I haven't seen any details, read he is a Ram?

Bears home, Colts away, Bucs home, Cards home 3-1

Hags away, Giants away, Lions home, Texans away 3-1 or 2-2

Titans home, 9ers away, Packers away, Jags home 2-2 or 1-3??

Cards away, hags home, Vikings away, Ravens away

9ers home. 1-0

I must need some more kool-aide @Merlin

I guess they could win them all but they could also be under .500

Break it down for me.

He’s not retiring yet just doesn’t want to play. He’s been a great and always hated watching him vs the Rams.

I’ve always wondered how much communication occurs between coaches who are friends after the NFL draft has occurred. McVay and Shanny are friends, but also division rivals which probably limit their helping one another i.e. discussing cuts/trades behind the scenes. When it comes to other teams outside our division or in the AFC, I’m sure there is plenty of banter as regards who could be available prior to final cutdowns. Snead likely has his buddies too along with McVay.

Undoubtedly the Rams are doing their due diligence on O-linemen who may be available after final cutdowns. We appear to be rich at wr, and thin at rb., not to mention O-line. There will very likely be some new faces added prior to the first game of the regular season. Thoughts??

I was musing with some fellow fans about the best all-time units (i.e. QBs, OL, DB, etc.).

In my opinion the Rams are in the conversation for two categories, and are tops in one.

Running Backs: In the conversation
If we base it on the 3 best RBs in team history, and their accomplishments on the team, the Rams put up a highly competitive trio of Eric Dickerson, Marshall Faulk and Steven Jackson. The big knock is that Dickerson and Faulk, though they had their best years with the Rams, also both spent a significant portion of their career with the Colts (who could form a trio with Edgerrin James). The Bears have Walter Payton, Gale Sayers and Matt Forte, the Cowboys have Emmitt Smith, Tony Dorsett and Ezekiel Elliot, and the Oilers/Titans have Earl Campbell, Eddie George and Derrick Henry, so there's definitely competition on this one.

Wide Receivers: In the conversation
Let's make this one a 4 deep unit. Isaac Bruce, Torry Holt, Henry Ellard and Elroy Hirsch. Pretty darn good, no? The 49ers have Jerry Rice, Terrell Owens, Dwight Clark and John Taylor. Or, we could look at the Steelers, with John Stallworth, Lynn Swann, Hines Ward and Antonio Brown. Or, the Vikings: Randy Moss, Chris Carter, Ahmad Rashad and Jake Reed (or, perhaps, Adam Theilan). Again, tough competition at this spot.

Defensive Line: Second to None!
Deacon Jones, Merlin Olsen, Jack Youngblood and Aaron Donald. The best. No debate. Thanks for playing!

Why wouldn't "TuTu" Atwell negotiate with David Long (currently #22) for his uniform number?

Perplexing...

Brian Pata was a defensive lineman out of Miami, and he was projected as a fifth round pick at the time of his death. Rashaun Jones, a former safety with the team was charged with his murder.

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Jon Gruden Entering Make-Or-Break Year With Raiders​

Jon Gruden has been the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders for the past three seasons.

He was signed to a 10-year, $100 million contract in 2018, when the Raiders were still based in Oakland.

Heading into the 2021 season, Gruden is the third-highest paid head coach in the NFL behind the New England Patriots’ Bill Belichick and Seattle Seahawks’ Pete Carroll.

For that reason alone, it would be shocking to see the Raiders fire Gruden.

He also has a no-trade clause in his contract so he can’t be dealt like he was in 2002.

But Gruden’s numbers haven’t been pretty in his three years with the Raiders.

The team has gone just 19-29 and has yet to make the postseason.

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There has been gradual improvement as the Raiders went 4-12, then 7-9, before going 8-8 last season.

However, if the Raiders don’t make some noise in the postseason, fans will start clamoring for Gruden to be replaced.

As the Raiders enter the 2021 season, Gruden must improve in these key areas to prove he is the right man for the job.

Defense

Through Gruden’s tenure, the Raiders have had one of the worst defenses in the NFL.

