The Ramily blessing the Battlehawks

1sr ty guys for all the advice and well wishes y'all are great.

Update fmla and short term disability is getting pushed through and lawyer is on it.

kurtfaulk said:

Thank goodness for that. I like the little shrub they leave behind.

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maybe the clippers fans thought they were booing ryan gosling?

Running Vista may be an even more unspeakable horror!! I'd tell ya to use your phone, but if you are running a 15 year old OS, you may also be rockin a flip phone, lolololz.

I second the Chrome book idea.

One of the bigger reasons why the Los Angeles Rams went from the NFC champion in 2018 to finishing out of the playoffs in 2019 was their offensive line.


What was previously the anchor to a dangerous offense was a weakened unit in 2019, mostly due to injuries. While McVay said the Rams’ offensive dip in 2019 – they scored 133 less points (an average of 8.3 less points a game) than in 2018 - was a unit-wide issue, it was clear that the Rams’ problems on the offensive line hurt the team last season.

Left guard Joe Noteboom suffered both ACL and MCL injuries in Week 6 and was lost for the season. A month later, center Brian Allen was lost for the rest of the season with an MCL problem.

McVay said at the NFL combine that both offensive linemen are making progress and should be ready to play in 2020.

In addition to the injuries, the Rams have some contractual issues with offensive linemen. Both left tackle Andrew Whitworth, and center/guard Austin Blythe are free agents. The Rams also have to decide if they want to bring back right tackle Rob Havenstein. His play dipped last season and he finished the season injured. He has a $7.8 million salary cap hit this year.

McVay expressed some confidence in the team re-signing Whitworth, explaining at the combine how important Whitworth is to the offense.

Having just $23 million in salary cap room and no first-round pick, the Rams will need to be shrewd to help improve this offensive line. With both injury and roster flux on the line, keeping Whitworth and getting starters back healthy is a crucial key for the Rams this offseason.

dang said:

Our young coach is maturing before our very eyes. He is the head coach that implements and oversees the team’s strategy and execution. He needs to build a healthy and functional environment for success. Which means he needs a clear vision that is understood and executed by a fully capable coaching staff. A solid OC will help him and the team better achieve success.

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He sure is... makes mature choices, I.e. not threatened by others... does what’s right.

Keep surrounding yourself with winners, Sean.

The NFL probably puts a lot of the media up to speaking about things of this nature. They are now talking about moving the combine around to different cities, and that is more than likely for tv ratings. The Rams still have employees and staffers there. Let's break off every piece of the process and make it a sellable brand on it's own. I think McVay is being smart about it.

The drill where you run around the hoops I do believe would break at least one of my ankles.

Juice said:

Would you bring Rosen in as a backup?

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Nope. I'm not wasting any money on a backup QB. I like what I saw out of Wolford and am fine with him in that role.

Franchise and transition tag window will open tomorrow [Today, Thursday]

The NFL is proceeding with business while they wait for the players union to vote on the CBA proposal.

And that could make life complicated for a few teams and players.

According to Judy Battista of NFL Network, the franchise tag window will open tomorrow, and the rules from the existing collective bargaining agreement will apply.

There was a two-day delay on opening the tag window, but with the NFLPA not in a rush to vote, the league is moving forward.

Under existing rules for the final year of the existing CBA, teams can use both the franchise and transition tags.

The Cowboys (Dak Prescott and Amari Cooper), Buccaneers (Shaquil Barrett and Jameis Winston), and Titans (Derrick Henry and Ryan Tannehill) in particular would be interested in such a scenario, but it creates a potential mess if the new deal is approved before the start of the league year.

Per Battista, the league is taking the stance of “it will be addressed at the appropriate time,” which means they’re sort of winging it here. It would create a major headache if teams started operating under two sets of rules (one actual, one presumed), so perhaps the league is looking to exert a little pressure to move the process along.

Exactly! So take this site:


2019 we played the AFC North 2020 the East 2021 the South and 2022 the West. In 2021 when this is rumored to start we'd play the team that finished in say 1st in the AFC North in addition to the entire AFC South. 2022 it wold move to the East 2023 the South 2024 the West. You want to go the same rotation so you don't run into years when you'd end up playing a team in the AFC twice. Plus one of the first tiebreakers for playoffs is conference record so by making it an other conference team everybody has the same amount of games vs each conference.

MODS: Can we change the title please? In the original article on nfl.com, for some reason they had the word 'Survey' in the title. It clearly isn't a survey for ROD purposes.

Also, I was sure I included the url but it doesn't appear in the OP.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...eams-not-in-favor-of-retaining-pi-replay-rule

As I've said in another post I anticipate the offense moving to a power run attack. I predicted that it wouldn't surprise me if the Rams took a FB in the draft. Now McVay is talking about adding one. This o-line suffered from very poor coaching last year. IMO it's not a lack of talent as most seem to feel on the o-line but simply poor coaching and the ad-hoc nature of their composition. They have guys playing out of position executing with exceedingly poor coordination and technique. That is coaching or in this case the lack of good coaching.

