I agree Merlin. I think once McVay sees the things Henderson can do in real game situations, he'll start touching the ball a lot more than is currently planned.

I did not realize Jared and Baker are the same age.

The NFL Network started doing their NFL 100 many years ago, so I decided to do my own top 100 rankings which started last year. Here is the second season of the DTR 100. The only thing is this; the NFL does their rankings based on the past 2018 season. As for my rankings, this is where I rank the top 100 players in the NFL factoring in more than just last year’s production. 2018 does play a big part in these rankings but so do injuries that leave out some marquee names. Enjoy and let me know your thoughts! For last year’s rankings click here.

Notable DTR 100 Omissions:
Jimmy Garoppolo, QB, San Francisco 49ers – Suffered season-ending injury

Cam Newton, QB, Carolina Panthers – Arthroscopic shoulder surgery

Le’Veon Bell, RB, New York Jets – Sat out the entire season

Kareem Hunt, RB, Cleveland Browns – Suspended 8 games

Hunter Henry, TE, Los Angeles Chargers – Suffered season-ending injury

Delanie Walker, TE, Tennessee Titans – Suffered season-ending injury

Travis Frederick, C, Dallas Cowboys – Missed entire season due to Guillain–Barré syndrome

Carl Lawson, EDGE, Cincinnati Bengals – Missed half the season due to a season-ending ACL tear

Kwon Alexander, ILB, San Francisco 49ers – Missed half the season due to a season-ending ACL tear

Jake Ryan, ILB, Green Bay Packers – Suffered season-ending injury

Ryan Shazier, ILB, Pittsburgh Steelers – Missed entire season due to spinal injury stemming from 2017

100. Phillip Lindsay, RB, Denver Broncos (Last year: NR)

The undrafted rookie running back out of Colorado made headlines after he received NFL Hall of Fame running back Terrell Davis‘ blessing to wear the No.30 in his rookie year. Philip Lindsay would go on to make many more headlines than that in 2019. Lindsay first beat out 2019 draft pick Royce Freeman and once he won the job all he did was produce. Lindsay’s season ended with over 1,000 yards rushing, 10 total touchdowns and all of that came in only eight starts. He may not have been drafted but it’s safe to say he got the last laugh.

99. Baker Mayfield, QB, Cleveland Browns (Last year: NR)

The number one overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft makes the list here at 99 overall. Baker Mayfield finished his rookie year with a 6-7 win-loss record as a starter for the Browns and a rookie-record breaking 27 passing touchdowns. Mayfield finished the year with only 14 interceptions, a 63.8 completion percentage and 3,725 passing yards. It was a big year for the rookie out of Oklahoma and one that shot him up into NFL stardom. Now, as he heads into year two, Baker will have newly-acquired superstar wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.

The Browns are considered a Super Bowl contender in the preseason for the first time in my lifetime. Baker Mayfield isn’t the only reason for that, but he certainly has played a big part in it.

98. Eric Ebron, TE, Indianapolis Colts (Last year: NR)

Eric Ebron has actually been a tad underrated in his career thus far. Despite one bad season as far as drops are concerned. Ebron had accumulated 711 yards in 2016 with a catch percentage of 71.8 and in 2015 he had a catch percentage of 67.1 percent. Now, 2018 was considered the coming-out party for Ebron but he’s actually already had a solid career so far to this point. However, 13 touchdown receptions will get you noticed and sure enough, it did. Heading into 2019, Ebron is only 26 years old and has one of the best quarterbacks in football throwing him the football.

97. Matt Paradis, C, Carolina Panthers (Last year: NR)

Matt Paradis has turned into one of the NFL’s best centers and for whatever reason, the Broncos decided to move on from him and let him sign with the Carolina Panthers in free agency. The NFL’s arguable best center takes over just a year after Ryan Kalil retired from the NFL. Paradis will be huge for Cam Newton and company in keeping the middle of this offensive line stabilized. The Panthers did have to pay him around $9 million per year just to bring him in. However, for a center that made our top 100 NFL players list, I would say that could end up being a bargain. It’s worth mentioning that Paradis has only given up six sacks in his four seasons in the NFL which is not many for playing four years in the middle of an offensive line.