Year One: 26th overall, 19th in passing, 30th in rushing

Year Two: 19th overall, 25th in passing, 8th in rushing

Year Three: 25th overall, 26th in passing, 24th overall

The Raiders have been awful at getting to the quarterback.

In his first year, the team registered just 13 sacks, worst in the NFL as the Raiders were the only franchise to not eclipse 30.

They finished 25th in 2019 with 32 before placing 29th with 21 last season.

It is hard to make it to the playoffs with a defense that struggles in both the rushing and passing department.

It looks like Gruden got that message as the Raiders’ D has looked impressive in joint practices with the Los Angeles Rams.

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However, once the games start counting, Gruden needs to ensure there is real improvement on the defense side of the football.

If Las Vegas continues to struggle, like they have in his first three seasons, it will be hard for the team to truly break through into the playoffs.

Derek Carr

Derek Carr has been with the Raiders since 2014.

He made the Pro Bowl in three consecutive seasons from 2015-2017.

However, he has yet to earn that achievement in Gruden’s three years at the helm.

Over those three seasons, Carr has thrown for 12,206 yards, 67 touchdowns, and 27 interceptions.

Carr hasn’t necessarily been bad over the past three seasons.

Just last year, he finished 11th in the league in passing yards (4,103) and passing touchdowns (27).

The problem is that Carr has not proven he can elevate the Raiders or that he can be a special guy in the NFL.

Yes, he has been consistent, but with Patrick Mahomes becoming the ideal quarterback, one that can win you a game and make a big play on any down, Carr has proven he is not that.

Throughout Gruden’s tenure, the Raiders have been connected to quarterbacks such as Kyler Murray and all of the top quarterbacks in the 2021 NFL Draft class.

Yet, Gruden has stuck with Carr.

And maybe that’s a good thing, as Carr is the franchise’s all-time passing leader with 26,896 yards.

But Gruden and Carr have yet to win the most important game of them all, a playoff game.

If Carr cannot elevate his game, and Gruden can’t help him get there, it will be a clear indication of where both stand in terms of organizational success.

Draft Blunders

The Raiders have not drafted well during Gruden’s tenure.

General manager Mike Mayock deserves some of the blame, but in football, it’s a team sport.

They did take Kolton Miller, who is currently the Raiders’ starting left tackle, in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

But outside of third-rounder Brandon Parker and seventh-rounder Marcell Ateman, no one from that 2018 draft class is still on the roster.

Las Vegas’ biggest blunder may have come in 2019 with the selection of Clelin Ferrell fourth overall.

Ferrell has just 6.5 sacks and 18 quarterback hits through his first two years in the league.

He is currently listed as a backup.

The Raiders did salvage their 2019 class with players such as Josh Jacobs, Maxx Crosby, Trayvon Mullen, Johnathan Abram, and Hunter Renfrow.

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In 2020, the Raiders made Henry Ruggs the first wide receiver off the board with the No. 10 overall pick.

He still has time to turn it around, but he had a down rookie season, catching 26 passes for 452 yards and two touchdowns.

They may have found a starter in wide receiver Bryan Edwards in the third round, but fellow third-rounder Lynn Bowden is no longer with the team.

The point to all of this is to say that the Raiders’ 2021 draft class needs to perform in year one for Gruden.

First-round tackle Alex Leatherwood is currently penciled in as a starter.

As is second-round safety Trevon Moehrig.

If Gruden is to build a successful Raiders team, he needs to be able to not just identify talent, but develop it at the NFL level.

The befuddling belief in LA Rams newest tight end Jacob Harris​

The LA Rams have built a roster around going top shelf for stars, and bottom shelf for bargains. Even though the team has a fair share of the middle shelf talent, capable starting players who can deliver quality starts, but whose names never enter Pro Bowl discussion, it’s the extremes that command the headlines of Los Angeles.

The luster of an NFL elite player can be addictive and mesmerizing. It creates an effect on the rest of the squad of elevating their play and perhaps giving teammates the chance to produce at the highest level of their careers. We cite that aura of positive influence on the LA Rams as the Aaron Donald effect. So when it comes down to evaluating talent, for many players who could be considered for a role with the team, it’s not based on their virtues alone, but how well that person might play in the company of AD.

