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No wr ever has done what Kupp did in the run up to the superbowl win. He was the guy, everyone knew he was the guy and they couldn't stop him.

The only other wr I've seen that was comparable was Larry Fitzgerald the year the cards made the superbowl. He was an unstoppable force.

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Loyal said:

I loved Robin Williams so much and was horrified by what he did to himself. This unexplored feeling has
driven me away from enjoying his extensive career in comedy and film, until today. I decided to explore
why I felt that way and it was this: He let personal failures destroy him and deep down I feared that same
thing. I was embarrassed for him that he felt the only way out was hanging himself in a closet, deciding not
to reach out for help that last time. Through his comedy. I could always see deep sadness. No, I'm not looking
at my closet as an escape like he did. But I can say that during dark times in my life when I felt failure so
keenly or that life was passing me by, I felt similarly. My embarrassment for him, was really directed inward.

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Toward the end of his life, Robin Williams suffered terribly from psychosis and dementia brought about by "Lewy Body Dementia."

I love and admire Williams, too. But sadly the last couple years of his life were quite terrible, frankly. I actually would not recommend reading about it, because the brain disease he was dealing with was truly quite awful.

Anyway-- Robin Williams had unimaginable talent, and seemed like a lovely caring human, too. Toward the end though, he was no longer himself.

bubbaramfan said:

I have a sneaking suspicion we know the unspoken answer to a lot of those questions. "We fucked up".

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Without a doubt. Funny thing is how well an org can do while fucking up. We see it all the time.

Patriots for example during their long run. Their drafting in many years was abysmal. They missed their share on picks for sure. But they hit enough, and jettisoned dipshits who wanted too much money in the right windows, and added enough bonus picks to compensate along with a great staff maximizing what they had.

Rams are similar. We've had some shit drafts under McVay. We've done a lot of dumb shit. Paying dudes stupidly. And so on and so forth but I think our coaching is so good and the big decisions have been mostly correct so we got that title.

I guarantee the Rams self-analyze these questions. They have to. But all you can do is try to learn from it and move on. When I bitch at them on these sites is when it feels like they're not learning from those mistakes. RB being a good example. I mean sure we won a title but that doesn't exempt them from the need to learn from a continuous tendency to underestimate the position's importance. I would guess that McVay would be the first to admit he wants a top run game. It's just usually not a priority. Can they win another one without a good run game? Sure. They did it once already. But goddamn it was hard. Maybe it would actually be easier with even just a good run game threat from that backfield.

Damn those that I first have memories of are dying off. Mad Max was Tina Turner for me..

McVay didn't agree to a rebuild that he wouldn't be running. So I think he at least will be there until he gets another ring... same with Kupp... not sure about Donald and Stafford but I would lay odds Matt wants another ring in a Rams uniform too. Donald may want to move back home and maybe play with the Stealers before he retires for good.

@Rams4life

OK. I'm locking this bullshit thread. You tried starting this shit back in November and it didn't fly then. You claimed to be banned for, "I once was banned from here for saying I didn't think Stedman bailey was a very good receiver. Now it's a free for all. Cool"

Yeah... THAT sounds like the moderation on this board. Anyone else buying this?

You've been banned twice actually. Hmmm....

If you want to continue and get deeper into this, PM me or any other of the Mods.

CGI EDIT: With this thread Ram4Life exposed the use of multiple accounts, as well.

Threads like this, the member uses to sell one side of the story. As moderators we don’t always get to share ours. Rest assured we are always looking out for the greater good of ROD.

This shit is getting me hyped for the season. Thanks for posting!

nighttrain said:

allright allright allright!
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NCRamGuy said:

This is better than what will eventually be an elimination of kickoff

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I like it too

My Heat have no business being in the position they are in, given their talent level relative to other contenders. I'm just enjoying the ride (and I wouldn't bet against them on Saturday!)

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Shorter than Monday's but good to see Stafford.

Really more of an interview with Stafford than an OTA Recap.

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Man we are so fortunate to have this QB!

I can name 4 BSPN air heads. Someone gonna ask me about it??

If Jason Taylor is the safety I think he will be then he can be that nickel in the zone scheme. This would make Durant the #1CB and Hodges-Tomlinson CB2 both with outstanding speed and ball instincts. If they are played properly I'm not really concerned about this secondary.

