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Re: 'net return' of the RGIII deal - 4 days ago
I'm a big Bradford guy but he really is the key to the whole thing. If you end up with an average QB and an average team out of all of it it is a net fail IMO. IF Bradford can become the upper echelon QB I think he is capable of then it is a steal of a trade regardless of what RG III does (and I think he is a fine player FWIW).by F.Mulder - The Original HERD
Re: And As Important As That Is... - 4 days ago
QuoteScRAM Once he has a couple big games the other teams will have to game plan for him & it'll open things up for other players, whether it be a size mismatch for Quick or Cook, or a speed mismatch for Givens, should also make the misdirection type plays even more effective. This is exactly right. Once teams begin to have to account for Austin by providing extra help it only makes other pby F.Mulder - The Original HERD
Re: Rams - 8 days ago
I worry about a lot of things but overall I worry about the Safety and LB position on Defense. I don't care how they spin Mcleod and Daniels, they are weak there (I'm not a McDonald fan FWIW). LB has 3 guys at best and the rest are borderline cast-offs. I used to like Hull but it is obvious to me he is overmatched at the NFL level. J Williams is everyone's favorite cut but he needs to show sby F.Mulder - The Original HERD
Re: Silva's Post-Draft NFL Lineup Rankings - 12 days ago
We shouldn't get too caught up in pre-OTA rankings or opinions. I can look at things two ways: Offensively: Polly Anna- Bradford in his second year of same Offense and ready to take next step. Speed on the outside in Givens and Austin, as well as at the TE in Cook. On paper a solid OL with a stud LOT, a solid LOT playing ROT, a vet center, a vet guard, and 3-4 potential guards fighting iby F.Mulder - The Original HERD
Re: Looking In The Used WR Pile..... - 12 days ago
You know, I can see why some might want some type of vet FA WR type with so many young WRs but frankly I'd rather let them cut their teeth in regular action and question how much a cast-off has to offer (see S. Smith). In some ways Pettis is a vet (scary I know) but guys like Givens and Quick have faced live bullets. The coaching staff is excellent and they know, and will continue to develop Giby F.Mulder - The Original HERD
Re: Not a draft guy, but I think I have something to offer.. - 21 days ago
This is how I view the draft and "offseason" in general terms as far as team-builiding and hopefully excellence both in the near and long-term: 1) at some point you need to hit some homeruns via FA or the Draft. I don't care whether they are #1 overall picks, high-priced FAs or some under the radar UDFA that becomes a super star. The league is filled with solid teams and the differby F.Mulder - The Original HERD
Re: I Think So... - 23 days ago
No way Quick jumps from a pure raw project with numbers to support it last year, to a top WR this year. With that said, I expect a 45-55 type season from him and that is not bad. IF he can do that he is showing he COULD become that WR. If not, he looks like another tease.by F.Mulder - The Original HERD
Re: Overlooked facts about Coradelle Patterson - 23 days ago
I think a team struggling for consitency and good drafts and player development only get so many "projects" IMO. IF Jenkins keeps his nose clean he is a legit top CB, T. Johnson is a solid player, Givens also. With that said, they gambled on Quick and this year will tell us a lot. You don't keep going to the well thinking you are smarter than every other GM/Scout. Martz did that andby F.Mulder - The Original HERD
Bradford's Contract - 4 weeks ago
Hi Kevin- Thanks so much for doing these and other Q and A's. You really score points with a lot of us Ram fans for your explanations and willingness to respond to our questions. My question is regarding Bradford's contract; can his contract be re-done to result in additional cap savings down the road? I'm a Bradford fan but not a contract or cap guru like you are but anything that allows usby F.Mulder - Kevin Demoff Chat
Re: Silver in Rams draft room again this year - 4 weeks ago
Quotemax Quote@ThePigskinArch: Excellent. RT @squick4n: Awesome news. @MikeSilver will again be in the Rams war room for the 2013 draft Should get a nice in depth article from it. I forget- who is the reporter we don't like? Is it Silver? Florio? Someone else? They all meld together into one giant Internet bogger/reporter for me. Of course what I ate for breakfast this morning has escapby F.Mulder - The Original HERD
Re: Not sure about which RB, but ... - 4 weeks ago
QuoteMDAlum the 2013 RB class has a lot of talent, and we should be able to get a quality back on day 2. Because next year, the RB class is much weaker. I agree with this. The only way I want Lacy is if he slides into the 2nd AND the Rams have him as a must-take player. Feel the same about Franklin; like him a lot but no way in the 1st. I like several other RBs as well and as was stated thiby F.Mulder - The Original HERD
Re: Yup, and thanks.. - 8 weeks ago
Good thread and responses Not that anyone asked but here are a few of my takes: Jackson-I grew to really appreciate him as a player and teammate as time went on. I didn't care for him as a teammate early on. With that said, he IS on the downside of his career. he wants and deserves a chance for an immediate chance to win a championship and I'm sure he would admit that the chance of playiby F.Mulder - The Original HERD
Re: that would be awesone and then draft - 2 months ago
I'm not too big on the Long thing. It would easily be our only major FA signing, he has struggled over the past year or so, and I'm not sure he is at the elite level that would command the type of money he'll likely get paid. USUALLY the highest paid FAs are often the biggest busts. I'd much rather draft a 1-2nd round OL and a developmental one later and let Paul B coach them up and add the playby F.Mulder - The Original HERD
Re: TAVON AUSTIN Little Man from WV Runs a 4.25 40!! - 2 months ago
I like him more at 22 but get what you are saying about having to sweat it out between 16 and 22 if he isn't picked by 16. It could be a situation on how they value him vs available OL. IF a L. Johnson, Warmack, or some very highly rated OL is there and they feel they are studs at that position they may go that route and take their chances on Austin being there or have a plan B they are comfortby F.Mulder - The Original HERD
