The Daily Dose: Rams Rookie Grades, L.A. Has Second-Largest Super Bowl Window
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This offseason, theRams.com will be taking a look around the internet for the top Rams headlines of the day. Here’s a look at what’s out there for Friday, Feb. 9th about your Los Angeles Rams:

NFC West Rookie Grades:

Draft season is about to kick into high gear for each of the NFL’s 32 clubs. But before shifting towards the Class of 2018, NFL.com writer Jeremy Bergman is taking a look at 2017’s crop of rookies in the NFC West.

Overall Grade: B+

Round 2: (44) Gerald Everett, TE, 16 games/2 starts.
Round 3: (69) Cooper Kupp, WR, 15 games/6 starts; (91) John Johnson, S, 16 games/11 starts.
Round 4: (117) Josh Reynolds, WR, 16 games/1 start; (125) Samson Ebukam, LB, 16 games/2 starts.
Round 6: (189) Tanzel Smart, DT, 16 games/4 starts; (206) Sam Rogers, FB, 0 games/0 starts.
Round 7: (234) Ejuan Price, DE, 1 games/0 starts.

“Good start for Les Snead in the first year of the Sean McVay era, considering the Rams' first-rounder in 2017 was spent to acquire Jared Goff in '16…”

Jake and Joe Curley bring you a fun episode where they were inspired by the NBA Trade Deadline to make up Rams trades. The two talk Jimmy Garoppolo's new contract and discuss other scenarios. Mike Cahill joins the show to give a big outlook on the 2018 NFL Draft and RB Martez Carter of Grambling State of the expected 2018 NFL Draft class, joins the show in a jam-packed episode.

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Don't do that Brock! Some of us old men can't handle scares like this!

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By: Cameron DaSilva | February 6, 2018
http://theramswire.usatoday.com/201...s-mock-draft-2018-billy-price-offensive-line/

Coming off of an 11-5 season and a playoff berth, the Rams are in good shape to make another run at the postseason in 2018. As of now, they don’t have many big needs, but that can obviously change in free agency.

Assuming they’re unable to retain their top free agents, the Rams’ biggest holes are at cornerback, edge rusher and interior offensive line. ESPN’s Todd McShay addressed one of the three in his second mock draft of 2018, but it’s not a position many fans feel is a pressing need.

He has the Rams taking an offensive lineman in Round 1.

23. Billy Price, G/C, Ohio State

Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Price is a guy who has experience at both guard and center, playing at a high level for the Buckeyes. What makes him a good fit with the Rams is just that: position flexibility. John Sullivan is a guy who could leave in free agency, while Jamon Brown isn’t exactly an elite-level guard.

Price could fill in at either of those spots right away before finding his best fit in the NFL. As a pure guard, he’s not the best in this class, but at center, there may not be a better prospect in 2018.

What makes this a bit of a difficult pick to swallow is the fact that the Rams are addressing the lesser of their three biggest needs in the first round, not having a second-round pick. That means they’ll have to wait two rounds to address cornerback and edge rusher.

There won’t be any top-level players at that point in the draft, and with the possibility that Robert Quinn, Connor Barwin, Trumaine Johnson and Nickell Robey-Coleman are all playing elsewhere in 2018, that’s a big risk to take.

I only listed Rams players(there were only three). To read the whole list click the link below.
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Top 101 players from the 2017 NFL season
BY SAM MONSON

Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The 2017 season is now entirely consigned to the history books, and while we reflect on one of the greatest Super Bowls in league history, we can also begin to reflect on the performances of all the players that didn’t make it that far.

It’s time to release the Pro Football Focus Top 101 – the 101 best single-season performances regardless of position – and credit the best players from this year.

At it’s heart, PFF is a site for player evaluation, and the 101 is our chance to acknowledge and praise the best players and performances from the 2017 season (including the playoffs).