I still hate how much Morris plays a cover 3 and quarters look. I would rather he stuck to his cover 2 base defense and used 3 safeties with the 3rd safety in that middle zone. Use a SAM OLB to cover the flats and set the edges against sweeps and scrambles. What I'm saying is that the defense has the players if they are simply played to their strengths and played aggressively.

Interior runs will face AD, Brown/Murchison, with Jones and Mathis (6'4" 247lbs) covering those A and B gaps with Fuller or Taylor in support. If played properly that would be tough to run or pass against consistently. Playing an OLB at SAM and WIL makes a lot more sense than trying to play it with a safety or other DB. Look how well that defense played with a SAM OLB under Phillps. Just go back and watch Ebukam against KC. The Rams haven't used a OLB SAM since Wade. The SD Chargers with Wade as DC used an OLB for both SAM and WIL and it worked very well. They used Howard as a WIL against the Niners and that is why he was there to make the INT. An OLB generally gives better run support than a smaller safety or ILB. This is part of what I'm saying about playing to the roster's strength. OLBs are a strength on this defensive roster.

I was a bit thrown off by the selection of Desjuan Johnson, as he's too slow to play as a traditional OLB. But then when I tried to fit him on the roster I could see him as an ILB. His forte isn't rushing the passer it's playing strong against the run. He was known as a good edge-setter. Those same qualities (i.e. like being able to stack and shed) would serve him well as a rotational ILB behind Jones. At 6'3" 265 lbs he has the size of a MIKE LB. A lot of the same things said about Jones pre-draft were echoed about Johnson as an OLB. But move him inside as a rotational MIKE LB and suddenly he's a fit.

This is what I'm talking about when the media criticize the draft selections they don't take the time to look at the players and where they might actually fit on the roster. Like when I look at McClendon's style of play and physical metrics I don't see a OT I see a ROG. If that is the kind of intentions the Rams have for these two the draft makes a lot more sense.

nighttrain said:

He will stay healthy cus Jackson will be the starter at Left Tackle!
train
ps otherwise it wont happen

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A quick Jackson article:

Matthew Stafford loves Alaric Jackson's competitiveness: 'Typical nasty offensive lineman'​

Skyler Carlin

May 24, 2023 7:24 am PT



The Los Angeles Rams are going to have a decent amount of competition on the offensive line before the 2023 season begins. Following the start of OTAs, Matthew Stafford praised the competitiveness of Alaric Jackson, who is hoping to earn an expanded role in the trenches in the coming months.
“Yeah, I think he’s a competitive guy. I think it comes out in his attitude probably when you guys talk to him, but also when he plays. Typical nasty offensive lineman and it’s fun to be around,” Stafford said. “He’s definitely a competitive guy that wants to get out there and play physical. It’s up to all those guys to go earn their spots, like it is everybody on our team. But just as much competition as we can possibly have at all the positions is a good thing for us.”

In Week 6 of the 2022 season, Joseph Noteboom suffered a season-ending injury after he signed a multi-year extension with the Rams. With Noteboom sidelined, Jackson made six consecutive starts along the offensive line, spending time at guard and tackle.
But after the team’s Week 9 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jackson was inactive and would miss the rest of the season due to blood clots. After taking time away from the Rams to improve his health, the third-year undrafted lineman out of Iowa could earn an increased role in 2023.

Noteboom continues to rehab his Achilles injury, which has allowed Jackson to receive snaps with the starters in OTAs. Whether or not he ends up becoming a starter to begin the upcoming season, Stafford is undoubtedly happy to have Jackson be part of the revamped offensive line group in 2023.

They have better depth on the offense this year, especially on the OL. Last year their OL depth were scrubs, not so this year.

LT Noteboom
LG Avila
C Allen
RG Bruss
RT Havenstein

Gameday reserves: OT/OG Jackson, OG/C Shelton, OG/OT McClendon
Roster reserve OT/OG Thomas

This year they have OG/C Maginn, OC McAllister, and OG Toner who all could potentially make the PS. Arcuri looked like shit last year and Anchrum struggled as well. It wouldn't surprise me if both don't make the roster this year. IMO McClendon was drafted to replace Arcuri on the roster and Thomas or Maginn bump Anchrum. Thomas is a legit OT and potentially OG whereas Anchrum is an undersized OG. Maginn is a mauler RG that could give Bruss competition.

