Ever shop for a certain type of dog? That shit is tricky now a days. Online scammers a real. I almost got suckered today before I caught a discrepancy in an email that made me start double checking things and then more came to light. Eventually finding out they were a scam set up in Iceland. Fuckers. Lol

Anyway. Im allergic to damn near everything with hair. But my dog allergy is pretty light. So, a "hypoallergenic" dog is required for me to have an inside dog. There is no true hypoallergenic dog unless it's hairless. But. Dogs with the short tight hair hold the protein in and drastically lessens their dander output. So with normal cleaning and bathing, I don't feel the effects. Normally I have outside dogs and just wash my hands after. But, I've decided I want a smaller inside dog.

I've decided I really want a miniature schnauzer. I've loved schnauzers since I was a kid and the thought of a tiny version is cute as shit. But, trying to find a real breeder online is too damn dangerous now, so I guess I'm gonna have to drive a few hours. Unless any of you Missouri folks know someone?

Mic up the hispanic dude who does the spanish telecasts. When the Rams score open his mic to the stadium. I'm serious man. That dude is a juggernaut of excitement. It would quickly become the envy of the league IMO.

Rating solely on special teams prowess and performance (i.e. if you're going to rate a guy like LeRoy Irvin, it should be solely as a PR, as opposed to including his contributions as a CB), is Johnny Hekker the greatest Rams special teams player of all time?

Other contenders... Jeff Wilkins, Ron Brown, Frank Corral, Greg Zuerlein, Bob Waterfield...

Has Hekker reached the top of this mountain?

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The take makes sense but the thing I noticed is the subtle jab about the old QB.

:gig:

And he's not wrong....when age finally catches up, it trips you up then sits on your arms and smacks you across the face a few times. Brady's been playing with house money for the last several years and they're finally gonna come calling at some point.

Fans and other outside observers, when perceiving a hole in a team's roster, are always keen on talking about player acquisition. Sign that free agent... draft that guy... trade for that other team's disgruntled star.

In doing so, I wonder whether we may be undervaluing player development. Certainly, there are examples of teams elevating players from the sidelines to key roles on the field. Darious Williams is a good recent example of such a player. Undrafted, claimed off waivers in 2018... in 2020, he's a key part of a defense that finished first in yards allowed.

I think that certain positions are more likely to produce "late bloomers" of this type. RBs, for example, tend to succeed early, or not at all. At other positions, though, it may take time in the weight room, learning a system, or finding the right role.

Turning back to the Rams, I wonder... who could be this year's Darious Williams? Could it be a guy like Austin Corbett moving to center? Or maybe Brycen Hopkins making us quickly forget Gerald Everett? Or is Van Jefferson going to become a star in his second year (much like a recent HOF Rams WR, who was also a 2nd round pick who blossomed in year 2). Or maybe a guy like Obo is ready to become a force?

Could our next rising star be right under our noses?

This article is predraft,but pretty much spot on.Brian Allen was(is) the question mark.I believe this tells the story of what the Offensive Line situation looks like.Very simply.

Season tickets came available today. I had been under the impression that the section I bought (section C130) was behind the visitor's bench. But everything I'm seeing on the resale sites for the Bears game (because I simply don't care enough to be the "first" one in my seats vs. the 1800 a seat I can get for that first game) is saying that's the Rams side.

Are the sites wrong, or did they change sides of the field?

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Every year the Rams have a player take the call from the league official for the schedule. Who you got this year? I was thinking Stafford because he’s the new face of the offense but I’m going with Ramsey.

In no particular order...

1. "We can't afford to keep/sign him!"
To paraphrase the Bard, there are more ways to move cap dollars around than are dreamt of in the casual fan's philosophy. While cap money is, of course, finite, when it comes to an individual player that a team truly covets, far more often than not a team will find a way to fit the player under the cap. I recall many fans and pundits this year asserting that the Rams would not be able to keep Leonard Floyd... until they did.

2. "We drafted the wrong guy at that spot."
This statement does not, over time, always prove to be wrong. When made immediately after the draft, though, its usually a pretty sill statement. First, we don't know half of what teams' know about the prospects. We can only guess what medical reports, interviews (with the player and those who know him), and hours and hours of live observation/film review might have revealed. As fans, we can only guess, project and, of course, crow about it when the 5th round pick we said would be a star becomes a star!

