QB JJ McCarthy

I don't know much about him, but they theorized he would sit and learn a couple of years behind Stafford.

Is this dumb, ok, great??

Very sad

The Rams are a forward thinking organization, I have been thinking lately that both Penix and Nix might slide in the draft for various reasons. Penix with age and injuries. From everything I have read Nix did not show that well at the Senior Bowl. A guy I think might be there at 19 that McVay might look at and say I could mold is JJ McCarthy out of Michigan. He has has some rough spots but he played well in big games and i believe he has NFL arm talent to make all the throws. Do you think the Rams could surprise at 19 and take a QB?

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Wow.

Just goes to show…you never know what could happen next.

Love the energy these two young guys bring and can’t wait to see them play again next year.

So I was in Vegas just before the playoffs started. I wagered that the Rams and Lions would win the NFCCG. If the Rams had made it my $50 would have won me more than $2000. My $50 on the Lions would have won me more than $500.

But I also bet on reality, so I wagered $500 on the whiners to win the super bowl. If they win, I would get $1200.

I really hope I lose. I only made the bet because my thought that if the whiners somehow win, I'll be pissed off, but I'll gain something financially.

At the time, realistically, the whiners were the odds on favorite.

That said, the packers got robbed. The Lions grabbed defeat from the jaws of victory, so now I'm hoping Mahomes is magic in SB 58.

If everything fails, at least I'll get some cash out of it. Go Chefs!

The Rams should somehow pick up Harrison Mevis. He has a great leg and had made pressure kicks.

What a massive L

Here are my preliminary draft lists. I’ve mocked the first 18 picks leading up to the Rams’ selection at No. 19. I’ve then provided my Top 10 draft board, some guys I’m hoping to see fall to Rounds 2 and 3, and some Day 3 sleepers.

First Round Mock: Picks 1-18
1. Chicago Bears: Caleb Williams, QB, USC
2. Washington Commodes: Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina
3. New England Patriots: Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU
4. Arizona Cardinals: Marvin Harrison, Jr., WR, Ohio State
5. Los Angeles Chargers: Rome Odunze, WR, Washington
6. New York Giants: Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame
7. Tennessee Titans: Olumuyiwa Fashanu, OT, Penn State
8. Atlanta Falcons: Laiatu Latu, EDGE, UCLA
9. Chicago Bears: Dallas Turner, EDGE, Alabama
10. New York Jets: Taliese Fuaga, OT, Oregon State
11. Minnesota Vikings: Jared Verse, EDGE, Florida State
12. Denver Broncos: Bo Nix, QB, Oregon
13. Las Vegas Raiders: Byron Murphy, II, DT, Texas
14. New Orleans Saints: Malik Nabers, WR, LSU
15. Indianapolis Colts: Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia
16. Seattle Seahawks: Jer’Zahn Newton, DT, Illinois
17. Jacksonville Jaguars: Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama
18. Cincinnati Bengals: J.C. Latham, OT, Alabama

Rams Draft Board: Top 10
1. Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa
2. Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo
3. Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson
4. Keon Coleman, WR, FSU
5. Jordan Morgan, OT, Arizona
6. Jackson Powers-Johnson, IOL, Oregon
7. Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
8. Amarius Mims, OT, Georgia
9. Ennis Rakestraw, Jr., CB, Missouri
10. Brian Thomas, Jr., WR, LSU

Guys I like for Day 2 (Rounds 2-3):
1. Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia
2. Trey Benson, RB, FSU
3. Ja’Tavion Sanders, TE, Texas
4. Darius Robinson, EDGE, Missouri
5. Blake Corum, RB, Michigan
6. Jalen McMillon, WR, Washington
7. Junior Colson, LB, Michigan
8. Zach Frazier, C, West Virginia
9. Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan
10. Christian Mahogany, OG, Boston College

Guys I’d Love to See on Day 3 (Rounds 4-7)
1. Dylan Laube, RB, New Hampshire
2. Sedrick Van Pran, C, Georgia
3. Cade Stover, TE, Ohio State
4. Jaylan Ford, LB, Texas
5. Ben Sinnott, TE, Kansas State

If the 49’ers win:




If the Chiefs win:

Realize there are a couple other threads related to coaching changes but thought one specific to the Rams' Subtractions and (eventual) Additions was appropriate.

