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Just wanted to give a shout-out to this whole damn site, you're all awesome and I love the fact that it's really an adult Rams site, no bans for cursing and such and just good ol adult Rams and life conversation.

I've actually been registered since 2010 and was a member of RealRamsFans (Rams fan) and ClanRam (RamsFan16) and it's a breath of fresh air to see some familiar faces. And I've finally found my way back.

Party on, Garth.
Keep on, keepin on!

There usually isn't much in the way of activity in the NFL for this but thought I'd start this up anyways.

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Battle of conflicting reports, happens every year.

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His salary doesn't look that daunting to be honest. It's about $3.7 million in 2021 and $5.1 million in 2022 with just the prorated part of his $675K base salary this year. I could easily see them if they think he improves the D trade for him then send him to somebody else in the off season to not have to pay that next year. I'm just not sure we need to add another body to that position. Fox has been playing well of late as has Gaines and Robinson is coming back to go with SJD and Brockers. DL is the last place I think we add somebody else into the rotation.

A lot of spoken of Avery Williamson, he's somebody I've mocked in off seasons before as have others. He's in the last year of his contract so asking price should be miniscule and we'd just have to pay the remainder of his $2.75 million base pay. Just not sure they pull the trigger to add anybody.

Side note this is nice.

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I'd imagine these guys are buyers not sellers, even with Barkley out they're as good as the other teams in that division.

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Anything you all are seeing?

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There was a lot to like in the Monday nite victory but it’s never to early to criticize so what’s the deal?
What’s going on with Goff, he missed a wide open check down(again!) and had several other opportunities for big plays that didn’t connect during the mad Mike Martz portion of the game when we were throwing seemingly every down. Then when it was obvious the bears offense couldn’t score there were several passes put in harms way, why?
Jalen Ramsey is a bad dude but seems like he’s doing his best Marcus Peters impression. If Foles has half a second more he has 2 very long completions maybe tds.

Sam. (Sigh) maybe they want a return rather than a touchback, maybe it’s part of the plan and maybe that block wasn’t his fault. Or maybe we’ve spent to much time thinking about kickers.

whoever the hell is calling plays, I’m sure I wasn’t the only one yelling at my tv for them to run the ball, I don’t get it. If you want to take a shot and maybe catch the bears napping ok, but they know their offense is putrid and the best chance they have is to separate Goff from the ball and his senses.
Where’s Cam? Maybe he’s still hurt, but if so why dress him? What’s the use having a 3 headed attack if you’re not gonna use it.
The bears offense is bad, unlike everyone in the west, the rams could’ve scored more and will probably need to when they play division games.

Since he is one of the most under-mentioned players on this board, let's show the man some love. He may not be punting 9-10 times a game anymore like he used to, but when he is needed he comes thru in a big way, as he always has.

5 punts on MNF 5 inside the 10
Longest 63 yards

44.2 avg.

#puntersarepeopletoo

What we learned in Rams' win over the Bears

1) Two top-seven defenses clashed upon a Monday evening. It wasn't always pretty and this type of football seldom is. This was well-played, hard-hitting defense – until the Rams just wore down the Bears and took over. Two seasons ago when these franchises met in the regular season, it was the Bears' dominant defense that grounded the Rams' high-flying offense. While the Bears D is still strong, it is not the monstrous entity it was then, and now, more than ever, the Rams have become a team led by their defense. That shined through in a commanding and emphatic Los Angeles victory over an overmatched Chicago squad. Jalen Ramsey had one of his team's two interceptions and turned in a physically dominant outing, while Aaron Donald was his usual phenomenal self. They led and the defense was tremendous overall, holding the Bears to no offensive touchdowns, tallying four sacks (including two from former Bear Leonard Floyd) and allowing less than 300 total yards. Chicago's offense looked as troubled as advertised, but it was magnified when facing such a stellar defensive unit. These aren't the Rams (5-2) that went to the Super Bowl, they are a different team in makeup and approach. But, just the same, L.A. is back among the NFC's top teams.

