𝒥𝒾𝓂 𝐸𝓋𝑒𝓇𝑒𝓉𝓉@Jim_Everett
Gotta win in the trenches to CONSISTENTLY win games.
Anything else is a wrong answer.

Remember when Kroger closed stores in Seattle and Long Beach because the cities mandated $4/hour raises for grocery workers?

Kroger just announced a $1 billion buyback for shareholders.

They also raised the CEO's pay 45% to $20.7 millionhttps://t.co/3llHbpkWFr

— Dan Price (@DanPriceSeattle) July 16, 2021

What is your expectation for Austin Corbett in his new role at center?

jrodrigue602 Jourdan Rodrigue
I’m approaching this move with a blank slate, because while I think Austin is a super talented lineman in general, I remain concerned about the Rams creating two questions via one position change. I think I was surprised that Blythe ultimately chose to go elsewhere – but my sense is that there was going to be a position battle at center with McVay wanting to shift philosophy/style of player a little bit there. Depth is a big question.

How has the linebacker group started to shape out

jrodrigue602 Jourdan Rodrigue
One cool thing about Ernest was that the Rams used their own data on him vs. some of the pre-draft testing measurables…and he kept getting comped to Jordan Fuller, in terms of being a steal/the public data not quite illustrating who the player is. I didn’t see a ton of him in the spring (he’s yet to sign his deal but it’s happening soon and nothing to be concerned about, just procedural) but in camp I’ll really get a better idea of how competitive he’ll be. One thing about the ILBs group – looks like they may continue to roll them in complementary pairs, with one player being bigger/more physical and the other being lighter/quicker.

What would you say are the biggest differences between the Rams and Panthers as organizations?

jrodrigue602Jourdan Rodrigue
Hmm that’s super tough, because each org is so different across the league…probably a whole dissertation to be had there…but one big difference is that the Panthers built to this amazing run in 2015, but then between injuries and attrition, couldn’t quite replicate it after that and by the time I left, between a new owner, new GM, new team president, new coach and new QB, were trying to figure out how to build a new foundation. The Rams went through that/something similar a couple of years ago and saw success VERY quickly in part because they found their coach and re-set the team-build model between coach and GM – and now have a foundation, but trying to figure out how to again take that next half-step forward…that half-step between goodness and greatness being one of the hardest things to accomplish in this league. They’ve almost got the boulder back up to the top of the hill, and are trying like hell to figure out how to keep it from rolling back down again – because this league is built to push it back down.

How do you see the Rams addressing the LT position when Whitworth retires? Do you think Joe Noteboom is the longterm option at LT?

jrodrigue602 Jourdan Rodrigue
I don’t think we have a large enough sample size to determine that, but I do know that Joe is certainly putting in the work to try to get there. It’s also better for the Rams if he is the option, because they won’t have a first-rounder to draft their next franchise

I’m of the opinion that if the Rams are worse this year then McVay has to be on the hot seat in 2022.

jrodrigue602Jourdan Rodrigue
I get asked this a lot – it’s a good question. And I know the TV guys are all talking about it here and there. But if I’m being honest and going with my gut, I don’t think McVay will be on the hot seat if this gamble fails. This entire new era of the org has been built with McVay at the helm, from the team-building model to so many of the decisions being made to some of the internal overhaul most people will never hear about. I don’t think you just get rid of a guy because he fails for the first time (not counting the SB, because getting there that quickly shouldn’t be considered “failing”). I’m not speaking like, to be on his “side” – it’s just my feel for how they do things. Demoff talks a lot about how one of their best weapons is continuity – having it builds a body of data to test all new decisions against, and helps make all phases more efficient/increases success rate when such tests can be conducted. If they aren’t allowed to fail here and there, they don’t have that continuity.

