If I'm an NFL GM interested in signing OBJ it would only be a one year incentive laden prove it deal.

Ewe83 said:

Now I'm upset I didn't watch, I started making dinner, checked the score and it was 13-3 and I said oh well and turned on something else, the highlights were fun this morning though

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I got a text about Baker effing Mayfield and I went back and was able to rewind the last couple minutes and postgame so I could see what all the fuss was about.

RamFanWA said:

Congrats!
I got a few years on ya.... every day you are upright, is a great one!!

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You Old Farts!!

Well said though!! Life is a blessing & as much as we ALL think we know it? It can still be hard to realize it at times.

Sort of like being a Eams Fan 2022. Coming off a emotional high high & now a emotional low low with losing & all the losing.

The hope is Baker Mayfield can help Dr. The Rams back to responsibility

Mike Leech shows us living life on the edge is a choice & I think if we asked him he would say he wouldn’t want to go out any other way. The regret is the suffering to Lived One’s & how they handle it.

Oregonram said:

Forgive the unicorn attachment…don’t know how it got on there, and didn’t know how to get it off either…fat fingered apparently. But…it may be fitting given the fairy tale game Mr Baker had on Thursday.

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Oregonram said:

I’m sure Stafford also cuts a little slack to the F.O. for historic injury plague this year…not a total exemption but some grace nonetheless

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Maybe but however I find that more palatable if it was a structural type injury shoulder knee the elbow but when your talking concussions and spinal injuries it's a lot different. Not to even hearing mcvay speak on his show it's pretty telling with the times he mentions "reasses" certain things and positions.
I'm thinking o-line no doubt edge for sure and so on.

Haven't seen this linked here yet unless I missed it. It was on NFL Network back on Sep 7, which I don't have. Been checking youtube where they have all the other AGs with the more recent 2020 Bucs. Heard the 2021 Rams AG keeps getting taken down from YT for copyright. Huh? Tried googling, where I usually find streams of almost everything. Only found trailers and a few pieces of it. Anyone have it in it's entirety?

Memento said:

I'm honestly a lot more scared of East St. Louis than I ever have been in Chicago. My parents took a wrong turn with all four of us kids (I was young at the time, like, eleven or twelve.), and we ended up in a bad part. Us kids didn't realize the danger, but my folks were terrified.

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"Excuse me homey, can I get directions back to the express way?"
Clark Griswold while lost in St. Louis.

It appears to me that Henderson may have opened his mouth too many times in the past month or so. Just wondering out loud.

HX76 said:

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i prefer this ad, disappointed we didn’t get the sack though.

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FUCK Meta... everything Meta... every little thing down to the fucking staples in their staplers...

They're literally trying to out Amazon Amazon... and put WORK into some BS virtual space... gross

So we need the 49ers to win to avoid elimination?

Don't know if I can do it. Our chances aren't nil but about as close as you can get. We can't catch Dallas. Giants and Commodes game will make one more we can't catch. Whoever wins will be 8-5-1. Worst they can do is 8-8-1. So there will be one spot left for all these teams to fight for. And we're at the bottom of that list.

RamDino said:

Well, that's one thing we have in common. I'm not sure we can beat you guys... especially in Green Bay. Cheers Pack fan!

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You guys usually beat us out there and we win at home. It will be a slugfest.

If Mayfield re-signs with us - which I expect will happen if Stafford retires - I don't see the need with quarterbacks. I'd still prefer Richardson over the people available if we had to take a quarterback, but I don't see it as an exceptional need.

Angry Ram said:

Bring back the Jeff Fisher offense!!!

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I think we want 2017 Sean McVay offense with 2017 Gurley.

The players are the product. I have zero issues with them having more power, particularly with how scummy and dishonest so many of these coaches are.

Angry Ram said:

Yeah he was WO on that. Safety mis-comm and it was the easiest tud i've seen this year.

We'll see how JG does next year. My biggest criticism towards him in 2019 and 2020 was even having good to GREAT conditions around him (Cooper Kupp, Robert Woods,...a number one defense) he had way too many turnovers, had a stagnant offense, and if it weren't for John Wolford would've missed the playoffs in 2020 after having it in the bag.

Right now...he has absolute perfect conditions around him. And kudos to him for taking advantage of it. Hell i started him in fantasy this week and it worked out. What happens when things go south? Would the Rams won in Tampa last year if he was the starting QB??

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I think that season was a catalyst for both Sean and Jared's maturity and it turned out well for both which is a rarity. Sean realized hi offense needs a legit downfield threat which we were missing and he addressed it. We saw it again to a degree this season for different reasons. Jared is well suited to win games in a team environment where he has a competent O.L and above-average weapons. Jared likely will not be a guy to put a team on his back often but has had exceptional games where he has done so. He is playing top half of the league at his position group right now and is taking advantage of a strong O.L and very good young weapons

Tano said:

Yeah the only team that I am worried about on their schedule are the Jets

They have a really good defense and really good defenses can mess with Goff's head

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I do think the Jets are fading though. That loss to the Vikings seemed to have deflated them.

Merlin said:

They should target a late round project OT who has some athleticism to him and convert his ass to TE. But yes I'd kill for a good TE. By far the Rams' worst position historically so seeing that change would be amazing.

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We have never had a HOF TE

Maybe it is me.... but this crap is funny!!

dieterbrock said:

Boy did Tua have a rough west coast trip or what?
46% comp, 73.1 passer rating, 3 turnovers and 5 sacks
Wouldnt count on the Fins making any kind of a post season run with that kind of play

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Exposed.

He just ain't it.

Dodgersrf said:

It's the biggest reason I don't watch Soccer and no longer watch the NBA.
They've all turned into a bunch of bitches.

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Yeah... the fake injuries in soccer are beyond embarrassing. Those guys go from deathbed to playing full speed in 10 seconds. After the miracle medical spray is applied of course.

I've seen grown ass men hauled off on a stretcher from the field. A fucking stretcher. Then, they sping up and run back onto the field with absolutely nothing wrong in less than a few seconds.

Hell, when I played football... we were taught to never show our injuries. Opponents would use that to their advantage if you did. And I damn sure would never allow myself to be hauled off on a stretcher unless both of my legs were broken. You always walked off the field yourself unless you were completely fucked.

Faking injuries is bitchassness multiplied by infinity.

It's cheating for bitches and it is against the spirit of sports. There is no place for that shit in any sport.

ottoman89 said:

I thought he was washed up though?

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In comparison to his first half-decade with Hags ....yes his play has declined however he was a sizable upgrade over what the McVay has put on the field @ MLB since he arrived.

A proven Leader, a true class act & a professional in all matters!

From what is being said out of Carolina, he was a positive influence in the locker room. From his statements while in Carolina he has matured and isn't the locker room cancer he was in his early years. How he left Cleveland was a traumatic event, that he realized he needed to change. Apparently, he has.

McVay's tenure has always been tied to Stafford. But Baker will energize him to stay if Mayfield stays. From what I hear people close to Baker are telling him that the best thing he could do is spend a year maybe two as Stafford's understudy. When you look at Matt's contract the ability for the Rams to get out of the contract starts after 2024. In 2025 the cap hit on Stafford will be $50.5M but his dead cap would be only $24M something they could absorb in one year. By structure, both sides would view that as a natural out for either side. Even if he decides to retire in 2024 which is a very real possibility because of injury, the Rams could handle the cap hit. It's really only if he retires in January that the cap hit would be difficult.

If he wanted to retire next year then they could simply IR him in Sept. and carry him on the IR for the rest of the year (concussion and neck contusion). This would allow Stafford to be at the facility and attend meetings to mentor Baker. Or they will simply carry him on the roster as the backup. His cap hit would be $20M next year but if he retires it would be $49.5 M. Then he can officially retire in 2024 and the cap hit would be manageable ($36M split over 2 years). This would also allow them to draft a QB or for Stafford to work with. Then Matt isn't out there each week risking his health. IMO this would assuage Kelly's concerns and allow Matt to be with the team.

Baker would re-sign if he knew he was going to replace Stafford at some point if Matt is actually starting next year. McVay could talk to Matt and tell him that due to his health they would be looking to replace him with Baker in 2024, giving him one last shot at a second ring. AD will be retiring in 2024 as well.

Either way I see Baker as the next Ram QB no later than 2025 and more likely as 2024. All I know is that having both on the roster would be a huge advantage for any Super Bowl run. McVay wouldn't feel compelled to send his starter who might be less than 100% back on the field.

One thing to remember about next year. The level of competition will be lower, i.e. an easier schedule. Both Seattle and SF will be going through QB transitions and Kyler will be Kyler. The Rams will have a clear advantage with 2 starting caliber QBs.

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Lol..
And.. we have the essence of your problem. You think there's something more manly about Staley's defense... which is high comedy.

You know what's manly? Winning the last game of the season.

And.. yeah.. personnel matters... might want to look at the players the Rams had in the secondary and on D and how healthy they were all season in 2020.
Donald got hurt one game... and they got smoked. With the same fucking play... over and over and over.

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Nah, I just said that manly stuff to amuse you.
We are not going to agree on this.
So lets just leave it at this.
I am right, you are wrong.
GO RAMS !

Rams week 14 defensive grades: Greg Gaines leads 2nd half dominance​

Greg Gaines caused disruption without Aaron Donald in the lineup

By Steven Ridings Dec 10, 2022,

Over the last month, the Los Angeles Rams defense had struggled to contain opposing offenses. Quarterbacks like Colt McCoy, Andy Dalton, and Geno Smith all looked like MVP candidates despite being below average talents. Through the first half of the game against the Las Vegas Raiders, it appeared Derek Carr and Josh Jacobs would control the game flow. However, the momentum of the game shifted when Greg Gaines pushed the pocket and forced Derek Carr to throw a floated pass into the outstretched hands of Ernest Jones. Was Greg Gaines the main catalyst of the defense’s second half success?

In order to gain a sense of the performance of the roster and its direction, Pro Football Focus (PFF) graded out all the players from the Week 14 contest. Using the PFF grades and the eye test of watching the game, I will provide a weekly evaluation and grade of the defensive positions.

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Aaron Donald: 90.5* (INA), A’Shawn Robinson: 64.4 (IR), Greg Gaines: 61.2 (+4.7), Marquise Copeland: 65.8 (-1.7), Bobby Brown III: 81.8 (+1.3), Jonah Williams: 48.9 (-6.8), Earnest Brown IV: 63.5

The storylines entering Thursday night were centered around Josh Jacob’s leading rusher status. However, Los Angeles narrowly kept him under 100 yards, limiting his production to just 3.7 yards per carry on 27 rushing attempts. Bobby Brown III did a fantastic job in limited action of winning along the interior. For the second straight week, he finished in the top-5 for the defense’s PFF grades.

But Greg Gaines was the difference maker. The Washington Huskey had six tackles (three solo), two pressures, and a quarterback hit that led to Rams first interception. We have seen how good Gaines can be with Aaron Donald in the lineup, but this was the first time we were able to see Gaines’s effectiveness without a three-time defensive player absorbing double and triple teams.
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I’m not sure what type of deal Gaines will command on the open market this offseason. Sebastian Joseph-Day cashed in a lucrative deal despite having limited pass rushing ability. Gaines figures to warrant more money but is he a scheme fit for other teams? The trouble becomes LA fitting his contract into a tight budget when players like Marquise Copeland, Bobby Brown III, and Jonah Williams continue to develop and warrant more playing time. I think Aaron Donald would like to have at least one of Greg Gaines and A’Shawn Robinson return. This offseason will be trying in more ways than one for Les Snead...

Week 14 Grade: C+, Season Grade: C+, Trend: Neutral

ILBs​

Bobby Wagner: 90.7* (+0.3), Ernest Jones: 66.8 (+0.4), Travin Howard: INA, Christian Rozeboom: 61.2, Jake Hummel: IR, Jake Gervase: 60.0 (DNP)

Once again, Wagner was the standout on the defense. Wags had a whopping 14 tackles (six solo) and was flying around from sideline to sideline. In the third quarter, the inside linebacker had a huge third down stop on a scrambling Derek Carr, knocking him out of bounds a foot shy of the first down marker. With 2:38 left in the game, Copeland and Wagner stuffed Jacobs on a 3rd & 1 to give the Rams the ball back and ultimately win the game.
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Ernest Jones was the benefactor of the Rams first turnover. He picked off Derek Carr in the Rams end zone, preventing the Raiders from scoring before halftime. This was one of his stronger games this year despite a limited box score of five tackles (one solo).

Week 14 Grade: A, Season Grade: A-, Trend: Slight Upward

EDGE​

Leonard Floyd: 67.6 (-0.2), Terrell Lewis: 46.1 (DNP), Mike Hoecht: 64.1 (-7.2), Daniel Hardy: 40.9 (-20.6), Keir Thomas: 68.6 (+18.8)

Raheem Morris’s defense struggled to contain the edge in the first half. Josh McDaniels dialed up a few reverses that Michael Hoecht failed to keep containment, resulting in Mack Hollins rushing for 40 yards on three carries. On a positive note, he did have the final pressure and QB hit on Carr that forced an interception to Taylor Rapp.

Thomas (15% snap share) received a longer look and performed well, collecting the Rams only tackle for a loss.

Week 14 Grade: D-, Season Grade: D, Trend: Slight Downward

CBs​

Jalen Ramsey: 80.4 (-1.8), Troy Hill: 69.9 (+4.5), David Long Jr.: 53.1 (INA), Robert Rochell: 58.1 (DNP), Derion Kendrick: 45.8 (DNP), Cobie Durant: 60.0 (-2.1), Grant Haley: 70.8 (IR)

Jalen Ramsey was beat over the top twice by Davante Adams, though Adams only finished with three receptions for 71 yards.
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Troy Hill started on the outside and Cobie Durant got his first start at the nickel. Hill did not allow any receptions on the evening, receiving a grade of 83.2.

Week 14 Grade: C, Season Grade: C-, Trend: Neutral

S​

Nick Scott: 59.8 (+0.2), Taylor Rapp: 70.3 (+4.0), Russ Yeast: 54.5 (+3.0), Quentin Lake: DNP, Jordan Fuller: 60.5 (IR)

Taylor Rapp had one of his top-5 career games, only allowing one reception for our yards and securing the game sealing interception.
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Nick Scott chipped in four tackles as the other starting safety, while Russ Yeast (12% snap share) added one tackle.

Week 14 Grade: B-, Season Grade: C-, Trend: Slight Upward

Special Teams​

Riley Dixon: 83.5* (-1.3), Matt Gay: 87.8 (+4.5)

Matt Gay was only 1/2 on field goal attempts, but he connected from 55 yards and missed from 61 yards.

Riley Dixon punted three times for 156 yards (52.0 avg) with one punt inside the 20 and one touchback.

Las Vegas did a good job of bottling up Brandon Powell on kick returns, utilizing a short kickoff each time. Powell only managed 18.3 yards per return.

Week 14 Grade: B+, Season Grade: A-, Trend: Neutral

Coordinators - Raheem Morris & Joe DeCamillis​

After a shaky first half, Raheem Morris managed to shutdown Josh McDaniels in the second half. Derek Carr only passed for 11 yards in the second half. Josh Jacobs failed to eclipse the 100-yard mark. Overall, it was a significant improvement compared to the previous four games.

DeCamillis could look to improve the team’s kick return blocking after Las Vegas exploited a weakness.

Week 14 Grade: A- (Morris), A- (DeCamillis)

Season Grade: C (Morris), A (DeCamillis)

Trend: Slight-to-Moderate Upward (Morris), Neutral (DeCamillis)