Seemed like the 2023 Rams benefited from a strong staff; and, now McVay needs to find quality replacements. Some may be internal promotions but then replacements to fill those lower-roles will be needed.

As of the final day in January, the Rams were down five coaches ... four of whom held pretty significant roles ... and a couple more could be headed out-the-door.

The losses thus far are:
Defensive Coordinator Raheem Morris ... Atlanta Head Coach
Pass-game Coordinator Zac Robinson ... Atlanta OC
Assistant Head Coach Jimmy Lake ... Atlanta DC
DL-coach/Run-Game-Coordinator Eric Henderson ... USC co-DC
Assistant Special Teams Coach Jeremy Springer ... New England ST-Coordinator

Brandon Staley's name has been mentioned for the DC role, and was to interview today. Green Bay was reported to be interested in Staley but filled thier DC spot with a college coach (Jeff Hafley). Baltimore's DB-coach Dennard Wilson was also mentioned to be a Rams' interview candidate but he is an option to replace Mike Macdonald in Baltimore, with Macdonald getting the Seattle HC job.

With the Rams under the 2024 cap, they do not need to release or restructure players prior to March 13th (start of the League Year and Free Agency, although the two-day negotiating-window begins on the 11th).

Putting together a strong coaching staff seems like the #1 Priority for the next six weeks.

there is a paywall for all 57 but here is a snippet

In less than two weeks, either the Kansas City Chiefs or the San Francisco 49ers will win Super Bowl LVIII. There have been 57 Super Bowls since the NFL champion first took on the AFL champion after the 1966 season, which means we have 57 teams in this exclusive club. One more is coming soon.

Some of these teams were dominant from start to finish. Other teams slipped into the playoffs after a mediocre regular season and then went on a shocking postseason run to a title. We've done our best to rank all 57 Super Bowl champions here from worst to best, looking at both the regular season and the playoffs to find the most powerful teams in NFL history.

To rank these teams, I used my proprietary DVOA ratings (explained further here) which look at efficiency on a play-by-play basis adjusted for situation and opponent. For teams prior to the start of DVOA in 1981, I estimated DVOA ratings based on Pro Football Reference's Simple Rating System plus the average margin of victory during the postseason. There's also an adjustment for the first four Super Bowl champions to reflect that the NFL was stronger than the AFL before the merger.

16. 1999 St. Louis Rams (16-3, 35.9%)

The 1999 Rams came from out of nowhere, as did their quarterback, Kurt Warner. They dominated the league on both offense and defense -- but they did that against a very, very easy schedule. Based on average DVOA of opponents, the only team since 1981 that played an easier schedule was the 1991 Bills. Between opponent adjustments and adjustments for playing indoors, the "Greatest Show on Turf" ranked only fifth in offensive DVOA. The defense, boosted by those same adjustments for playing indoors, ranked third.

The Rams had a 49-17 lead over the Vikings in the divisional round before the Vikings scored three late meaningless touchdowns. However, the other two games were close: an 11-6 NFC Championship Game in which the Buccaneers shut down Warner and the Rams offense, and then the 23-16 victory in Super Bowl XXXIV when the Titans finished 1 yard short.

Did anyone ever find out any about this guy?

I was thinking of this yesterday... If all the starting QB's in the NFL retired suddenly, who would be a lock for the Hall of Fame? I can only think of three: Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers and Matthew Freakin' Stafford.

