hey guys would you guys be in or out on two trades such as:

Marcus peters and a pick for jalen Ramsey

Or

Cooks for Antonio Brown and a pick/ Cooks for Odell and a pick

I'm curious to see how you all would feel I'd really love Ramsey and cheaper for now and we'll cooks gets traded every year so should we keep with tradition???;-)

In all seriousness would you guys do any of these or both or none.

PFF- Players we'd like to see more of in 2019
By Paul Duncan • Feb 11, 2019

Every offseason, the media, front offices, and fans alike start the reevaluation process as they turn their focus to a brand new season. Players will come, players will go, and some rising stars who performed well will have already made a case for more playing time. This can be interesting as, in some of these cases, it’s hard to determine if a player’s short term success was just the result of a small sample size. Sometimes a player shows just enough to make one wonder if they deserve more playing time than an incumbent. So, here’s a list of 10 players who we think have earned more playing time in 2019.

TE Gerald Everett LA Rams
Gerald Everett played almost half the snaps that teammate Tyler Higbee did, but he outperformed him over the course of the season. Everett had the edge as a receiver in both yardage totals and grades, but it’s his improvement as a blocker that could elevate Everett’s playing time next season. After mustering 54.7 run-blocking grade in his rookie year, Everett ended the 2018 campaign with a run-blocking grade of 74.9 which far outpaced Higbee – who is typically considered the team’s blocking specialist.

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ESPN- Barnwell :Wait On Goff

Los Angeles Rams
Bill Barnwell ESPN Staff Writer

http://www.espn.com/nfl/insider/story/_/id/25968738/how-patriots-rams-look-very-different-2019

1. Convince Andrew Whitworth to come back. The easiest way for the Rams to disappoint in 2019 is for their offensive line to take a step backward. We saw how Sean McVay's offense ground to a halt amid a poor performance from its line in Super Bowl LIII, and with no experienced replacement for Whitworth on the roster (and just one top-95 pick in the draft), the Rams desperately need their 37-year-old left tackle to put off retirement and return for another season.

What will it take to convince Whitworth to stay? As he enters the final year of his three-year contract, the Rams could give Whitworth a one-year extension with a raise in 2019 to start. Is he sick of the Los Angeles traffic? Owner Stan Kroenke has to have a spare helicopter laying around somewhere. Let Whitworth commute on the chopper. Get him a black card for Yoshinoya. Whatever it takes.

Rodger Saffold and C.J. Anderson. Might as well keep the left side of the line intact, and at 30, Saffold should still have several years left in the tank. There might still be a team out there that looks at him as a possible tackle candidate, but Saffold is probably looking at a deal in the $11-12 million annual salary range.

Anderson and Los Angeles seems like a good fit for all parties involved after the former Broncos back came off the street and excelled in December and January. The Rams shouldn't go over $3 million per season to retain him, but as an insurance policy against Todd Gurley II's knee -- which, he'll be happy to tell you, is fine and definitely not injured -- Anderson is a helpful backup.

2. Bring back Rodger Saffold and C.J. Anderson. Might as well keep the left side of the line intact, and at 30, Saffold should still have several years left in the tank. There might still be a team out there that looks at him as a possible tackle candidate, but Saffold is probably looking at a deal in the $11-12 million annual salary range.

Anderson and Los Angeles seems like a good fit for all parties involved after the former Broncos back came off the street and excelled in December and January. The Rams shouldn't go over $3 million per season to retain him, but as an insurance policy against Todd Gurley II's knee -- which, he'll be happy to tell you, is fine and definitely not injured -- Anderson is a helpful backup.

3. Trade down from the 31st pick. Teams will buzz the Rams on the end of Day 1 in the hopes of trading back into the first round, which has the advantage of providing teams with a fifth-year option. The Rams will want to make the pick, of course, but this is a team that has traded away most of its top picks to either draft Jared Goff or build around him.

It's more important that L.A. comes away with two or three solid contributors from this draft who can succeed for cheap over the next few seasons than go after one player with a slightly stronger chance of becoming a star, especially as the team continues to lock in the core of this squad. If the Rams can get a team picking in the top half of the round to send them second-round picks in 2019 and 2020, they should jump at the chance.

4. Sign Clay Matthews and wait out the market on veterans. Matthews is almost too obvious of a fit.
The Rams are thin on the edge and probably won't be able to afford to bring back Dante Fowler Jr.
Matthews grew up in Southern California and walked on at USC, playing for the Trojans in the same stadium that is now the Rams' home. Matthews' numbers are down in recent years, but joining the Rams would allow him to play as a full-time edge rusher. The inside linebacker work Matthews did in Green Bay also should depress his price to the point where the Rams can afford to bring in Matthews on a one-year deal.

Every veteran player who wants a meaningful shot at winning a Super Bowl is going to tell his agent he wants to play for the Rams this offseason. The Rams will likely sit out most of free agency to avoid impacting their standing in the compensatory pick formula, but they'll target players who are cut by their current teams, since those players won't count against the compensatory formula.

Who could fit into that plan? At wide receiver, the Rams could stash a wideout like Emmanuel Sanders on the physically unable to perform list to have depth in case of, say, another Cooper Kupp injury. If the Vikings cut Everson Griffen, another former USC product, the Rams would loom as an obvious destination. Justin Houston also would make sense. There will be surprise cuts, as there are every year, and the Rams will presumably have first dibs on any of those. They should have enough clout to encourage some veterans to hold off on signing until after July 1, when the moves won't touch the compensatory formula.

5. Don't extend Jared Goff this offseason. Teams have the option of extending their first-round picks with long-term deals after the end of their third seasons in the league. In most cases, they wait a year and reap the benefits of a fourth season priced in at well below market value. The exceptions are generally for transcendent superstars such as J.J. Watt and Patrick Peterson.

The Rams are the exception to the exception: They've done several fourth-year extensions under GM Les Snead, including deals for Tavon Austin, Robert Quinn and, most recently, Gurley. You can see how those moves went. Austin was a disastrous contract from the jump. Quinn fell off dramatically after posting 19 sacks in Year 3, although he looked like an absolute star. Gurley was an MVP candidate for half of 2018, but he was struggling by the end of the season with a mysterious knee injury, and the Rams didn't skip a beat when they replaced Gurley with Anderson.

the Gurley deal, but as we get to Goff's future, look no further than the Super Bowl. The Patriots flummoxed Goff in a way that might end up being telling. He made a few excellent anticipatory throws, but he spent most of the game out of rhythm waiting for somebody to get open.