2) Through six weeks, the Bears were that team. They were winning, but there were far more doubters than believers when it came to the record and what lied ahead at season's end. They found a way to win, they found a way to 5-1, their defense not as ferocious as it had been, but still leading the way. The offense was bumbling about, but the wins were coming and so too would the improvement. Regardless of how it came to be, Chicago was in first place in the NFC North. And then, under the bright microscope of prime time they were exposed. Against an offense that can figure out how to score just enough points, the Bears defense can no longer win on its own. And against a good defense such as the Rams possess, simply replacing Mitchell Trubisky with Nick Foles hasn't conjured up newfound success. Regardless of their record, the Bears (5-2) have problems aplenty and simply biding time until the offense improves and comes together isn't going to work. That was evident for all the NFL world to see on Monday night.

3) In many ways, it was a seven-play, 55-yard drive that took only 2 minutes 21 seconds that took the soul of the Bear defense. Eddie Jackson was hurt on a non-contact play. And then Malcom Brown pushed the Bears defense for 12 yards to the Chicago 1, pushing the pile and a host of Chicago defenders, damning their hopes along the way. On the ensuing play, Brown plowed through a defender on his way to an emphatic six points that led to a 17-3 lead midway through the third that might as well have been 50 points with the way this game was playing out. Jackson came back and scored a TD for the Bears and there was at least a flirtation that something could happen, but not really. This was the Rams' night in a variety of ways. The Bears defense hung tough for so long with its offense doing nothing in return. And on this drive, Brown pulverized them and let it be known that a victory was L.A.'s – even with more than a quarter to play.

4) Not that long ago, Sean McVay was the new offensive genius on the block. And then in the instance that is an NFL season, the shine wore dim. While the numbers, the pomp nor the circumstance remain, McVay's creativity is still alive and well. Needing to rebound after a loss to the 49ers and up against a very good Bears defense on Monday, Jared Goff was efficient, hitting on 23-of-33 passes for 219 yards and two TDs. Goff completed passes to seven receivers. Five Rams had carries. The offense was in motion at a dizzying pace, it was balanced to the tune of more than 150 yards on the ground and greater than 200 through the air. There is a new identity with this Rams squad and it's that of the defense. But McVay is still finding ways for his offense to succeed and though it's not this entity of revelry and wonder that captured our imagination a few seasons ago, the Rams were the 10th-ranked total offense coming in and did very well against a formidable defensive opponent. McVay's still one of the league's brighter offensive minds, even if he's not being showered with the praise he once was.

5) Before this game dissolved into a Rams blowout, it was a back-and-forth defensive slobber-knocker in which field position was of the utmost consequence. And despite the lopsided outcome, each team's punters were tremendous. Bears booter Pat O'Donnell averaged a solid 47.6 yards over five punts with two inside the 20. But Johnny Hekker snatched the spotlight as punters so seldom do. Hekker's five punts all took residence at the opposing 10 or inside, including one that set the Bears up on their 1-yard line. And another – just after the Bears cut the score to 24-10 – that he boomed 63 yards to the 6. Hekker's one of the few punters in the league that you get the feeling is really a part of the squad, one of its personalities. And on Monday he played a pivotal role as a tight game morphed into a one-sided one.

6) In the aftermath of a rookie season marked by struggle, David Montgomery proclaimed ahead of his second season that it would be one of vast improvement and production. As the offense's struggles continue and the quarterback position is always at the center of it, it's time to face the reality that the running back position – a fabled one at that for the Bears – is lacking. Montgomery entered Monday having rushed for less than 60 yards in four straight games (Spoiler alert: it's five now) and averaging 3.7 yards per carry on the year, exactly what he did in 2019. When the first half ended, the Bears had just 20 yards on the ground, 19 from Montgomery on seven carries. When the night end, the Bears had just 49 yards on the ground, 48 from Montgomery on 14 carries. Right now, the Bears are running nowhere.

7) Bears rookie tight end Cole Kmet made a great grab on a 50-50 fling from Foles to oh-so briefly wake the Bears' offense from its hibernation in the first half. It came following the Rams' opening score and the 38-yard gain looked as though it might ignite something. It didn't. Instead, it serves as a glimmer for the Bears on a night in which highlights were very few. For a team that didn't have a first-round pick in 2020, cornerback Jaylon Johnson is having a terrific first season and Kmet is rounding into form. On a night in which there was nothing much to get excited about for the Bears, there's something to look forward to with a pair of second-round rookies.

1. But for a missed FG and Woods' fumble, that's pretty much a the complete game we've been waiting for.

2. Signature play on offense: Malcolm Brown's rugby scrum run to the 1 yard line.

3. Signature play on defense: Terrell Lewis with the 4th down stick (nice job, rook!) I think he can be a factor in the second half of the season.

