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znModeratorRams will open 10 training camp practices in Irvine to the public https://t.co/kWYxuovImd
— Gary Klein (@LATimesklein) July 10, 2021
znModeratorCam Akers is a former high school quarterback and he wants a chance to throw the ball out of wildcat formations. https://t.co/uJGYSGhgOf
— Rams Wire (@TheRamsWire) July 9, 2021
znModeratorHowdy Jim! We’re a little slow in here in June and July before camp. You’re a welcome voice. I associate many of my best Rams conversations with you.
And beyond that, many of my best conversations period.
My best wishes for a good recovery.
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znModeratori honestly don’t know what to think.
i disagree with the post above saying that stafford had plenty of help. wide receivers and a good defense for one season is not much help. at the same time, could he have been better? i don’t know. honestly, i barely watched the guy play.
i guess we’ll find out soon enough.
I think he’s good and he did not often have a defense or a running game (and mostly he had both deficiencies at the same time).
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znModeratorIs it football season yet?
Best of Matthew Stafford from the 2020 season! pic.twitter.com/tBWA50ig0D
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) July 8, 2021
znModeratorMatthew Stafford Is Overrated
The Los Angeles Rams will be disappointed with the results with Matthew Stafford under center.https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/matthew-stafford-is-overrated
It is not an uncommon phenomenon.
Sports fans tend to romanticize and overhype professional athletes, and Detroit is no different.
In the case of former Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, supporters fell in love with the traits he possessed that they could identify with — playing through pain, being a great teammate, not bashing the organization publicly and his big arm.
But, in the world of professional sports, the bottom line is results.
The narrative that Stafford did not have enough talent around him is laughable.
The organization surrounded him with talented wideouts, and it built a defense that was among the best in the National Football League in 2014.
No football team is built perfectly, and the organization needed Stafford to do more to help get the Lions over the hump in the playoffs. It never occurred.
While many choose to focus on the bad calls during the Cowboys playoff game, many forget the offense went cold the final three quarters of the game. With an opportunity late in the game to seal the victory, Stafford and the offense came up short.
Too many times, in the biggest of moments, Stafford turned the ball over or threw a pick-six that altered the momentum in the opponents’ favor.
Max Kellerman of ESPN drew a lot of criticism when he called Stafford overrated on an episode of “First Take.”
“Stafford’s a good quarterback, but he’s overrated … you’re the No. 1 overall pick. What have you done? How many times have you won the division? Zero. Okay, how many times have you won a playoff game? Zero … Have you ever been to a Pro Bowl? One as an alternate. Now, how are you paid? As though you’re maybe the best quarterback in football.”
znModeratorKyle Shanahan was recently on the Flying Coach podcast with McVay and Peter Schrager. McVay ribbed Shanahan, asking the Niners coach how he liked the Rams’ new addition.
“You don’t want to get me started, dude,” Shanahan responded. “That was frustrating. I was in Cabo. I was studying it all. … I remember looking through it because everybody was telling me it was a possibility. Stafford’s the man. I studied him hard coming out of college, and you always play against him, so you know how good he is. But to know he might be available and to spend two weeks really watching him, Sean, yeah, he’s better than I realized. He was the man. He’s actually underrated to me. I know how good of a guy you got. I know how good he is at play-action. I know how smart he is. Not only does he just have a big arm, but he’s got touch, he knows where to go with the ball. So I was trying to get involved in it.
“… I remember Saturday I was so stressed out and finally we talked to someone, it was seven at night, and they’re like, ‘No, nothing’s happening (with a trade) at the earliest until tomorrow, so you can finish your night.’ So I’m like, alright, I’m done. I put my phone down, talk to Mandy. I’m like, alright, ‘Let’s go out to dinner, let’s have some drinks.’ Half an hour later, my buddy calls me and is like, ‘I’m just telling ya, if you want Stafford, you need to get a hold of him right now.’ I’m like, ‘What do you mean? We just talked to people. I can sleep on this. We’ll talk to them tomorrow.’ ‘I’m just telling you, you need to talk to him right now.’ And then it was all over.”
znModeratorThis is just info. To some it might mean something, to some it might not.