96. O.J. Howard, TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Last year: NR)

At first glance, you might be wondering why or how O.J. Howard is ranked ahead of Eric Ebron with lesser statistics, production and really the whole nine. However, Howard got onto this list because he has become a complete package as a tight end. Howard not only has elite athleticism like Ebron but he’s a magnificent blocking tight end and really is already in the top ten of tight ends in the NFL. He suffered an injury last year but if Howard stays healthy for a full season, he could approach 850-1,000 yards this season. One thing is for sure, Howard is a special talent and he should only continue to rise up the DTR 100 and NFL for years to come.

95. Rob Havenstein, RT, Los Angeles Rams (Last year: NR)

The starting right tackle for the Built Ford Tough Offensive Line of the Year award winners deserves a spot in the top 100. The Los Angeles Rams wouldn’t have gone anywhere without the likes of Rob Havenstein. The Rams right tackle only gave up two sacks last year. Havenstein is one of the more underrated players on not only the roster but even the entire league. He’s not built like a premier athlete, however, Havenstein just gets the job done. The Rams don’t lose him often but when they do, bad things tend to happen. If you forgot what happens to the Rams when Havenstein isn’t at right tackle, just go back to the 2017 Philadelphia Eagles vs. Rams – Carson Wentz vs Jared Goffbowl. Once Havenstein had to come out of the game, Chris Long absolutely embarrassed Darrell Williams and strip-sacked Goff to seal the game. Big Rob is well-deserving of this placement on the DTR 100.

94. Ryan Ramczyk, RT, New Orleans Saints (Last year: NR)

Another well-deserving and talented offensive lineman is yet another right tackle. Ryan Ramczyk, like Havenstein, is also from Wisconsin and has made a name for himself early on in his impressive career. Ramczyk to this point has already started in 31 NFL regular-season games over two years while only missing one. The powerful but athletic Ramczyk is only 25-years-old and still has plenty of upside left in the tank. Ramczyk only gave up a total of four sacks during his 2019 campaign last year.

93. Duane Brown, LT, Seattle Seahawks (Last year: NR)

It’s weird that Duane Brown went from being a tad overrated following his trade from the Houston Texans to the Seattle Seahawks to being underrated. Brown initially was traded from Houston and it seemed as though the NFL world was buzzing that Russell Wilson had finally received his blindside protector. The only problem was that Brown had simply not gotten back to his original self after coming back from injury. Now, Brown is fully healthy and is playing lights out as Wilson’s bodyguard and it seems as if no one cares any longer. The 33-year-old played all 16 games last year in what was arguably his best season as a pro. Brown had only given up four sacks all season and the fewest hits on the quarterback in his career.

92. John Johnson III, SS, Los Angeles Rams (Last year: NR)

The 23-year-old out of Boston College is turning into a NFL star right before our eyes. The Rams former third-round pick started 11 games in his rookie year but last year when he came in as the starter he was on a mission to make his presence known. John Johnson III already has amassed 190 tackles, a forced fumble, 22 pass breakups, four tackles for a loss, two hits on the quarterback and five interceptions in his young career. Johnson showed off his abilities this past season but furthermore, he showed that no moment was too big for him. As you can see in the image above, Johnson made the game-sealing interception on Drew Brees in the NFC Championship game. Johnson in year three could shoot up this DTR 100 list for next year.

91. Jason Kelce, C, Philadelphia Eagles (Last year: 38th)

Here we have the best center in the NFL, Jason Kelce. Kelce displayed a side of him he had never shown to the public following the underdog speech after the Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowl. Kelce is just a rare talent and a consistent one at that. Over eight seasons in the NFL, Kelce has only allowed 11 sacks and 100 pressures on the quarterback. This past year, Kelce finished the season with just nine hurries allowed and zero sacks. At the ripe age of 31, there’s a chance that Kelce is somehow getting better over time.

90. Eric Weddle, FS, Los Angeles Rams (Last year: NR)


The 34-year-old Eric Weddle signed a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams this offseason. Over 1,000 tackles and 29 interceptions to his credit, Weddle has been one of the league’s best defensive backs for a long time. He started off with the Chargers for years until he moved on and went to the Baltimore Ravens. Until the Ravens released him a year removed from his six interception season and now here he is with the Rams. He was definitely brought in to help acclimate Taylor Rapp to the NFL game, mentor aforementioned star John Johnson III but also come in and be an effective starting replacement to LaMarcus Joyner with the Rams. Weddle had a bit of a down year per his standards but one could expect him to have a great year in Los Angeles.

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https://www.downtownrams.com/single...king-the-top-100-nfl-players-going-into-2019/

Ugh. Once again the women's clothing is better.