Here is a quick reminder of our basic criteria:

• This list is based solely on 2017 play. Nothing that happened in previous years or may happen in the future is accounted for. This isn’t about class or talent, it’s about performance throughout the 2017 NFL season.
• This list is created with an “all positions are created equal” mantra. So, you won’t see 32 quarterbacks heading the list — even though that is the game’s most valuable position. Instead, we take a look at how guys played relative to what is expected from their position.
• Unlike PFF’s awards, the 101 factors in the postseason, so some players who won PFF awards may find themselves jumped in the 101 by rivals who had a playoff run worthy of a change in ranking.

1. AARON DONALD, DI, LOS ANGELES RAMS
Top 101 appearances: 4



The best player in football this season when you include the postseason was Aaron Donald, whose unrivaled pass-rushing skills also earned him PFF’s best pass-rusher award. Donald generated 91 total pressures, which led the entire league, and he did that while rushing from an interior alignment (where pressure is harder to generate) and missing two games over the season.

Needless to say, Donald had the league’s best pass-rushing productivity score of 14.8, and in the playoffs he had one of the most spectacular halves of football you will ever see, generating 10 total pressures before the Falcons completely changed their gameplan at the half to try and take his influence out of the game. Donald’s dominance changes games, and he rightfully takes his place atop the PFF Top 101 for the second time in his career.

PFF Elite Stat: Donald led all interior defenders with 91 pressures in the regular season. That figure was so dominant that Geno Atkins, who ranked second with 70 pressures, was closer to eighth-highest Fletcher Cox (50) than he was to Donald.
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22. TODD GURLEY, RB, LOS ANGELES RAMS
Top 101 appearances: New entry



There may have been no greater beneficiary of the coaching regime change with the Rams than Todd Gurley, who came back from looking lost a season ago to being a viable MVP candidate. Gurley led the league in overall PFF grade among running backs at 91.9, one of just two backs to creep over the 90.0 barrier. He only missed out on the rushing title because of being rested in Week 17 when the Rams had little to play for. He gained 2.15 yards per route run over the season, parlaying 76 targets into 788 receiving yards.

PFF Elite Stat: Gurley ranked fifth among running backs with 2.15 yards per route run this season, more than doubling his mark in this metric from 2016.
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52. LAMARCUS JOYNER, S, LOS ANGELES RAMS
Top 101 appearances: New entry

The play of Rams safety Lamarcus Joyner has improved each year of his NFL career, but 2017 was the true breakout season that showcased elite ability. His overall PFF grade of 90.3 was the third-best mark among safeties, but also more than 10 grading points better than his previous NFL high of the season before. Joyner’s coverage was excellent, and he had three picks and five pass breakups while allowing just 42.9 percent of targets sent his way to be caught.

PFF Elite Stat: Joyner was ranked fifth among safeties with at least 400 cover snaps with only 49 yards after the catch allowed during the regular season.

DTR Draft Profile: Darren Carrington II, WR, Utah

February 7, 2018
Jake Ellenbogen

Who is the 6-foot-1, 205 pound WR Darren Carrington II?
He is a receiver that moves as smooth as anyone in space and a player that is taking the right foot forward in making the most of his second chance. The former Oregon Duck was dismissed for a DUI arrest and so he was taken right into the Utah football program. Carrington shows the adequate size for the NFL level as well as someone that can make defenses pay when the ball is in his hands. He is likely to make his money with what he does after the catch but his natural hands and athletic ability make him a promising long-term investment as a starting receiver down the road.

Strengths

Carrington is one of the smoothest moving athletes in this class and it shows. Right away his run after the catch ability is displayed but what is more important is how naturally he is able to catch the football. He dealt with some inconsistent quarterback play, to say the least, which tested his ability to re-adjust to the ball even if it's thrown out of his radius. He uses great body control when making a catch near the sidelines and shows the ability to get both feet in bounds and secure the catch. He has ideal size for the outside and has the versatility to work outside or inside. He has proven to re-route himself in an effort to read the defense during the play and react in a way in which he improvises and then helps his QB make the right play. Always has a knack for knowing where the first-down marker is and runs his route accordingly. He's a willing blocker that will stay engaged with his man in one on one blocking situations more often than not.

