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Franklin-Myers Position
- By MistahTroupe
- RAMS / NFL TALK
- 6 Replies
Rams rookie John Franklin-Myers models his game after Michael Bennett
With Aaron Donald, Ndamukong Suh and Michael Brockers up front, the Los Angeles Rams have one of the best defensive lines in the league. Teams are lucky to have a single three-time All-Pro on the roster, yet the Rams have two on their defensive line alone.
However, despite having so much talent at that spot, the Rams spent their third pick in the draft on a defensive lineman. John Franklin-Myers out of lesser-known Stephen F. Austin came off the board to Los Angeles at No. 135 overall, adding some depth to the unit. It wasn’t viewed as a position of need, but the Rams saw Franklin-Myers as a talent too good to pass up at that spot. Although he played a variety of positions for the Lumberjacks – from outside linebacker to defensive end to 3-technique – he’ll likely play 5-technique like Brockers for the Rams.
He’s a unique player with good versatility, and he models his game after a similar player who played the past five years.
“I would say Michael Bennett. I like him. I like the way he plays – more two or three years ago, he was more of a speed and a power guy,” Franklin-Myers said on the Downtown Rams Podcast. “I feel like that’s kind of how I am. He’s 10 or so pounds lighter than me, but we both can play inside and outside. Pass rush really well, speed to power really well. So I feel like I try to be like Michael Bennett a lot and try to watch a lot of his tape and any little thing I can get from him as a guy I kind of rely on to help my game.”
Bennett primarily played defensive end in Seattle’s 4-3 defense, but he could also move inside and rush the passer as an interior defender. The Seahawks did plenty of that with him in the past, and while he’s now a member of the Eagles, he’ll likely play a similar role next season. Franklin-Myers will be in a 3-4 defense and he’s not big enough to play nose tackle, but he can certainly rotate with Donald as the Rams’ 3-technique defensive tackle. He’s not exactly sure where the Rams will use him yet, but he expects to play defensive end like Brockers
https://theramswire.usatoday.com/20...ft-john-franklin-myers-michael-bennett-quote/
Los Angeles Rams depth chart: Six new starters on defense
- By MistahTroupe
- RAMS / NFL TALK
- 0 Replies
New Rams defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, a three-time first-team All-Pro, is likely to bring smiles to the faces of GM Les Snead, left, and coach Sean McVay during the 2018 season. AP Photo/Richard Vogel
May 7, 2018
Alden Gonzalez
ESPN Staff Writer
With free agency and the draft completed, and OTAs and minicamps scheduled for the next month and a half, here’s a closer look at the depth chart for the Los Angeles Rams (starters in bold):
OFFENSE
Quarterback (3): Jared Goff, Sean Mannion, Brandon Allen
The Rams need to find out a little bit more about Mannion, a third-round pick in 2015 who has thrown 50 regular-season passes in the NFL. Mannion can be an unrestricted free agent next offseason. Do the Rams like him as a long-term backup for Goff?
Running back (3): Todd Gurley, Malcolm Brown, John Kelly
Among running backs, only Le'Veon Bell took more snaps than Gurley last season. There isn't a whole lot of room for others to step on the field here, but Kelly, who was just taken in the sixth round out of Tennessee, has a chance to carve out a role as a pass-catching running back.
Wide receiver (5): Brandin Cooks, Robert Woods, Cooper Kupp, Josh Reynolds, Mike Thomas
No team ran more three-receiver sets than the Rams last season. Given the Cooks addition, that probably won't change in 2019. Coach Sean McVay loves his starting trio of wide receivers. Reynolds and Thomas profile as deep threats, but they're still developing.
Tight end (3): Tyler Higbee, Gerald Everett, Temarrick Hemingway
Higbee, a fourth-round pick in 2016, received 420 more snaps than Everett last season. But Everett, a second-round pick in 2017, finished with only 51 fewer receiving yards. It'll be interesting to see how it shakes out with these two pass-catching tight ends.
Tackle (4): Andrew Whitworth, Rob Havenstein, Darrell Williams, Joe Noteboom
Whitworth will turn 37 in December, and Havenstein can be an unrestricted free agent shortly thereafter. Noteboom was the Rams' first pick (No. 89) in this year's draft. The hope is that he'll be ready to take over at one of their tackle spots by 2019.
