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znModeratorAndrew Brandt@AndrewBrandt
So many act like if the Players turn down the proposed CBA there will be Armageddon: no more negotiations, lockouts, strikes, etc. We are a year away from expiration, 20 months away from missed games. Owners want labor peace and 17 games; they need the Players to get it. Please.March 2, 2020 at 7:53 pm in reply to: Washington Post: Sanders a risk… the media hates Bernie thread #111854znModerator
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March 2, 2020 at 5:47 pm in reply to: just some “no thread for em” various political tweets … 2/25 thru ? #111846znModerator
znModeratorAlbert Breer, from: https://www.si.com/nfl/2020/03/02/tom-brady-bill-belichick-patriots-nfl-comb
COMBINE TAKEAWAYS
To wrap up the combine—and we had some big winners in Indy (Alabama WR Henry Ruggs, Wisconsin RB Jonathan Taylor, Clemson LB Isaiah Simmons, Iowa OT Tristan Wirfs, Louisville OT Mekhi Becton)—I wanted to give you a good look at how the guys in the building with the stopwatches around their necks saw the week.
So I sent out a bunch of texts asking for guys’ biggest takeaways from Indy, be it from the field at Lucas Oil Stadium or elsewhere. Here’s what I got back.
AFC exec: “To me one story coming out is the athleticism and depth of tackles. You got top tier guys like Wirfs, [Jedrick] Wills, Becton, [Andrew] Thomas. Then [Ezra] Cleveland, and another tier of size and athletic ability. Some of these tackles are ready to go now, and play at a high level. Overall, best tackle class in quite a while in my opinion.”
NFC exec: “The thing that jumped out is the depth at WR. There’s more depth at OL than I thought, and corner depth may be 3–4 rounds deep. Schedule was strange and need to look at difference in results compared to years past to understand, not a lot of free agent news [because] everyone was waiting on CBA info and very few projected numbers thrown around.”
AFC GM: “The [inside linebacker] group has some speed in it. [Justin] Herbert looked good, [Jake] Fromm not so much. The RB group looked slow.”
NFC exec: LBs were fast, also DTs. Obviously, the OTs showed out. I didn’t meet too much on [free agents] due to the new schedule, heard some big numbers though.”
AFC exec: “Impressive tackle class—the size and athleticism of some these guys were off the charts. WR class was as advertised. Corners ran slower than expected. Haven’t seen all the official times yet, but the first times weren’t good for some guys.”
AFC GM: “My biggest takeaway is a lot of agents are shooting for the moon on average players. I think some are gonna be surprised at what their market truly is.”
AFC exec: “Edge class isn’t very deep, but interior pass rushers are more important and it’s a good class. More obvious, but it’s a rare free agent period, since it’s a starter market. Backups are trying to get signed ahead of it. Wide receiver is historically deep. Should be able to get a starter in round 3.”
NFC exec: “Good corner class. Lots of big guys that ran fast. Think almost 20 guys 4.49 or faster.”
AFC scouting director: “One thing that stands out is hearing some teams’ cap situations affecting their ability to keep some of their FA players.”
NFC scout: “Herbert looked good. Not much of an opinion on the other QBs that threw though. [Justin] Jefferson impresses me a lot. I think he’s a first-rounder, and going to be really good. Taylor had a great week and I think it’s not crazy to think he goes round 1. I didn’t think he got enough credit all year and people slept on his speed. Dobbins will have work cut out for him to pass him. And the top of the tackle group is ridiculous. Can see them all going top 15. The interior DL were much better than the edge players. The edge group was about the most unimpressive group I’ve seen since I’ve been going. LBs could all run. Really fast group and it’s good to see that because they have to do it. Safeties ran well too and i think there’s some good depth there.”
znModeratorfrom: https://www.si.com/nfl/2020/03/02/tom-brady-bill-belichick-patriots-nfl-comb
Part of Sean McVay’s revamping of his Rams staff was creating a renewed sense of urgency around the building. And it sure seems like it’s working. To those around McVay, going 9–7 last year felt like going 4–12. Which is a pretty good sign for how much higher the bar has been set in LA, as opposed to where the franchise was over the last decade.
znModeratorThe American Dream.