Earlier this year, I brought up the idea of a team constantly remaining on the rookie quarterback cycle by drafting a quarterback, developing him into a star, and then trading him at the end of his rookie deal for a high draft pick to repeat the process. The right team would have a brilliant offensive mind for a head coach and oodles of offensive talent, players the team otherwise would have to let go to pay their quarterback a premium.

The Rams are the most obvious example for this concept, although it's clear they believe Goff is a bona fide franchise quarterback. I don't think the Rams will hop back on the rookie passer cycle. I don't think they should trade Goff at the end of his rookie deal, either. I don't know whether any team will ever have the guts to do it, because getting that rookie quarterback evaluation wrong as a GM means you're getting fired and becoming the butt of jokes for a decade. It's too much pressure.

At the same time, I don't think Goff is such an obvious perennial Offensive Player of the Year candidate that the Rams need to start extending him immediately. It has to at least be a little concerning that Goff's numbers fell off once Kupp was injured, especially because Kupp is the exact sort of luxury the Rams would struggle to keep around at the going rate for wide receivers once they give Goff a raise.

There's no rush here. Get another year of information, and if Goff is the player the Rams think he is, they'll still have tons of leverage to extend him after Year 4. The Rams can use their cap space now to add veteran talent or roll it over to have extra money when Goff does get expensive. And if Goff does take a step backward in 2019, well, it could save the Rams from a Derek Carr-esque conundrum.

Les Snead has helped put the Los Angeles Rams in great position for 2019 with plenty of cap space to work with.
by Henry Petzold

https://ramblinfan.com/2019/02/12/los-angeles-rams-les-snead-team-cap-space-2019/

Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead has become very famous in the NFL with a number of blockbuster trades on draft day over the years.

From acquiring numerous draft picks from the Washington Redskins so they could select Robert Griffin III in 2012 to trading up in 2016 to land Jared Goff, Snead has pulled off plenty of major deals since coming on board seven years ago.

According to the folks over at OverTheCap.com, Los Angeles has almost $30 million in cap space in 2019, with one of the biggest questions for Snead’s Rams is whether or not Andrew Whitworth will retire this year, after a decorated 13-year career.

Whitworth carries a $16.7M cap number this year, and no matter what happens, Sean McVay has made it clear he will be extremely supportive of whatever the veteran decides on doing.If Whitworth does decide to call it a career, the next man up for Los Angeles would be Joseph Noteboom, who carries a low $831,349 cap number.Noteboom came in for Whitworth on Week 17, in a game were the Rams defeated the San Francisco 49ers with ease.During that game, I remember watching Noteboom and thinking how the kid was holding his own, and could be a key part of the offensive line for Los Angeles in the future.

It is interesting to note that during the 2018 season, Noteboom usually practiced with the fist-team offense on Wednesdays and sometimes on Thursdays, when Whitworth took a very well deserved rest on either or both of those days.I’m not saying that Noteboom is of the same caliber of Whitworth today, but certainly he could evolve into a top-notch offensive tackle. So far, Noteboom has done everything the Rams have asked him to do, and he has done it well.Having Noteboom step in for Whitworth in 2019 would save the Rams a staggering $15.8 million, meaning they would have about $45 million in cap space.

Deduct $6 million for the Rams 2019 rookie class and about $5 million for tendering restricted free agent linebacker Cory Littleton, and Los Angeles will have some $34 million in cap space to keep their most important free agents.

Exactly which free agents are we talking about? Well, the most important free agents regarding the Rams seem to be Dante Fowler, Rodger Saffold, Lamarcus Joyner, and Ndamukong Suh, so it will be interesting to see who ends up sticking around, if any at all.

Also, Los Angeles could use that potential $34 million in new-found cap space the following way:

• Use the franchise tag on Fowler for $17 million (estimate from ProFootballRumors).
• Re-sign Saffold for $10 million per year (hometown discount) and sign Suh for a contract full of easy incentives to pay at least $7 million

Since Snead has a history of having safeties and cornerbacks test the waters outside the team, I would expect the Rams to move on from Joyner instead of re-signing him to another deal

Of course, these decisions do not include potential cap casualties such as Michael Brockers ($11 million cap number) and Mark Barron ($9 million cap number), which would increase the Rams cap by an extra $20 million. For now, Snead, McVay and the rest of the Rams will await Whitworth’s retirement decision since this will have a deep financial impact for the team going forward.

Either way, no matter what Whitworth ends up deciding to do, the good news for Los Angeles is thanks to Snead making all of these key moves over the years, it seems to finally be paying off for the Rams, as they’re finally built to contend for years to come.

I know you all love my trades, but you'll just have to do without them this time. Well, here it goes:

Re-sign

Cory Littleton (four years)
Rodger Saffold (two years)
Kevin Peterson - ERFA
Blake Countess - RFA
Morgan Fox - RFA
JoJo Natson - ERFA
Dominique Hatfield - ERFA
KhaDarel Hodge - ERFA

(No real surprises here.)

Release

Ndamukong Suh
Dante Fowler
Lamarcus Joyner
C.J. Anderson
Malcolm Brown
Dominique Easley
Matt Longacre
Ethan Westbrooks
Sam Shields
Bryce Hager
Ramik Wilson
Sean Mannion
Troy Hill
Garrett Sickels

(Anderson is a guy I hate to lose, but he'll be looking - and probably will get - a starting job next year. Fowler is another guy I hate to lose, but he might cost too much money. Suh and Joyner make too much money for what they've provided. Easley has injury issues, Longacre has been ineffective, and Westbrooks might look for a starting job. Shields is old for a cornerback, Hager and Wilson are nothing special and should be replaced. Mannion isn't the answer at backup quarterback. Sickels is an ERFA, but has been injured and on the practice squad the last few years. Hill is gone as I can't tell whether or not he's unrestricted or not. Malcolm Brown should start on another team.)