3. "The league really screwed us on the schedule!"
I've read comments in the past suggesting that the league plays favorites when making the schedule. While there is, of course, a deliberate effort to place contenders and the more marketable teams in prime time/national TV spots, the suggestion that there is a deliberate effort to manipulate outcomes through scheduling decisions is a bit tin-foil-hatish in my mind. Its particularly silly when fans rail about relative strength of schedule figures at the time of the schedule release. First... within any division, the strength of schedule of non-divisional games is generally equal, with a slight stacking based upon where the team finished in the prior year. Second... a quality team last year may not be one this year, and vice versa. Is anyone that worried, for example, about the match-up with Green Bay this year if Aaron Rodgers is gone?

Get to know the Rams' 10 undrafted free agent signees​

The Rams supplemented their nine-member 2021 draft class by signing 10 undrafted free agents on May 1. Here's a little bit more information about each of those 10 newcomers:

WR Landen Akers, Iowa State

Akers, 6-foot, 191 pounds, registered 38 receptions for 593 yards and one touchdown across 48 games in four seasons with the Cyclones and was an Academic All-Big 12 selection every year (Second Team 2017-19, First Team 2020).

S Paris Ford, Pittsburgh

The 6-1, 197-pound Ford produced 147 total tackles, six interceptions, 20 pass breakups and three forced fumbles while playing in 29 games (18 starts) across three seasons. Also named All-ACC twice (First Team in 2019, Second Team by Associated Press in 2020). "Hailed as the Panthers' most devastating hitter in at least two decades," according to his school bio.

S Jovan Grant, Merrimack College

The 6-1, 210-pound Grant tallied 155 total tackles, three interceptions, eight pass breakups, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and two blocks across 30 games from 2017-2019. Was a Northeast-10 All-Conference selection as a redshirt sophomore in 2018 after tying a career-high in total tackles (53) while setting a new career-high in solo tackles (37) that year.

DB Brontae Harris, UAB

The 5-10, 190-pound Harris collected 77 total tackles, four interceptions, and 20 pass breakups while playing in 33 games (23 starts) across three seasons (missed 2019 with a foot injury). As a redshirt senior in 2020, tallied 27 total tackles (four for loss), one sack, four pass breakups and one interception en route to Second Team All-Conference USA recognition. Originally began his college athletic career as a scholarship basketball player at Alabama A&M (redshirted) before transferring and walking on to the UAB football team, eventually earning a scholarship.

WR Jeremiah Haydel, Texas State

The 6-foot, 170-pound Haydel capped his college career being named an All-America kick returner by ESPN, Second Team All-America kick returner by Phil Steele and the Football Writers Association of America.

He was also All-Sun Belt Conference in 2020 as a:

• Punt returner (First Team, Phil Steele)
• Return specialist (Second Team, conference coaches and media and Pro Football Focus)
• All-purpose player (Second Team, conference coaches and media)
• Kick returner (Second Team, conference coaches and media)

Collectively, these accolades culminated from ranking third nationally and first in the Sun Belt Conference in combined kick return yards with 687, as well as being one of only two NCAA Division I FBS players to return a kickoff and a punt for a touchdown. Haydel's 13.0 yards per punt return (off 16 punts for 208 yards) ranked seventh nationally and led the Sun Belt, while his 25.2 yards per kickoff return ranked 25th nationally and second in the Sun Belt.

OT Alaric Jackson, Iowa

The 6-5 1/2, 321-pound Jackson logged 42 starts at left tackle, which means he started in every game he played during his career with the Hawkeyes. After being named a freshman All-America by the FWAA in 2017, he went on to receive Second Team All-Big Ten recognition from both league coaches and media and the Associated Press in 2018, Second Team All-Big Ten (Phil Steele) and Third Team All-Big Ten (league coaches and media) in 2019, then Second Team All-America (American Football Coaches Association), Third Team All-America (Steele) and First Team All-Big Ten (league coaches and media) in 2020.