4. A couple of nice early sticks by Terrell Burgess were nice... seeing him carted off sucked.

5. Nice slice Mundt cake in Tyler Higbee's absence!

6. Jared Goff had a couple of needlessly risky throws, but put together a nice night overall.

7. Smash mouth Rams offense. I like it!

8. Do you think Leonard Floyd enjoyed getting a pair of sacks against the team that let him go?

9. Speaking of Floyd: 4 sacks on the season. Dante Fowler, Jr. has 1. Its almost like Aaron Donald makes it easier on edge rushers or something.

10. The Red Zone defense was strong!

11. NFC West: 5-1, 5-2, 5-2 and the defending conference champs at 4-3. Quite a race in store.

12. Is there any punter who is more fun to watch, and has more fun playing the game, than Johnny Hekker.

13. We all knew that Darrell Henderson is fast... but he impressed me with the way he finishes runs.

14. Cam Akers is going to have to work his way into more PT. That's not a knock on him... just an untimely injury and solid play by his fellow RBs.

15. I have little, if any, confidence in Sam Sloman. Not sure he makes it past the bye.

16. Seahawks/Cardinals game was thrilling, but also shows that both have defensive deficiencies.

17. The trade deadline is coming. I don't see a trade in the works, but with Snead... never say never.

18. Michael Brockers had a nice game and was a key figure in stifling the Bears' running game.

19. Donald: 8 sacks in 7 games. If double teams were illegal, he'd have 30 every year.

20. The Rams will be 4 hours from me next Sunday, but I'm staying put and watching from my house. #%&@! COVID!!!!!!

5-2 bitches.

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Warren Sapp rips Aaron Donald's run defense, doubts his greatness


It’s hard to find anyone who believes Aaron Donald isn’t one of the very best players in the NFL right now. He’s been at the top of the league as an elite defender almost every year since he was drafted by the Rams in 2014, even breaking the single-season sack record for a defensive tackle in 2018 with 20.5.

But Warren Sapp has a gripe with Donald’s play this season. The Hall of Famer called out Donald for his run defense on BetUS Unfiltered, saying he doesn’t do enough to impact the game when teams run the ball.

“To be a ‘rushman,’ you must play the run,” Sapp said. “I have a personal message for Aaron Donald. Son, there’s no great one that allows someone to turn and hand the ball off and run for 4 or 5 yards. The San Francisco 49ers showed up with a gimped-up Garoppolo and they proceeded to hand it off left, right, to the receiver coming around.”


Donald may not be as good a run defender as he is a pass rusher, but it’s foolish to say he’s bad against the run. He constantly disrupts offenses and forces teams to run the ball away from him, often drawing double-teams.


But that’s also where Sapp has an issue with Donald’s game. He says Donald isn’t doubled nearly as much as everyone claims.

“Everybody wants to tell me he’s being double-teamed. So I said, let me go in the lab and see. I went and watched the New York Giants game, the San Francisco game and the Washington game. I watched the first 15 (plays). … The first 15 tell it in the National Football League. Son, you were doubled three times in all three of those games. That’s nine double-teams in 45 plays. I don’t know much about math, but that damn sure ain’t no 70 percent. Son, you must get your (expletive) in that backfield and disrupt the running game so you can rush that passer and the L.A. Rams will be right back where they need to be.”

Only watching 15 plays to determine how often Donald is double-teamed doesn’t seem like the best method, especially when all the numbers suggest he’s doubled more than just about any other player.


According to Seth Walder of ESPN, only Dontari Poe has been doubled more than Donald this season.


Sapp went on to say that when Donald is out there, it causes his teammates to do the wrong things on the field, which is also a bizarre claim to make. The Rams are significantly better when Donald is on the field and opens things up for other players thanks to the double-teams he draws.

“That back end ain’t doing nothing for you if that front end’s not working, and I see you not doing the right things, and then your teammates start not doing the right things,” Sapp added. “So when you’re out, it gets worse with the false steps, and the bad steps and the bad reads. Son, that is not going to get it done. You’re supposed to be the best, well let me see it all the time.”

Donald doesn’t need any added motivation, but if he wants some this week against the Bears, he can easily draw off of Sapp’s hot take.

More to follow

10 things with Robert Woods

Each week, I interview a different Rams player to find out about their lives on the field as well as off it. This week, wide receiver Robert Woods gives us his take on a good street taco, why Jalen Ramsey would be his pick for quarantine and why he wore the number 2 in college.