Release

Mark Barron
Michael Brockers

(I really hate to release Brockers, but you need to make hard sacrifices with money where this team is going, so he's gone. Barron is obvious.)

Free Agents:

Kwon Alexander

(I think that Alexander might cost less than one would think, as he has an injury and suspension history. When on the field, though, he's one of the most talented inside linebackers there is. And I think that he'd be a huge fit in Wade's system next to Littleton behind Shelton. And did I mention that Alexander is only twenty-five years old?)

Ryan Groy

(Here's depth for the O-line.)

Draft

1st round - Jeffery Simmons, NT, Mississippi State.

(Just learned that he tore his ACL and changed the mock because of it. When healthy and on the field, Simmons is one of the most dominant D-linemen in this class. We all know that he hit a woman in high school, but seeing as he's owned up to it, I'll give him a pass, just this once.)

3rd round - Juan Thornhill, FS, Virginia.

(Thornhill is smart and has excellent ball skills. He's a hell of a tackler as well, even though he isn't a thumper. Would be a nice fit on the other side of JJ3.

3rd round - Rock Ya-Sin, CB, Temple.

(Ya-Sin is a physical man-cover corner. Problem with him is that he's not physical as a tackler. Still, could learn a lot from Talib and the rest.)

4th round - Jalen Jelks, OLB, Oregon.

(Raw athlete, but definitely worth a pick in the fourth.)

5th round - Ulysees Gilbert III, ILB, Akron.

(Backup linebacker.)

6th round - Oli Udoh, OG, Elon.

(Offensive line depth.)

Brutal news for a potential high draft pick.

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I almost attention-whored this thread and made it on RAMS-NFL TALK but decided it wasnt a good look.

I came here in 2014 because i went to the Cowboys/Rams game in St.L and wanted to get some info on tailgatimg, etc.

Well, you mofos were cool, and i ended up staying. It's nice to be able to chop it up with another fanbase (and i only hate the rams the day we play them, lol). My gf and I flew out to LA for the playoff game, and had a blast (despite the outcome).

And as a special treat, here is a news clip of me from that game on our local news. Let's just say i was about 5 beers deep, and uh.. was in California smoking things that were legal. Yes, i realize how dumb i sound, and how stupid i look. Enjoy.
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Just heard on the local news here that the Patriots wont be playing on opening night as is customary.

The NFL has opted to go with the oldest match up rivalry Bears @ Packers to commemorate the NFL 100 year anniversary

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McCourtys Tell All About Super Bowl LIII: From Flores’s Plays to Hoyer’s Crucial Role

Devin and Jason McCourty sit down with The MMQB to watch tape from Super Bowl LIII and share lessons and analysis from the Patriots’ sixth title in 18 seasons—everything from how a play unfolded to the irreplaceable role that backup QB Brian Hoyer plays in their team. Also, why special teams coaches don’t get more head-coaching job attention, some Sean McVay takeaways, thoughts on the AAF and more.

Full story here;

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Why did you like it?

This one needs no intro or explanation.

I have a few others I liked and loved..........what about you?

Let's celebrate an awesome year. One play at a time.

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Well, it is that time of year again. I was hoping I'd be making these with us picking #32, but I guess that gives me the motivation to really knock this mock out of the park.
Cut
ILB Mark Barron

There's not much to say here. I think we're all agreed on this one. Barron stepped up in the playoffs, but we need somebody who offers more in terms of run fits.

Re-sign
OG Rodger Saffold
CB Sam Shields
ILB Bryce Hager
S Blake Countess
ILB Cory Littleton - Second Round RFA Tender
CB Dominique Hatfield - ERFA Tender
RS Jojo Natson - ERFA Tender
DL Morgan Fox - ERFA Tender
CB Kevin Peterson - ERFA Tender
OLB Garrett Sickels - ERFA Tender
WR KhaDarel Hodge - ERFA Tender

I doubt there are too many surprises here. I would say the only two possible surprises are not re-signing Ndamukong Suh or Dante Fowler Jr. I think Suh wants his final multi-year contract. That will make it not feasible to bring him back. I like Fowler Jr., but I am wary of his price tag as a former top pick. I think we all expect Joyner to go.

Free Agency

Shaquil Barrett OLB

I wanted us to pursue Barrett last year when he was a RFA if Denver gave him an original round tender. Unfortunately, Denver gave him a second round tender. He lost a lot of snaps this year with Bradley Chubb playing lights out as a rookie. Still, Barrett is a guy who has looked good whenever he has gotten on the field in Denver. He has experience playing for Wade, and he's a solid all around edge defender who has upside.


Darian Stewart SS

Former Ram Darian Stewart returns home after Denver releases him. I know some of us are still a little peeved at Stewart for injuring Kupp, but I like us having vets in the secondary. When Talib went out, we had a lot of communication issues with the young guys in the secondary. Having a veteran leader like Stewart will help us. Plus, Stewart has played very good football in Wade's scheme in the past, and he offers the sort of tone-setting hitting I'd like to see more of out of our defense.


Danny Shelton NT

We need some beef in the middle. I've said in the past that Wade doesn't like space-occupying NTs, but I think Wade will accept Shelton because he offers more than that. Shelton was a first round pick after posting 94 tackles, 17 TFLs, and 9 sacks in his final year at Washington. Shelton's disruptive ability hasn't consistently manifested itself in the NFL, but the potential is still there. He had a good Super Bowl against us as a run defender. He offers us the sort of size and anchor our run defense needs in the middle with the potential to be the disruptive interior defender that Wade likes.


Ryan Groy C/OG

We tried to sign Groy after the 2016 season when McVay and Kromer had just been hired. The Bills matched our offer and kept him. Groy hasn't played as well away from Kromer's system, so I think we can sign him now cheaper than what we offered a couple years ago. He'll provide quality depth at Center and Guard.

Trade
Rams trade Round 1 Pick #31
Giants trade Round 2 Pick #5, Round 4 Pick #30, and Round 7 Pick #6

Giants trade up to get the fifth-year option for Eli's successor at QB, Daniel Jones.

Rams trade Round 3 Pick #31 and Round 3 Pick #37
Browns trade Round 3 Pick #16 and Round 4 Pick #17

Rams move up for a guy they're targeting.

