It woulda been intriguing to have a talented tight end for the next 5 years. Look at what Kelce does for Mahomes and KC. Get the right one and he's really tough to cover. But on the other hand, would we really need one? One that we woulda gave up a lot for? I know its all about offense. A good one can get you to the playoffs. But if you want to go deep in the playoffs you gotta have that defense. I think things worked out ok. Verse could be a top tier pass rusher very soon.

I have high expectations for the defensive front early on.

I go back to the Lawrence McCutcheon days and I have to go with Eric Dickerson.
The records he broke, the yards per game.
How smooth and athletic he looked when he ran.
Those gazelle legs.
Serious poetry in motion.

He was the only player I ever saw that made Tom Landry give up in a playoff game.
The Rams were at Dallas and early in the fourth quarter Tom Landry started putting in his second stringers hoping to avoid an embarrassing blowout.

Marshall Faulk runs a close second, IMO, because of his ability to catch the ball was an extra problem for defenses and led to quite a few extra wins for the Rams.

Thanks for posting this. I don't think we sometimes realize just how hard the QB position is. Some of the windows he hits are so small and anticipated. He is so good with hitting small targets at so many different angles. Goff was and is a good QB, but Matthew is next level and I'm grateful we have him. Like @Merlin said, if the OL and run game go as we expect, this is going to be an amazing year to watch.

Tano said:

That was the year that I would listen to and watch every Dodger Ram and Laker game. I became a big sports nut that year.

However, I only watched the Kings once in awhile. Almost never listed to them on the radio.

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A magical time to grow up with sports!

Loyal said:

It's a shame that the NFL's definition of a rookie doesn't apply to Kurt Warner, because in a 1st complete year as a starter, dude wins a Super Bowl. The year before he was recognized by the Rams and hardly anyone else, as a great practice squad QB. He may have been available for a few games at the end of the 1998 season, but certainly the Rams brass were not impressed enough because they made moves to acquire Trent Green from the Skins (?) before the 1999 season.

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It should be similar to MLBs rookie playing time requirements. Like a specific number of games as a game day active.

Selassie I said:

Have fun Bo!!!

I admire you taking full advantage of your retirement. Good on you Brudda!

Since you're in Omaha. There is a cool restaurant there called Spaghetti Works. It's been there forever because I went there a couple of different times when I had to go up there to visit my parents during Christmas when I was still in college. They had all you can eat Spaghetti and there was a crap load of different kinds. It's still there... I loved that place.

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I’ve been there. Old building with old decor. Good food and great atmosphere. Thanks for the reminder. I’ll be right behind home plate so look for my mug!

dang said:

No bad. Nice alternative clean look. Maybe making the Horns platinum or gold would have popped a bit more.

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Exactly... the horns should stand out big time on the helmet... they are almost invisible on these.

<Tyler Davis strolls in here to look for encouraging comments... gets hungry instead.... poor kid>

So far the return on Soto has been well worth it.

Judge is proving once again that he’s the best player in baseball.

The Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake is a wizard.

This team has a few small holes to fix in the bullpen and a tough call at first base. Otherwise they are looking like a true contender.

snackdaddy said:

You would think with all the negative perception they might tone it down. But those people wear it like its a badge of honor.

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You don't understand the geographic relevance. They wear it like a badge of honor. They're fucking morons. But they're consistent. They behave that way in sports and life. City of brotherly love is an oxymoron.

This brought a smile to my face:


May all those who lost their lives for our freedom never be forgotten.

bubbaramfan said:

I've heard "Pommy" and "Tam" referring to Britts also.

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The term you're thinking of is "whinging poms".

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Merlin said:

And for the planet of Vulcan.

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Pretty cool story - I don’t remember Kenny Washington & he was before my time. I do remember James Harris though & to think how the QB position has changed in it’s own way.I always admired him & was upset when he went to the Chargers.

dang said:

Stafford is still active and more than relevant . So he ain’t waiting on anything. He’s kicking ass and adding to his legacy. He will retire when he decides to retire and I believe it will include another 2-3 years of high achievement and another Super Bowl ring. So hell yeah he’s a future HOFer.

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I will agree most definitely .The Rams have J.Jackson,Steve Avila, & Kevin Dotson to hopefully secure the pocket.Kyren has 2 more seasons,but Blake Corum has 4 more season.

OnceARam said:

Damn straight he was!

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He was a good mentor to Bobby Brown.Last season Bobby Brown was sort of on his own,especially with say a Greg Gaines gone a long with Robinson who The Rams got Comp Picks for.
—AD99 was more on his own helping say Kobie Turner who was a sponge.

Corbin said:

IMO humble opinion I think the chances of DW giving us a really good season is a lot higher than White's ability to. Something just doesn't sit right with me as far as his health issues are concerned. I have doubts he can get back to being close to the player he was and/or not reinjuring himself.

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At least you are humble - I drink the kool-aide each season.I’ve seen how players workout & don’t workout.There’s something that is there that makes me believe.

CoachAllred said:

Watched "behind the grind" ep2 and McVay was super jacked on Kitchens pick.

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I don’t think there was a pick he wanted more than the DT from F.St
-I’m not in a good space in my life tonight,but there is little I know.
-If you follow that pick & here what Mcvay is saying is why it worked & the emotions were true.
It was organic,but if Mcvay didn’t want it to happen it won’t have worked.
— I know I’m crazy in my thoughts,but it’s true only because he didn’t care what the cost was to get not he & Verse.On e he got Verse there was no value that wouldn’t have had that happen.

Elmgrovegnome said:

Even if everything doesn’t go right, I think the unit is still upgraded considerably.

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Agreed. Hypothetically, would you trade Witherspoon, Fuller and JJ3 for Curl, Williams, and Tre White while you've also got Lake, Yeast, Kendrick, Durant and J Taylor coming back and then nab Kinchens in the draft?
We know what we had with the first three, and it was underwhelming. The potential for growth and improvement with what we now have is impressive.

Mojo Ram said:

I’ll say this, I think AZ finishes ahead of Seattle by a game or two.

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Possible, depending on how MacDonald settles in as the HMFIC. But personally I think MacDonald is a hell of a defensive mind, and his hire of OC was particularly astute. Those two should be a tough combo schematically to face.

Also I think Seattle's defensive roster is stronger.

Where Arizona should have the advantage is QB. But it's Murray so... Who knows.

Londoner said:

An outstanding result for the USA:

T20 World Cup: USA cricket team shocks Pakistan in Texas

Why the USA's shock victory over Pakistan in the men's T20 World Cup could be huge for the sport stateside.

www.bbc.co.uk

Has this event registered at all in the US?

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No because baseball is the dominant game in the States to fall asleep watching on weekend mornings.

dieterbrock said:

I'd rather laugh my ass off if he became a good quarterback and beat the 49ers on their way to an 0-17 season

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We almost saw them have an 0 and 16 season. Except they swept the Rams and finished with 2 wins.

Thanks Jeff Fisher and Rob Boreus.

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