1: Do your research

Sarina: What is the one thing you want people to know about voting with Election Day coming up?

Robert: You don't have to vote in person. You can mail your ballot. There's much more than presidential elections on the ballot. Read. Do your research. It's important to vote just because you're electing your local leaders. You're trying to push for where local funding is going, where your state money's going, increase on taxes. Just to be informed, because you never know what you could be signing up for or not signing up for.

2: Stories and space

Sarina: If you had to quarantine with only one teammate, who would it be and why?

Robert: I'll quarantine with Jalen, because Jalen has the most money (laughs) and he's a funny, interesting guy. Always keeps a story on deck. Really just being able to just spread out and do as you want throughout quarantine.

3: Cash only

Sarina: As a SoCal native, where's the best place to get a street taco?

Robert: Late night, cash only, whether it's like a hole-in-the-wall or a food truck. You could pull up anywhere for some late-night tacos, but there's a good truck on La Brea, in LA, that's pretty good. It's super popular too. It's super packed out.

4: Robert Woods Real Estate

Sarina: I remember you telling me at some point you want to go into real estate, so if (and when) you started flipping homes, how would someone know it's a Robert Woods home?

Robert: I'll say like modern is the kind of style I would go for. Sleek, clean, white, neat. Pretty easy. Pretty simple. Minimalist. Private. Secluded. Entertainment. A big kitchen. A big family room for entertaining. Everything! A big pool, basketball court. Literally everything.

5: Hey Mr. DJ

Sarina: Classic LA traffic day, you are on your way home after practice, what are you listening to and doing to pass the time? Or do you pull over and get In-and-Out?

Robert:Sometimes I would pull over, get a get a good snack. Depends where I'm going. But really I'm just going through music. I'm finding new songs, playing old songs, just trying to match the mood I'm in, the vibe I'm in. You really can't do anything in traffic but sit and enjoy it, so I do enjoy the music.

6: Carti the doodle

Sarina: You got a dog this offseason! What kind of dog did you get, and why?

Robert: I got a micro or mini goldendoodle. He's super tiny, but we've always been talking about it finally gave in and got the pup. He's really energetic. Like the life of our house right now. He is three months. His name is Carti.

7: Kupp of Wisdom

Sarina: What is the most helpful, useful thing you've learned about being a receiver from working with Cooper Kupp?

Robert: Being savvy at the top of your route. Like double nodding, double sticking people at the top.

8: Number 2 for Chuck

Sarina: Who was your favorite player growing up? Who do you want to emulate your game after?

Robert: I watched Charles Woodson and Reggie Bush a lot. I wear number two because of Charles Woodson and really was just trying to be one of those players to be able to go play offense and defense. Play both ways. And obviously going to USC, being from LA, I watched a ton of Reggie Bush and reenacted tons of his plays.

9: Jerome in the House!

Sarina: Best Halloween costume you've done?

Robert:Jerome, from Martin.I did it in Buffalo. We had a Halloween costume team party and I think that was probably the best one I did.

10: Mr. Consistent

Sarina: When I say Mr. consistent, you say…

Robert: Me, myself and I (laughs).

Game Day Thread

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This is our team. Win or lose. Good days and bad. We are here for FUN, not to be dragged down.

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I was talking with a friend at work aboutb savage points in movies that I've seen....I could post several, but post your favorite.

This one comes from Kill Bill I, where Uma Thurman's character seeks revenge on a former assassin who is hiding as a Housemaker. They have a fight in the kitchen and Uma kills her with a knife. Meanwhile the killed woman's daughter watches her mother getting killed. The real SAVAGE part /:55 is when Uma wipes the knife blade clean with a dish rag, and then tells the girl that her Mom deserved it. Uma also says that when the little girl gets older and "still feels raw about it," to come see her. SAVAGE!
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Just curious if you think there is a Player/Position that could help the Rams the remainder of the season and who/what would they consider trading.

Sunday Night Football: Seattle Seahawks vs. Arizona Cardinals

After a much-needed bye week, the Seattle Seahawks will head down to the desert to take on the Arizona Cardinals on "Sunday Night Football" once again. This game was moved to primetime due to COVID-19-related concerns with the Raiders; the NFL could ill afford to get caught without a Sunday night game this week. Fans will be in attendance at State Farm Stadium, as up to 1,200 tickets will be sold to Cardinals season-ticket holders, which will be a nice change of pace for both teams in this unique 2020 season.