OL Jordan Meredith, Western Kentucky

After appearing in 12 of 13 games in a reserve role as a redshirt freshman in 2017, the 6-3, 300-pound Meredith became a three-year starter (37 games total) at right guard for the Hilltoppers. This culminated with helping them earn the distinction of PFF College's No. 14-ranked offensive line unit in the FBS in 2020, as well as being named a Second Team All-Conference USA selection (league coaches, PFF and Phil Steele), plus Second Team All-American recognition from PFF individually.

OLB Max Roberts, Boston College

Played at three schools during his college career, first as a linebacker at Fordham, then a defensive end at Maine before heading to Boston College as a grad transfer after the Colonial Athletic Association opted out of fall sports in 2020. The 6-1, 250-pound Roberts generated 22 total tackles (six for loss), 4.5 sacks and one forced fumble in 10 games in his lone season with Boston College.

DT George Silvanic, Air Force

The 6-5, 285-pound Silvanic notched 34 total tackles (4.5 for loss) plus 2.5 sacks in six games for the Air Force Academy last year.

S Troy Warner, BYU

A Southern California native (San Marcos), the 6-1, 200-pound Warner recorded 121 total tackles, 16 pass breakups, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries in 47 games across five seasons for the Cougars. His older brother, Fred, is a linebacker for the 49ers.

Which is why I made a stupid boo boo with a post and we now have this pointless threat. My bad.

Anyone playing or interested in playing?
I have a level 62 team. It’s fun and doesn’t kill you to play randomly like other games.

Is this going to be the year that David Long, Jr steps up for the Rams secondary?​

With the 79th pick of the 2019 NFL Draft, the LA Rams selected cornerback David Long, Jr. out of Michigan. The 5’11, 187 lb defensive back had played two full seasons for the Wolverines, recording 37 tackles, three interceptions, and 12 passes defended over 24 college games.

But Long took his resume to another level at the combine, running an insane 6.45 in the three-cone drill — 0.25 faster than second-place among the cornerbacks. Chase Stuart at Football Perspective took it a step further, citing that based on Long’s height and weight, he ran 0.52 seconds faster than expected and that was the largest difference of any prospect in the entire draft.

As you can imagine, heavier players fare much worse in the 3-cone drill, and taller players have a slight advantage, too. Here was the best-fit formula from the 2019 combine:

Expected 3-Cone Drill = 7.4183 – 0.0287 * Height (Inches) + 0.0081 * Weight (Pounds)

Michigan defensive back David Long, who posted the fastest (but not the best) time in he dominated in the short shuttle, finishing in 6.45 seconds, the fastest time in the drill. Given his dimensions — 71 inches, 196 pounds — he’d be expected to complete the drill in 6.97 seconds. Therefore, Ford finished the drill in 0.52 seconds better than expected, the best adjusted performance in this drill.

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Long also tied for the eighth-fastest 40 and fifth-highest vertical among corners at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine, with respectable numbers on the broad jump and bench reps. His 3.97 short shuttle was also first. It’s plenty comparable to many of the athletic draftees that Les Snead selected earlier this month.

However, two seasons into his career, Long has only played in 225 defensive snaps. Jamel Dean, a cornerback who was selected by the Buccaneers 15 picks after the Rams took Long, has played in 1,078 snaps over 27 career games and has become a solid outside corner for the reining defending champs. Dean has dealt with injuries in both years but seems to be a third round steal for Tampa Bay.

Now is Long’s chance to try and catch up to Dean and any other corners picked two years ago.

With Troy Hill signing in Cleveland to join the Browns, there is a clear opening at cornerback and no clear player to replace him. The team kept Donte Deayon again but he’s yet to earn a full-time role anywhere on the 53-man roster and is now 27 years old. Snead drafted Robert Rochell in the fourth round, but he remains an unknown for at least a few more months.

The only other clear competitor to work in the slot — or on the outside if Darious Williams or Jalen Ramsey ever need to slide into the nickel — would be Terrell Burgess. Drafted in 2020 as a safety, Burgess was known to have the versatility to compete at corner.

The clear frontrunner should be Long, but will that still be the case in August?

Building off the 49’er topic started by @Juice...