And that’s not fair to either player. But it’s so tempting to do.

Now the LA Rams have added new veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford, and before he has thrown one regulating NFL pass for the LA Rams, the temptation to apply that same effect upon the receivers in the room is equally as tempting. Robert Woods, Cooper Kupp, Tyler Higbee, and even Van Jefferson could enjoy career-high seasons. Then again, they may not. It’s tough to say, simply because we can’t truly know how well Stafford will play in HC Sean McVay’s offense.

But the coaches are hinting so far. Players’ jaws are dropping. Post-practice interviews seem to have a skip to them. The offense has been reportedly ‘holding their own.’ against the defense this year in training camp. All positives chunks of coal to throw into the preseason furnace. All bits of fuel to burn the optimism white-hot for this season. All bits of data to digest, analyze, and theorize about the 2021 NFL season.

Sky’s the limit skyscraper

Complicating all of that is the matter of a young man with the sky-is-the-limit potential but incredibly light football experience in the form of 6-foot-5 219-pound tight end Jacob Harris. He can make plays that flash All-Pro potential. Then, just as suddenly, he can appear to be a guy who truly won’t make the roster. The challenge right now is that he is neither, and yet he is both.

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Let’s back it up a moment.

The young man who was drafted by the LA Rams with the 141st pick of the 2021 NFL Draft was chosen a bit higher than his fifth-round grande. But he is a very tall, fast, and athletic target out of the University of Central Florida (UCF) who walked onto the football team in 2017. He was a special teams ace in 2018 and finally latched on as a bona fide offensive weapon in 2019. He further flexed his muscle on offense in 2020 before entering the 2021 NFL Draft.

Due to his size, strength, power, and athleticism, it is hard to tell how much of Harris’ sudden success has to do with his football acumen, and how much is simply due to the fact that he was so much bigger stronger, and faster than the competition in college football. That disparity of his talent to that of the competition will narrow considerably in the NFL. Still, the Rams coaching staff, and in particular, Coach McVay believes in Harris’ ability to achieve his full NFL potential.

He is already appearing to be leaning towards a successful NFL career, albeit it is far too early to conclude it is a sure thing. But he is starting to look the part of an NFL receiver (although his tight end blocking skills are nothing to cheer about just yet.). He was targeted seven times against the LA Chargers (even during the time when they played starters on defense). He caught four passes for 43 yards, enough to lead the receivers on the day.

Rams’ red zone O can really shine with Harris

Hey, he’s inexperienced. He’s raw. And he’s young. All of that combined comes to one conclusion. He will get better. How much better is up to each of us to decide. Then, it will be up to him and the LA Rams to deliver. How quickly depends on a number of factors.

One element that is certainly necessary and is very present is opportunity. With the departure of Gerald Everett to free agency, and the disappointing production of Brycen Hopkins so far, the LA Rams need someone to rise through the ranks at the tight end position. And with Jacob Harris, the coaching staff finds itself with a lump of NFL quality clay that they can shape and mold however they see fit. Reports from McVay suggest that Harris is incredibly adept and quick at absorbing and learning the Rams role for him.

Eventually, he will need to demonstrate all of that acquired knowledge, and the LA Rams already have the spot reserved for him. The coaches want to add some oomph to the red zone offense, and with running back Cam Akers going down, it will likely need to come from the passing game. Due to the lack of maneuverability, the offense will need to place taller targets into the mix, as well as players who can win contested catches. Harris will do nicely in both categories when he fully develops.

And there’s the rub. The if’s and buts. Jacob Harris is not fully developed. From what we’ve seen in the past, the cards are stacked against Harris to get many snaps in this offense this year. He’s a rookie. He’s very raw. And he is learning a brand new position. But then there is the flip side.