It defines itself as an American Christian biography. It is made by the Kingdom Story Company which specializes in the production of Christian films. It is directed by Andrew and Jon Erwin who make faith-based films.
Andrew Erwin says that in their films, the “focus is still firmly rooted within the church, but it’s focused out[.] … And so our goal is to reach out beyond the church walls to engage a generation that’s walking away from the church – as an introduction to Christianity.”
znModeratorThis is the guy that a lot of QAnon believers think is JFK Jr – who was 6’1, handsome and currently dead. pic.twitter.com/TgML0p11gw
— The Good Liars (@TheGoodLiars) July 7, 2021
znModeratorThe #Lions will move on from the best QB in the NFL at bouncing back after getting hit
QB Jared Goff will have some big shoes to fill but will have the luxury of playing behind one of the best OL's in the NFL next seasonhttps://t.co/KKbAYpzMrs
— PFF DET Lions (@PFF_Lions) July 7, 2021
znModeratorStafford, McVay and Shanahan were all in Cabo when the Rams landed their QB. The trade ruined Shanahan’s night, and understandably so. https://t.co/tIlQuvBiqW
— Rams Wire (@TheRamsWire) July 8, 2021
znModeratorSince he was traded from Los Angeles to Detroit, Jared Goff has said he feels “empowered” to help craft the offense around what he feels he’s best at. During an appearance on the Compas on the Beat podcast this week, Lions offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn told Gilbert Manzano and Fernando Ramirez how much he’s enjoyed Goff.
“It’s been an absolute pleasure to work with Jared,” Lynn said. “Just giving him some input and watching him grow as a leader on our football team, that’s been really cool to see. But he’s had some really good practices and hopefully that carries over to training camp and the regular season. But I’m very pleased with what I’ve seen so far.”
znModeratorTucker Carlson wants cameras in every classroom to make sure teachers arent teaching whatever it is he's defining as "critical race theory" pic.twitter.com/KA6mAHN6cw
— Andrew Lawrence (@ndrew_lawrence) July 7, 2021
znModeratorThe Rams ranked 22nd in red zone TD percentage last season, which played a major role in the offense’s regression. https://t.co/YoU0d7ZuXs
— Rams Wire (@TheRamsWire) July 7, 2021
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Whitworth says that’s one area where the Rams have to get better after failing to capitalize on scoring opportunities the last two years.
He was on the PFF NFL Podcast and explained that the Rams must get better in scoring situations.
“You really look at the last couple of years, I don’t know if slowing down is the word that I look for when I try to describe it as much as I don’t think we’ve been as successful in the red zone and maybe in scoring opportunities as we were the first couple years,” Whitworth said. “We’ve seemed to move the ball well on people, we’ve seemed to have good drives and then for whatever reason, we haven’t really put it in the way we did.”
znModeratorIceland recently completed a 4-yr trial of a 4-day week with no reduction of pay with 1% of its population taking part. The result? Productivity increased. Well-being increased. It was such a success their unions are already negotiating for it nationwide.
https://t.co/1lKbHXk1AM— Scott Santens 🧢🏄♂️ (@scottsantens) July 5, 2021
znModeratorJames Laurinaitis was the defensive leader and play caller for the team for a better part of a decade. Fundamentally sound and as hard working as they come. One of those players that deserved to see playoff football!
2011. #55 finished with 142 tackles, 3 sacks, 2 INTs pic.twitter.com/wEiDzuMe4V
— RAMS ON FILM (@RamsOnFilm) July 6, 2021
znModeratorI want football back pic.twitter.com/Ma0mWajREl
— Timi (@Timi_sf) July 4, 2021
znModeratorThe Athletic NFL@TheAthleticNFL
A breakout player here or there can be the difference between a successful season and a disappointment.Here’s one candidate from each team to keep an eye on Arrow pointing rightwards then curving downwards
Jourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigue
This really could have been a few different rising Rams players, but I selected DL Sebastian Joseph-Day with the understanding that he – already a really good run defender – has added to his pass-rush arsenal this spring and summer. https://theathletic.com/2470407/2021/03/25/rams-d-linemen-hope-working-with-this-independent-coach-in-the-offseason-turns-into-sacks-and-big-paydays/?source=emp_shared_articleznModeratorfrom Ranking the NFL’s top 10 interior defensive linemen for 2021: Execs, coaches, players make their picks
Going to try and access what they say about Donald here but it’s espn insider. So far I have a bit from it.
from https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2021/07/06/rams-nfl-aaron-donald-interior-defender-vote-poll/
ESPN surveyed more than 50 NFL executives, coaches, scouts and players to rank the 10 best players at each position and unsurprisingly, Donald was the top interior defender once again. It’s the second year in a row Donald has received more first-place votes than every player in the NFL regardless of position.