Weaknesses

While he has a lot of great things to work with, Carrington lacks a significant route tree to be a go-to-guy on the outside. His lack of explosion off of the line of scrimmage, combined with his lack of craftiness in his route running makes things more difficult for Carrington and the QB. He shows a little too much hesitation in his release which can work for him at times but work against him more often than not. His tendency to hold onto the ball with one hand is not ideal and could lead to a fumbling issue at the next level if it's not addressed. While he has natural hands, Carrington does not attack the ball out of the air consistently and can have trouble when contested.

How does he fit with the Rams?

It's not as great of a fit as other receivers but if the Rams are looking for some insurance for Sammy Watkins and do not see the development of Josh Reynolds, Mike Thomas or Pharoh Cooper working out in the long run, then a player like Carrington on day three is a fit. He is able to block well and consistently which is something that is a staple and a must for Sean McVay's offense. He does lack the route tree but with the coaching staff in Los Angeles he could be developed in that area. He offers the ability to stretch the field like Watkins but is too hesitant in his release so he would need to be fixed in that area. Overall, this is someone that would take time but if developed correctly, you could be looking at a Stefon Diggs clone.

Draft Grade
Rounds 4 -5

Player comparison
Tyler Boyd

This may seem pre-mature but I really like the skills Tyler Boyd possesses and this is a good comparison for Carrington. Boyd and Carrington are both smooth athletes that have natural hands, a prototypical NFL receiver size and have the speed to be a threat in the open field. Boyd might be a better-contested catcher but all in all, this is the best comparison you are going to be able to make to what Carrington is right now. I think if Carrington is developed and fully grasps a full NFL route tree, he's talented, athletic and intelligent enough to be just like Stefon Diggs. Diggs came from a power five school but went in the fifth round of the NFL draft. I expect Carrington to do the same and make teams pay for passing him up. However, when a player like Carrington ends up succeeding, it's because he found the right fit at the next level. We don't know if Boyd has the right fit in Cincinnati or if he let alone needs it. Carrington on the other hand? We will find out soon if he goes to the right place and that will be vital for him to succeed in a consistent role at the next level.

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When do they announce them and are we due any this year?

Guys, I love the current banner at the top of the home page. Donald DPOY.....Gurley OPOY......and....huh? Ron Jaworski.....oh wait. That is our very own Coach McVay! Coach of the year!

Sorry. I just had to know.
Does anyone else see Jaws face overlayed on our beloved coach in the banner photo? :shocked:

Just checkin'.

:huh:

anybody ready for some Winter Olympics

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Some changes but some I'm copy and pasting from my 1st go round.

First thing I'm doing is sending Marc Barron in a trade to Cleveland to reunite him with GW who got the most out of him in his 4-3. This saves us $9 million in cap space and nets us pick 4.1 (103).

Next for this mock I'm doing what many want to do and trading Quinn. Some have suggested a 2nd for him I'm always cautious on trades as they rarely work out the way we expect and I'm getting a 3rd from the Jets. The reasons they would take him have already been discussed so not rehashing that. They have pick 72 which is 3(8).

Next I'm trading our 4th round pick #120 to Denver for Aqib Talib. I know there are people who will hate this because of some of his antics. While he did some of that and is getting older he straight up balled out for Wade in the past and I'm hoping he will help nail down our CB position with my free agent signings and draft. It's an $11 million hit this year and $8 million next year on our cap.

Our free agents

Our own free agents are going to be fun. I don't think we offer TruJo enough to keep him and he walks for about $13 million a year (He and Butler both sign for about that imo).

Watkins will be an interesting case and I'm not sure any of us have a good idea what actually happens. Some speculation he gets franchised, I'm in the hope not group. And Spotrac has his market value estimation at $5.9 million, which I'm getting him to sign as fast as humanly possible. Personally I'm offering him a 5 year $40 million deal with All Pro, playoff and Super Bowl bonuses. Reports are he loves LA, the offense was good for him and with an off season to work in it and with Jared he's going to hit those incentives. With no guaranteed money in the last 2 years he knows the chances are good if he performs he can renegotiate and extend for more money.