He can be deadly effective as a target in the red zone. Even if he is not a primary target, his presence on the football field will force coverage his way. Besides, will the Matthew-Stafford-Effect buoy his production? Well, wait a darned minute. We said we wouldn’t consider Matthew Stafford in judging Harris’ potential in the Rams’ offense this year. But it’s nearly impossible not to. They have the potential to become a high-scoring tandem this season. So until they prove that they aren’t, why not just go with it for now?

Still look in shape....I'll keep dreaming.

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Apparently, Morris is happy with the progress David Long is making. That is indeed good news as it will make this secondary 4 maybe 5 deep at CB (depending upon how Tyler Hall looks). It's becoming more and more likely IMO that Darious Williams isn't expected to stay a Ram next year. I think Rochell moves into his spot. Rochell paired with Ramsey will be awesome. That said David Long's role will also be important so his development is important as he is signed through 2022.

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New England and Philly tonight.

These times are Atlantic time. Subtract 1hr for EST.

Next chance to see Trey Lance is Sunday night. I was hoping that game would be earlier in the weekend.

Defensive Line Rankings In The NFC West. Where Do The Rams Rank?​

The NFC West has been known for being the toughest division in the NFL for a while now. Let’s face it, all four teams have enough talent to potentially be a dangerous squad. We all remember the Legion of Boom in Seattle, and the 49er defense nearly took the Lombardi Trophy in 2019. The Los Angeles Rams had the number one defense in the NFL in 2020. The Arizona Cardinals paired J.J. Watt with Chandler Jones in the offseason.

Every team has a reason to be optimistic going into the 2021 NFL season. Every good defense needs a good defensive line. So which defensive line will rise to the top in the NFC West defensive line rankings?

4. Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks defensive line comes in at number four. Seattle is led by Carlos Dunlap, who was acquired via trade in 2020. Though Dunlap isn’t the same player he was with the Cincinnati Bengals, he is still a very good player. Poona Ford has been a solid run-stuffing nose tackle for two years. Darrell Taylor was the team’s second-round pick in 2020 but he logged zero snaps in his rookie season.

Lack Of Depth

Alton Robinson was the Seahawk’s fifth-round pick in 2020. Robinson logged 4 sacks as a rookie in 14 games with one start. Robinson could very well take a step up in his sophomore season. Seattle did acquire Kerry Hyder Jr. in free agency this year; Hyder was productive in 2020 with the San Francisco 49ers notching 8.5 sacks and 55 pressure. However, Hyder Jr. has been inconsistent throughout his five-year career, only having more than one sack in one other season which was in 2016.

After that, the depth chart is pretty bare. A collection of busts, undrafted free agents, and journeymen. The Seahawks did sign Aldon Smith in free agency who had a career resurgence with the Dallas Cowboys in 2020. However, Smith was involved in another off-field incident in April and is facing up to 8 years in jail and was recently cut from the team. It also doesn’t help that the Seattle Seahawks might have one of the worst secondaries in the NFL.

3. Arizona Cardinals

At least it isn’t 4th place like they’re used to right? Every year we hear everyone say this is the year the Arizona Cardinals will make some noise. Not likely. They too have one of the worst secondaries on paper behind just a couple of talented players. The Cardinals were going to be led by Chandler Jones, however, that seems to be up in the air now. Jones is an elite talent and one of the most underrated players in the NFL. Notably, Jones missed 11 games in 2020 with a right bicep injury and now appears to be unhappy with his contract situation. If Jones departs Arizona, the Cardinals would drop to last in the division…again.

Good Additions, Not Enough

The Cardinals acquired J.J. Watt this offseason. That would be a scary addition to a defensive line if it were 2015. Injuries have taken a toll on Watt who is still a good player but not the elite player he once was. Watt missed half the season in 2019 and then only notched 5 sacks in 2020. Watt has also already missed time this offseason with a hamstring injury. Markus Golden is one of those players everyone forgets until they pay attention. He tallied 4.5 sacks and 55 pressures in 2020; he isn’t going to wow anyone but he is a solid pass rusher.

Devon Kennard is a solid rotational piece for the Cardinals but that is it. Jordan Phillips was signed in free agency in 2020 after notching 10 sacks in 2019 with the Buffalo Bills. That 2019 season was an outlier though, only posting 7.5 sacks total in five of his six seasons in the league. Outside of these players, it’s a lot of question marks.