That tank looks comfy AF.

RamDino said:

Wasn't it Nick Buoniconti and Len Dawson who used to do show NFL highlights on HBO many years ago? That was a great show! I have always liked both those guys. RIP Nick.

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Yes. The Inside the NFL show. Same show that's now on Showtime.

LARAMSinFeb. said:

Probably bc it was a defense thread. I was thinking I might be off topic mentioning them. )

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You are a true Rams bro.

Trying to blame your own self for MY stupidity.

4 of my neighbors are Americans. I've already set it up for carne asada tacos off my BBQ y Modelo Negro Y Corona on my balcony. Last time I did it my Mexican neighbors in the house below me were on their patio rooting for the Rams too. It was loud and fun! I hope the weather holds because it's been awesome here. 74 sunny with a light breeze coming off the water. I might get some fireworks to celebrate TD's. But I might not have enough money to buy enough. ball:

I used to live in Santa Monica on 5th St and in Laguna Bch. This is way better. McVay really fits the West Coast his ownership of the SB loss has allowed his team to move on. This game could be the last time the Rams face Brees. Personally I like Brees (met him a couple of times in SD), I hope this is his last year and he gets out healthy.

The Rams are on the rise. The Pats will only last as long as Brady plays. The Aints are fading fast. The Seahawks are in a continuous rebuild, and Wilson's contract will start to impact them next year. Snead is doing it the right way. Build the team around Goff so that when his contract hits, all the pieces are already in place. This will be an elite team for a long time.

I think we'll be just fine with Noteboom, but I need to see more from Brian Allen. I'm not sold on him yet.. but we'll see.

https://www.therams.com/news/quotes...displaying-his-competitive-nature-at-training

Quotes & Notes 7/30: Aqib Talib likes displaying his competitive nature at training camp

After each media session, Quotes and Notes will bring you what was said, who said it, and what it means for your Los Angeles Rams.

“I think you get a chance to evaluate some of the things up front a little bit better.”
— HC Sean McVay

• The Rams were in full pads for the first time in this 2019 training camp on Tuesday.
• While players were not tackling to the ground, putting on pads does present the best opportunity to evaluate players on the offensive and defensive lines.
• Putting on pads for the first time also makes things more realistic for quarterbacks, as most of the time they haven’t thrown with pads on since the end of the previous season.

“It sounds crazy, but he looks more explosive than he was before, actually. And some of the numbers indicate that with just the way we’ve monitored him. And he’s feeling good.”
— HC Sean McVay

• Head coach Sean McVay made a bit of a surprising comment, telling reporters that wide receiver Cooper Kupp looks more explosive than he did before the injury.
• McVay noted the club has data to support that notion, given the way it tracks players during practice.
• Kupp has looked healthy throughout training camp, making a number of impressive catches through the first four days.
• McVay added that Kupp still feels like he’s getting his feet wet when it comes to performance, so there still is more progress to be made.
• Nevertheless, Kupp clearly looks like he’s ready to resume being one of the top receivers on the team.

“I think that’s what makes me good — I’m just competitive. If I’m out here, I want to be the best.”
— CB Aqib Talib

• Veteran cornerback Aqib Talib has made plenty of plays throughout camp, including an interception over the first couple days.
• Talib is entering his 12th season in the NFL, and what keeps him at the top of his game is likely just how competitive he is.
• Talib is currently No. 2 on the active list with 35 career interceptions.
• When the Rams played with Talib last season, the Rams allowed 17.8 points per game and 321.1 yards per game.
• In the eight games without the veteran corner, Los Angeles allowed 401.3 yards per game and 30.8 points per game.

“It’s a few plays where I can’t even get to my run fit — Aaron just tears the play up.”
— CB Aqib Talib

• Talib has played with defending back-to-back AP Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald for a full season, but this is his first training camp with the All-Pro.
• Donald is so good defensively, he has a tendency to be a “practice wrecker” for the offense.
• And as Talib noted, Donald is so fast that sometimes the corner can’t even get to his assignment before the defensive tackle has already destroyed the play in the backfield.
• Donald and outside linebacker Dante Fowler teamed up to do that during practice on Tuesday, as both players used their speed to nearly take a handoff from backup QB Blake Bortles.