Sean McVay is officially 6-3 against the Seahawks, but... lets toss out the first game as warm up and we’re 6-2 since.

We own these bastards.

Anticipating the most compelling matchups of 2021​

There's not a bad game on this 2021 schedule.

Sure, I have my favorites. And hopefully, you do, too.

But no one has to look very hard to find riveting reasons to like each and every showdown.

Below, I've ranked the Rams opponents from least-to-most compelling, with a brief blurb on their post-Draft latest. Note that this is not meant to anticipate the strength or competitiveness of the foes; purely just a reflection of my interest level in the associated storylines.

For tough calls, I prioritized home games over road, NFC over AFC, and division rivalries over all (except one).

Let me know where you agree and disagree.

Cannot wait to have the dates and times locked in this Wednesday at 5 p.m. PT.

at Houston Texans

Not many are high on Houston right now, which is why some 2021 mock drafts already have the Texans on the clock.

Coming off a 4-12 season and with uncertainty at quarterback, the Texans didn't draft until the third pick of Round Three. Having already signed Tyrod Taylor in free agency, Houston also selected Stanford's Davis Mills.

Who takes the snaps is still to be determined, but at least seeing former Ram Brandin Cooks in person will be something to look forward to.

at New York Giants

Last year's game at SoFi Stadium against the Giants was a slog, with the Rams needing a late, diving interception from Darious Williams to finally seal it in the fourth quarter.

New York went to work on their passing game – offensive and defensive – in the New Year, adding WR Kenny Golladay from Detroit and using their first draft pick on Florida receiver Kadarius Toney. They also invested in corner Adoree' Jackson in free agency, while selecting Georgia edge defender Azeez Ojulari and Central Florida corner Aaron Robinson on Day Two.

With these investments, the Giants could be uniquely equipped to combat the Rams talents on the perimeter in 2021, even if 2020 was a grudge match in the trenches.

Jacksonville Jaguars

The NFL's No. 1 overall selection Trevor Lawrence visits Inglewood as a rookie, and so does one of the biggest names in coaching, as Urban Meyer tests the NFL waters.

Oh, by the way, it's also Jalen Ramsey's first opportunity to face his former franchise.

Tennessee Titans

This is one of 15 Super Bowl rematches on the 2021 slate, according to NFL Research, as the Rams and Titans reprise Super Bowl XXXIV. And it's conceivable this might not be the Titans' only visit to Inglewood next season.

Tennessee made one of the more significant risk-reward selections of the first round considering Virginia Tech cornerback Caleb Farley's injury history.

The Titans also handed out the second-biggest contract in free agency. Only Niners offensive tackle Trent Williams ($138 million) signed for more potential money than edge Bud Dupree was offered ($82.5 million) to leave Pittsburgh for the AFC South.

at Minnesota Vikings

If I could place this game on Thursday Night Football right now, I would, if only because of how spectacular the last meeting between these teams was in that same spotlight (Week 4, 2018).

But returning to U.S. Bank Stadium comes with a much different memory, one in which the Rams punched in an opening touchdown, only to see the Vikings score the next 27 unanswered (Week 11, 2017).

McVay and Kirk Cousins always make for good theater. However, the feature film has to be the first career collision between Ramsey and Minnesota phenom Justin Jefferson, who was All-Pro as a rookie receiver.

at Indianapolis Colts

We could go so many directions here, and the trip to Lucas Oil could easily rank higher on this list.

Some see Indianapolis as an AFC contender; Carson Wentz in a new uniform reunited with Frank Reich is a fascinating experiment; the Colts took edge rushers Kwity Paye and Dayo Odeyingbo (likely to redshirt after tearing his Achilles in January) with their first two picks, adding to a defensive arsenal that already includes All-Pro tackle DeForest Buckner and linebacker Darius Leonard (who happens to be the best-case projection for new Rams linebacker Ernest Jones).

But honestly? Just give me a camera isolated on Colts guard Quentin Nelson and Aaron Donald for a full game. That alone would be a ratings bonanza.

at Baltimore Ravens

I initially had this "17th game" a bit lower, but after Marcus Peters' recent comments, the trip to Baltimore has revamped intrigue.