2. San Francisco 49ers

49ers fans won’t like this ranking and I’ll be honest I debated where exactly to place them. The San Francisco 49ers defensive line is led by Nick Bosa. Bosa is one of the most talented defensive linemen in the NFL. He totaled 14 sacks and a whopping 102 pressures as a rookie in 2019 (postseason included). Unfortunately, he missed 14 games in 2020 with an ACL tear. Arik Armstead is a good run stopper and pretty decent in pass rush opportunities but his 10 sacks and 73 pressures in 2019 were an outlier in his career.

Javon Kinlaw is a massive and athletic defensive tackle. Kinlaw was selected 14th overall in the 2020 NFL Draft and he showed flashes as a rookie but ultimately left a lot to be desired as well. An underwhelming season after some work ethic concerns in college doesn’t sound great. However, if Kinlaw taps into his potential and fully buys in he could be a real problem.

Best Of The Rest

Dee Ford has struggled to stay healthy in his career, missing a total of 33 games with back and knee issues. Despite being a high-priced free agent at one point he has always been a pretty average and inconsistent pass rusher. The 49ers signed Samson Ebukam as a free agent this offseason. Ebukam’s production was largely because of others around him giving Ebukam easy sacks. He continually lost more and more playing time throughout the 2020 season because of being inconsistent and missing easy sacks and tackles consistently.

San Francisco has three solid rotational defensive tackles in Zach Kerr, D.J. Jones, and Maurice Hurst but none of them should be starters by any means. Hurst started seven games in the last two seasons and while he is a solid pass rusher, he leaves a lot to be desired as a run defender. Kerr has produced pretty well when given the opportunity but there is a reason he’s on his fifth team in eight years.

1. Los Angeles Rams

The obvious name here is Aaron Donald. Donald is the best defensive player in the NFL and continues to be a dominant force every time he is on the field. The Rams also saw Sebastian Joseph-Day have a break-out season in 2020 and looks to continue his rise. Leonard Floyd was a Chicago Bears castoff who had a career season in 2020. Floyd offers elite run defense and coverage ability and has come into his own a little bit more as a pass rusher.

Breakout Candidates

The Rams also have the forgotten A’Shawn Robinson who has slimmed down this offseason and got healthy, Robinson poses a real threat as a run stopper. Los Angeles also has some good rotational players in; Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, Justin Hollins, and Terrell Lewis. Okoronkwo has a shot to have a breakout season now that he is healthy as does Justin Hollins who the Rams have been impressed with. Lewis has all the talent in the world but his success will largely depend on staying healthy.

Greg Gaines is another run-stuffing nose tackle who is good in a rotation. We also saw what Justin Lawler could bring to the team against the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday night. If he can continue his level of play, he could be a nice addition to the Rams depth. The Rams are also very high on a trio of undrafted free agents from 2020 in; Eric Banks, Jonah Williams, and Michael Hoecht. Those guys definitely have to prove themselves but Banks and Williams both had solid performances against the Chargers as well.

Rookies To Watch

The Rams added some rookies who should figure into the rotations this year. Bobby Brown III, Earnest Brown IV, and Chris Garrett will all likely make the 53-man roster. They all need some seasoning but they also won’t need to be depended on in large roles just yet. The Rams have some other players on the roster right now but they all have a big hill to climb in order to earn spots above the already mentioned players.

The Rams defensive line is once again a strength of the team and will play a huge role in the quest for an NFC West title and a Super Bowl ring. Los Angeles also has a great secondary that makes the defensive line’s job a little easier. Hopefully, Aaron Donald and his linemates can finally bring the Lombardi to Los Angeles.

Ernest Jones gets taste of defensive signal-caller role in preseason​

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – Throughout the portion of training camp at UC Irvine, the green dot resided on the helmet of Rams safety Jordan Fuller.

Last Saturday against the Chargers, it found a temporary different home: On the back of rookie linebacker Ernest Jones' helmet.