NFL Draft
Round 2 Pick #5 - Devin Bush Jr. ILB Michigan
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Analysis: The one thing I expect we can all agree on is that we lacked a force at ILB this year. Littleton flashed at times, but he was inconsistent. Devin Bush Jr., the son of former Rams safety Devin Bush Sr. (starter on the 1999 Super Bowl Champion Rams), is the force we need. Bush is undersized at 5'11" 235, but don't let size fool you. He hits like a truck, runs like a deer, and is fearless filling gaps. Bush has the athleticism to handle HBs out of the backfield along with the instincts, strength and physicality to fill gaps in the running game. He's a tone-setter.

Round 3 Pick #16 - Chase Winovich OLB Michigan
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Analysis: With all of the talent at EDGE in this class, I think Winovich is flying under the radar. He won't wow you with athleticism, but he's a relentless player who plays every down like it's his last. Winovich has a great first step, plays with outstanding leverage, has a powerful punch, use his hands well, and converts speed-to-power very effectively. He's not an edge bender, but he has the first step, balance, and leverage to threaten the corner. He has advanced pass rush plans, has great screen recognition, and plays the run well. He probably won't ever lead the NFL in sacks, but he's a guy who will play the run well, make very few mistakes, and consistently make the QB uncomfortable.

Round 4 Pick #17 - Rodney Anderson HB Oklahoma
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Analysis: The rumors are that Anderson will fall to Day 3 due to medical. He tore his ACL this year, he broke his leg in 2015 as a freshman, and broke a bone in his neck in 2016. Thus, he's only had one healthy year in college. Still, I will dance a jig if we land him in the fourth round. Coming into the year, Anderson was considered a potential first round pick. At 6'1" 220, he's an explosive runner who has both shiftiness and power. He also has soft hands as a receiver and great vision and patience. The closest thing to a weakness right now, outside of his injury history, is his inconsistencies in pass protection.

Round 4 Pick #30 - Brett Rypien QB Boise State
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Analysis: Brett Rypien, the nephew of former Rams QB Mark Rypien, was a four year starter at Boise State. In his senior year, Rypien threw for 30 TDs to 7 Ints. Rypien's physical skill-set is very average. He has average mobility, average arm strength, and average size (6'2" 205). However, Rypien is an intelligent QB who sees the field well, throws with anticipation, and moves seamlessly through his reads. During his career, he has had a tendency to make bad decisions under pressure, I don't think he feels pressure well, and I don't like his tendency to fumble the football. However, we're talking about the 4th round here, you're not getting another Jared Goff in the 4th round. Rypien is a guy who could execute our offense effectively if Goff ever went down. He's a game manager, but he is solid in that role. Also, Rypien has an outstanding play-action fake, which is definitely a positive for our offense.

Round 4 Pick #31 - Cortez Broughton DL Cincinnati
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Analysis: I really like the potential Cortez Broughton brings to the table. As a senior, he posted 52 tackles, 18.5 TFLs, and 7.5 sacks. At 6'2" 290, Broughton is undersized, but he has an explosive first step, great natural leverage, and a nasty bull rush. He also uses his hands well for a guy his age, but I would like to see him develop better counters and a go-to move. As a run defender, he is very disruptive due to his get-off and ability to get skinny through gaps. He holds up better than expected against double teams for his size due to his leverage and strength, and he lined up all over the DL for Cincy. He did have a tendency to fatigue late in games, but I really like him as a rotational option on our DL. He could learn a lot from AD.

Round 5 Pick #31 - David Long CB Michigan
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Analysis: Honestly, I'm not a big fan of this CB class thus far. However, I do like Long. He has some limitations. He's undersized at 5'11" 187. He doesn't possess great long speed, so he isn't a guy you'll want to play consistently on an island. That all said, Long can play both outside and in the slot (and did so in college). He has great press-man technique. He's accurate with his hands and patient with his footwork. He is a sound and aware zone defender who doesn't freelance, and he tackles well when needed. I was a bit disappointed with how passive he is as a run defender. He seems content to stay glued to his blocks. But in coverage, he's very sticky, very physical, and consistently pesters the WR. On the down side, he can get bullied by bigger WRs and can be a bit grabby at times. Still, he's a guy who could step in and provide solid play if Talib, Peters, or NRC suffers an injury.

Round 6 Pick #31 - Jalen Hurd WR Baylor
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Analysis: Jalen Hurd is one of the most intriguing players in this draft. Hurd started his career at Tennessee as a HB. He rushed for 1200+ yards and 12 TDs as a sophomore. He even started over Alvin Kamara. However, Hurd ended up transferring after some issues with Butch Jones' staff and decided to play WR at Baylor. In his lone season at WR, he posted a near-1000 yard receiving season. At 6'5" 230, Hurd is a stellar athlete. He has quick feet for his size, good overall speed, and soft hands. He's very raw due to his late transition to WR, but he's incredibly intriguing because he has all the tools, competitiveness, and work ethic to be great. One thing that also intrigues me with Hurd would be asking him to put on a little weight and playing him as a TE. Hurd is a competitive and physical blocker, so that might be an option. It's also possible we could move him back to HB and use him as a third-down HB.

Round 7 Pick #6 - Evan Worthington S Colorado
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Analysis: Remember when I said I wasn't a big fan of the CB class, well, I am even less a fan of the safety class thus far. Outside of the top safeties (who won't last past the second round), I haven't found a single safety I love. Worthington is the closest thing to that, but his inconsistencies frustrate me. Still, at 6'2" 205, he has the potential to be a quality starter in our system if he irons out his issues. Worthington shows the potential to be a rangy middle-fielder while also being a guy who shows no fear as a box defender in run support or in man coverage against TEs. That all said, Worthington takes inconsistent angles in coverage and in run support (too often taking bad angles), misses too many tackles for my liking, and is a leggy athlete who lacks the hips and short-area quickness to match up well with slot WRs or scat backs in coverage. The reason I'm willing to bet on his potential is because I think he has a skill-set that will play well on special teams.