Guard/center (5): Rodger Saffold, Jamon Brown, John Sullivan, Austin Blythe, Brian Allen
Saffold and Brown can be unrestricted free agents next offseason, while Sullivan, returning as the Rams' center, is 32 with a history of back issues. That's why the Rams used their second pick on Allen, who, like Blythe, profiles as a center but might be able to help at guard.
DEFENSE
Safety (4):Lamarcus Joyner, John Johnson, Blake Countess, Marqui Christian
Joyner and Johnson formed a dynamic pairing last season. Now Joyner will play under the franchise tag -- unless he agrees to a long-term deal by July 16 -- and Johnson will enter his second season. The Rams lost a key reserve when Cody Davis left as a free agent.
Cornerback (5): Aqib Talib, Marcus Peters, Nickell Robey-Coleman, Sam Shields, Troy Hill
The Rams' greatest need entering the offseason resided at cornerback. Then they traded for Talib and Peters, who have been invited to a combined seven Pro Bowls, and brought back Robey-Coleman, one of the game's best in the slot. Shields, who spent most of the past two years recovering from concussions, could make this group special.
Outside linebacker (4): Matt Longacre, Samson Ebukam, Obo Okoronkwo, Carlos Thompson
This position is wide open. The Rams traded Robert Quinn to the Miami Dolphins and have left Connor Barwin unsigned as a free agent, choosing to replace them internally and through the draft. Longacre and Ebukam are favorites to start, but there's a long list of players vying for snaps here.
Inside linebacker (5): Mark Barron, Cory Littleton, Ramik Wilson, Bryce Hager, Micah Kiser
Rather than cut ties with Barron, the Rams sent Alec Ogletree to the New York Giants, using the added salary-cap space to then trade for Talib. Littleton, who distinguished himself on special teams, now seems like a favorite to start. But he'll probably have some competition.
Defensive end (4): Michael Brockers, Dominique Easley, Morgan Fox, John Franklin-Myers
Brockers will return as the 5-technique, a role he flourished in last season. Easley is one of the game's most productive defensive ends when healthy, but is coming off yet another major knee surgery. It'll be interesting to see how often the Rams go with four down linemen this year, given the lack of depth at outside linebacker.
Defensive tackle (4): Aaron Donald, Ndamukong Suh, Ethan Westbrooks, Tanzel Smart
Donald will continue to be the 3-technique, while Suh will spend most of his time operating as a nose tackle. Suh and Donald have combined to be first-team All-Pro on six occasions. Throughout NFL history, there has never been a more accomplished pairing of interior linemen.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Punter (1): Johnny Hekker
The Rams have the luxury of employing the best punter in the game -- for a long time. Hekker has been named first-team All-Pro after four of the past five seasons and is now signed through 2022.
Kicker (1): Greg Zuerlein
Zuerlein was on pace to set a scoring record before surgery to repair a herniated disk cut his season short after Week 15. The Rams are hopeful that Zuerlein will be ready for the start of the regular season, but they kept Sam Ficken on the roster just in case.
Long-snapper (1): Jake McQuaide
McQuaide doesn't get a lot of notoriety, but he has been integral to a Rams special-teams unit that has been among the NFL's best over the past seven seasons. The team rewarded him with a three-year extension in March.
Return specialist (1): Pharoh Cooper
Cooper replaced Tavon Austin -- recently traded to the Dallas Cowboys -- as the Rams' punt returner early in the 2017 season, then went on to make the Pro Bowl. Cooper will continue to return kickoffs and punts, but will also factor into the receiver group.
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angele...-rams-depth-chart-six-new-starters-on-defense
Q&A: Brian Allen, Los Angeles Rams draft pick
- By MistahTroupe
- RAMS / NFL TALK
- 0 Replies
Brothers Jack Allen (66) and Brian Allen (65), who are pictured before the Cotton Bowl on Dec. 31, 2015, have both gone on to become professional football players. Brian Allen recently was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams. (LM Otero / AP
By Bob NarangContact Reporter
Pioneer Press
Hinsdale Central graduate Brian Allen became the second member of his family to become a professional football player.
Two years ago, his older brother, Jack, signed a free-agent contract with the New Orleans Saints. He has yet to play an NFL game, spending last season on the injured reserve list. A three-time second-team All-Big Ten selection at Michigan State, Brian Allen was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth round on April 28. Allen, an Oak Brook resident, was the 111th overall selection in the draft. The 6-foot-1, 298-pound Allen started all 13 games at center for Michigan State in 2017, and closed out his career with 28 straight starts. Allen discussed his path to the NFL with Pioneer Press freelance reporter Bob Narang on April 30.
Q: Did you have a big NFL Draft party on Saturday?
A: It was just me and my family. Once I got the call, some other people sprinkled in.
Q: What did you do to celebrate being drafted?
A: I was definitely very excited. I sat around the house and watched the rest of the draft, made some good food and enjoyed the time hanging out with my family.
Q: Were the Rams one of the teams that expressed interest in you before the draft?
A: I went out there a couple of weeks ago and had a really good visit. I met with their general manager, head coach and offensive line coach. That meeting went really well. On (the morning of April 28), the Rams were in contact with my agent and I had a feeling it would be them. I didn’t think it would be that early. They said they were going to try and get me in the fifth or sixth round. Some other teams said the same thing, so they wanted to move up and get me before I wasn’t there.
Q: The Rams are coming off a special season. They also made some big moves in the offseason to bolster their team. You have to be excited to be playing for a young, dynamic team?
A: They are definitely an up-and-coming team in the NFL, with a new and young coach and a lot of new guys this offseason. I’m excited to get out there. I grew up watching a lot of their guys on the team. It will be pretty cool to get into the locker room.
Q: The Rams have a young and talented quarterback in Jared Goff. Have to talked with him yet?
A: He texted me right after it happened. I also talked to him after Saturday.
Q: What’s it mean to follow in Brian’s steps? He completed his second season with New Orleans (and is now a free agent).
A: It’s very special thing. This has been my goal since I was a little kid. To get to this point and it’s a tangible thing and to say I’m in the NFL, is pretty cool. I’m excited and the credit goes to Michigan State and my family for putting in a lot of time and work to get me to this level.
Q: Your older brother, younger brother Matt and you all play center. What’s the hardest thing about playing center?
A: The biggest thing is you have to know everything the quarterback knows, also most centers set up the blocking schemes and set up the whole thing upfront. You definitely need to have a whole lot more knowledge than the other players and be able to help the four other offensive linemen figure it out.
Q: Are you the best center in your family?
A: I think so. You have to be determined.
Q: What do you think you bring to the table and are strengths for the Rams?
A: I’m a tough, hard-nosed guy who’s going to do a good job and learn as much as I can and see what will happen. I’m excited.
Q: What advice has Jack told you about life in the NFL?
A: He said to just get ready to work and earn my spot. Nothing really.
Q: What has Michigan State meant to you and your family?
A: That place has been really my home for the last four years. I can’t really put it into words. It means a lot to me.
Bob Narang is a freelance reporter for Pioneer Press.
Twitter @Pioneer_Press
http://www.chicagotribune.com/subur...ian-allen-los-angeles-rams-tl-0507-story.html
Daily Dose: Noteboom, Kiser Projected as Two of Top 100 Rookies in 2018
- By Farr Be It
- RAMS / NFL TALK
- 9 Replies
I agree. I should have elaborated. I’m in no hurry to have the young guns take over. If we get one or two more good years from Whit and Sully I will be tickled pink. :X3:
It’s just if one of the two happened, I would choose the seemingly more now-ready center Allen. Best case scenario, we keep the same starting five all year.
Rams Come in at No. 2 on NFL’s Post-Draft Power Rankings
- By Karate61
- RAMS / NFL TALK
- 10 Replies
No...balls of copper!He drafted a copper kupp? Wow Snead must have balls of steel
Golf Players Championship 2018
- By flv
- SPORTSBOOK
- 1 Replies
I have no idea how or why this thread was created. I think it's going to do this for every Golf Sportsbook I create. I actually tried to create threads for some other events but it wouldn't let me 
. Anyway...good odds are available...with a big bonus. (The big bonus is all the long shots won't be included so if your pick is only beaten by a +20000 shot you still win...and statistically there's about a +650 chance of a big outsider winning). Sportsbook closes 08:00 EST Thursday morning.
. Anyway...good odds are available...with a big bonus. (The big bonus is all the long shots won't be included so if your pick is only beaten by a +20000 shot you still win...and statistically there's about a +650 chance of a big outsider winning). Sportsbook closes 08:00 EST Thursday morning.Anyone see the ending of the Cavs v. Pacers?
- By LesBaker
- GENERAL SPORTS TALK
- 22 Replies
I dunno.
Is anoyone in the East better than LeBron?
I have a friend sending me pics from the game.
NBA playoff basketball is AWESOME.
EDIT:
The seat aren't yellow, those are t-shirts for fans.............GO CAVS!!!