Identified by the Rams scouting department as a candidate to be a future signal-caller for their defense during the evaluation process, Jones got his first shot at it in the Rams' preseason opener.

"It means a lot to me," Jones said postgame of the coaching staff trusting him with that responsibility. "I take pride in being that that guy in the middle. That's always what I wanted to be, that's just who I am. So anytime the coaches just continue to get more comfortable with me playing and being able to control that type of stuff, it means a lot for me, because I enjoy doing it and (it's) a part of middle linebacker, that's what I love about it."

It's a good thing he also loves how the role prevents him from coming off the field, because he was on there for a long time on the opening drive – though it wasn't really his fault.

Defensive coordinator Raheem Morris after Monday's practice said he was pressing the wrong headset button during the opening drive, which effectively left Jones to call the plays solo since he couldn't hear the signals. While the drive lasted 21 plays, they still managed to hold the Chargers to a field goal.

"Absolute poise," Morris, who took responsibility for the technical difficulties, said of Jones on that drive. "It was fun to watch."

According to Morris, Rams general manager Les Snead and his scouting staff during the pre-draft evaluation process identified Jones as a candidate to be a future defensive signal-caller, so it made sense the team wanted to see how he handle the role in a live game setting. And as a team captain and vocal leader of the University of South Carolina's defense, Jones' college resume proved he had the intangibles to fit there.

Jones also backed it up with his play in training camp, too.

"He has been out there a few times with the second crew," Morris said. "We have a bunch of guys that can go out and actually run the show and he was one of them. So, when he went out there as one of the younger guys and was able to run the show, he looked comfortable, he felt calm."

That's thanks in part to Fuller, who has been giving him pointers on delivering playcalls more efficiently.

"We've had conversations in the past about that role, and how important it is to effectively communicate," Jones said. "He's given me tips like, when Coach Rah gets something in, kind of shorten it so you can get it out quicker and more efficient than everybody else. So he's been helpful in that area as well."

It remains to be seen if Jones will handle the role again this Saturday against the Raiders – the Rams may decide to experiment with someone else there – but Jones appeared to pass his first test, despite the aforementioned technical difficulties.

"He couldn't hear me. You didn't even know," Morris said. "He heard part of it and he was able to get the rest out. That coming from a rookie and you hear 'flex' and you get the rest of the call out is pretty impressive. Most of that was me messing him up. He had the ability to get that thing going and get us rolling down the field."

Regular luker here, rarely post. I must say, I am of the belief the game is won and lost in the trenches. I have long been an advocate of boosting our lines when possible. I have posted my concern about our OL...namely the center position. On draft day, I could not believe we drafted Tutu over Creed Humphrey. Drove me nuts.

For the record, I am a huge believer in our front office and McVay. As a fan since '78, I can't recall feeling better about our organization. I trust them.

For the life of me, I couldn't (and still can't) understand why we would take a 4th/5th WR during our "win now" window when we have glaring needs our on OL (more next year/future than this year). To me, you secure your foundation on both sides of the ball and work outwards.

I am extremely concerned that Allen, who I had very high hopes for and has disappointed to-date, has been named our starter. My concern doesn't come from the rhetoric we are hearing.....it's possible he's worked his a$$ off and is a better player for it. But rather, that Evans has been such a disappointment that Allen has been thrust into a position in order to get our best 5 on the field. If the latter is true, I credit the coaches for seeing and making the necessary adjustments.

Where I struggle is how we could pass on a potential 8-year starter at center that would help solidify our OL (i.e. add another "rock") so that we could draft a player that may not be all that necessary (the term "gadget player" comes to mind with Tutu). I just think we would be in such a better position (run game included) had we made the obvious move.

Again, I love Mc/snead and the Rams. I want Tutu to prove me SO wrong. But damn, I am nervous about our OL's ability to run block (specifically) and protect our franchise QB.

Sorry if this comes across as being a debbie-downer; not my intent. I just REALLY hope Allen and our OL is up to the task!

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I love GamePass. Apparently this year some of the software was changed and it no longer works on most Smart TVs. I’m really going to miss it, but don’t want pay to have it on my phone or PC.

