Feels like he deserves his own thread. Guy has had a rough road in the NFL, some time to sample the difficulties of real life, and hopefully he's ready to make the most of this opportunity when his number is called. Glad to have you aboard even if you do look like Prince Harry.

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Byron Young was the 77th player selected, and the 14th EDGE rusher, in the 2023 draft.

He is currently first among rookies in sacks (5.0) and QB hits (14) and tied for first in forced fumbles (2).

He also has 39 combined tackles, which is a testament to his overall role on the defense, and his abilities in defending the run and pursuit.

Whatever "grade" he was given when selected, he has proven to be an A+ pick.

The coaches, scouts and front office knocked that selection out of the park!

This is our last chance. If we lose at Home to Seattle next Sunday, I personally, am rooting for losses and best possible Draft pick afterwards.

However, if we BEAT Seattle, especially if that's coupled with a Seattle loss this week against Washington (HUGE game for us) we are right in the mix and holding obviously the tie-breaker edge on them.

Why the optimism? Have you guys seen Seattle's schedule? They still have to play 3 harder games than us that we've ALREADY played. Seattle still has their Dallas game, their Philadelphia game, and an extra San Francisco game than us (2-1). These are 3 losses we've already accounted for on our ledger. So, this combined with us topping Seattle next Sunday can give us hope we can get into 2nd place in our Division and snag that last Playoff spot. Looks like Stafford is a GO for next Sunday as well.

To those who dont have interest in snagging a 7-seed- one-and-done Playoff spot I TOTALLY feel you. Just laying it out there as I checked out Seattle's remaining sked this morning.

And again, we lose Home against Seattle? It's all over.

If Wilson continues to develop? Then what? I know it won't happen, but.

God knows we need it. Somebody please stand up or raise their hand if they didn't think this years team was going to struggle. Furthermore, did anyone think we were going to win yesterday when we knew Stafford wasn't going to go? I didn't, but the hope is always there. As the remnants of the last beer from the night before slowly crawled from my breath after leaving small fur coats on each of my teeth, I had a couple of thoughts.

1. Hasn't it been just an absolute woder to watch Aron Donald play for this team. Sometimes I just tell myself that I am watching a first ballot hall of famer on my team who might(fingers crossed) retire a Ram. If he doesn't stay, I don't care. It's been a privilege.

2. Watching Puka Nacua ease into this Rams offense has been electrifying to say the least. You know McVay is thrilled, and the Rams scouts and GM need to be lauded for that pick. It going to pay it's dividends. Currently still fourth in the league with 827 reception yards.

3. The offense, for the most part, has been a surprising sigh of relief after Kupp went down. It seems like, at the beginning of the season, it was all hands on deck after Kupps hammy. Everyone wanted to step up and it was good to see Stafford spreading it out a little bit when his main target wasn't in there.

4. Fuck the Seahawks.

5. If you would have told me that after hiring McVay, that we would have had the success we were going to have as him as a head coach, I would have told you that you are drinking more than kool aid. NFL Coach of the Year Award in 2017, made it to the playoffs three times, playoff record at 7-5, went to two Superbowls and won one, and he did it in five years. I know you guys know this. Just read it again and let it sink in.

6. This young team is playing for the staff. We know the weaknesses in our team, but some of those guys are or were playing lights out. Ernest Jones, Kyren Williams, Steve Avila, Puka Nacua, Kobe Turner, and Byron Young are all young players that I can get excited about for the future of this team.

7. Fuck the 49ers.

8. Ownership - How many NFL teams do you look at and say that they are never going to get to the Superbowl. The Browns were supposed to be good for the last five years. I know Detroit is making a run, but I will believe it when I see it. Houston hasn't been relevent since they came back into the fray. The Chargers have had great teams, but are you picking them in the playoffs? Kroenke is not only good at running this franchise, but he is having success in his other sport endeavors as well. He put this staff together. He hired these guys.