The Ravens ran all over the Rams at the Coliseum in 2019 (285 yards rushing, to be exact), so there will be an element of get-back flying to BWI for what promises to be a physical test.

Meantime, Baltimore is attempting to elevate it's passing game, selecting Minnesota's Rashod Bateman with the 27th pick and signing Sammy Watkins to a one-year deal.

Detroit Lions

I don't even need to write this section, do I?

Two former No. 1 overall selections at quarterback, traded for each other, facing the franchises that drafted them for the first time.

When the schedule is announced, it will be interesting to see if the league is as invested in this storyline as the cities of Detroit and Los Angeles.

Chicago Bears

The Bears, again?

Yes, it feels like Chicago has been on the schedule a lot, lately. They're the new Saints, apparently.

This will be the fourth consecutive season colliding with the Bears, and the third straight here in Los Angeles.

However, the addition of draft darling Justin Fields injects new life into the rivalry. If this game is placed early on the schedule, might the rookie quarterback even make his NFL debut against Aaron Donald and Jalen Ramsey?

It's also worth noting that NFC North veteran Matthew Stafford has more career wins against Chicago (11) than any other opponent.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The defending Super Bowl champions invade the site of Super Bowl LVI.

One of Tom Brady's worst games in yet another championship season was courtesy of Jordan Fuller and the Rams defense, a Monday Night thriller that even resulted in another Brady Rule.

TB12 at SoFi has prime time written all over it.

Arizona Cardinals

Is this the season Arizona breaks through, or can McVay keep Kliff Kingsbury and the Cardinals in check for another year?

This game will feature two Hall of Fame defensive lineman, in Donald and J.J. Watt, who boast six of the last nine NFL Defensive Player of the Year honors.

Oft-injured A.J. Green will be looking to recapture his All-Pro form at age 33 in the Air Raid.

And as for Larry Fitzgerald and a potential 18th NFL season? The Cardinals second-round selection of Purdue's Rondale Moore plays as a hedge against retirement. But their first selection was yet another versatile defensive weapon in Zaven Collins, who will team with Watt, Chandler Jones, and the eighth overall pick from 2020, Isaiah Simmons to take this defense from good to great.

Seattle Seahawks

Since we've seen them last, the Seahawks have invested in their own – edge Carlos Dunlap and running back Chris Carson, for example – and they've taken some from the Rams – new offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, run game coordinator Andy Dickerson, and tight end Gerald Everett.

And continuing a theme in the NFC West, Seattle looked to get even more lethal at receiver by spending one of just three draft picks on Western Michigan's D'Wayne Eskridge at 56 overall (forever to be compared statistically to Tutu Atwell at 57).

But a non-transaction – retaining the services of Russell Wilson despite some awkward moments – remains the most important development out of the Pacific Northwest.

When the Rams sent the Seahawks to Cabo last January, little did we know that Cabo would feature prominently in Los Angeles' off-season narrative, as well.

After exchanging haymakers across three contests in 2020, the two tilts with Seattle will be main events again in 2021.

at Green Bay Packers

As good as the NFC West is going, it takes a perfect storm to break into this upper echelon of games.

A trip to Lambeau is special.

Having just met in the Divisional Round, the rematch element could also play well early in the 2021 schedule – especially with a healthy Donald and Cooper Kupp (David Bakhtiari, too, to be fair) – or set the stage for a potential playoff rematch deep in December.

But let's be serious: This game sits at 1A on the schedule right now because of Aaron Charles Rodgers. If he's hosting Jeopardy or dealing deep shots in Denver this fall, and the trip to Wisconsin becomes a Love-fest, we can safely move Green Bay to the middle of the pack in these rankings.

But as it stands, McVay-LaFleur… Stafford-Rodgers … Adams-Ramsey… it doesn't get much better.

San Francisco 49ers

Jimmy Garoppolo. Trey Lance. Josh Rosen. Josh Johnson. Nate Sudfeld.

Whoever's under center, whether they play under the lights or not, these are the two most important games on the schedule.

We got a D grade on our draft from the NY post. When other draftniks rate our draft they all point to our lack of drafting on our OL.