Remember, this is a results only question and not a forward thinking projection.

https://www.si.com/nfl/2024/01/29/counting-down-most-influential-teams-50-history#gid=ci02d429e74000263c&pid=46-1937-washington

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43. 1950 Los Angeles Rams​

Record: 9–3, lost NFL championship game​

Coach: Joe Stydahar
Hall of Famers: Joe Stydahar (HC), Tom Fears (WR), Elroy “Crazylegs” Hirsch (WR), Bob Waterfield (QB), Norm Van Brocklin (QB)

Why they mattered:​

In 1940, the Eagles became the first team in NFL history to throw the ball more than they ran it. The result was a 1–10 season. Ten years later, the Rams also went to the air on more than half of their plays, and became the first team in league history to enjoy a winning record by doing so.
Los Angeles went 9–3 and for the second consecutive year won the Western Conference. In the title game, the Rams visited the Browns in Cleveland’s first year as an NFL squad following the merger from the AAFC. Cleveland won, 30–28, on a field goal with 28 seconds remaining by future Hall of Fame Lou Groza.
Still, Los Angeles’s impact on the game is undeniable. The Rams featured a pair of Canton-bound flankers in Fears and Hirsch, who in 1950 combined for 14 receiving touchdowns. In one five-week stretch, Los Angeles averaged 50.2 points per game, including consecutive wins over the Colts and Lions where the Rams scored 70 and 65 points, respectively.
In 1951, the Rams rode a similar roster to a third consecutive NFL title game, this time defeating the Browns for their first championship on the West Coast.

Panel quote:​

“Clark Shaughnessy developed the Rams’ offense in 1948 and ’49, but he was gone in ’50 due to squabbles with ownership and other coaches. Line coach and former NFL player Joe Stydahar took over and simply let nature take its course. [The Rams] became the top offense in the history of the NFL to that point and remain one of the best to this day—known as the “Point-a-Minute Offense.” In fact, their 38.8 points per game average is still first in NFL history edging teams such as the 2013 Broncos and ’07 Patriots.” —John Turney, NFL historian; writer, Pro Football Journal

Roger Goodell handed out free Super Bowl tickets to some 49er fans at halftime. Uhhhh the Niners we’re getting crushed at halftime…Lions fans were understandably mad, and also angry that there were no holding calls against the Niners in second half. Even if you don’t think conspiracy theories, not a good look.

Super Bowl LVIII (58)

Sunday February 11, 2024

49’ers vs. Chiefs in Las Vegas, 6:30 p.m. ET

We've heard the term "continuity" applied to the offensive line. It's hard to overstate the importance of this factor. While, of course, talent at individual positions is always key, the OL functions as a unit, and keeping the same 5 guys on the field game in and game out clearly impacts the offense's overall performance.

Continuity is a function of two factors: (1) clearly defined starters (i.e. knowing who the "best 5" are on the roster), and (2) health.

In 2021 and 2023, when the offense found success, we had both. In 2022, we had neither.
These numbers really illustrate this:

In 2021, the OL at each of the 5 positions with the most snaps (David Edwards, Austin Corbett, Brian Allen, Rob Havenstein, Andrew Whitworth) played 90.9% of the total snaps in the regular season.
In 2023, the OL at each of the 5 positions with the most snaps (Steve Avila, Coleman Shelton, A.J. Jackson, Kevin Dotson, Rob Havenstein) played 86.7% of the total snaps in the regular season.

In 2022, an overabundance of injuries and rotating fill-ins resulted in a top 5 (Rob Havenstein, Coleman Shelton, Matta Skura, Ty Nsekhe, Oday Aboushi) that accounted for only 58.0% of the total snaps (and that does not even factor in the insane number of combinations among the dozen or so OL who saw significant playing time).

There's only so much a team can do to ensure health but, clearly, there is a strong argument for "getting the band back" together and keeping the same starting 5 in 2024. At most, I might target one spot for an upgrade in the draft (less likely to do so in FA - our best FA option is re-signing Dotson!), but I like the idea of the unit staying pretty much intact.