Sorry for the long post. It's rather uncharacteristic of me. There is a future ahead and I think it is bright with who we have in place. What they do is not easy, guys, and I believe there is more on the horizon. We have a blueprint of success that doesn't come around that often. Relish in it. Bathe in it for a while. See how far we have come with this staff, and you could look to the future. as always, Go Rams.

Thank God....finally.

Okay, you want to discuss drafting a QB in Round 1 of 2024?

Let’s do that.

If the season ended today, the Rams would have the 6th pick in the draft. I, for one, strongly believe that (as long as Stafford is playing) the Rams’ slot will be significantly later than that when all is said and done. That said, its interesting to consider which teams will be in the market for a franchise QB.

Currently sitting at No. 1 is Arizona. They find themselves in a difficult position, having just paid Kyler Murray. Would they trade him (and would anyone want him with his contract?) and grab a Caleb Williams? Probably?

Chicago holds the next two picks. Are they ready to give up on Justin Fields, or do they build around him?

The Giants are at No. 4. They, like Arizona, just paid their intended franchise QB, Daniel Jones, but he just tore his ACL. I’ve got to believe they’d be ready for an upgrade but, again, its not a certainty.

New England is next. They’ll take a QB.

Others who would probably be in the market, and might trade up: Tampa (8), Denver (9), Atlanta (12), Washington (13) and Las Vegas (14)

What’s interesting to me, and increases the likelihood that the Rams might consider drafting Stafford’s heir apparent in Round 1 (even if they are picking in the middle of the round) is that the market not just Caleb Williams. Drake Maye, Michael Penix, Bo Nix and Shedeur Sanders are also very intriguing prospects.

So, yeah… the Rams looking at a QB early in the draft is plausible. I’d prefer they wait until Day 2, but you can’t rule out anything at this point.

We gotta improve on that. For those who are in "rooting for best possible Draft Pick mode" you're rooting for New England, NY Giants, Chicago, Carolina and Arizona. There are also a plethora of teams virtually tied or close with us, Denver, Tennessee etc.

We HAVE TO land either our next Franchise Quarterback OR Franchise Left Tackle.

The Greater Good folks.....

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Question:
Of the 22 Rams' players that started yesterday, how many started in the Super Bowl less than two years ago?

The McVay/Stafford collaboration is ofer in November. Will that change after the bye? Interesting stat.

Monday Night Football - November 6, 2023

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49's had the day off, but, still a strange statistic.

Well if all the rumors are true and what we all are thinking here on the forum, Raheem Morris will be gone next year. Either as a HC or something.

So who do you think fills his shoes?

Does he not leave and stay?

Alex Grinch, Former USC Defensive Coordinator

Does Stanley come back if the Chargers release him?

Erik Chinander, former DC for Nebraska, Andrew Thatcher Georgia Tech DC?

Jim Schwartz, Browns DC?


Just curious to see what peoples thoughts are on who we should target or are hoping for.

Given that we have now reached the bye week, we need something to discuss…

1. I'm not one for hypotheticals... I prefer to analyze the game I saw.

2. That said, with a healthy Matthew Stafford, I think there's a good chance we would have walked away with a win today.

3. Brett Rypien is not an NFL QB. Period. End of story.

4. The Rams need a professional backup behind Stafford. In today's NFL, the chance of having to get a win or two in the course of a 17 game season without your QB1 is pretty high. You can't march out a guy who has a weak arm, no pocket presence, and telegraphs his throws.

5. I guess the Rams thought they would have their QB2 in Stetson Bennett. I never liked the pick, even before he was shelved. Clearly, we can't rely on him going forward (sorry, that's the reality). The Rams MUST have a better Plan B next year.

6. While the lack of a credible QB was the biggest issue today, it was not the only issue.

7. Sean McVay's poor play calling on 3rd and 4th and short cost the Rams three drives. Would the Rams have generated points if they had converted? Who knows? But, in a game that was close most of the day, every possession counts.