Seattle (5-0) appears to have survived the toughest week of their season, which in 2020 is the bye week, and avoided a COVID-19 outbreak. Last time out two weeks ago, the Seahawks pulled another Houdini act when Russell Wilson led another game-winning drive in the fourth quarter to beat the Vikings 27-26. It was two games in one, as Seattle was dominated at the line of scrimmage in the first half, which resulted in a 13-0 deficit heading into the locker room. The second half was a different story.

Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer got the tight end involved more, and his patience with getting the ball to DK Metcalf paid off with six receptions for 93 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winner. K.J. Wright stepped up with an interception, and the defensive line rose to the occasion with a stop on fourth down that set up Wilson's 95-yard game-winning drive. Love or hate the Seahawks, they seem destined to give their fans a weekly heart-stopping roller coaster ride for 60 minutes.

Arizona (4-2) is coming off of a dominant defensive performance at Dallas on Monday night when they blew out the Cowboys by a score of 38-10. Kyler Murray settled down after the first couple of series and used his legs effectively in his successful homecoming in front of 25,000-plus fans at AT&T Stadium.

Budda Baker was elevated to captain leading up to this game, and he wound up earning NFC Defensive Player of the week honors. Baker had seven tackles, a sack, a forced fumble, and his first career interception to lead an inspired defensive effort. Baker also thought an underlying reason why the Cardinals were so successful on defense was that "this was a game we finally trusted each other." Trust on the defensive side of the football is an invaluable asset, and if it can be

Sunday Night Football: Seattle at Arizona

Kickoff: Sunday, Oct. 25 at 8:20 p.m. ET
TV: NBC
Spread: Seahawks -3.5

Three Things to Watch

1. Seahawks offensive line vs. Arizona defense

Seattle's retooled unit will catch a break this week since they will not have to deal with Chandler Jones, who is out for the season with a biceps injury. In the last meeting between these two teams, Jones basically set up permanent residence in the Seahawks backfield, collecting four sacks along with six quarterback hits, so needless to say they won't miss having to deal with Jones on Sunday night. Haason Reddick is a leading candidate to replace Jones as the Cardinals' top pass rusher since he is coming off a two-sack performance last week and now has four sacks on the year.

Bottom line, it will be imperative for the offensive line to play sound football and minimize the negative plays. By minimizing negative plays, the offense can stay on schedule and give Wilson a chance for a clean pocket to throw the ball. Establishing the run early this week will also help a great deal and that is going to start with rookie right guard Damien Lewis, who has done very well as a run-blocker (Pro Football Focus gave him an 87.8 grade in that category).

2. DeAndre Hopkins vs. DK Metcalf

Hopkins and Metcalf will have a great opportunity to put on a show this week. Hopkins is off to a great start with 47 receptions, 601 yards, and two touchdowns but is battling through an ankle injury and did not practice on Wednesday. Shaquill Griffin will more than likely matchup with Hopkins, and that should be an entertaining battle to watch all afternoon, Griffin should be better prepared to deal with Hopkins after a tough battle against Amari Cooper in Week 3.

Metcalf continues to get better, and his connection with Russell Wilson is quickly evolving into one of the best quarterback-wide receiver combinations in the sport. This week will provide a stiff test for Metcalf, as he should see a healthy dose of Patrick Peterson and former Husky cornerback Byron Murphy, who seem like they are ready for the challenge that Metcalf will provide for them this week.

3. Can the Seahawks' front seven contain Kyler Murray and Kenyan Drake?

Wright and Bobby Wagner will have to take control and find a way to keep Murray hemmed in the pocket whenever possible. Murray was not great throwing the ball on Monday night, as he only completed 9-of-24 attempts for 188 yards and a touchdown. Thus, designed quarterback runs could be a potential problem since the Seahawks had their issues with another mobile quarterback in Cam Newton, who had 444 total yards against them.

Moreover, the ability of the defense to play assignment sound football is going to be of utmost importance, as it will limit Murray's ability to bust off long runs and will allow them to keep running back Kenyan Drake in check. Drake rushed for 166 yards and scored two touchdowns in a 27-13 win over Seattle in the last meeting back in December 2019.