Projected Starters
QB: Jared Goff
HB: Todd Gurley
XWR: Brandin Cooks
ZWR: Robert Woods
SLWR: Cooper Kupp
TE: Tyler Higbee or Gerald Everett
LT: Andrew Whitworth
LG: Rodger Saffold
C: John Sullivan
RG: Austin Blythe
RT: Rob Havenstein

5T: Michael Brockers
NT: Danny Shelton
3T: Aaron Donald
WOLB: Shaquil Barrett
Mo LB: Cory Littleton
Mike LB: Devin Bush
SOLB: Samson Ebukam
RCB: Aqib Talib
LCB: Marcus Peters
SLCB: Nickell Robey-Coleman
FS: John Johnson
SS: Darian Stewart

K: Greg Zuerlein
P: Johnny Hekker
LS: Jake McQuaide

So someone in another thread said "Martz McVay". When I first read it I thought it unfair to McVay. As some time has passed I think there is a smidgin of appropriateness to it in SB53. In no way is McVay a clone of Martz. We all know that. However the inexperience in the Super Bowl as head coach is shared between them. The inadequate halftime adjustments on offense is shared also.

Neither SB36 nor SB53 are the same except for the unfortunate result. The differences between those two SBs are stark. However the inexperience and especially inexperience as head coach in the Super Bowl is shared. The stat before the game that gave me the most cause for concern was the disparity in Super Bowl experience between the two teams. The Patriots had 36 players with Super Bowl experience. The Rams had 4.

Hopefully the Rams will return to the Super Bowl soon and with a team loaded with SB experience and a head coach armed with ample experience ready for the challenge.

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Brign them out for pre-season :yess:

Play for the Memphis Express. I really like the Express Uniforms.

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Los Angeles Rams 2019 NFL mock draft roundup: filling vacancies along the defensive front
By Brandon Bate/ Feb.10th 2019

No Suh? No Fowler? No problem
One of the perks of following a team that makes a deep playoff run is that it shortens the offseason. And at that same time, quite sadly, it shaves precious time off mock draft season. There’s no time to waste. Here’s who the experts have the Los Angeles Rams eyeing when on the clock with the 31st overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft:

SB Nation (Dan Kadar) - Zach Allen, DE, Boston College
If Dante Fowler ends up being one-and-done with the Rams, Allen would be a suitable replacement. Allen is strong enough to set the edge against the run, and does just enough as a pass rusher to warrant first-round consideration.

ESPN (Todd McShay) - Irv Smith, Jr., TE, Alabama
Super Bowl stinker aside, this offense is outstanding, and the addition of a matchup piece like Smith would just give Jared Goff and Sean McVay one more weapon. He has speed and athleticism. But there are also a lot of holes on defense, so the Rams might look to add to the secondary.

The Draft Network (Joe Marino) - Mack Wilson, LB, Alabama
There are a ton of dynamic receiving backs in the NFC. Christian McCaffrey, Alvin Kamara, Saquon Barkley, Tarik Cohen, Zeke Elliott… the list goes on. While Cory Littleton had some success in coverage, his running mates leave much to be desired on the second level. The group needs an overhaul and Wilson projects perfectly to playing off the ball against today’s NFL offenses.Wilson thrives in space, featuring impressive fluidity and speed. His coverage awareness is strong and he can matchup with with backs and tight ends in man coverage. Wilson offers three-down upside in the middle of Wade Phillips’ defense.

Rotoworld (Thor Nystrom) - Montez Sweat, EDGE, Mississippi St.
I kind of like the fit of Michigan LB Devin Bush because the Rams’ linebacking corps had issues clamping down on RBs and TEs in the passing game this season and he’d be a nice start in addressing that issue. But the Rams could also use edge help and I think if Sweat fell this far the Rams would figure the universe is telling them something.

NFL.com (Chad Reuter) - Jaylon Ferguson, EDGE, Louisiana Tech
Ferguson would be a good fit if the Rams lose Dante Fowler Jr. in free agency.

CBS Sports (Chris Trapasso) - Cody Ford, OT, Oklahoma
The Rams have to invest in the future of their offensive line despite having 2018 draft picks Joseph Noteboom and Brian Allen waiting in the wings. Ford could be a replacement for Rodger Saffold if he leaves in free agency, then ultimately play one of the tackle positions after Andrew Whitworth retires.

CBS Sports (Ryan White) - Charles Omenihu, DE, Texas
He told us during Senior Bowl week that he was “a bigger version of Chandler Jones.” It sounds preposterous until you see him play. He can set the edge win the rushing game, routinely collapses the pocket, and shows the motor to regularly be disruptive in the passing game. And with Ndamukong Suh’s future uncertain, Omenihu would contribute immediately.

CBS Sports (Will Brinson) - Zach Allen, DE, Boston College
The Rams could easily end up trading this for a veteran instead, because that’s what they do. But it wouldn’t be surprising to see them grab a pass-rusher given the likely departures of Dante Fowler and Ndamukong Suh.

Pro Football Focus (Mike Renner) - Mack Wilson, LB, Alabama
The Rams’ second level defensively could use some thump and Wilson certainly brings that. He registered 21 pressures on 67 pass-rushing snaps last year.

Bleacher Report (Matt Miller) - Jaylon Ferguson, EDGE, Louisiana Tech
What does the future hold for the Los Angeles Rams defense? There are major questions with free agency coming up for Dante Fowler Jr. and Ndamukong Suh on the defensive line. Les Snead and Sean McVay need another great offseason after loading up for a Super Bowl run through high-priced trades and free agency.Jaylon Ferguson, aka Sack Daddy, is a natural replacement for Fowler as a defensive end who can play standing up or with his hand down. His production in college—45 sacks—shows that he’s ready to play, and his week at the Senior Bowl showed he’s good enough to produce against NFL-caliber blockers.

NFL Draft Scout (Rob Rang) - Jerry Tillery, DT, Notre Dame
Unless they opt to take a discount to remain in town to get another chance at the Lombardi Trophy, the Rams could be facing a mass exodus along the defensive line with Ndamukong Suh, Dante Fowler, Dominique Easley and Ethan Westbrooks all scheduled free agents. As such, don’t be surprised if GM Les Snead takes the best available defensive lineman remaining at this spot. Massive, powerful and athletic, Tillery is a top 20 talent who could be a steal at this point in the draft.