“He’s so smart, it seems like he’s been in it a long time.”
— CB Aqib Talib

• While safety Eric Weddle has only been with the Rams and playing under coordinator Wade Phillips for a matter of months, Talib said it doesn’t feel that way.
• Weddle did play in a similar defensive system with the Chargers, but it wasn’t quite like what L.A. is doing.
• Talib is far from the only one to notice how Weddle’s smarts can help the Rams, as any player or coach who’s been asked about the veteran safety has extolled him.
• But as Talib said, Weddle is helping everyone on the defense — and in some ways even the offense — approach the next level.

“Still early, but he’s definitely showing the encouraging things that we liked so much at Memphis.”
— HC Sean McVay

• Rookie running back Darrell Henderson seems to make an impressive play every day at training camp, and McVay has taken notice.
• The head coach noted that the team can see Henderson’s explosive nature.
• With running backs Todd Gurley and Malcolm Brown at the top of the depth chart, Henderson should get a chance to impress in preseason games.
• Henderson averaged 8.9 yards per carry in his sophomore and junior seasons at Memphis.

“That really, in a lot of ways, will represent what we would like to see as the preseason work for our players that we know can play.”
— HC Sean McVay

• The next time the Rams practice, it’ll be on Friday at the Chargers facility for one of two joint sessions with the two teams this week.
• The Rams will have four joint practices over the next two weeks.
• McVay has all but announced that starters won’t play in the preseason for the second consecutive year — which makes sense given Los Angeles’ success with the method in 2018.
• But the joint practices are important for the starters in order to get ready for the season in controlled environments that lessen the risk of injury.
• That’s how the Rams will use Thursday and Saturday’s practices with the Chargers, and then the two practice next week in Napa, Calif. with the Raiders.

NoCoNite said:

I live in phoenix. The area around the stadium is nice. There’s an outside outlet mall by it. Surrounded with places to eat. Scottsdale is nicest part of AZ hotels aren’t too expensive in there and it’s a 20-30 minute drive down the 101.
There’s also a few hotels that aren’t bad around the stadium. It’s easy to end up in the wrong neighborhood around there.
I can look some up for you if you like. I should be going to the game as well.
If you guys need any info on hotels just let me know I’ll look around for you.

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I appreciate it, brother. I'll let you know.

It’s really a good sign for the Rams state of affairs to allow a good player like Westbrooks to leave

tomas said:

Prediction: David Edwards will be the Rams 2020 starting left tackle.

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I sure hope you're right. At this point I'm thinking he'll be in the mix as first OL off the bench.

I was thinking he might be in the mix at RG for a while there, but with Demby struttin his year two stuff maybe that's a bit too high of an expectation. Either way I do think he's gonna be a player down the road for us.

At least he didnt curl up on the couch with a half gallon of ice cream

VeteranRamFan said:

It took awhile to upload all these pics but it is finally done.

I couldn't add the link to my camp report but maybe some of the MODS could do it if necessary?

Enjoy them!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Cz2nHzPnz4C89Ezj9

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Great shots !!

:yay:

What a great thread. Been a long time since we could say that, and I say that a lot.
Cooks is hard to cover, ya, but Woods runs the best routes & Kupp will break your ankles. Reynolds learning to high point, and looks like we got a couple guys (Thomas, Webster?) who are looking to step up.
But, if you were to ask me who's our most valuable WR right now.... would I be crazy to say Kupp?? he's like Goff's security blanket out of the slot. He breaks ankles AND tackles. And at 6'2, he's bigger than his LB brother, and stouter than Reynolds. I'm really, really hoping he stays healthy this year.

I hate the Golden State Warriors, but this is a solid comparison:

When they won their first title, most people (myself included), said no way they would have won it if the Cavs had been healthy.

Last year, nobody said the Rams should have been in the Super Bowl - we've heard about it NONSTOP. Even now a lawsuit being passed.

The Warriors came out and broke the NBA record for wins - they ultimately lost the finals that year.

I believe we will be in that situation with the outcomes reversed - I think we're going to be an all time great team this year and win it all, fueled by all of this bull shit.

FaulkSF said:

My youngest, Evelyn Faulk. Born last Monday.

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Congrats!!!

No shock here, DeGuglielmo former Patriot Assistant Coach who the Patritos fired and begged Dante Scarnecchia to come back from retirement. If you recall Dave DeGuiglielmo was let go by the Colts, even thought the Colts offensive line had the best turnaround in the NFL last season and it was because Frank Reich wanted his guy.