Final Analysis

Seattle will have to take this game down to the wire in order to stay undefeated since they will miss not having a sea of 12s in the stands down in Glendale. If Jones were healthy, then the Cardinals would be the pick in this game because the Seahawks offensive line would not have been able to slow him down. Wilson and Murray will dominate this game with their legs and connect with Metcalf and Hopkins through the air to keep this back and forth type of game all night long. However, Seattle will create one extra turnover in the second half to secure a narrow victory to improve to 6-0 on the year.

Prediction: Seahawks 27, Cardinals 23

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Las Vegas Raiders, 4:05 p.m. on Fox

San Francisco 49ers at New England Patriots, 4:25 p.m. on CBS

Jacksonville Jaguars at Los Angeles Chargers, 4:25 p.m. on CBS

Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos, 4:25 p.m. on CBS

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Dallas Cowboys at The Washington Football Team, 1:00 p.m. on Fox

Buffalo Bills at New York Jets, 1:00 p.m. on CBS

Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints, 1:00 p.m. on Fox

Green Bay Packers at Houston Texans, 1:00 p.m. on Fox

Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals, 1:00 p.m. on CBS

Pittsburgh Steelers at Tennessee Titans, 1:00 p.m. on CBS

Detroit Lions at Atlanta Falcons, 1:00 p.m. on Fox

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I used to work in Law Enforcement until I hurt my leg. That ended up causing a blood clot which almost killed me...longgggggg story that I’ll spare you.

This week a friend gave me this incredibly awesome Handmade Blue Line Flag. Just not sure where to hang it in my little place.

Here it is....

so first off congrats to, well me I guess, for being the closest to the final score last week (boo hiss)

oh, and once again, there were no winners in the score by quarters game. Maybe I do it this week, maybe I dont.

So let's get down to tHis week. The ChicAgo Bears (5-1) will be setting Paws onto SOFI field on Monday night for a match-uP with the mightY Los Angeles Rams . MayBe da bears wIll win, or maybe the Rams will emerge vicTorious. WHo comes out on top on MonDAY nighT foOtball? Which teaM will scorE the most.

You guys know the rules..get to steppin and guessin

Showed up on the injury report today, missed practice. Might be time for Jefferson to step up. But winning the Bears game without Woods is a tall order.

We got Iowa playing their 1st game against Purdue.

We got Missouri playing Kentucky

And my Canes playing at 8.

Going to fry some center cut pork chops with Adobo and Garlic powder. Spanish style with some yellow rice.

I wasn’t sure how to title this post. But I’ll do my best to explain.

I believe the NFL has an age problem. And it’s not good. Currently, there are 15 QBs who are 35 and older. 6 of those are starters in Brady, Brees, Roethlisberger, Rivers, Ryan and Rodgers(Fitzpatrick got benched).

Why do I think the league has become watered down? Well, we can take a look at history. Over the last 5 decades, 2020 has the most QBs 35 or older. And the by far the most starters. Let’s take a look:

In 1980, there were only four QBs who were 35 or older, two of them being starters.

In 1990, six QBs were 35 or older, two of them starters.

2000 saw a big increase but the amount of starters didn’t get much higher. Only three made it through the whole season and were effective.

2010 there was a major decrease in talent for the 35+ club. With Hasselbeck and Favre being the only two QBs to start nearly the entire season.

And now we finally arrive at 2020. And if I didn’t know any better, it feels like it’s still 2008. Half of the league could potentially have a 35+ year old QB starting for them.

The NFL has devoted time and money into making sure these guys have kept the spotlight for the last 15 or so years. I believe fans such as myself have a limit on how much energy they can expel into watching the same QBs year after year.

I’ve found myself actually watching less football this season. I enjoy watching the Rams and maybe a few other teams. But who the hell wants to watch Joe Flacco clunk his way down the field for 10 ppg? Not me.

Its old(no pun intended), it’s boring and it’s stale. 15 years used to be the goal. Now it’s the prime of a QB.

Rant over.

The traditional thread returns. I think it's best to start this before gameday each week so we can shared ideas and have time to prepare!

Simple for me this week - traditional Scottish supper of Haggis, Neeps (turnips) and Tatties. Served with oatcakes and a homemade whisky sauce.

Obviously there will also be beer and victory Scotch. I am making an Apple Crumble as well which I will serve with good quality vanilla ice cream.

What are you all having?!

Edit to add - this menu is for the Sunday games, i will not be having a full meal at 2am when the Rams are actually on this week! Maybe just chips and dips for that!