Bringing back Whitworth for another year is spending good money on a bandaid. His age was clearly showing last year where he flat out got beat on more than one occasion. Snead assembled this o-line and it's time to play them. Put players in a position to succeed by playing them to their strengths and not to their weaknesses.

LT Noteboom: He is a OT by his physical metrics and by his proven play in 2018. But they played him at LG a position he's never played and barely practiced? At the very least they should have played him at RT. But they got burned to a crisp with their playing a OG at RT. Havenstein and Blythe proved the value of having the correct physical metrics at the positions. Noteboom was drafted to play LT so let him play there this year. In his one start in 2018 at LT, he graded out surprisingly high.

LG Corbett: He was a targeted player by the Rams who was off the board before they could take him. Corbett showed in Cleveland that he is a capable run blocker and he also showed he a decent pass blocker as well. He simply needs additional coaching and time to gel with his unit.

C Allen: Those who think they will give up on Allen are IMO wrong. He didn't play as bad as some on this board contend. He clearly outplayed both Sullivan and Blythe. People were bemoaning the loss of Sullivan but criticize Allen who outplayed him? Center is the most difficult position on the o-line as he is responsible for making the correct blocking calls. Give him another TC and season and he will be fine. He showed enough to stay the starter.

RG Evans: As Noteboom isn't a OG, Evans clearly is a OG. Evans has the classic build for an OG, and he lacks the height and feet to play OT. He has good upper body strength and excellent play radius with his long arms which allows him to fend off bull rushers in the passing game. It's his feet and hips that limit him to playing inside more than anything. His heavy feet and stiff hips limit his ability to mirror outside rushers.

RT Edwards: With his height and arm length coupled with his agility David is what you look for in a RT. To continue to play him inside doesn't make sense when there is a clear need at RT. As a former basketball player, he has the feet and quickness and the physical metrics you look for in a RT. He simply needs to hit the weight room and be properly coached up on his technique. But IMO he has the talent to become a good RT if given the opportunity to play outside where he belongs.

I for one see enough talent on this o-line to become a very solid unit. The caveat is that they will need proper coaching to develop their technique and time to develop as a unit. They have not played together as a unit and of all units in the NFL, it's the o-line where unit play is essential to unit success. For people to give up on these guys at this point is missing the point that they have yet to play as a cohesive unit in their proper positions.

This offense will be completely different this year. They will transition to a power gap run attack scheme with a lead blocker be it FB or H-back has yet to be determined. Realignment and coaching them up on the necessary fundamental techniques required will change everything. The time for rebuilding is over so let these guys finally play as bringing in a bunch of new guys will only retard the development of the most crucial unit of the offense. If the o-line plays like I think they will this will be among the most dangerous offenses in the NFL.

Love Marshal.
Happy Birthday.

I wouldn't be thrilled about Woods leaving, but I get your point Jrry.

Corbin said:

Reading between the lines there is nothing close to each other’s camps in negotiation. We have about 2 more weeks so will be interesting.

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why only two weeks?

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I'm still mad at brandon cooks.

Tano said:

Sorry I can't watch these games anymore.

Some of the QB play is so horrible.

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I get that. For me, it’s a different game so I am trying to align expectations that way.

Ta’amu for the BattleHawks has been fun to watch. As a passer he needs work, but his athleticism at this level of play has been fun.

Why not just make pass interference challengable? Not being able to review a play to find a penalty that wasn't called, but to challenge if an actual call is made. That's a big penalty.

Rynie said:

They haven't earned one yet.

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They need to complete a 12 step program before being entitled to a helmet decal.
Step 1 - Admit they are powerless over bad coaching—that their ability to establish an effective front office has become unmanageable.

Oops, sorry didn't see this. Have not been on much lately.

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@PhillyRam we’d rather it get posted twice than miss something! Especially Rams related. Cheers, CGI

Don’t mess with Ottoman Empire

ozarkram said:

White Castles have all ways been a favorite of mine. My dad would kill for one. He was a true fanatic. I have found people ethier love them or hate them. I buy a case whenever I am in St. Lou. 10 would be a snack for me.

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I miss those belly bombers.

den-the-coach said:

Until he lines up for a 59 yard kick in post season....Believe me when Zuerlein missed against Seattle and some others, I was upset, but I will give him the benefit of the doubt. My only issue with GZ is, he seems to get hurt more then most kickers and if the Rams were to sign Ka'imi Fairbairn (Texans) from UCLA , who is 6 years younger and was better from 40-49 yards I would understand.

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LEGATRON or nobody! ~ den-the coach