Below is a quote from ESPN after the Colts signed Fisher for LT. They didn't draft OL either so maybe McSnead know what they are doing.

Left tackle has been a position of need for the Colts since veteran Anthony Castonzo retired in January. They didn't use any of their early-round picks on an offensive tackle because the staff wasn't as high on this year's draft class. Indianapolis didn't select an offensive lineman until the seventh round of the draft. It signed Sam Tevi, who was with the Chargers last season, in free agency.

Yesterday, I watched both Week 6 and Week 12 losses to the 49ers. I was trying to find out why the 49ers own us right now. It's just to easy to say it is Shanahan even if it is true. I mean two of their six wins were against us and we won ten games last season. I think since 2017 we are 3-7 against San Fran? Here are a few of my takeaways from last years matchups.

* The 49ers crushed us in the ground game. They used a combination of pitches either going right or left that endlessly bashed us for big gains. They sprinkled in gashes up the middle, sweeps, and play actions, but those RB pitches hurt us both games. It wasn't until the second quarter of the week 12 matchup that the defense caught on. Week 6 rushing 122 yards/ Week 12 rushing 114 yards.
* Speaking of the run game, if no one is concerned with the loss of Fox and Brockers where the run game is concerned, I don't understand it. It's going to hurt us worse than I think we want to believe.
* 49ers defense covered the Rams receivers very well, and it showed in Goff's performance. Goff week 6 - 19-38-1-198 yards. Goff week 12 -19-31-2-198 yards and a fumble lost. Not exactly eye popping. We actually did pretty well on the ground both games, but the passing game could have been better. Maybe it was the play calling, but the interception on the fourth and goal in the week 6 matchup stunk.
* 49ers offense made our defense look lethargic at times. A lot of missed tackles by the linebacking corps with the running back getting into the secondary on those damn sweeps.

Why are the 49ers all over us since, what 2017?

Schein: Matt Stafford Changes Everything for Rams​

In 2020, the NFL’s talking heads circuit had the LA Rams all but dead, many projecting them to finish last in the NFC West and end up below .500 for the first time during head coach Sean McVay’s watch. Suddenly, this year the LA Rams are the darlings of the NFL. Can one player truly make THAT much of a difference?

In a word, yes.

And that is exactly what CBS Sports News pundit Adam Schein claims has happened from the moment that the LA Rams traded with the Detroit Lions for veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford.

It started with a phone interview on Adam Schein’s Sirius radio podcast on Mad Dogs Sports Radio when Rams head coach spoke to Schein about the fit of Stafford to the Rams offense. But McVay stated that the Rams will import some of the offense from Stafford’s days with Detroit. That opens an entirely new conversation for the future. But for now, McVay is sold that Stafford can deliver his team a Lombardi.

We’d be silly not to implement (what Stafford did in Detroit)

Just check out this podcast held earlier in the week:

“You’re going to see some stuff that’s reflected in a lot of the success that he’s had in Detroit. We would be silly not to implement these things.”#Rams HC Sean McVay tells @AdamSchein why he’s excited to collaborate with new QB Matthew Stafford. pic.twitter.com/KvCrK2aHbj

— Mad Dog Sports Radio (@MadDogRadio) May 6, 2021

Of course, after hearing the vigor and enthusiasm of Sean McVay, Adam Schein was hooked as well. He’s now a believer in what the Rams are capable of doing in 2021. And he’s shouting it from the highest mountain top. Or at least to the nearest hot microphone.

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Need more proof? Here is a video segment from Adam Schein recorded the very next day. Note how excited he is with the Rams offensive weapons, including speedy receiver Tutu Atwell.

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This isn’t the first time that Schein has been touting the fit of new quarterback Matthew Stafford with the LA Rams offense.

Stafford is a hot NFL topic

As is often the case, major moves by an NFL team are often applauded by the NFL sports circuit. Talk shows often key on major NFL news with a strong pro or con perspective. Schein has even gone so far as to say that the trade for Stafford ‘Makes the LA Rams the clear favorite in the best division in football.’