Baltimore Sun (Jonas Shaffer) - Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson
At 6 feet 4 and 340 pounds, Lawrence could be the draft’s best true nose tackle prospect. That might work out perfectly for the Rams, who could let Ndamukong Suh walk without having to worry much about overburdening superstar Aaron Donald inside. Lawrence never developed into the upper-tier prospect many foresaw, and his recent failed test for performance-enhancing drugs is a red flag. But he has great value as a run defender and some promise as an interior pass rusher.

DraftWire (Luke Easterling) - Taylor Rapp, S, Washington
Rams trade down to the 37th spot in exchange for “an early pick in next year’s draft” from the New York Giants.

San Diego Union-Tribune (Eddie Brown) - Nasir Adderley, FS, Delaware
The Rams could lose LaMarcus Joyner in free agency. Adderley is listed as a free safety, but has spent significant time at cornerback. He makes plays regardless of where he lines up.

DraftTek - Dre’Mont Jones, DT, Ohio State
I’m going back to Dre’Mont Jones as my horse of choice in 2019 in this week’s SIM. Jones registered 43 tackles, 13 for a loss, 8.5 QB sacks, one forced fumble, and one INT during his Junior year with the Buckeyes before declaring for the NFL Draft. The Rams would slide Jones into Ndamukong Suh’s spot, who could be a cap casualty. Rams’ GM Les Snead is staring at a list of 22 free agents on the current roster, led by Suh and newly-acquired EDGE rusher Dante Fowler, Jr.

Sporting News (Vinnie Iyer) - Devin Bush, ILB, Michigan
The Rams have a little more hope with edge pass-rushing at the second level with Dante Fowler Jr., but they could use someone who can clean up well against the run behind Aaron Donald and Ndamukong Suh and cover better ground against the pass with Cory Littleton going into restricted free agency and Mark Barron hitting his age 30 season.

USA Today (Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz) - Deionte Thompson, S, Alabama
Lamarcus Joyner hasn’t played up to his franchise tag status, so Los Angeles might be better off letting him walk and plugging in Thompson, an aggressive hitter who can match up with tight ends and slot receivers.

Draft Countdown (Scott Wright) - Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson
It’s often difficult to identify obvious needs for teams that just appeared in the Super Bowl, but that isn’t the case with Los Angeles. There are actually three or four areas that will have to be addressed this offseason, but the defensive front seven may be the most glaring. Ndamukong Suh is a free agent after only signing a one-year deal and with so much high-priced talent to pay the Rams will have to make some tough decisions. Even if Suh returns the run defense still ranked in the bottom third of the league and there is little or no depth on the interior.

There may not be a more freakish blend of size, strength and athleticism in this class than Lawrence, who at one time was being talked about as a potential #1 overall pick. An immovable object in the middle, Lawrence excels at eating gaps, stuffing the run and occupying multiple blockers. Lawrence isn’t a dynamic pass rusher but uses an outstanding combination of quickness and power to disrupt in the backfield and make plays up front.

Well, we hosted a party last night and I recorded the game for some fun as most of our friends are in their 50's like us and I knew they would be leaving before midnight as like us our vehicles turn into pumpkins at that time...Watched to unwind and the Martz offense took many hits, his quarterback was sacked like 8 times and had multiple turnovers.

Martz started Mike Bercovici and then switched QB's to Phillip Nelson in the 4th quarter to no avail as his Fleet came up short losing 15-6 to Mike Riley and his San Antonio Commodes....Some good hits in the game and it was not awful, but as much as when I was younger thinking this could work, in actuality I really enjoy the down time of no football.

Vacations, nice weather as here in Upstate, NY you bottle that and outside work always seem to dominate before fall, but that's because it's a routine. I have always felt that the NFL needed a farm system and this does have some good Coaches and might give opportunities to some and might actually improve the officials too giving them work all year round.

Overall it was worth a look, although fast forwarding was beneficial, but I enjoyed old Martz being mic'd up on the sideline and defensive coordinator Larry Marmie, actually coordinated a decent game for the first time in his history of being a DC...BTW Mike Martz needs to either order larger shirts or don a tee shirt underneath, seeing the protruding waist line exposed on several occasions was not complementary.

The 2019 NFL Scouting Combine begins on February 26 and runs through March 4. A complete list of the invited 2019 NFL Draft prospects was revealed this week. A total of 338 invitees will show off their skills to scouts of all 32 NFL teams. The event will take place at the usual host spot: Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Here’s some important information to know.
NFL Combine Workout and Media Schedule

OVERVIEW

Tuesday, February 26: First wave of players arrive

Wednesday, February 27: Second wave of players arrive

Thursday, February 28: Running backs, offensive linemen and special teamers meet with the media

Friday, March 1: Running backs, offensive linemen and special teamers do on-field workouts — Quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends meet with the media

Saturday, March 2: Quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends do on-field workouts — Defensive linemen and linebackers meet with the media

Sunday, March 3: Defensive linemen and linebackers meet do on-field workouts — Defensive backs meet with the media

Monday, March 4: Defensive backs do on-field workouts

Note: for the full list of 338 players Click below

https://www.bleedinggreennation.com...ted-indianapolis-players-eagles-schedule-news


COMPLETE SCHEDULE

There was some speculation on this board that Gurley MIGHT have had a full ACL tear. The lack of news in the past week means that this can definitely be ruled OUT.

Did Gurley have a partial ACL tear? Maybe. Is there something else wrong with his knee? Maybe. Is his knee just fine, or will it be fine after rest and rehab? Maybe.

All I’m saying is, a FULL tear of the ACL did not happen. If so, they would have announced he’d had reconstruction surgery by now.

Anyway— just trying to add some clarity to the mystery surrounding GGurley’s knee. I don’t know if he’s OK or there is still a lingering issue, but it’s safe to assume it was NOT a full tear of the ACL.

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/...he-qb-movement-will-shake-out-this-offseason/

NFL quarterback carousel: Here's how all the QB movement will shake out this offseason - There may be more veteran QBs available than there are teams ready to embrace them

A year ago at this time, NFL general managers and coaches were preparing for what we all knew would be an unprecedented offseason of quarterback movement. It was going to be wild and wacky, and, if you recall, Washington and Kansas City had already agreed to a trade involving a playoff quarterback before the Super Bowl was even played.