Re: Yes and No - 2 months ago
I use it as part of increasing my general knowledge about certain players and positional groups. There are far too many people and posters who know each player in greater detail and are also college football junkies. I am neither. In the past I would subscribe to different draft publications (including Mel from his basement!) and be pretty up on who the good players were or the ones I was interby F.Mulder - The Original HERD
Re: Definately worth a flier !!!!!! - 3 months ago
Quoteroman18 Anyone picked up this early IMO is just a feeler....he may be on the team he may not. IMO this is just a pickup in the off season that may make it or may be dumped.....don't get excited either way in this move......it could be to replace either Gibson, or DA.....if they decide to leave. Moves made at this time of the year mean IMO nothing.....just added people/talent to the rosby F.Mulder - The Original HERD
Re: Rams Needs and Draft strategy - 3 months ago
I agree. Assuming nothing major done in FA except trying to keep guys like DA, Hayes, Turner?, they need to come out of this draft with at least 3 major contributors IMO. I think they need to come out of this with a starting safety (assuming that they use one of their existing one's for the other position (anyone but Dahl)), a starting OT or OG (one starting OL), and at worst a situational/highlby F.Mulder - The Original HERD
Re: Guy's we need prayers for Bucky - 4 months ago
Wishing you a quick and complete recovery. Bucky is the definition of being a great Rams fan and knowledgeable and classy poster.by F.Mulder - Bucky's Pub
Re: He does remind me of Dickerson - 5 months ago
He seems bigger, more muscular than I remember him in college. Is that true? He sure seems strong and has the burst I thought he'd lose coming off the injury.by F.Mulder - The Original HERD
Re: I thought that was a great post and I would like to respond. - 5 months ago
Thanks S- I really do understand what you, and some others are saying, and I am saying that I simply don't have enough evidence yet to make my final determination about him. I do understand about some wanting to see "it". As I said, I've seen glimpses but most NFL QBs have their moments or greatness during a game or even a few games, but that doesn't make them great. For me it is mby F.Mulder - The Original HERD
Re: Enjoyed every word of that... - 5 months ago
Warning- this makes War and Peace look like a novella! Well maybe I'm "an apologist" or just making excuses but I am going to make my judgement about Bradford based on 2013 and 2014. Now before some go all goofy and say that I'm making excuses, here is what I am basing my view on: 1) He is on his 3rd OC. I would just once like to see the guy have a chance to modify and hopefullyby F.Mulder - The Original HERD
Re: How should Rams use their 2013 1st round picks? - 5 months ago
I went OL/WR but could easily have went with OL/Safety. I think a potential rd 1 type WR or Safety will be there in rd 2 who can still be an potential impact player.by F.Mulder - The Original HERD
Re: Sorry to post this, I truly am. Poor Sam. - 5 months ago
There will be a concerted effort to upgrade the offense next year via OL, WR, obviously QB play, play calling etc. I hate to be a "wait til next year" kind of poster but we as Ram fans will know a lot more about this QB next year and the following year. Right now Bradford is, as posted, great at times, average at times, and crappy at times. No QB is a robot who is "on"by F.Mulder - The Original HERD
Re: Brian Schottenheimer moving on? - 5 months ago
For better or worse Shotty isn't going anywhere next year.by F.Mulder - The Original HERD
Re: Who is the second string MLB - 5 months ago
QuoteBucky Last year it was Hull but I haven't heard any mention of the position because JL is always out there. I would think it is still Hull but would be surprised if JL wasn't out there. Still, backs are tricky so you never know how they will respond.by F.Mulder - The Original HERD
Re: Still think LB needs help... - 5 months ago
Quotetheohall Refer to how New England thrashed the Rams LBs. LBing was also a weak link in the Green Bay game. If the Rams want to beat the elite offenses, underneath play in coverage by the LBs has to improve. I would give anything for a LB who could run, cover a TE, rush of the edge. Not asking for much huH!:lol1by F.Mulder - The Original HERD
Re: Our OLine - 5 months ago
It's a decent starting OL with a lot of question marks and similar players in depth positions (which beats not having any depth like in the past). Wells is a smart, over-achiever. I think he'll be the qb of the OL for the next few years. Dahl is a mauler who is solid. Saffold is solid but questions remain about his health and ability to play at a consistent high level. Turner is better asby F.Mulder - The Original HERD
Re: Like everything in the pass offense SOME is on the QB... - 5 months ago
My feeling on Quick is that we will have a greater idea of where he is with a full NFL offseason to work on the mental and physical requirements to be a productive NFL WR. I assure you Fisher and Co will give him the feedback Quick needs to make the next step and it will be in Quick's hands to achieve it or not. I think come next camp/pre-season we will have a greater idea as to whether Quick hby F.Mulder - The Original HERD
Re: I agree, he isn't there yet... - 5 months ago
I don't think he is there yet and I think he'd be the first to say it as would Fisher. I am encouraged that he is progressing forward and as long he keeps improving on the areas of weakness and hopefully strengthens the areas he is already solid in than I'm ok with that. Maybe I'll come off as an "apologist" but they need another WR, a ROT, and possibly another TE. Add that to the seby F.Mulder - The Original HERD
Re: Like everything in the pass offense SOME is on the QB... - 5 months ago
I think it is a combination of all factors as well. There have been times when a WR had a step or even more and had to adjust to simply catching the ball vs getting the ball in stride and making something bigger happen. I swear when that happens it is almost like Bradford can't believe they are so open and almost babies the ball to them. Amendola is a spunky jitterbug but when you watch him wby F.Mulder - The Original HERD