Of course, Adam Schein’s endorsement can be construed as the kiss of death, like so many pundits. His 2020 NFL predictions for Super Bowl contenders included the Kansas City Chiefs (14-2), the Baltimore Ravens (11-5), the San Francisco 49ers (6-10), the Houston Texans (4-12), the Dallas Cowboys (6-10), the Green Bay Packers (13-3), the Philadelphia Eagles (4-11-1), the Buffalo Bills (13-3), and the Seattle Seahawks (12-4). He picked five teams that made it to the NFL Playoffs, and four teams that did not.

Let’s hope that the Rams get the positive and truly excel in 2021, and not the kiss of death like that of the 49ers, Cowboys, Eagles, and Texans. I’ve never been much of a fan of Adam Schein, simply because everything he claims is to the extreme, much like a Sith Lord talks in absolutes. I think that the LA Rams are a better team this year. How much better? Well, that remains to be seen. But if you believe CBS Sports Network analyst Adam Schein? Good enough to win Super Bowl LVI.

2021 NFL schedule release: How to watch, stream, date, time, TV channel, more for unveiling of 17-game season​

The 2021 NFL season is on the horizon now that the draft and big waves of free agency are in the rear view. But first comes one of the most unique schedule releases in the history of the league. Yes, that's right. With 17 regular-season games on tap for the first time since the NFL first kicked off, this year's season marks a literal expansion of the football calendar. What better way to recognize the new feat than by tuning in for the official schedule release?

Sounds great! But how do I watch? We're so glad you asked. The NFL is hosting a special "Schedule Release '21" show this year to unveil all 17 games for all 32 teams. And we've got all the details you need to follow along:

How to watch​

Date: Wednesday, May 12
Time: 8 p.m. ET
TV: NFL Network | Stream: NFL.com, NFL app, fuboTV (try for free)
More coverage: CBS Sports HQ, CBSSports.com

All 32 official team schedules will be announced at 8 p.m. ET, but CBS Sports HQ -- our free, live 24/7 sports streaming network -- will kick off schedule-release coverage at 7 p.m. You can access HQ coverage at CBSSports.com, or via the CBS Sports app for key connected devices like Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV and Roku; as well as on iOS and Android; through CBSN; and Paramount+.

If you're looking for full 17-game schedules, as well as previews of the top prime-time matchups and CBS broadcasts on tap for this fall, be sure to catch our Wednesday night breakdown of the 2021 regular-season slate.

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With the schedule being released on Wednesday I thought it would be a good time to see what everyone thinks are schedule will look like? Who do you think we open against? How many prime time games will we get and who will the opponents be?

My guess is we open up against Detroit on MNF. I think we will have 5 prime time games:

Detroit
Tampa
San Fran
At Seattle
At Green Bay

Rams 53-man roster projection 1.0 – Post draft edition

By Blaine Grisak of DowntownRams

The NFL Draft and free agency is over. Now that we know that information and prediction who will make the Los Angeles Rams’ final roster.

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With the NFL Draft officially over for the Los Angeles Rams, it’s going to be interesting how the rest of the offseason pans out.The bulk of the Rams’ offseason maneuvers are done. All that’s left is some minor tinkering that’ll take place throughout training camp as the club gets a look at players and players become unavailable.

Now that we know the Rams’ draft picks, we can use them in our first 53-man roster projection of the offseason. Rookies will be noted in italics.

Quarterback (2)

Matthew Stafford
John Wolford

It might be surprising to see the Rams keeping just two quarterbacks, but the Rams simply don’t have the roster space to keep three.

Running Back (4)

Cam Akers
Darrell Henderson
Xavier Jones
Jake Funk

The Rams have a good 1-2 punch with Cam Akers and Darrell Henderson. Jones could provide a change of pace and bring some good depth behind them while Funk adds special teams value. It will be interesting to see if Akers takes more of a command of the backfield in year two or if the Rams continue a fairly even split. Funk and Calais each bring special teams value, but I’ll give the edge to the draft pick.

Tight End (4)

Tyler Higbee
Brycen Hopkins
Johnny Mundt
Jacob Harris

Four tight ends might seem like a lot, but its the same number that the Rams kept last season. The Rams won’t be able to cut Harris and put him on the practice squad as he was such a high selection. Higbee and Hopkins will be the top two players in this group with Mundt adding some good depth.