The draft, free agency and the trade market were all overflowing with options, and the stage was set for several months of action at the most important position in all of professional sports. There would be multiple trades involving playoff passers (Alex Smith and Tyrod Taylor) and a record, fully-guaranteed contract coming for Kirk Cousins and shuffling around some other high-priced QBs (Sam Bradford), and a signing of -- and then, in the summer, a trade of -- a recent first-round QB (Teddy Bridgewater) and a record-tying five rookie QBs were selected in the first round of the draft that spring. Oh, and a first-ballot Hall of Fame quarterback (Drew Brees) was also an unrestricted free agent and without a team for a little while, although it was viewed as a near certainty he would re-sign with the Saints (as he did).

So, yeah, it was dizzying and all encompassing and, by its very nature, rendered this upcoming offseason boring by comparison regarding quarterbacks. So many teams invested so much time, money, draft capital, and energy into addressing the position a year ago that it only made sense that far fewer would be willing, able and needing to one year later. Sure, many of the gambles made a year ago won't pay off (the Jags extending the contract of Blake Bortles, for starters), but very few of those teams will be ready to admit it so soon. And this time around there may be more veteran quarterbacks available than there are teams ready to embrace acquiring a new starting QB.

A few are going to be left with less-than-desirable landing spots, and there are only so many starting spots to go around. Couple that with a far less intriguing draft crop of passers – and the fact that some teams may prefer to wade into the 2020 draft instead, with quarterbacks potentially going first and second overall – and it makes for a much more tranquil landscape. As it stands now, really only the Jags, Dolphins and Skins would be unable to go into a game today knowing who their starting quarterback would be. Then there is another group of teams looking at the draft as a chance to upgrade on their current bridge quarterback (Denver, N.Y. Giants), and then a few who have elite aging quarterbacks who have done exhaustive work on young QBs for several years and aren't afraid of using a pick in the top half of the draft to address the QB of the future (New England, New Orleans, L.A. Chargers).

Beyond that, there are a handful of teams who have a backup set to become a free agent – many of those teams will probably simply re-sign that veteran (Ravens with RG3; Rams with Sean Mannion) – leaving us with far fewer possibilities to consider than at this time a year ago.

So, with that stated, here is an early look at how I could see it all shake out, listing teams that currently lack a starter and/or backup under contract by their draft order:

TAMPA
Sign Joe Flacco. I don't see there being much of a trade market here, unless Jacksonville picks Flacco over Nick Foles. But I would see Bruce Arians – who is trying to win rightbleepingnow – loving Flacco's big arm and unflappable demeanor and wanting someone like that around Jameis Winston. He needs insurance should Winston slip up off the field again (he's already been suspended) and they need the right kind of veteran around. Bringing Ryan Fitzpatrick back is not advisable, as some on the offense tended to gravitate to him and not Winston in the past, and it is time for a fresh start at the QB2 spot, needing someone else to really push the QB1.

GIANTS
Keep Eli Manning, draft Dwayne Haskins. A year after ignoring the QB position in the first round despite being in place to take several potential franchise QBs, the Giants cannot afford to do so again. Haskins may well be there at the sixth pick, but they should move up to the top three anyway, to be safe. I would have cut or traded Manning after the 2017, but even the Giants now admit nothing lasts forever. Let him start the season and make the transition to the youngster in-season, as they did for Eli all those years ago when Kurt Warner was the aging starter. Bottom line is there would be no real trade market for Manning anyway at this point.

LIONS
Re-sign Matt Cassel. The coach and GM know him well from their time together in New England. Would expect they bring him back.

JAGUARS
Acquire Nick Foles. I have a hard time seeing the Eagles putting the franchise tag on him. If they do, then give them a mid-round pick for him. If they don't, pay Foles something like $70M for three years and see how it goes. I'd make a very strong case for Flacco here, too, but with the Jags hiring Foles' old offensive coordinator and installing that offense, and with Foles younger than Flacco, and healthier than him in recent years, I see them going after last year's Super Bowl MVP. Now, if I am running this team I am gutting it and rebuilding completely ahead of the CBA expiring, because to me the window is slamming shut there. But from owner Shad Khan on down it is clear the Jags are clinging to winning now. Reminds me of the Giants and Broncos from a year ago. How did that turn out?

BRONCOS
Draft Drew Lock. This is what John Elway does. It may not work out to any degree, but this is who he is and what he does. I have a hard time seeing him taking a 5-9 QB like Kyler Murray. He likes these big, strapping kids, like Brock Osweiler and Paxton Lynch (gulp). And the Broncos did a ton of work on college QBs and Justin Herbert staying at Oregon probably caused a few tear drops to fall there. I don't see them adding a veteran, given how much they still owe Case Keenum and how few trade possibilities are out there. This just seems like them.

GREEN BAY
Sign Ryan Fitzpatrick. It's time to spend some money on a backup at this stage of Aaron Rodgers' career. I get and agree with the desire to always have a developmental QB or two, but it's time to start winning again, and DeShone Kizer is not any real insurance behind him.

DOLPHINS
Draft Kyler Murray. They haven't had any pop or sizzle at the QB position in forever. Ownership is looking for guys who can be the face of the franchise. They need excitement and a reason to make people get off the beach to watch them win between six-to-nine games every year, seemingly. They are tearing that thing down and going young at coach and GM and everywhere else. Roll the dice on the Heisman Trophy candidate and entrust him to Jim Caldwell's capable hands.

FALCONS
Re-sign Matt Schaub. It's what they do. He's Matt Ryan's guy.

REDSKINS
Sign Teddy Bridgewater. Alex Smith might never play again, and expecting him to contribute at all in 2019 would be unwise. They need to find a younger guy with upside for the future. In this year's market, this is it. I would expect them to perhaps sniff around on Colts back-up Jacoby Brissett as well, though that price could be very steep in terms of draft picks. They need to save picks, they need a starting QB, and unless they are willing to move up the options are limited in this draft. Perhaps they fall in love with Duke's Daniel Jones, but with so many jobs on the line in Washington this season, nabbing a 26-year old who already has a playoff win to his resume makes too much sense to ignore.