8. The running game never had a chance. With good reason, Green Bay saw no reason to fear the pass.

9. You can't blame the defense for this one. They made some good stops, and generated 4 sacks and 2 turnovers.

10. There were some 3rd down breakdowns, but they held up their end of the bargain, for the most part.

11. The DBs had some issues in coverage (Russ Yeast really blew an opportunity to make a play on the final scoring drive). Our CB room will probably have some new faces next year.

12. I've seen enough of Lambeau Field, thank you very much.

13. Someone needs to invent better rain cleats.

14. Nobody deserves Offensive Player of the Week. I'll give it to Cooper Kupp by default (led team with 48 yards).

15. On defense, I'll split the award between two rookies: Kobie Turner (10 tackles, 1 sack) and Byron Young (10 tackles, 2 sacks).

16. When I see Byron Young, a 3rd round pick, with 5 sacks in 9 games, I can understand why the Rams would not have wished to trade draft capital for the opportunity to give Chase Young or Montez Sweat a mega-FA deal.

17. The Packers probably walked away with a beef over some ticky-tack penalties, but the offensive PI on Nacua was a BS call that really impacted the game. If the defender impedes the receiver and the receiver fights his way free, that's not PI.

18. The bye week comes at a good time. The Rams need to get healthy and regroup. I still think it is possible to get back into the playoff hunt, but the hope is much dimmer now.

19. The Rams are 3-6... just like they were after 9 games last year. I feel strongly that this is a better team with more talent and more reason for hope but, at the end of the day, you are what your record says you are. Last year, 3-6 became 3-9. I don't expect that to happen again, but it sure feels like a long time since we've seen this team put together four quarters of quality football.

20. Its going to be a long two weeks.

You can make all the excuses (Injuries, Salary Cap, Super Bowl Hangover/Still, etc) BUT this team is an Embarrassment! I don’t know what happened to Coach Sean McVay and GM Les Snead BUT I certainly hope someone finds them SOON (IF not found the Rams future definitely looks to be in trouble!!)!

The Jacksonville Jaguars are hitting their Week 9 bye with all the positive momentum in the world, particularly on defense.

Through eight games, the Jaguars lead the NFL with 18 takeaways and defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell's unit ranks No. 4 in EPA/Play, up there with the other elite defenses in the NFL in the Baltimore Ravens, Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Browns, and Kansas City Chiefs.

The Jaguars have gotten Pro Bowl-level play from at least one player in all three units of the defense, but it has been cornerback Darious Williams who has been especially impressive for the resurgent Jaguars defense.

Williams leads the NFL with 14 passes defended -- four more than the next closest defender. He has also recorded three interceptions and a pick-six, all coming during the Jaguars' five-game winning streak.

Williams' spectacular play deserves national recognition, and he got just that this week with PFF announcing that he is the NFL's highest-graded cornerback entering Week 9.

“Starting with Darious, he’s a veteran guy that seems like the ball is going his way, but he’s making those plays," Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said on Monday. "It’s good for his confidence and it’s great for the defense. He’s playing at an extremely high level and it’s good to see."

Williams is in his second season with the Jaguars after signing as a free-agent last offseason. After starting his tenure in the slot, Williams moved outside after Week 6 last season and ended the year as one of the NFL's most efficient outside cornerbacks in coverage.

What are your FOOD PLANS for today?

I am leaning towards ordering a pizza.

I know this is after the fact because these guys all played yesterday, but what I liked about this article is it gives several positions and options— meaning they don’t all have to be 1rst rounders.
What do you think of these players and the their position priority?

Sunday November 05, 2023

Los Angeles Rams at Green Bay Packers: 1 p.m., FOX​

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Sunday Night Football - Nov. 5, 2023

Buffalo Bills at Cincinnati Bengals: 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC, Peacock

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