What options do I have to watch non Nationally televised games on my Smart TV? Is streaming on the Kindle or laptop about it? Am I stuck using a laptop or desktop?

I don’t want to go back to Direct TV NFL package.

What are some of the things you disliked in your youth, but now really like?

Conversely, what did you really like in your younger days, but no longer care for?

Mine:

Acquired tastes: coffee, mustard

Left behind: sports cars, baseball

Any MOD please feel free to delete or move if it has already been posted.

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Fantasy question.

Watching the talking heads I see Stafford 12th behind Jalen Hujust in front of Burrow and Lawrence????

Hendrson low 20’s, Rams DST 8, Woods 13 and Kupp 22 and Higbee 14.

I think all of those can be top 10, can I just pick an all Rams team???

These two unknowns are not Rams Fans.

They obviously do not work in the NFL professional media market. (garage band) but they try hard to discuss what they've studied.

They seem to have done some quality homework on our Rams, but not nearly as knowledgeable enough to do a deep dive like ROD members can.


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First Look: Rams wrap up preseason home slate hosting Raiders​

The Rams are set to host the Raiders on Saturday at SoFi Stadium for their second preseason game – and final home game of the preseason – culminating a busy week that will also include a pair of joint practices with Las Vegas. Kickoff in Inglewood, Calif. is scheduled for 7 p.m. pacific time, with the contest being televised locally on KABC-7 and nationally on NFL Network (subject to local blackouts).

In advance of the contest, here is your first look at Rams-Raiders:

Notable Raiders additions

Signed DT Gerald McCoy to a one-year deal on Aug. 4: The 33-year-old McCoy missed all of last season due to a torn quadriceps injury sustained during training camp with the Cowboys, but the setback is providing plenty of motivation for him.

Signed RB Kenyan Drake to a two-year deal in March: Drake is a familiar name to the Rams, having spent the last one and a half seasons with the Cardinals. After his one-year tender signed last season via the transition tag expired, Drake was brought into Las Vegas to complement star running back Josh Jacobs.
Top performers in 2020

QB Derek Carr completed 348 of 517 pass attempts for 4,103 yards and 27 touchdowns, against only nine interceptions.

Jacobs led the Raiders' backfield with 273 carries for 1,065 yards and 12 touchdowns, also chipping in 33 receptions for 238 yards in the passing game.

TE Darren Waller led Las Vegas' receivers with 107 receptions for 1,196 yards and nine touchdowns.

S Jonathan Abram's 86 total tackles paced the Raiders defense, while S Jeff Heath led the secondary with three interceptions.

On special teams, K Daniel Carlson made 33 of 35 field goal attempts and 45 of 47 extra point attempts, while P A.J. Cole III averaged 44.1 yards per punt.

Early storylines to watch, and what they mean for the Rams

Getting the run game going seems to be at the top of Rams head coach Sean McVay's mind this week, as the 2.4 yards per carry averaged by the Rams' running backs against the Chargers left more to be desired, in his eyes.

"The run game, it was sloppy. It wasn't very good. It didn't look clean," McVay said after Monday's practice. "There were a couple opportunities, but for the most part, I didn't think it was very good."

There were moments where individual players "did a nice job," McVay explained, but the lack of continuity – there were "a lot of guys that haven't gotten those full-speed reps before" – was evident.

"There might be a certain block or a certain angle, or the way that we're fitting a block based on where the back's landmark is that wasn't in unison," McVay said.

Las Vegas' defense is led by new defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, who spent the previous four seasons with the Chargers. That tenure was highlighted by the Chargers finishing with the NFL's No. 9 run defense in 2018, though it also finished 31st in 2017 and 18th in 2019 and 2020.

Ultimately, it presents a chance for the Rams to fine-tune their ground attack against a different scheme.

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I'm looking for some good healthy treats for my boy Winston.

He's about 10 lbs. 5 months old almost.

I was thinking of getting him some beef tendon. But idk. I have been looking at chewy for a few days and I think I've looked at too much. Now I can't decide.

Help me!