Joyner I'm resigning for 5 years $45 million. He stays with Wades defense and we get him about a million below the franchise tag showing him respect he's earned as our FS.

NRC was great as our slot corner and most importantly was healthy. I'm signing him to a 3 year $10 million deal. A nice pay raise and a short enough deal for him to get a big payday if he earns it before he turns 30.

Pro Bowler Jake McQuaide gets a 4 year $4 million dollar deal to keep the Pro Bowlers together.

John Sullivan was solid at center and gets a 2 year $2.5 million deal.

So we're now down to roughly $33.5 million left in space.

Free agents

One guy that several of us have had our eye on for a while because he just makes too much sense is Todd Davis. He played well for Wade in Denver and comes to LA to reunite with him at 4 years $22 million.

Another signing that I've seen in multiple spots including Jrry is Bashaud Breeland. Good man corner comes back to play with Coach Pleasant at 5 years $35 million.

Next I'm bringing back one of our own. We're signing a veteran Guard for some depth in John Greco. Give him a 2 year $1.5 million contract with some gameday active bonuses and we improve the depth in our IOL.

Those signings take us down to about $19.5 million. Now I'm doing what we all know needs to be done and signing our DPOY to an extension. Giving him a 6 year $150 million contract extension with a $70 million signing bonus (prorated over 7 years that makes us take a $10 million hit this year on the cap) with the first 2 years guaranteed giving him $100 million guaranteed. People have been clamoring for this to be done for a long time and we get it done here.

Tendering Longacre, Hill, I Johnson, Brown and Ficken (insurance on GZ's recovery),

That leaves us after free agency and accounting for the draft with roughly $5 million. We need that money for injury replacements on the cap so we're done with free agency and onto the draft.

Draft

1:23 Isaiah Wynn G Georgia - Many here aren't going to like this pick at all. But Wynn steps in and replaces Jamon Brown at RG and improves our OLine from day one. We move Brown to the backup at both Guard positions.

3:72 Lorenzo Carter OLB Georgia - Double dipping with Georgia to start off the draft. Carter is one of my favorite prospects in this draft and steps in day one to replace Quinn with Longacre backing him up. He's a major upgrade over Quinn in the run game and in coverage. He needs work on his pass rush game but Wade and Joe Berry work their magic on him.

3:87 Tim Settle NT Va Tech - Sticking with him. I'm really torn here because I want Payne badly but I just have this sinking feeling he goes to the Chargers a few picks before us. Harrison Phillips is another very real possibility if he's here but he also might be gone at this point. IMO job #1 this off season is to upgrade the run defense and along with Davis at ILB this goes a long way to accomplishing that job.

4:103 Jamarco Jones OT Ohio St - Project for Kromer to be a long term successor to Whitworth. Needs work in the pass protection but has a year or two of coaching ahead of him.

5: 165 Darrell Williams RB LSU - Another carry over from the 1st mock. A guy who was buried behind Fournette and Guice the last couple of years but still as a backup managed 820 yards and a 5.7 YPC while also catching 23 balls. He really did well at the Senior Bowl and I think will continue a tradition of backup RB's at LSU that go on to have some success in the NFL this time backing up Gurley.

6: 197 Jared Jones-Smith OT Pitt - Big beast of a man 6'6" 320 lbs and has been through some life experiences off the field. Has some injury flags but if cleared could end up pushing Havenstein at RT even this year and take over for him next year.

6: 200 Jamarcus King CB, South Carolina - Repeating this pack from the 1st go round. He's a guy who struggled last year but came on very nicely this year. He has good size and adequate short area speed.

6: 207 B.J. Hill NT NC State - Double dipping at NT. Hill to me is more of a project/backup/rotational guy behind Settle and Westbrook. But he's another space eating NT to help along the line and develop for Coach Johnson.