At RB they are 3 deep with Akers, Williams and Evans. At WR they are 5 deep with Kupp, Jefferson, Nacua, Atwell, and Skowronek. I think Xavier Smith can make the roster as a WR6 but primarily as a return specialist. Smith has the speed to take it the distance from anywhere on the field.

TE is 4 deep with Higbee, Allen, Long and Hopkins

At edge they are deep with, Young, Hoecht, Hardy, Hampton, and Mathis they make it a position of strength. At ILB they probably are going to play only one ILB most of the season. With the depth they have at OLB they will be fine. Mathis could be coached up to play as a WIL in this zone scheme. If he shows he can play in coverage it negates the need for a second ILB. With Hampton and Mathis they have good potential for playing a SAM and WIL respectively. That would shore up their perimeter run defense and give them a natural contain for running QBs. Mathis as WIL would give them size inside vs the run as well. In 2021 they played Travin Howard as a WIL but though he had the speed he lacked the length and overall size they wanted at the position. I think Mathis was drafted to fill it. A WIL is a very key defensive piece. He helps set a hard edge on the weakside and provides run support inside as well as cover the weakside flats. Last year they ran right at Hoecht and Kier Thomas who struggle to set a hard edge on that perimeter. With Mathis that could solve the problem as he's bigger and faster than Thomas. With experience Hoecht will be better and Mathis would be an upgrade to Keir Thomas.

Jason Taylor gives them a legit 4th safety and they are 3 deep at CB. I think CB Cameron McCutcheon could make this roster as well as Shaun Jolly. McCutcheon has the size and speed they need to match up in the Red Zone, and I have to believe they brought Jolly back for a reason.

This team isn't as bereft of talent as most assume. Maybe I'm a glass half full kind of guy, but in this case I don't think so. This team will probably sneak up on teams early in the season. If the young guys play well. I think by November this defense could be very good if played aggressively.

Defensive coaches Lake, and Pleasant and OL coach Wendell IMO are the key coaches that could make or break this season. That said I feel real good at this point about these guys in particular Wendell. I think Wendell will make the OL into a top unit that will really jumpstart this offense. People think I'm nuts but I've been telling people this offense could be as good or better than the dominating 2018 Ram offense.

If Morris simply allows Pleasant and Lake to play the defense aggressively, then it could be much better than it has been even without the star power they lost. Even with Donald, Ramsey, and Wagner they were a below average unit simply because Morris insisted upon playing them soft. If he will get out of Pleasant and Lake's way and the scheme is played aggressively they can turn things around quickly. Morris squandered talent like Gaines, Wagner and Ramsey by not playing to their strengths. He took Gaines a pure 1T NT and played him as a 0T two gap NT. He played Ramsey, one of the best shutdown CBs in the NFL 10 yards off the LOS. I'm shocked they were as high as a 19th ranked unit. With lesser players they would have been ranked far worse.

Side Note: This year the NFL is going to trial fair catches on KO anywhere between the 24 yd line and the goal line comes out to the 25 just like in college. Which begs the question, why do they even KO at all? It's going to eventually make KOs optional for teams trailing late in the game.

den-the-coach said:

Yeah I knew the Rams were in trouble on defense that year during preseason, they looked bad and it translated into the season.

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Same here! I remember noticing how bad the D looked in preseason. Before the Denver opener, I remember thinking, "this will be a good test if the D is terrible or not." And sure enough it was. But the offense... wow!!!

Dennis Miller with his "Romulus and Remus" call of Holt and Hakim jawing as they dash down the sideline for a TD:

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Season 1 was so good I can't wait for this one.

Nashville is deff not a football town. The wife and I went a couple years ago, and you would never know there was a football team there. They had banners all over the place for their hockey team, didn't see a single advertisement or banner for the Titans.

Main problem with this year's roster will be that we have zero room for injuries. We might see some rooks step up and some returning young vets and end up with a better team than expected, but we won't have the ability to deal with loss of starters.

And I'm fine with that for one season in order to get that reload done. Then get another strong draft in here next offseason and hope we're back in contention.

Elmgrovegnome said:

I do think a second round pick for one year of Henry is too high.