Yes @OldSchool I started another thread. For all of you who loved him and put him up a pedestal, but Brandon Staley did stupid things too and it got him thrown out of, well, what should be San Diego. Anyways, the Lions are up 24-10 in the 3rd quarter, easy FG to make it 27-10 and he goes for it because he is big bad Dan. Well, you dumbass, you cost your team a trip to the Super Bowl, where are you going, you one-eyed, one-horned, flyin' purple people eater dumbass?

Our new DC

Move Aubrey Pleasant from DB coach to DC.

Outside free Agent to sign.

Who ever the Bills don't resign, due to they have cap issues. Which is either AJ Espensa or Shaq Lawson.

Our own FAs
Coleman Shelton C - Philly probably signs him, due to Kelce retiring.
Kevin Dotson RG - need to sign 4 years $28 million, $20 million guaranteed
Carson Wentz QB - need to sign, but no more than 1 year, $1.5 million
Carson Tinker LS - need to sign, but not more than 1, year $1.5 million
Demarcus Robinson WR - need to sign, but not more than 1 year, $2 million
Royce Freeman RB - Let him walk
Brett Maher K - need to sign, but not more than 1 year, $2 million
Ahkello Witherspoon CB - need to sign, but not more than 1 year, $2 million
John Johnson S - Let him walk
Duke Shelley CB- Let him walk
Troy Reeder LB - Let him walk
Tyler Johnson WR - Let him walk
Brycen Hopkins TE - need to sign, but not more than 1 year $1.5 million
Larrell Murchison EDGE - Let him walk
Christian Rozeboom LB RFA - sign for lowest tender for RFA
Michael Hoecht EDGE RFA - sign for lowest tender for RFA. Move to DE
Jonah Williams RFA -sign for lowest tender for RFA
Austin Trammell WR ERFA - sign for what ERFA's are worth
Jordan Fuller S - Let him walk
Tremayne Anchrum - Let him walk
Alaric Jackson LT RFA - sign for lowest tender for RFA
Ronnie Rivers RB ERFA - sign for what ERFA's are worth
Earnest Brown IV EDGE RFA - sign for what RFA's are worth

Rams draft if possible

1(19). Kool Aid McKinstry CB Alabama
2(52). Sedrick Van Pran C Georgia
3(83). Jonah Ellis Edge Utah
3(97). Malachi Moore S Alabama *
5(152). Erik Alt TE Iowa
5(153). Kaden Prather WR Maryland
6(190). Omar Speights ILB LSU
6(211). Sheridan Jones CB Clemson
6(213). Fabian Lovelett DT Florida State
6(216). Isiah Davis RB South Dakota State
6(217). Anim Dankwah OT Howard

* = comp pick for Raheem Morris

We’re not that far off.

None of these teams is without flaws and holes.

It’s no fluke that we went to the wire with the two conference runners-up… they are not out of our league.

As for the teams in the big game…neither is an unbeatable juggernaut.

We have a solid roster with some key vets returning, some young guys who will continue to improve, and the resources necessary to significantly improve the roster this offseason.

There are no guarantees in this game, but our Rams absolutely could be in the hunt next year.

At this point in the process, hard to ask for more than that.

Fire Campbell and promote Ben Johnson.

Have you ever had a boss that you knew was holding the company back? Your boss is not good enough in his role and he can't do your job despite being in the same dept.

Campbell got them this far, which he should get credit for, but he isn't smart enough to get further. And they lost today because of Campbell's low IQ situational football strategy. It's not the first time either.

In reality, stellar drafting in combination with Ben's OC skills are what made the Lions a force.