In case you couldn't tell this draft had a very distinct purpose. I drafted 3 guys along the OLine, 2 NT and an OLB. Drafting the 2 NT and signing Davis along with Carter replacing Quinn goes a long long way to upgrade our run defense. I signed 2 veteran CB to go with Webster NRC and Hill then added another young CB in the draft I like a lot to help our CB situation. When Talib's contract runs out I feel we could be starting Breeland, King and NRC with Hill as our 4th CB at that point Breeland would be our oldest CB at 29 which would be Wades 4th year in the scheme.

I upgraded RG, retained Sullivan and gave Havenstein, who IMO was the weak link in the line some competition as well as drafted a guy for Kromer to work with as our potential LT of the future.

I'm honestly not certain how I feel about this. I wanted to go into mock 2 with the focus on fortifying the OLine and improving the run defense. Like I said not sure how I feel about this draft but I don't usually like the Rams drafts but they work out for us.

Thoughts? I might end up really not liking this and redoing one this weekend but who knows. This is certainly adding players to the OLine I wonder how @BonifayRam will like that

Not sure if this belongs here, the dumbass of the day thread or elsewhere, but it is football related to a point

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https://www.thescore.com/nfl/news/1481737
by Bryan Mcwilliam 1h ago

The New York Yankees acquired a superstar of a different variety on Wednesday when they traded future considerations to the Texas Rangers for the rights to Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, the Rangers announced, according to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.

"This is a unique opportunity for us to learn from an extraordinary athlete who has reached the pinnacle of his profession," Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said in a statement. "After talking to a number of our players, there is a genuine excitement in having Russell join us for a short time in camp. We are all looking forward to gaining insight into how he leads teammates toward a common goal, prepares on a daily basis for the rigors of sport, and navigates the successes and failures of a season."

Two months after making a gigantic splash by acquiring reigning National League MVP Giancarlo Stanton from the Miami Marlins, the Yankees added Wilson - a four-time Pro Bowler and a second baseman - to their depth chart.

"I want to personally thank the Texas Rangers for giving me the chance to experience professional baseball again," Wilson said. "Growing up taking grounders, hitting BP, and throwing deep post routes early in the mornings with my dad and brother is where my love of sports came from, and those memories stick with me every morning I wake up ...

"While football is my passion and my livelihood, baseball remains a huge part of where I came from and who I am today. I've learned so much on the baseball field that translates to my game physically and mentally playing quarterback in the NFL. I thank the Rangers and their great fans for making me feel at home and a part of the family! While I embrace the chance to be a New York Yankee, I will forever be grateful to have been a part of a world-class organization like the Texas Rangers."

The 29-year-old does not intend to try and play both sports like Bo Jackson or Deion Sanders, according to an ESPN source, although he does want to continue with his ties to baseball, which could include spring training appearances.

'Wilson is expected to be in Major League camp in March. While he is in Tampa, Wilson will participate in pregame workouts with the club and watch games from the Yankees' dugout," the Yankees said in a statement.

Wilson was originally drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the fourth round of the 2010 draft and appeared in 93 games with the organization's minor-league affiliates before he was acquired by the Rangers in the Triple-A phase of the Rule 5 draft in 2013.

Wilson, who is one of the NFL's elite quarterbacks, hit .229/.354/.356 with five home runs and 26 RBIs during his time in the minors before helping lead the Seahawks to the Super Bowl XLVIII title in 2013.

http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-rams/post/_/id/37657/the-5-ways-rams-gm-les-snead-saved-his-job

The five ways Rams GM Les Snead saved his job

Alden Gonzalez
ESPN Staff Writer

LOS ANGELES -- Kevin Demoff, the Los Angeles Rams' chief operating officer, stood behind a lectern at the team facility on Dec. 12, 2016, and was asked whether general manager Les Snead would keep his job. The Rams' dispirited return to L.A. had culminated in the firing of their fifth-year head coach, Jeff Fisher, and all eyes quickly shifted to Snead, who came in only one month later.