However, one voter ranked him as low as fourth at his position, meaning that person believes there are three interior defenders better than Donald. The Steelers’ Stephon Tuitt was the only other player to earn a first-place vote, likely from that same voter who put Donald fourth.
Yes, someone voted Donald fourth. That particular voter prioritized youth and upside. But Donald has shown zero signs of slowing down at age 30. His 24.2% pass-rush win rate leads all defensive tackles by a wide margin, and that’s with facing a double-team on 219 of his 314 rushes, the most in the league. Donald created 30 incompletions, second to edge rusher T.J. Watt.
“You’re not stopping him,” an NFC exec said. “[You] just hope to get the ball out fast.”
znModeratorJared Goff has shown Lions rookie Amon-Ra St. Brown some of Cooper Kupp’s techniques to help develop chemistry in Detroit. https://t.co/QUYR8o5JdF
— Rams Wire (@TheRamsWire) July 6, 2021
znModeratorMy understanding of the Alamo was that when Eisenhower gave the go ahead to launch the invasion on June 6, it was a decisive event in world history.
I don’t see you crazy revisionists changing people’s understanding of that any time soon.
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znModeratorfrom list of NFL veterans from each team who should fear chopping block in 2021: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/tim-tebow-jaylon-smith-headline-list-of-nfl-veterans-from-each-team-who-should-fear-chopping-block-in-2021/?fbclid=IwAR2mUEQSbMV9VY1-JieLpdKT19qZ8-Ak0kytM-4dT9wfsAwgsgpwacR1PEY
DeSean Jackson
If this were the same Jackson that took the NFL by storm, it would be a different conversation, but he’s not and it’s not. Jackson’s return to the Eagles was unceremonious and wholly derailed by injury, something that’s plagued him wildly in recent seasons. Jackson was available for only eight games over the last two seasons combined, and grabbed just 395 receiving yards and three touchdowns when on the field during that time. Once also a dynamic returner, that’s no longer on the table for a 34-year-old that had only two return yards in 2020. The L.A. kid returning home is definitely a romantic headline, but there’s a reason the Rams only gave him a one-year deal and if he gets injured and/or doesn’t show up and show out, he’ll be shown the door.
znModeratorAndrew Whitworth says “nothing short of going to that Super Bowl and winning it is good enough.” https://t.co/PxRDvwRo8o
— Rams Wire (@TheRamsWire) July 3, 2021
znModeratorMicah Kiser and Nick Scott were training with Aaron Rodgers, running hills in Malibu 🏃♂️ https://t.co/Gks8kMjBuS
— Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) July 3, 2021
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Here’s the full story:https://t.co/4WqroCtPBu
— Jeremy Mayfield (@akvirtualgeek) July 5, 2021
znModeratorWhen asked about Earl Campbell not finishing a mile run in practice, Bum Phillips said "When it's first and a mile, I won't give it to him." pic.twitter.com/14Bre5Rbus
— Super 70s Sports (@Super70sSports) July 5, 2021
znModeratorHow many of these Brandon Lloyd catches can you pull off? pic.twitter.com/8JjdmZmWep
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) July 5, 2021
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Such an underrated player! Willing to make the tough catch! @mrblloyd https://t.co/Vk3s4IKFhg pic.twitter.com/e3AAGmF9GJ
— RAMS ON FILM (@RamsOnFilm) July 5, 2021
znModeratorNew: House select committee to investigate Jan. 6 could issue subpoenas against the likes of House Republican Leader McCarthy in examining what Trump and his admin were doing during the attack. @GuardianUS https://t.co/sARWPpGSWa
— Hugo Lowell (@hugolowell) July 5, 2021
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