FREE AGENCY

SALARY CAP CUTS OR TRADES (PREFERABLY)
JOE NOTEBOOM (Open to keeping with significant pay cut)
BRIAN ALLEN

RESTRICTED FREE AGENT TENDERS
MIKE HOECHT, DE
ALARIC JACKSON, OL (1st Round)
JONAH WILLIAMS, DE

RE-SIGN
KEVIN DOTSON, OG
COLEMAN SHELTON, C
CARSON WENTZ, QB

INCOMING SIGNINGS
DANIELLE HUNTER, EDGE, VIKINGS
Danielle Hunter's Top Plays | 2023 Regular Season (youtube.com)

JOSH JONES, OT, TEXANS (to serve as backup if Noteboom doesn't take significant pay cut)
Josh Jones NFL DRAFT 2020 72nd Pick 3rd Round - YouTube

BLAKE CASHMAN, LB, Texans
Blake Cashman: My Story. My Game. (youtube.com)

MOCK DRAFT

1. Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama 5116, 196
Terrion Arnold 2023 Full Season Highlights | Alabama DB | 2024 NFL Draft Prospect (youtube.com)

PHYSICAL redshirt sophomore with big upside. Arnold has experience outside and in the slot and doesn’t make business decisions when tackling.

2. Tyler Nubin S, Minnesota 6015, 210

Ball Hawk || Minnesota Safety Tyler Nubin Highlights ᴴᴰ (youtube.com)

How long has it been that the Rams had a physical ball hawk at safety? Nubin followed Antonio Winfield Jr. at the Minnesota Golden Gophers to become a physical ball hawk who finished with 13 INTS and 11 passes defense.

TRADE:
Rams trade both 3rd rounders to the Chicago Bears for their 3rd (#75) and 4th (#123) round selections.

3. Brenden Rice, WR, USC 6026, 216 (from Bears in proposed trade)
Brenden Rice Highlights (youtube.com)

Bloodlines. A member of Bruce Feldman’s “Freak List”, the Rams move up to nab the son of Jerry Rice to fil the role of UFA Denard Robinson.

4. Spencer Rattler, QB, South Carolina 6002, 217 (from Bears in proposed trade)
Spencer Rattler 2023 Full Season Highlights | South Carolina QB | 2024 NFL Draft Prospect (youtube.com)

Time to pick up a potential back up who has the tools and potential to actually replace Stafford in time. Hopefully, he can sit behind Stafford for a couple seasons and be ready to go thereafter.

5. Brandon Fiske, DL, Florida State 6042, 297
Braden Fiske 2023 Regular Season Highlights | Florida State DL (youtube.com)

This high motor Western Michigan transfer put on a show during his final game vs. Louisville. Rams get younger and upgrade DLine depth.

5. Kamal Hadden, CB, Tennessee 6011, 197 (from Steelers)
Kamal Hadden Tennessee CB Highlights ᴴᴰ (youtube.com)

Snead triple dips for secondary help. Prior to a season ending shoulder surgery, this redshirt senior was perhaps one of the best CBs in the SEC this year with 7 passes defensed and 3 interceptions.

5. Kiran Amegadjie, OT, Yale 6’6” 318 (compensatory)
Kiran Amegadjie Draft Profile I 2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report & Analysis (youtube.com)

Rams take a shot at an IVY league prospect who appears to be highly thought of in draft media circles. Some have him going higher, but I question this with him playing only one full season at LT prior to only playing in 4 games this past season due to injury.

6. Ray Davis, RB, Kentucky 5086, 216 (compensatory)
Ray Davis Top RB in College Football ᴴᴰ - YouTube

Rams pick up a stud RB who probably will still be on the board because he’ll turn 25 during his rookie season.

6. Solomon Byrd, EDGE, USC 6027, 251 (compensatory)
#51 Solomon Byrd #viralvideo #nfl #collegefootball #usc #nfldraft2024 (youtube.com)

Per USC FanNation “From 2022 to 2023, Byrd recorded 77 total tackles, 18.5 tackles for loss, ten sacks, two passes defended, four fumble recoveries, and five forced fumbles.” Transfer from Wyoming.

6. Brevyn Spann-Ford, TE, Minnesota 6071, 270 (compensatory)
Brevyn Spann-Ford Minnesota Highlights (youtube.com)

With Hopkins gone via free agency and Long’s inability to stay healthy the Rams take a flier on this giant.

On ESPN it’s being reported that Zach Robinson is going to be the Offense Coordinator.