PANTHERS
Sign Tyrod Taylor. I hear nothing but positive things about Cam Newton's early recovery from shoulder surgery. He might be starting throw during OTAs. But it was still a major procedure to his moneymaker and he has absorbed so many big hits -- at some point everyone hits the wall. This team needs to bounce back from a brutal second half of the 2018 season. If Cam is 100 percent come training camp, Taylor could become an intriguing trade chip. Or you hold on to him like the Eagles did Nick Foles a year ago.

BROWNS
Sign Josh McCown. Maybe he just wants to ride off into the sunset at age 40 after overcoming the odds of reinventing himself in the NFL after becoming a high school coach. And maybe not. He was awesome in this role in Cleveland a few years back, before Hue Jackson intervened in one of 1,000 mistakes he made as head coach. You don't want too much going to Baker Mayfield's head. You want the right people around him. A year after working with Sam Darnold, how cool would it be for McCown to back up Mayfield as the Browns finally return to the playoffs?

VIKINGS
Sign Trevor Siemian. He's been around Gary Kubiak and that style of ball as a former Broncos draft pick. Perfect fit. He has won games in this league and, while limited physically, is super smart. Good fit for Kirk Cousins' No. 2.

SEAPIDGEONS
Re-sign Brett Hundley. They know him and he's young and cheap, which will be essential should they extend Russell Wilson with a mega-contract.

RAVENS
Re-sign RG III. He knows the system and was a humble and effective mentor to Lamar Jackson a year ago. I would explore bringing Tyrod Taylor back – another former Ravens backup – but I see greener pastures in his future. RG III is a fit.

TEXANS
Sign Geno Smith. Deshaun Watson takes too many hits, Brandon Weeden is 35 and a sitting target. Time to try something different at backup QB. I would be trying to woo Taylor if at all possible, but he is going to have options.

EAGLES
Sign Sam Bradford (on the cheap). He may not want to play on the cheap, and retirement wouldn't shock me, after continually getting $20M a year for heaven's knows why. But I suspect the Eagles want someone experienced in the role Foles once was in. They really like restricted free agent Nick Sudfeld and may just go with him behind the starter, too.

CHARGERS
Draft a Day 2 QB. I don't know which one, yet, but they continue to do heavy work on them and, much like the Steelers moving up to nab Mason Rudolph in the third round a year ago, I can see the Chargers going that route and putting him behind Philip Rivers.

SAINTS
Sign Josh Johnson. Bridgewater was a luxury a year ago, and a smart move, but I don't see them doing something like that again (although I would think Brissett is someone Asshole Face would like). Johnson did some nice stuff under extreme duress late last season with Washington. I can't believe it goes unnoticed.

RAMS
Re-sign Sean Mannion. Knows the system very well by now and Sean McVay is comfortable with him. That's all you need. The coach can put them in position to execute.

I thought it would hurt more to watch this. Some interesting conversations...Donald is a coiled spring ALL game...he was warned (nearly flagged) by the ref on that violent throw down of Brady...interesting conversation between McVay and Billicheat before the game. Too much ass kissing....Fowler played his ass off...Suh played his ass off....defense played well of course...Gronks big catch at the end almost squirted out... Edelman, "They can't cover me"...and of course the 2 "touchdowns" to Cooks, :headexplosion:...sooo many close calls on offense. This Could have been a 24-13 win easily. sigh.

Enjoy...


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I saw on a couple random New England sites that NRC may have been victim to another fine. IMHO one of the worst calls of the game, almost like an NFC Championship Game make-up call. But stumbled upon this. Anyone hear about this?

https://www.google.com/amp/s/nesn.c...-handed-out-for-patriots-rams-super-bowl/amp/

With their 2018 season over, it's time for Rams fans to turn their attention to the draft
by R.J. White
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft...ms-team-needs-draft-picks-prospects-to-watch/

The Rams have quickly built a perennial contender thanks to an explosive, well-rounded offense and a defense that can both make big plays and be plagued by inconsistency. If they're going to get better in 2019, several areas of the defense will have to be addressed around Aaron Donald.

Here's what you need to know about the Los Angeles Rams and the 2019 NFL Draft.

2019 draft picks

• Round 1: L.A. Rams
• Round 2: None
• Round 3: None
• Round 4: L.A. Rams
• Round 5: L.A. Rams
• Round 6: L.A. Rams
• Round 7: None

The Rams already spent two of their first three picks upgrading the defense, sending their second-rounder to the Chiefs as part of the Marcus Peters deal and their third-rounder to the Jaguars in the Dante Fowler deal. The seventh-rounder is also missing as a result of packaging it with Alec Ogletree in a trade with the Giants.

Biggest offseason needs

• Outside linebacker
• Safety
• Inside linebacker
• Guard
• Defensive tackle

The Rams brought in Dante Fowler to help paper over their issues at edge rusher, but he's heading into free agency and the team must find an impact player to start opposite Samson Ebukam. Lamarcus Joyner is also a free agent, so the Rams must either bring him back or find someone else to start at free safety. Mark Barron's price tag has outpaced his production, and even if he's retained, another quality starter is needed inside at linebacker. Ndamukong Suh was signed to just a one-year deal, so he'll either have to be retained or the Rams will need to find a third starter on the line next to Aaron Donald and Michael Brockers.

The Rams already cut bait with Jamon Brown and will now see Rodger Saffold enter free agency, making guard the one spot on offense that must be addressed with starting-caliber players this offseason.

Trapasso's prospects to watch
Oshane Ximines, EDGE, Old Dominion


Ximines is easily one of the most polished pass-rushers in the class, with a dizzying array of maneuvers to beat offensive linemen at the point of attack and the ever-important ability to convert speed to power on his bull rush. He'd be an ideal stand-up outside linebacker in Wade Phillips' scheme.

Juan Thornhill, S, Virginia

A former cornerback, Thornhill made a smooth transition to safety in 2018 and reeled in six interceptions after making four picks in 2017. At 6-foot and slightly above 210 pounds, he checks the measureables box and is a fluid athlete capable of quickly changing directions and exploding to the football. Clearly, Thornhill has above-average ball skills too.

Ben Burr-Kirven, LB, Washington

To some, Burr-Kirven will be undersized at 6-foot and around 225 pounds. But he's lightning quick, has rapid play-recognition ability, is a mature block-shedder, and can make plays in coverage because of his movement capabilities. He'd be a fun, athletic fit behind Los Angeles' stellar defensive line.