪️CAR
▪️NO
▪️CLE
▪️SEA
▪️PITPHI had expressed interest, but seems to have cooled of late. https://t.co/28CqiuHyAZ
— KimberlEY A. Martin (@ByKimberleyA) March 12, 2022
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so this website has Seahawks as #1 odds to land Deshaun Watson https://t.co/nkKbmECrO7
— DAVIS HSU (@DavisHsuSeattle) March 12, 2022
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