We’re fucked.
I don’t think so. But then I’m a Sanders guy.
znModeratorProFootballTalk@ProFootballTalk
Proposed CBA expands practice squads, allowing all players to remain eligible despite NFL experience===
Definitely my favorite play of Robert Quinn’s Ram career. 100% max effort sack. Crawling on his hands and knees for the strip! Imagine if Quinn never hurt his back. Imagine a HEALTHY and prime pairing of Donald and Quinn. What could have been pic.twitter.com/C3yQQXTM9o
— RAMS ON FILM (@RamsOnFilm) March 2, 2020
znModeratorfrom PFF: Offseason needs for all 32 NFL teams in 2020
https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-offseason-needs-for-all-32-nfl-teams-2020…
LOS ANGELES RAMS: OFFENSIVE LINEMEN THAT CAN GET THE RAMS’ LINE BACK TO ITS 2018 FORM
Secondary needs: edge defender, linebacker
The Rams’ offensive line was one of the better units in the league in 2018, and their offense flourished behind it as a result. That all fell apart this past season, with injuries and personnel changes taking a toll on the group. They finished the season 31st in PFF’s offensive line rankings, and now, the most consistent player from the line — Andrew Whitworth — is set to be a free agent at 38 years old. There isn’t a position on the line that the Rams can’t look to improve on in 2020.They should also look to add some new pieces defensively. Edge defender becomes an area of need with the impending free agency of Dante Fowler Jr., but even if the Rams retain him, they can look to improve the other starting edge slot over Clay Matthews (54.2 overall grade in 2019) and Samson Ebukam (66.7). At linebacker, the Rams should make every effort to re-sign Cory Littleton. Since 2018, his coverage grade of 90.1 trails only Lavonte David and Luke Kuechly among linebackers with 1,000 or more defensive snaps.
znModeratorThat’s good. Worth a read.
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znModeratorhttps://www.rotoworld.com/football/nfl/teams/lar/los-angeles-rams
The Athletic’s Rich Hammond mentions Rams RT Rob Havenstein as a trade candidate.
Signed to an extension ahead of the 2018 season, Havenstein ended up being a healthy scratch down the stretch last year. The Rams moved forward with Bobby Evans at right tackle. Havenstein made nine starts last year and graded out as Pro Football Focus’ No. 71 tackle out of 81 qualifiers. Not long ago, he was considered one of the better up-and-coming right tackles and a stable piece for L.A. Havenstein turns 28 in May.SOURCE: The Athletic
Mar 1, 2020, 11:40 AM ETznModeratorAnother attempt to interest people in this.
Mongolian traditional metal music.
Fits. International thread.
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znModeratorWhat is this in reference to?
March 2, 2020 at 4:09 am in reply to: Washington Post: Sanders a risk… the media hates Bernie thread #111816znModeratorMarch 2, 2020 at 1:21 am in reply to: Washington Post: Sanders a risk… the media hates Bernie thread #111815znModerator@ComradeCalifor1
Americans are no longer terrified of the word “socialism,” and the more shrilly reactionaries like @USATODAY’s Chris Truax scream it, the less purchase it has. There are no Soviet boogeymen anymore.
