Btw- next season & his progression would be something I’d be hopeful for.Then again stranger thing have happened & that would be something that would really help the future of The Rams.

Wisconsinram said:

There are 3 very solid qb's coming out this year and I suspect we'll be in play for one of them.

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I'd be very surprised if we're picking early enough to be in the QB mix. But I agree the nice thing is if the worst happens and we get a ton of injuries again plus the young players all shit the bed (which is what will be needed to only win a few games) it's a good year to pick high.

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I love Bill! “ Ackk !,,,,,

nighttrain said:

Arnett had the press and the nickname, the Jaguar, but Dick Bass was the far better player.
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Dick Bass went to Vallejo High School at a time when only Juniors and Seniors played. He averaged over 50 yards and nearly 2 touchdowns per 12 minute quarter over 18 games.

blackbart said:

How can a team get 13 or 14 wins with bad QB play? I don’t see it with Lance.

Is the 9er defense that good with a new coordinator?

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They're gonna win plenty of games with their quarterback throwing slants, quick outs, WR screens, etc. And handing off to McCaffrey. But yeah, maybe not with Lance.

Purdy did well because he played within the system and didn't try to do too much. The downside for them is they have a Superbowl caliber roster without a legit Superbowl caliber quarterback. The window is open now. If they don't win a championship it will be deemed a failure. Windows like that don't stay open very long. We know all about that. But we got it done. We'll see about them.

Mackeyser said:

No way we go 7-10

We got a Super Bowl champ in peak form, a 2time NCAA champ ready to compete and a journeyman from Denver who can help the development of the collegiate adds.

I like our room a lot

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No mention of concussions or elbow issues for Stafford? A rookie and a journeyman? And you like our QB room?

I gave up watching GMF a long time ago. Yes Adams was eye candy but the program lack substance for the most part.

The Rams won't have the fear factor card to play this year because that needs to be earned. But they should be able to sneak up on teams early in the season. That is the only saving grace to having such a brutal starting stretch. IMO this team is better than most on this team know. It's simply a matter of them gaining experience and as such they should improve as the season goes on. With luck they will peak in December and January. If they do it bodes well for their post season. Yup I'm assuming there will be one.

IMO Erdahl is an improvement over Kay who acted like it was a game show which it is. But they simply try to hide it.

RamFanWA said:

It should be noted - that in 1961, there were only 14 teams drafting players. Which is to say, Deacon Jones was picked at # 186. Today, the 186th pick is a 6th round player.

As a side note, Deacon Jones was stumbled on by the LA Rams, who were scouting some running backs - and this defensive tackle was outrunning the backs they were scouting.....

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Yes he was! The Deacon was chasing running backs down after chasing them across the field and catching them from behind.

Loyal said:

Just Do It!

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The SDSU former QB seems like a perfect PS guy. You let him learn and develop on the PS...and maybe he turns into something in a year or two.

CGI_Ram said:

This sure looks like a good year for Detroit to win the North.

But, the start of their schedule is tough. At KC for the Season Opener. Seattle week 2 (who will be coming off a loss). Their 2nd Thursday nighter week 4.

It DOES look easier in the middle if they can weather the start.

They get a 3rd Thursday game for Thanksgiving.

Detroit Lions' 2023 schedule

Week 1: Thursday, Sept. 7 at Kansas City Chiefs, 8:20 p.m. (NBC)

Week 2: Sunday, Sept. 17 vs. Seattle Seahawks, 1 p.m. (FOX)

Week 3: Sunday, Sept. 24 vs. Atlanta Falcons, 1 p.m. (FOX)

Week 4: Thursday, Sept. 28 at Green Bay Packers, 8:15 p.m. (Amazon Prime)

Week 5: Sunday, Oct. 8 vs. Carolina Panthers, 1 p.m. (FOX)

Week 6: Sunday, Oct. 15 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1 p.m. (FOX)

Week 7: Sunday, Oct. 22 at Baltimore Ravens, 1 p.m. (FOX)

Week 8: Monday, Oct. 30 vs. Las Vegas Raiders, 8:15 p.m. (ESPN)

Week 9: BYE WEEK

Week 10: Sunday, Nov. 12 at Los Angeles Chargers, 4:05 p.m. (CBS)

Week 11: Sunday, Nov. 19 vs. Chicago Bears, 1 p.m. (FOX)

Week 12: Thursday, Nov. 23 vs. Green Bay Packers, 12:30 p.m. (FOX)

Week 13: Sunday, Dec. 3 at New Orleans Saints, 1 p.m. (FOX)

Week 14: Sunday, Dec. 10 at Chicago Bears, 1 p.m. (FOX)

Week 15: TBD, vs. Denver Broncos, TBD (TBD)

Week 16: Sunday, Dec. 24 at Minnesota Vikings, 1 p.m. (FOX)

Week 17: Saturday, Dec. 30 at Dallas Cowboys, 8:15 p.m. (ESPN)

Week 18: TBD, vs. Minnesota Vikings, TBD (TBD)

Lions' 2023 schedule has five nationally televised games, Monday night matchup at home

Long viewed as one of the NFL's least marketable teams, the Detroit Lions have made the transformation from undesirable to hot commodity.

www.detroitnews.com

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I could see the Lions beating Seattle and them being 5-1 after 6 games

Depends on Goff still playing at a fairly high level and their defense coming around with their young players and FA that they got.

SWAdude said:

One of my favorite Dad sayings. And there were a bunch...

"Stupid should hurt"

And I would tell him...."It does Dad"

His laugh I will always miss. With seven children I always caught him by surprise.

Another from him when leaving he would say, "Drive safe" And after I said I will he would say "Or fast and take chances". With a shit eating grin on his face. He was such a crappy driver.

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Did you ever get to tell your Dad, "I fly fast and take naps?"

TK42-RAM said:

I hope it’s this weekend! Loved the first episode.

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Me too!!! I hope it's tonight lol!

Born on a Mountain,
Raised in a Cave,
Somethings I want,
Others I crave..
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When I look at the schedule it really isn't insurmountable. Dissect the teams and they have their own weaknesses. Bottom line is that the Rams have their offense intact with an improved OL. The only question remains is how good or how bad will the defense be. IMO the talent is there for a good defense if they simply use that talent by playing aggressively and to the players strengths.

We know the offense is good. Elite QB and WR, and solid WRs behind them. The Rams have good RBs 3 deep. Just looking at the OL they look like a very good group with a lot of options and combinations. That will all get worked out in OTAs. Their P and PK look like they could be very good. So WTF is with all the doom and gloom?

The only real question is the defense and in reality the only question is why the fuck is Morris still DC? Let him call plays, but keep him the fuck off the practice field. This defense can be very good if played properly.

11 wins is realistic. 12 wins possible. 10 wins bare minimum. As long as their core players stay reasonably healthy all season, this team will make it to the playoffs. Once in the playoffs seeding is everything as we saw in 2021. Top Wildcard is better than 3rd or 4th seeded division champ.

Elmgrovegnome said:

I don’t have a go to second favorite team. I pick underdog teams that have been bad for several years, because I know how that feels to have a lousy team. Unless of course it’s certain fanbases, like the Steelers, Eagles, or Bears. But that is because I know too many of their obnoxious fans.

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My AFC team to root for has always been the Bills. Great dedicated fans including my deceased father. Horrible 4 Super Bowl losses in a row. Underdog small market. But I’m not the biggest Josh Allen/Stephen Diggs fan. They both have an air of arrogance that goes beyond confidence. As a result I’ve added the Lions to the mix recently to root for. Just like their rising underdog status and what they’ve done the last 3 years. And yes I’m a big Hoff fan despite some serious shortcomings over the years with the Rams.

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Janet made me realize it was okay to love and be loved again. I've been more than fortunate to have had some great women in my life.

If anyone out there is in trouble or knows anyone who might be, sometimes the best intervention is just a sympathetic ear and a non-judgemental mind. You don't really need to say much of anything, sometimes just being there to honestly listen is enough.

I suppose it's why fresh cherries will forever be my favorite fruit.



These pictures are the only two that I have. This was taken just south of Big Sur. A beautiful woman who was an even more beautiful human being.

Momento, I'm glad that you've been able to turn your life around.

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get pumped with vince and jackie.

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God love me some Jackie Slater. I knew him just the beginning of my memory being a Rams fan and his career ending. But i never knew he was this entertaining and funny! Lol.

Love hearing him!

TheTackle said:

Out of curiosity, did these big fast WRs play at the college level or did they just appear out of thin air? He didn’t have any recorded problems in college going against bigger players. Secondly, the nickel is most likely a starter in our base formation if things stay similar to years past.

The question is whether he will be one of our top three, even if I (and others) believe he will emerge as one of our best two. I would be surprised if he doesn’t play outside and in.

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The QBs and receivers that he plays against will be the college cream of the crop. They will be faster and smarter. Very few players TTH faced in college were NFL caliber, aside from playoff games.

It remains to be seen how much, if at all, being 5’-8” will affect his ability to play in the NFL.

Jason Verrett was 5’-10” and 188 lbs. he was small and slightly built. The kid couldn’t stay healthy, but he was a very good Corner when he was on the field.

PFF has TYH listed as 5’9”- 180 lbs

Cam Akers is a restricted free agent in 2024 and over the cap is wrong.

Per Turf Show Times and Spotrac:

Because Akers was injured in training camp of 2021 and did not play in six regular season games that year, his 2024 free agency status changed from Unrestricted Free Agent (UFA) to Restricted Free Agent (RFA). Why? According to NFL contract rules, an RFA is a player who has three or less accrued seasons.

The Rams have the option to tender him right of first refusal. His value will be around $2-$3M/yr IMO.

swmizzou83 said:

Dang some of you are older than dirt! Mine was probably Gurley. I was ecstatic when I heard his name called.

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You will get there some day. No one escapes it.

Dodgersrf said:

And on every, Bitchin' Van, in the '70's.

Frank is a legend

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He was "bad."