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Grading every position on the Rams roster in 2018
- By Prime Time
- RAMS / NFL TALK
- 7 Replies
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-report-20180908-story.html
Pharoh Cooper welcomes the spotlight as his role in the Rams' offense increases
By GARY KLEIN
Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times
A season opener on “Monday Night Football” against the Oakland Raiders provides the Rams with the national spotlight.
Pharoh Cooper welcomes it.
“Monday Night Football,” he said, “that’s what everybody dreams of growing up.”
Cooper made the Pro Bowl last season by averaging 27.4 yards per kickoff return and 12.5 yards per punt return. His highlight reel included a 103-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in a victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
But the season ended on a sour note, when Cooper was involved in two costly turnovers in the Rams’ wild-card playoff defeat by the Atlanta Falcons.
Cooper muffed a punt, and the ball hit teammate Blake Countess and Cooper before the Falcons recovered it. Cooper also fumbled on a kickoff return in the 26-13 loss.
Cooper said throughout offseason workouts and training camp that he had put the game behind him. He reiterated that this week.
“We ain’t worried about last year,” he said.
Cooper is eager to build on last season’s performance as a returner, and perhaps take on a greater role in the offense.
Last season, coach and play-caller Sean McVay consistently put receiver Tavon Austin in motion, mainly as a decoy. With Austin now playing for the Dallas Cowboys, Cooper could fill a similar role and more, especially if he proves a reliable pass catcher.
“Pharoh’s a guy that definitely provides a similar skill set,” McVay said Saturday.
Cooper is leaner this season, having dropped from 205 pounds to 200.
“I feel faster, lighter,” he said. “When you drop a few pounds, it kind of makes a difference.”
Big step
Rookie defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers is excited about the opener, but there is no special significance for him that it will be on “Monday Night Football.”
“I don’t care what it’s on,” he said. “I don’t care if it’s on Tuesday or anything. I’m just happy for the opportunity.”
Franklin-Myers, a fourth-round draft pick from Stephen F. Austin, sat out the first preseason game because of shoulder soreness. He impressed coaches during the next two games and could play in a rotational role.
Franklin-Myers anticipates having to quickly acclimate to regular-season intensity.
“Until you feel that contact, you’re anxious because you don’t know how it’s going to be,” he said. “Then you get that contact and you realize, ‘OK, I belong here.’
“You make your tackle, a sack, whatever it may be and then it’s, ‘This isn’t nothing I’m not accustomed to.’”
Going home
Cornerback Marcus Peters’ most recent memory of playing in hometown Oakland is not a pleasant one.
Last season with the Kansas City Chiefs, Peters was on the losing end when the Raiders tied the score on an untimed down at the end of regulation, and then kicked the extra point for a 31-30 victory.
But Peters is looking forward to playing again in front of family and friends.
“It’s always a special moment for me to go home and play in the atmosphere of east Oakland, where I grew up playing and all those things,” he said.
Count Down - Jersey #2
- By Farr Be It
- RAMS / NFL TALK
- 18 Replies
Let's do this again, Legatron!He would respond like this
Number 2 is probably the least impressive list of players.
Our Current #2
Count Down - Jersey #3
- By Farr Be It
- RAMS / NFL TALK
- 21 Replies
No current #3, so I will post my favorite, Frank Corral.
The Genius of Bill Walsh
- RAMS / NFL TALK
- 12 Replies
FWIW the Rams were really close to hiring Bill Walsh in 78, the only hangup was that Walsh wanted to be Head Coach and GM and Don Klosterman was the Ram GM at the time and one of the best in the game. George Allen was also on the short list, but Allen had to make concessions too.
Carroll Rosenboom really liked Walsh, but at the last minute decided to go with Allen because of his experience and his ability to beat Dallas. Rosenbloom regretted the decision and fired Allen after two preseason games and promoted Ray Malavasi, who was also interviewed for the position.
All in all, the Rams lost out on Walsh and ended up with Malavasi, that always bothered me for years because only being 12 back then, I really wanted Walsh because he was an offensive coach and I had a good feeling about him, whereas, I felt Allen's best days were behind him and when they fired Allen and hired Ray, I always took out my disdain on the calorically challenged wind breaker donning Head Coach.
Carroll Rosenboom really liked Walsh, but at the last minute decided to go with Allen because of his experience and his ability to beat Dallas. Rosenbloom regretted the decision and fired Allen after two preseason games and promoted Ray Malavasi, who was also interviewed for the position.
All in all, the Rams lost out on Walsh and ended up with Malavasi, that always bothered me for years because only being 12 back then, I really wanted Walsh because he was an offensive coach and I had a good feeling about him, whereas, I felt Allen's best days were behind him and when they fired Allen and hired Ray, I always took out my disdain on the calorically challenged wind breaker donning Head Coach.
Question about being 2018-2019 Superbowl Champs......
- By Farr Be It
- RAMS / NFL TALK
- 10 Replies
:neener: Go check the beach NOW, Stu! Sticks gone. It’s headed for its rightful place.
Ya azzzzzz!! 
so we should abandon all grounding and sense of reason and dignity? You act like this some Fan Site, or something!!! Like we are supposed to just be crazy fan boys for the Rams....wait....carry on.
I’ll show myself out....
:sneak:
