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Isaac Bruce crushes 49’ers - 1999 week 5 - 49’ers at Rams

I'm sure we passed by each other at least once that day. Partied it up outside before and after in that tailgating area and also where they did the pregame festivities and then headed down to Lacledes to finish the day out.

Yeah... That's wild to think about.

We were tossing our footballs to random strangers after the game. They would toss it back. Shout out whatever.

I don't think I had much voice left at the end of that day.

NFL's most underrated teams ahead of 2021 season

NFL's most underrated teams ahead of 2021 season​

Training camp is right around the corner, which means so is real football. You don't have to be an expert to know teams like the Buccaneers and Chiefs are expected to be among the best of the best in 2021, a year after going head to head in the Super Bowl. But what about the teams flying under the radar? The potential contenders who aren't getting nearly enough attention?

Below, we've identified four of the most underrated teams going into the 2021 season. Not all of them should be considered realistic candidates to win it all. But we'd be surprised if these four didn't surprise plenty of people this year:

Note: Projected win totals courtesy of William Hill Sportsbook.

Denver Broncos
2020 record: 5-11
Projected win total: O/U 8.5

Despite going 12-20 under Vic Fangio and 32-48 since winning the Super Bowl with Peyton Manning, the Broncos are considered top-11 favorites to win it all this year. That has almost everything to do with Aaron Rodgers, who's drawn their interest even though the Packers refuse to deal the star quarterback. If/when Rodgers rumors are put to rest (and assuming he doesn't leave Green Bay), Denver will be widely projected to either challenge the Chargers for a wild card or miss the playoffs altogether. But there's a reason Rodgers would seemingly put them over the top; unlike, say, the Jaguars or Jets or even Raiders, they're built well enough to compete with A-Rod. Neither Drew Lock nor Teddy Bridgewater is a surefire top-15 starter, but between Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy, Noah Fant, Bradley Chubb, Kyle Fuller and a healthier Von Miller, they've got play-makers on both sides of the ball.

Indianapolis Colts
2020 record: 11-5
Projected win total: O/U 10

How in the world can a team fresh off 11 wins -- a team that's won 28 games and made the playoffs in two of Frank Reich's three seasons as coach -- be underrated? For one, the national buzz is still lagging. The Buccaneers, Chiefs and Packers all have more firepower as Super Bowl favorites, but considering Reich's track record, Indy deserves more love. They've got the coach. They've got a ground game. They've got a stingy defense. And then there's new quarterback Carson Wentz, who steps in after a premature exit from Philadelphia to replace Philip Rivers. For many, the pendulum has swung so far to the "he's broken and/or bad" side of the argument, when in reality it'd be surprising if Wentz didn't rebound to be at least a top-15 QB with fresh scenery. At the very least, he gives the Colts offense more upside. Couple all that with a winnable division, and they're capable of really challenging in the AFC.

Minnesota Vikings
2020 record: 7-9
Projected win total: O/U 8.5

Both their coach and quarterback have built a reputation as predictable mid-tier performers: never bad enough to bottom out, but rarely elite enough to get over the hump. How else do you explain the Vikings literally going in, then out, then back into the playoffs every year since Mike Zimmer took over, or Kirk Cousins posting Pro Bowl numbers without also posting a signature postseason run? And yet, even if Aaron Rodgers stays in Green Bay, they're poised to bounce back. Not only because Zimmer's due for his biannual playoff ticket, but because Cousins has more motivation (hello Kellen Mond), the offense has bona fide play-makers (Dalvin Cook, Justin Jefferson) and, best of all, Zimmer's defense is both deeper and healthier (welcome back, Danielle Hunter!) after an uncharacteristically porous year. They may not win the division, but the Vikings have the makings of a sneaky contender.

Philadelphia Eagles
2020 record: 4-11-1
Projected win total: O/U 7

How can a team that just won the Super Bowl a few years ago already be one of the NFL's most underrated teams? Feast your eyes on the Eagles' 2020 season, when organizational dysfunction and a historic regression from a former MVP candidate resulted in a total overhaul of both the team's staff and QB spot. It's back to square one in Philadelphia, where first-time head coach Nick Sirianni has been tasked with injecting creative energy into a plan that quickly went stale under Doug Pederson. Almost no one, from a national perspective, seems to be buying the possibility of the ex-Colts coordinator surprising out of the gate, with young Jalen Hurts under center. But couple the fresh staff with Hurts' mobility, a healthier offensive line, a new No. 1 wideout in DeVonta Smith and some decent veterans on "D," and a late challenge for the always-open NFC East title isn't nearly as crazy as it sounds.

Why Jacob Harris might not play many snaps for the Rams this year

My complaint is why do the Rams insist he is a TE? He is really light for a TE and he played outside at UCF. Is it because we have too many wrs and listed as a TE to fit in since we lost Everett? He to me is a wr.
to start with i can see plays designed with Harris as a WRer, as he learns the nuances of the NFL game and gains weight the crossover to TE will happen
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PFF Franchise Start-Up Drafts & Whitworth Interview

Andrew starts @ 1:07

Thanks @cvramsfan.

I should've mentioned the start time 1:06:11 because the PFF guys can get boring with such a long podcast.

That was another remarkable interview by Big Whit.

Big Whit needs a SB ring. He a great human being and stud player even at his age.

If he gets the ring, he's likely to get the Haggar Gold Jacket that Hall of Fame inductees receive during Enshrinement.




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Architect explains how SoFi Stadium's lake recycles 26 million gallons of water

Architect explains how SoFi Stadium's lake recycles 26 million gallons of water​

SoFi Stadium in Inglewood is one of the most visually stunning buildings in the country. It’s a massive stadium with unique features, including an artificial lake next to it. The lake serves a dual purpose, however, and is very environmentally friendly.

It helps capture rain water and recycle it so that it can be used in the irrigation system, thus reducing the amount of water used around the complex. In fact, it creates a net reduction of about 26 million gallons of water per year.

So while it look spectacular next to the stadium, it’s also beneficial for the environment to reduce water usage.

In a video shared by the Rams, architect Kush Parekh of Studio-MLA describes how the system works and where the inspiration came from.

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Evolution of NT role and 2021 impact to Rams defense

Maybe but from what I have read this off-season and since the Draft, Robinson moves-up from the back-up 5T to the starter replacing Brockers, with Bobby Brown (just 21) behind him.
Yeah I keep forgetting about Robinson. I agree he'll be given every opportunity to replace Brock. I'm just not too high on the dude. He didn't do a damn thing last year when he returned. IMO he's got a good chance to be a bust FA signing but I am of course hopeful.

Andrew Whitworth defines Rams expectations

Whitworth is a stabilizer… Veteran leadership to go with being a very young team.


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PFF is a nice reference but they're not the bees knees in my world. Even when they love one of our guys.

DL Greg Gaines poised for a career-high season

Gaines has shown he can play both 1T and 3T. I can see him subbing for AD when he's out for a breather. If Bobby Brown can develop he will provide an alternative to paying Robinson. I think the Rams can envision Bobby at NT on early downs with Gaines on passing downs if Robinson isn't resigned or released.

I envision the future rotation of B. Brown and Gaines as being the same as E. Jones on early downs and Reeder on passing downs. A solid rotation is a key to keeping key players healthy through the season. It's why I can see them rotating Hoecht with AD on early downs to keep him fresher through the season. The GB game was a warning that needs to be heeded. The Rams burned Gurley out by overuse, so I hope they understand they have a very capable Henderson to rotate with him. IMO the days of the bell cow player are over, especially with the longer season.

The Rams drafted B. Brown to fill a specific need. SJD simply doesn't get the type of pressure they want from a 4 man rush. He's easily blocked by a single lineman and still struggles to shed blocks. This is why in my 53 SJD doesn't make this team.

If J. Williams and E. Brown show they can play DE behind Hollins I think the Rams move on from Lewis if his knees fails again. Williams has had a year on the PS to polish his game. If he has, then he has the speed to play behind Floyd as Williams is equally fast.

This is why IMO this roster is totally stacked with no need to keep marginal or oft-injured players. Their depth right now is very good across the board.

How McVay evaluates QBs

I think all of this started when Wolford had to start for us. To me there was a night and day difference in how their defense played once Wolford went down and Goff came in. They had to respect Wolfords ability to make plays off schedule and be sure to keep him contained due to him being a running threat. When Goff came in they just sent guys after him on every play knowing to beat Jarred you have to keep him from getting comfortable and getting into a rythm. I think Mcvay noticed the hesitation from the other teams defense when Wolford was in and that made him think that maybe it'll be easier to get a more mobile QB that's less affected by pressure than it will be to change other areas to put Goff in a position to become comfortable so that he can do what he did in 2017 and 2018. I think moving forward mobility and ability to make plays off schedule will be some of the things McVay looks for when scouting QBs.

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