Demoff said the Rams would "have a complete review of the entire organization" and left it at that, Snead's role as the Rams' GM never solidified -- at least not in the public eye -- until Sean McVay was hired as the head coach on Jan. 12, 2017. Even if Demoff and the Rams figured all along that Snead would return, the message was clear: Snead needed an extraordinary offseason to steer this franchise in the right direction and validate what had been built over the previous half-decade.

Then Snead went ahead and had one.

The Rams entered 2017 on the heels of 10 consecutive losing seasons and a 4-12 record in the previous one. Then they finished 11-5, securing their first division title in 14 years while scoring more points than anybody else. They're set up for long-term success. And while most of the credit has rightfully been directed toward McVay, Snead deserves a lot of it, too. He got a second chance and made the most of it, and now, it seems, he has staying power.

"It's not about me," Snead said recently, asked if he feels personal vindication for the way last season went. "I think you can do well in this job if you can always think, 'Hey, it's about the Rams. It's about where you're at in the standings.' When you lose a game, or have a losing streak, or have a season like that -- guess what, that's part of it. You deserve criticism. So that shouldn't bother you. I think what it should do is fuel you to try to maybe be on the other side of the critique."

Snead has emerged on the other side. We took a look at the five ways he got there.

Buffalo Bills. At center, Snead made a nice pivot. He'd hoped to acquire restricted free agent Ryan Groy, but the Bills matched his two-year offer in the middle of March. Three weeks later, he landed veteran John Sullivan, who played under McVay's offense while with the Washington Redskins the previous season. Sullivan's value had plummeted because he missed the entire 2015 season with back issues. He remained healthy in 2017 and proved to be a valuable asset for quarterback Jared Goff -- all while costing less than $1 million.

4. Got it right with Robert Woods: Snead caught heat when he signed Woods to what ended up being a five-year, $34 million contract on the first day of free agency. The Rams desperately and glaringly needed a reliable big-play receiver, and Snead's big splurge was on someone who had never even amassed 700 receiving yards? It raised eyebrows, but Snead was proved right. Big time. The Rams were searching mostly for scheme fits, and they initially identified Pierre Garcon, formerly of the Redskins, as an ideal one for McVay. But they also had a sneaking suspicion that the San Francisco 49ers would outbid them with their abundance of cap space. No matter. In Woods, they identified someone who is six years younger, would cost nearly 30 percent less and brought a similar skill set. Woods quickly established himself as the Rams' go-to receiver, averaging a reception on 15.6 percent of his routes (only Todd Gurley did better on the Rams). He clicked with Goff, brought value as a run-blocker and proved to possess more raw speed and playmaking ability than even the Rams gave him credit for. The best part: He's only 25.

3. Nailed the draft: The Rams' 2017 draft class accumulated an approximate value of 23, tied with that of the Jacksonville Jaguars for the third-highest in the NFL -- even though the Rams made only one selection within the first 68 picks. Snead and his team of scouts and executives especially rocked the third round, selecting slot receiver Cooper Kupp and free safety John Johnson. Kupp immediately established himself in the Rams' offense and led rookie receivers with a reception on 14.6 percent of his routes. Johnson moved into the starting lineup by Week 5 and finished ranked 15th among 87 qualified safeties by Pro Football Focus. The Rams' fourth-round picks -- vertical threat Josh Reynolds and pass-rusher Samson Ebukam -- also look promising. So does Gerald Everett, the athletic tight end who became the Rams' first pick at No. 44. Snead got that 44th pick by trading down from No. 37, which netted the additional third-round pick that changed the dynamic of his draft.

2. Invested in a left tackle: The Rams had suffered through Greg Robinson's shoddy play for far too long. It was time to invest heavily on the blind side of their franchise quarterback, and Snead did that by guaranteeing $15 million to left tackle Andrew Whitworth on March 9. Whitworth, who turned 36 on Dec. 12, proved to be well worth it, both because of his play and his leadership. His presence created a trickle-down effect that improved the entire offensive line, allowing Rodger Saffold, Jamon Brown and Rob Havenstein to settle into other positions. He was a coach on the field, not to mention an elite tackle who remained among the game's best in pass protection and proved to be a major weapon as a downfield blocker in the screen game. Whitworth was named first-team All-Pro for the second time in three years and joined Hall of Famer Jackie Slater as the only tackles to make the Pro Bowl at 36 or older.

