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Why Be a Head Coach and What Makes a Great One?

You are either meant to be a HC or you are not. You either like and are equipped to be involved in all aspects of the game or you do/are not.

He says it is a bit of a strange situation where McVay gets away from the sideline when the D is on the field. But he also thinks that is just because Wade is such a great DC - the best in his eyes but Wade is a friend of his. He feels McVay will take on a more varied role as he gets more experienced and doesn't have someone like Wade around anymore.
Great points! Wade's history lends him most suited as a DC; and, McVay knows this. Therefore, it is totally understandable that McVay delegates the defense to Wade during game-time. I do not worry when McVay is seen sitting on the cooler when defense is on the field. I call it great delegation of resources. If and when the time comes, McVay can jump back in on defense as needed. Thanks for sharing in your post...all good stuff!

Concrete stick garden growing rapidly at new Rams Stadium

Wow! Coming right along. Anyone know where they're at on their timeline? Ahead or behind schedule? Any chance they get it done early and open in '19? (I know, fat chance)
I think other contracts would prevent this.

To those wondering about real grass, a roll out field would be near impossible and at minimum impractical with the field being underground. Drainage, water, and sunlight patterns would be a big negative too though not as difficult to answer. Besides, artificial turf and the bed below it have come a LONG way. It is no longer the injury magnet of days long past.

This will be a thing to behold when it is finished. I can't wait to see it.

LB Leighton Vander Esch

Currently my gut feeling is the Rams are NOT interested in a inside Lb'er with our top selection after the securing of Suh @ NT. If the Rams do get a trade down event I could see UGA Carter being a possibility in round two if we had a selection.
I think it would give a young ILB a boost to play behind Donald, Suh, and Brockers....help him tremendously.
I would expect to see the inside lB'ers to be considered in the 6th round. I like Micah Kiser with that #176 pick.
True....very true....I like Jefferson as well.....
I just found this too:
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I'm gonna get stoned for this
You know you get stoned for anything....WCram:cool::sneaky:

You can't make this up.........Nikolas Cruz gets fan mail

Fearsome nailed it. That and the "bad boy" fascination. I mean, ultimately, what is more bad, than a soulless killer? I see this all the time.

Many females, starting young, and continuing their whole lives, LOVE guys that will treat them like crap. There is no cure for this kind of stupid. Then they cry. Then I shake my head. They fall victim to the very thing they were fascinated with an hour earlier. I have never been attracted to these types. But they are out there. Like dogs to their vomit, they go back, too. My wife has had tons of friends like this over the years, crying on her shoulder. They never listen to her advice.
A lot of empathetic.....an overly empathetic person....attract narcissists like flies.
They can get out of that but it takes hard work and self awareness.

Safeties aren't getting paid this offseason

You bastardS!!!!!
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Lmao

Let’s talk contracts...

So as it stands, with our team, I just wanted to go over some numbers coming up.

First and foremost, we need to pay AD, but not QB money, that’s too much for one player not a QB. He absolutely deserves to be the highest paid defensive player though. Let’s say 20mil (Ish) a year. Preferably front loaded to make room for upcoming contracts

Then you have Gurley, I see what Bell has been doing and I don’t like it. Having a dynamic running back is a truly amazing thing to have, but I can’t justify giving him 20+ mil for a player who gains that much wear and tear. I’m curious to see where you guys value him.

Let’s say we trade for OBJ...what kind of contract is enough for him, with rumors he wants QB money as well? I couldn’t justify 20
Mil for him...maybe 15 IMO.

Then you have Goff, if he continues to improve, then he will get upwards of 25+ mil a year, not even a question, and it is necessary.

Peters, if he keeps his head on straight, where is he valued at? 15 mil?

Brockers contract runs out after next year I believe, what’s it going to cost to retain him?

Also, Lamarcus Joyner, safeties seem to not be getting paid, so maybe you can get away with 9-10 mil a year if he continues to be elite?

I understand the rams are going all in on win now mode (which I absolutely love) but on the flip side I can’t help but to think of the short term and long term future.

I suppose we have to continue to draft flawlessly and hope some players are willing to take discounts, and hope our coaches and front office are taking a page out of the pats book and knowing who to keep and who to
Let go...


Just curious on everyone’s thoughts on this, and if it has come across anyone else’s mind as it has mine...

Hopefully we can stagger and front load the contracts in order to make it work so we can continue to have flexibility with future FA and draft classes, my only issue with front loading is players wanting a new contract just a couple years into it...
Every time I run through these numbers I come to the conclusion that either Gurley or Goff will draw the short straw (5th yr option plus 1 or 2 franchise tags). Tagging Gurley probably makes more sense long term (avoiding a rebuild), but tagging Goff might keep the SB window open a little longer. My biggest concern with chasing OBJ is that we'll probably have to tag Gurley twice. After that, he'd be a 28 year old RB with limited options (think DeMarco Murray 2 years ago). I think Gurley would have to play a potential tagging like Leveon is doing right now (or leave $15mil in career earnings on the table). Could get ugly.

Rams press conference? Pre

Yeah Talib has come a long way man, I was impressed with the way he carries himself now. Peters still thinks of himself as a hood, and until he grows out of that things are going to not go his way; he should be ok for a year or two, but let's just say I hope Talib helps him grow the F up. Wade insinuated that, and I genuinely hope that happens for our sakes.

I love this secondary on paper. But gotta admit I'll feel better if the Rams get a good value on a CB in this draft with one of their picks. It's not a need thing per se, but just insulation.


Talib has his share of incidents . Never was a big fan because of it , except he has been so good on the field.

Funny Peters got into it with da Raiders , & same with Talib ripping off Crabtree’s chain.Was unbelievable to see on NFL football field .

Troy Hill has his issue with the Law & is lucky to have been brought back.

Hatfield in college .

Hope Coach Pleasant helps as players as they f

A Suh/Bowman Rams mock ... ?

As we've been hearing, the Browns may be one of the teams in play for the Odell Beckham Jr. sweepstakes, so failing that, what better can they do to help protect their young new QB than to either invest in a top shelf WR to grow with or an offensive lineman ? They would also be in a better position to move up a couple spots if the found it necessary. jmo.

Because OBJ is on the last year and can hold out for up to 10 games, it’s almost as good as a no trade clause.

I dunno if he told AD and another DL that he wants in, but honestly, he’s better off balling out in NY and then hitting the open market then being traded to just anyone (and no offense, but Cleveland as improved as I think they will be are still very much “just anyone”). That’s why I think it’s LA or bust.

Other teams will call, but we all know what a headache OBJ can be if he’s frustrated.

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