We’ve outgrown them.znModeratorznModeratorznModeratorfrom: https://www.nfl.com/prospects/darrynton-evans?id=32194556-4111-6537-4adc-98552053123e
“This is a deep draft for running backs.” — Personnel executive for NFC teamBenjamin Solak@BenjaminSolak
Leaving Indy after NFL Combine. This class is the most fun I’ve covered. Insanely talented at the top and deep throughout. Nuance and high-stakes evals throughout. Going to be an awesome next two months!znModerator
znModeratorThis is teach tape. Short, choppy steps. His feet are light and always underneath him. He has his shoulders over his toes with easy lateral hip transitions, all while keeping his eyes up. Okudah is an absolute stud. Ballerina feet. pic.twitter.com/UO7bKscwRi
— Jordan Reid (@JReidNFL) March 2, 2020
March 1, 2020 at 7:21 pm in reply to: Washington Post: Sanders a risk… the media hates Bernie thread #111804znModeratorznModeratorSports Illustrated@SInow
The Packers will make Rams LB Cory Littleton their No. 1 priority in free agency this year https://trib.al/dOuAn31Andrew Brandt@AndrewBrandt
Indianapolis does a great job hosting the Combine but I don’t see it staying there long, through no fault of its own. With new stadiums coming online in LA and Vegas, the NFL moving it seems inevitableznModeratorBiden’s popularity with black voters and conservative democrats makes me nervous about Texas, North Carolina, and Virginia, too.
Sanders polls 1st among young black americans.
znModeratorAli@aliostad
Coronavirus epidemy in Iran has past the crisis level.This guy sounds like he is exagerating some of what he says. But there is a crisis.
znModeratorCoronavirus: Iran’s deaths at least 210, hospital sources say
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-51673053
Iran is the only country in the Gulf region that has reported deaths from Covid-19
At least 210 people in Iran have died as a result of the new coronavirus disease, sources in the country’s health system have told BBC Persian.
Most of the victims are from the capital, Tehran, and the city of Qom, where cases of Covid-19 first emerged.
The figure is six times higher than the official death toll of 34 given by the health ministry earlier on Friday.
Ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour insisted it was being transparent and accused the BBC of spreading lies.
It comes after a member of parliament for Qom accused the authorities of a cover-up and the US expressed concern that they may not be sharing information.
Growing lack of confidence in authorities
There are fears in Iran that the government, unsure of how to handle the outbreak, is covering up the extent of the spread of the new coronavirus disease.
Now, a tally of figures reported by BBC Persian’s sources in several hospitals suggests at least 210 people had died across the country as of Thursday night.
The highest number of deaths were said to be in Tehran, where a disproportionately high number of officials have reportedly tested positive for Covid-19, including a vice-president, a deputy minister, and at least two MPs.
Friday prayers in Tehran and 22 other cities were cancelled, and schools and universities closed.
Thousands of Iranians have also been stranded inside and outside the country as many flights have been stopped to and from Iran.
There have been more than 83,000 reported cases of Covid-19 worldwide and 2,800 deaths since the disease emerged late last year – the vast majority in China.
At midday on Friday, the Iranian health ministry reported eight new deaths related to Covid-19, increasing the official toll to 34.
It also said 143 new cases had been detected, bringing the total to 388.
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March 1, 2020 at 9:35 am in reply to: Washington Post: Sanders a risk… the media hates Bernie thread #111784znModeratorAfter SC, @maddow says that if Bernie Sanders "continues to underperform systematically with black voters… that's a existential question."
In reality, among black voters, Bernie finished #2 in NV & is #1 nationally! He's systematically leading. (https://t.co/3YdoKJh8sj) pic.twitter.com/rAzQNpiNpT
— Aaron Maté (@aaronjmate) March 1, 2020
March 1, 2020 at 9:25 am in reply to: just some “no thread for em” various political tweets … 2/25 thru ? #111783znModeratorThe cat's outta the bag
"One person close to (Warren's campaign) said that tonight is about blunting the momentum for Bernie Sanders" pic.twitter.com/lj4gcMN70H
— Aisha Ahmad (@aishaismad) February 29, 2020
znModeratortonyde
Logo will be released just before draft …New uniforms early to mid May
Announced at the Rams Combine event at Cal Lutheran today…
February 29, 2020 at 11:07 pm in reply to: DNC Superdelegate for Brokered Decision Is GOP Donor & Health Care Lobbyist #111774znModeratorIt's never going to change unless we change it….. pic.twitter.com/JpfM7ujJzQ
— Anthony Farda (@anthonypfarda) March 1, 2020
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