It’s important to remember that we’ve all had moments that we’re not proud of. Unfortunately for athletes, those moments are broadcasted. Imagine if the worst moments of your life went viral. https://t.co/vlKiLcIH7J

— Ted Nguyen (@FB_FilmAnalysis) July 16, 2021

Had a COVID patient in the ED. I inquired if they had been vaccinated. “It’s against my religion, the vaccine is made from aborted babies.” I explained that it definitely is not. “Whatever you say, I’ve looked it up online”. Got a complaint that they felt judged. Help me🧘‍♂️😷

— AustinERdoc (@AustinERdoc) July 15, 2021

Former #Raiders and #Packers CB/S Charles Woodson discussing his induction into the @ProFootballHOF today via zoom. He likes #Rams’ Jalen Ramsey and #Dolphins’ Xavien Howard as the top corners in the game today. pic.twitter.com/kp7aJnPlmp

— D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC) July 14, 2021

wv wrote:

“I use that word — “express themselves” — because I mean it. It’s a partnership. That’s why I love the NFL. You have to make sure that that guy has a big voice in how you do things, because he can help you. He can see a lot of things that are happening out there that can really help you. You can say, “Hey, we can do this one of two ways.” And then he makes the way that he wants work…”
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I have always thought this is the best approach, with star/talented players.
It requires some wisdom from the coach to pull it off, though.

If Paulo Freire was a football coach, this is the approach he would use.

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I think that will happen with Stafford and McVay.

Richard Sherman's wife's 911 call was disturbing, not only because it describes Sherman going through a crisis, but also because of the unprofessional response from the 911 dispatcher. https://t.co/m8zUEBWZWL

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) July 14, 2021

Per ESPN, Richard Sherman allegedly tried to force his way into a home, allegedly fought with police when they arrived on the scene. https://t.co/kqlCaXUC1a

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) July 14, 2021

Very weird that I have to keep pointing out to all of these "PROUD CUBANS" from Miami, FL with 0-3 followers each that the pictures they keep sharing of these massive protests are from countries other than Cuba and the flags are VISIBLY not Cuban 🤦🏽‍♀️

— ☆ ʲ ᵘ ˡ ᵉ ˢ ☆ (@mrs_socialista) July 14, 2021

Jalen Ramsey says he loves playing corner right now, but he would have “no problems moving to safety.” https://t.co/lFRmsjMMYH

— Rams Wire (@TheRamsWire) July 14, 2021

New evidence in Rams lawsuit makes Kevin Demoff even more of a villain in St. Louis

https://sports.yahoo.com/evidence-rams-lawsuit-makes-kevin-134043827.html

Rams COO Kevin Demoff had a job to do, and he did it well. He did it too well. And he seemed to take perverse glee in it.

It’s one thing for Demoff to take marching orders from his billionaire boss, Stan Kroenke, regarding talking points and/or flat-out lies regarding Kroenke’s attachment to St. Louis. It’s quite another for Demoff to seem to enjoy the hardship he inflicted on the city the Rams abandoned.

Consider these nuggets that emerged in court on Monday, via Ben Fredrickson of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. First, when Rams staff penned a supposedly heartfelt goodbye to the city that lured it from L.A. in 1995, Demoff referred to it as the AMF letter. As in, “Adios, motherf–kers.”

Also, Demoff reportedly had a habit of forwarding emails to the league office about the crime rate and credit rating of St. Louis.

Some have suggested that Demoff could succeed Roger Goodell as the NFL Commissioner. That seemed like a stretch, frankly. It will now be even more of one.

New evidence in Rams lawsuit makes Kevin Demoff even more of a villain in St. Louis

The 1999 Rams defense was a CHAMPIONSHIP group. They don’t get the credit they deserve. In 19 games (incl playoffs) they held teams at 16 points or less on 13 occasions. Keep in mind our high powered offense was scoring at will, giving opposing offenses many opportunities! pic.twitter.com/81XzELZUsB

— RAMS ON FILM (@RamsOnFilm) July 13, 2021

"Stafford passed to running backs on about 20-22 percent of snaps last season, so McVay could incorporate more of that this fall."

Rams targeted RBs only 12.6% of time (71/563) last year… could be good for Akers, bad for? Maybe no one if passing efficiency goes up as expected https://t.co/QLb9Br0ixF

— Sigmund Bloom (@SigmundBloom) July 13, 2021