Wide Receiver (6)

Robert Woods
Cooper Kupp
Van Jefferson
Desean Jackson
TuTu Atwell
Ben Skowronek

It wouldn’t be surprising to see the Rams keep seven wide receivers, but six seems like a good number. The Rams could also keep a player or two on the practice squad. The battle for the last wide receiver spot will be one to keep an eye on this offseason.

Offensive Line (9)

Andrew Whitworth
Rob Havenstein
Bobby Evans
David Edwards
Joseph Noteboom
Austin Corbett
Tremayne Anchrum
Brian Allen
Jordan Meredith

Offensive line is where things get interesting because the Rams actually have a lot of depth here. There might be one or two open spots

Defensive Line (6)

Aaron Donald
A’Shawn Robinson
Sebastian Joseph-Day
Greg Gaines
Marquise Copeland
Bobby Brown III

The defensive line looks very good for the Rams. The sixth spot will be a battle between guys like Eric Banks and Marquise Copeland, but the top three are pretty much set in stone with Bobby Brown rotating in as a rookie.

EDGE (5)

Leonard Floyd
Terrell Lewis
Ogbonnia Okoronkwo
Earnest Brown IV
Justin Hollins

Edge is another spot that the Rams are very thin at. Leonard Floyd provides stability on one side, but Lewis, Okoronkwo, and others will rotate opposite of him. Brown IV will play in Morgan Fox’s old role and Justin Hollins also provides some depth. As a draft pick, Chris Garrett might be a surprise cut, but I think the Rams put him on the practice squad and develop him in year one.

Linebacker (5)

Micah Kiser
Troy Reeder
Ernest Jones
Christian Rozeboom
Travin Howard

A surprising cut might be that of Kenny Young, but I think the Rams really like what they have out of Christian Rozeboom. Young hasn’t provided a lot and with the addition of Jones, he moves down to the fourth guy on the depth chart. Kiser and Reeder should be the top two guys to start the year with Jones working his way in.

Cornerback (4)

Jalen Ramsey
Darious Williams
Robert Rochell
David Long

Four might not seem like a big number for cornerbacks and that’s because it isn’t. However, the Rams don’t have a lot of depth here and they have safeties that can come down and play along the line of scrimmage such as Rapp and Burgess. Adding a fifth wouldn’t be a shock, but I’m going to roll with four.

Safety (5)

Jordan Fuller
Terrell Burgess
Taylor Rapp
Nick Scott
Jovan Grant

Special Teams (3)

Johnny Hekker
Matt Gay
Colin Holba

There should be a lot less of a competition this year at kicker. The one competition that will draw everyone’s attention is the one at long snapper. I’m going to flip a coin and say Colin Holba gets the gig. Holba has experience with DeCamillis in Jacksonville.

Practice Squad (8)

WR Jeremiah Haydel
EDGE Chris Garrett
CB Dont’e Deayon
T Alaric Jackson
QB Brycen Perkins
S Troy Warner
K Austin MacGinnis
DL Eric Banks
OT Max Pircher

I would guess that these eight players will be in consideration for the practice squad. The Rams can also look elsewhere to fill the remaining spots.

While I think several rookies (Atwell, Rochell, Harris, etc) will get a good amount of playing time this season the only Rookies I think who will win starting roles with the Rams before the end of the season are LB Ernest Jones and DT Bobby Brown but I would like to get other opinions/thoughts from other Rams Fans.

Former Rams running back Jim Bertelsen died this week at the age of 71, the University of Texas announced.

Bertelsen, a member of the Texas Hall of Honor, entered the NFL as a second-round choice of the Rams in 1972 after an illustrious career with the Longhorns. He spent five seasons in the NFL, all with the Rams.

Bertelsen had 123 carries for 581 yards and five touchdowns as a rookie, while adding 331 receiving yards and an additional score.

In 1973, Bertelsen earned his only Pro Bowl nod with 1,121 yards from scrimmage and five touchdowns.

He finished his career with 2,466 yards and 16 touchdowns rushing and 1,014 yards and two scores receiving.

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/tawny-kitaen-music-video-vixen-

Not a favorite but very memorable from my teenage years.

RIP