1. Vouched for McVay: It was Snead who first spoke up. When the Rams began the interview process for a new head coach, they found themselves most intrigued by McVay. Demoff, who led the search, had never heard an assistant draw such effusive praise. But McVay was only 30 at the time. It was a difficult circumstance to overcome. Then McVay interviewed with the Rams and blew them away. Demoff, Snead and senior assistant Tony Pastoors remained quiet for a moment. Then Snead broke the silence. He declared McVay "a stud," and he told the room that he hoped they all had the courage to do the right thing. "I'm buying stock in Sean McVay," Snead said then. Throughout the year, the two clicked. Their philosophies aligned, and Snead did a masterful job of shaping the offense to fit McVay's scheme, helping the Rams more than double their previous year's scoring output. McVay was handed the Associated Press' Coach of the Year Award on Saturday, deservedly so. He helped Goff develop into a franchise quarterback, elevated Gurley to among the game's best running backs and made Aaron Donald believe in the path of this organization. Snead helped bring him here.

He's a turd for doing what he did, especially after going out and getting several staff members. It is going to hurt his reputation IMO.

People are wondering if BB is retiring and JMcD has the HC job in NE on his plate.

I don't see BB retiring anytime soon, not as long as Brady is playing at a high level.

So I'm wondering if he was told, or found out, that Luck's shoulder isn't healing correctly or is possibly permanently damaged.

That could make a guy change his mind.

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Jeff Fisher’s Rams were a hotbed of quarterback talent
Posted by Michael David Smith on February 7, 2018, 6:14 AM EST

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Nick Foles is the Super Bowl MVP, and he’s the NFL’s all-time leader in passer rating in the postseason.

Case Keenum led the Vikings to the NFC Championship Game, where he lost to Foles’ Eagles.

Jared Goff is one of the NFL’s best young quarterbacks, a 23-year-old Pro Bowler.

What do those three quarterbacks have in common? They were the three quarterbacks who started for the Rams in 2015 and 2016.

Any coach would kill to have that kind of talent at quarterback, and yet Jeff Fisher’s Rams put together an ugly offense with those three at the helm.

In 2015 the Rams went 7-9 and finished dead last in in the NFL in both passing yards and total yards.

In 2016 the Rams went 4-12, again finished dead last in the NFL in total yards, and finished 31st in passing yards.

When Fisher was fired late in 2016, there was some talk that his failure with the Rams was all a result of never having a good quarterback. But that’s not quite right. Fisher had three good quarterbacks. The problem was that Fisher, even with three good quarterbacks, couldn’t put together a good offense.

Me: Talent was acquired, talent was not used.

www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rans-Land-in-Top-10-Among-Early-2018-NFL-Power-Rankings

I just picked this up at the Rams Official Site. It's Early but they're coming out with Power Rankings already!
Such as they are, it's a nice read, and the Rams are Ranked 6th-7th-8th or 9th depending on the different Ranking!
Click on the Link above!! you may have to wait for the Rams site to pop-up, and click the link on the right-hand side!

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/02/06/nfl-had-51-players-tear-an-acl-in-2017/

NFL had 51 players tear an ACL in 2017
Posted by Charean Williams on February 6, 2018

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The NFL saw 51 torn ACLs this season, according to ACL Recovery Club.

It is the most since 2013 when the NFL had 63 players tear an ACL. It is three more than last season.

Of course, like every year, the ACL club includes some big names.

Deshaun Watson, Carson Wentz, Jack Conklin, Bryan Bulaga, Jason Peters, Malik Hooker, Dalvin Cook, Julian Edelman and Ryan Tannehill are among those who are in various stages of rehab. Watson posted video of himself running on a treadmill Monday.

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