All in all, DeGuglielmo 12 years yount than Pat Flaherty, who after his stint with the Giants lasted one year in San Francisco and two years with the Jaguars and now did not make it one year, not good for the resume.

https://www.therams.com/news/10-observations-from-day-3-of-2019-rams-training-camp

10 Observations from Day 3 of 2019 Rams training camp

After each training camp practice, senior writer/team insider Myles Simmons will share his top observations from the session. Here are the notes from Monday, July 29.

1) The Rams were in “shells” for Monday afternoon’s practice — meaning shoulder pads with shorts or pants with no leg pads. With that, many of the club’s veteran players like left tackle Andrew Whitworth, defensive tackle Aaron Donald, safety Eric Weddle, cornerback Aqib Talib etc. were given a veterans day off. Head coach Sean McVay said the Rams will have on full pads on Tuesday before Wednesday’s full team day off.

2) Before the special teams portion of practice started, wide receivers JoJo Natson and Austin Proehl were fielding punts from the JUGS machine. Natson was Los Angeles’ primary punt and kick returner at the end of last season, while Proehl was a member of the practice squad.

3) The offense and defense came together for half-field drills early on in practice. During those, wide receiver Cooper Kupp displayed his strong route-running ability — and a strong route concept — with a catch over the middle. Kupp was initially lined up in a stack on the left side with wide receiver Brandin Cooks, made a cut to the inside, and got easy separation to make the catch.

4) Running back Darrell Henderson seems to do something impressive every practice, and on Monday that was making a one-handed grab to pull in a swing pass on a short route to the right side.

5) At the end of the half-field drills, quarterback Jared Goff connected with wide receiver Josh Reynolds on a deep route down the middle of the field for what would’ve been a touchdown. Reynolds put a double move on the defensive backs and Goff put the ball just within reach of the wideout, who stretched out to make the grab.

6) Running back Todd Gurley received the first play of the first 11-on-11 period with a handoff up the middle. He showed pretty good burst and explosion on the play. With pads on, defenders were fitting but not really popping too much.

7) Outside linebacker Dante Fowler had a couple of impressive periods on Monday afternoon. During the first 11-on-11, he got into the backfield to stop Natson for what would’ve been a loss on an end around to the defense’s right, showing his speed and strength. Then he burst in off the edge on the defense’s left to get a pop on Henderson. His speed really makes a difference

8) Reynolds used his 6-foot-3 frame again in 11-on-11 drills, making a catch from Goff off play action. On an intermediate route over the middle, Reynolds stretched up to make the catch, reeling in what initially looked like it could be an incompletion. That’s an element Reynolds can bring that’s unique in the WRs room.

9) Fowler continued his strong practice with a very athletic interception along the right side of the line of scrimmage in 11-on-11 drills. With the first-team defense going against the second-team offense, Fowler leapt up and picked off a short pass before it could go anywhere.

10) Later in practice, the offense went through a “move the ball” drill with the music turned up loud on the practice field in order to emulate adverse atmospheres on the road. The offense was even going no huddle at times, so the emphasis was clearly on communication.

A.J. Hicks said:

I agree. I actually can see them keeping four guys. Gurley, Brown, Henderson, and Kelly.

Gurley and Brown fit more of that every down mold. While Henderson and Kelly have a similar skill set that fit a perfect role for Mcvay and the offense.

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We kept 4 running backs all season last year... You're just replacing Justin Davis with Henderson

I’ll take my opportunity to request blue helmet with white horns that includes a platinum border on the top edge of the horns.

1) anybody who is ready to move a player up or down at this point, based on 3 camp reports, has lost credibility. Cmon, man

2) yeah, where is O-O? If he doesn't show up this camp...like we can't find another "steal"? I'm guessing/hoping that he might be a secret weapon and he isn't part of the 1rst tier of tryouts on the edge.

3) the OL is gonna be a scramblefest.

Many thanks for the report, bubba.
Keep up the good work

VeteranRamFan said:

I’m here now. Looks crowded again. Won’t be posting much as I’m focused on my photography skills. Trying some new settings with my DSLR.

I’ll send a report later tonight

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Looking forward to it. Heard there's going to be an opening for a Rams Insider. Think you'd do an excellent job!

VeteranRamFan said:

Wolford (QB) looks real good. nice arm. Sharp throws. Let's see if can grasp the offense.

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Hope we can sneak him into the practice squad by the end of the preseason to be our backup QB of the future if he does well with the reps given to him