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Agreed way too high. That type of back can be had every draft into late rounds. It's sad but supply and demand is what it is. Vikes got McBride in round 7 this year.

For a back to be valued in today's league he needs to be that rare all-arounder who can run the ball or function in the pass game and all of it with explosive threat. Those types are very hard to find too as most who have those skills cannot function in that bellcow role. But the ones who do are the ones that teams trade valued picks for so most recent example being McCaffrey.

Rams Rookie Shares Unique Challenge From Sean McVay he’s Adjusting to​

Stetson Bennett is already used to playing fast. After all, speed was everywhere in practices at Athens, Georgia and now he’s witnessing a similar tempo in Thousand Oaks for Los Angeles Rams practices.

But there’s one adjustment the national title winning quarterback has to take on that also comes at him at a rapid fire pace: Sean McVay getting out his play call.

Bennett admits it’s far different from receiving hand signals from the Bulldogs’ sidelines then getting lined up. Now, the rookie has to hear McVay’s voice…and he’s noticing McVay’s words can be quick.

“The first day I was kind of freaking out with the play calls and stumbling over my words a little bit. It’s weird to hear the playset or the play call from the earpiece. Just completely different from seeing signals which is what we did in college,” Bennett told reporters following the Rams’ Tuesday, May 23 practice.

However, that doesn’t mean Bennett and McVay aren’t on the same page. All it really is for both is an adjustment during OTAs, including for rookies getting acclimated to a new kind of tempo.

“He’s been helpful with that. With all the rookies, he’s been very helpful,” Bennett said.

Although, Bennett shared how it’s different for fellow Georgia Bulldog Matthew Stafford when it comes to hearing his head coach.

“Matthew said ‘I can hear him pretty clear.’ And I was like ‘I can’t,’ Bennett said which drew laughs from the media. “So I’ve got to work on that.”

‘It’s Really Fast Out Here’

Again, Bennett got used to the speed of the Southeastern Conference and moving rapidly during Georgia practices. Now, he’s transitioning to the Rams’ movement.

“It’s really fast out here,” Bennett said. “But it’s been good. We’ve got a big rookie class and we’re just trying to work through the playbook together, get it down and there’s a bunch to it. But it’s been fun.”

But, is the Rams’ rapid pace already faster than what he was used to at Athens?

“No I wouldn’t say that. We practiced hard at Georgia and we got after it,” Bennett said. “And we had a lot of numbers. As far as just like the speed of the players, just them knowing where they need to be, people have a bit more freedom I’d say in their positions and what they can do. So that’s what makes it [Rams practice] a little bit faster and a little bit more sped up. You better be on your P’s and Q’s going to the right spot or otherwise, something bad is going to happen.”

‘He’s Really Smart’

As for McVay, he’s enduring his own rare adjustment with Bennett: Working with a rookie passer the Rams drafted.

Never in his tenure as head coach have the Rams ever drafted a QB until Bennett came along. It’s given McVay a new perspective.

“It has, and really, it’s a little bit different, but he’s really smart,” McVay said of Bennett. “Both he and Dresser [Winn] are really conscientious guys. It’s a totally different vernacular and so in a lot of instances, sometimes you’re getting plays communicated with just flashing a card in college. I do think once you get comfortable with it, that’s an advantage that we have and that’s why it’s so important to be able to make sure that you’re building the foundations.”

McVay further explained that while there’s a ton of information that’s being fed inside Bennett’s brain, he wants to help build in bitesize increments for his new passer. He added how during the seven-on-seven portion of practice, Bennett showed he can throw the ball with accuracy and anticipation.

Still, every Rams QB under McVay had to be a quick study regarding the playbook and play calling…and he’s expecting Bennett to be no different.

“Yeah, that’s definitely something that we haven’t had to do in a while [work with a rookie passer], but the guys that we have had to do it with, whether it was a John Wolford or Baker (Mayfield), those guys were really quick studies and they had at least accumulated some experience. So it is a little bit different than anything we’ve done.”

The fix would really be in if this happens

LouisvilleRam said:

There's a few on here one in particular who has made himself a self appointed mod and tells people what should be posted in what thread and a new thread shouldn't have been started etc. It gets old and is annoying AF.

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I'll do better, I promise....