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[ANGELAKERAMS]

SUSPENSIONS

• TE Brycen Hopkins suspended without pay for three games for violating the NFL Policy on substances of abuse. An NFL spokesperson announced the suspension in a statement Wednesday.

 

[Retroram52]

With Bobby Brown suspended until nearly the Bye week and now Hopkins being suspended, I suspect a loss in Phoenix this week-end is being dialed-up. The Rams will not be prepared and will find an excuse to lose and there will be the same old shit spoken to the press about McShit-fer-brains needs to better. This just may be the year the "dynasty runs its course. McShit-fer-Brains is going to wonder whether he should have taken the Apple TV job and thoughts of a rebuild will filter in just like over in Lakersland.

 

[Retroram52]

Well, McShit-fer-Brains CYA'd themselves by signing a OLB who similar in size to Benton Whitley but has more experience. Takk McKinley will go right to the 53 man roster so he gets paid for three weeks. McKinley was on the Titans PS.

Rams sign OLB Takk McKinley off Titans’ practice squad

The Rams are signing former first-round pick Takk McKinley off the Titans' practice squad, adding him to their 53-man roster

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[chy1127]

If Kendall Blanton is still on the KC practice squad, it may be time to sign him.

 

[shopson67]

I, for one, am fed-up with McShit-fer-Brains' obsession with these midget, injury-prone running backs when there sits another big RB, David Johnson as a FA we should sign. WE did not score a TD in the 4th quarter against the Falcons running the ball because our RBs could not penetrate the goal line just 3 yards out because none of them are considered power backs. Johnson is a big back who knows how to score running TDs. They should sign this guy.

Another issue is what is going on with Dixon. He sucks as a punter. Everyone knows it except McShit-fer-Brains. They should bring back Dicker who was released by the Ravens and be done with it. Dicker's average is way better than Dixon's and if Gay should go down, he can double as a kicker.

5 free agents the LA Rams could sign today, and should

As the Rams roster continues to be hammered by early season injuries, the Rams free agency options include these 5 players who could help today.

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I'm not sold on Johnson, as he's been underwhelming the past few years (to be kind). I'm not sure that a bigger back would be more than the #3 guy at this point, and maybe the #4 since Funk is also on special teams. When Kyren returns, that bigger back probably gets cut?

Now, if they can find a bigger back that plays special teams? Could replace Funk outright.

 

[Retroram52]

The Falcons game proved the Rams need a big back especially down in the redzone. They tried Skowronek lining-up as a fullback but he is not exactly a bruiser back. The Rams have one too many small backs and that is what they go after when they have room for another RB as they did when they signed Ronnie Rivers off of the Cardinals PS who was cut. It is McShit-fer-Brains' obsession with these small backs that is causing this weakness in the offense and because they love the pass so much. It won't change anytime soon.

 

[ANGELAKERAMS]

The other thing that would help the run game is to quit this RBBC garbage.

Akers clearly is not the same as he was and the bulk of the carries need to go to Henderson until Akers is back ( IF that even happens ).

Akers averaging 2.6 yards a carry is not helping the offense at all when McVay refuses to run the ball much as it is.

 

[Retroram52]

The rumors abound that Morris is inching the defense closer to a 4-3 flex. The two signings to the PS are DE's and the decline in pass rush pressures and sacks is also another factor motivating these rumors. We shall see what transpires. Maybe the fullback position and the 4-3 defense are making a comeback with the Rams. I wonder. With Coen as the OC, are we going to see the Jumbo more often?

Rams shock with 2nd pass rusher. Is defensive flex coming?

The LA Rams roster shocks the NFL by signing DE/OLB Takk McKinley from the Tennesee Titans practice squad. What does this mean for the Rams D?

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[Retroram52]

Well, maybe McVay is tired of me calling him McShit-fer-Brains because the Rams went and poached the Chiefs PS and they are bringing Kendall Blanton BACK!! He'll go immediately to the Active 53-man roster and he'll play against the Cardinals because he knows the offense. Good move.

TE Kendall Blanton back home on LA Rams roster worth smiling over

In LA Rams News: Why returning TE Kendall Blanton back home to a spot on the LA Rams roster is somewhat that is worth smiling over

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[Retroram52]

But some things with McVay and maybe Morris die hard. The Rams signed a very small DB to the PS as well this week. The new Ram is Shaun Jolly. He is the same size as Atwell!!

Sweet! Come meet the LA Rams new Jolly Ramster!

The LA Rams free agency latest signing, rookie DB Shaun Jolly, has many qualities that resemble former Rams star DB Darious Williams.

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[Retroram52]

Another good move by McVay this week is Alaric Jackson will remain the starter at RG and Shelton will stay at Center. Another good move!!!! Maybe McVay will have the hutzpah to keep the best O-line intact when Allen comes back. Right now it is from left to right: Noteboom, Edwards, Shelton, Jackson, and Havenstein. And now they will have Kendall Banton back at TE for blocking and passing along side of Higbee.

 

[Retroram52]

More good news. The Rams finally have a big back as they brought back Malcolm Brown. They cut Keir Thomas and Trey Ragas (another Akers type back). I don't agree with the move of Thomas. He was pretty good and they already lost Benton Whitley. So we shall see if Thomas returns. The Rams should move that midget back Ronnie Rivers and add Keir Thomas back.

Rams sign RB Malcolm Brown to practice squad, waive RB Trey Ragas and OLB Keir Thomas

The Rams are reuniting with Malcolm Brown, signing him to their practice squad. They also waived two players on Thursday.

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[Retroram52]

This is an interesting speculative article indicating the Rams interest in obtaining several players from both the Jets and the Geeants who are moving talented players at the LBing position as well as the O-line in sort of a mini-fire sale. The Jets more so than the Giants but this article indicates that both would be trade partners for the Rams for LBs and O-lineman. We shall see if this develops going forward.

LA Rams must push NY Jets and Giants hard for trade before deadline

NFL rumors report that both the Jets and Giants are selling talented players. The LA Rams must push both teams hard for trades.

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[Retroram52]

Here is a compilation of the Rams transactions this week. They are going to regret moving Keir Thomas off of the 53-man roster and out the door. Should cut some of their mini-peeps like Atwell, Rivers, and this Jolly dude. WTH?

Recapping all of the Rams’ roster moves this week: Who’s in and who’s out?

The Rams made a flurry of roster moves this week, and we're here to catch you up on all of them

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[Retroram52]

Former Number One pick that tore his Achilles Tendon. Great. Don't know if he is going to be different than before but if Akers proved anything, the answer is probably yes. The Rams are getting desperate. And instead of moving a very small RB or even the Little Turd 3.0, they cut one of the better OLBs in Thomas. Thomas was one of three UDFA to make the team. Just plain stupid.

Takk McKinley explains why torn Achilles was 'the best thing to happen' to him

Takk McKinley tore his Achilles in December, but he now sees the injury as a blessing in disguise

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[Retroram52]

Just like they did with Kendall Blanton, the Rams could conceivably poach Benton Whitley back off of the Chiefs PS if need be.

Chiefs to sign DE Benton Whitley from Rams practice squad

The #Chiefs had an open spot on the 53-man roster and poached a defensive end from the #Rams practice squad.

www.yahoo.com

 

[Retroram52]

If anyone needs a refresher on what the Jumbo looks like from above, here it is. This version as a couple extra TEs and is missing the big bruiser back as the 11th man. It's a pound-it-down-your-throat offense and it will destroy any 6-1 defense or the 46 defense as well.

Notebook: The allure of a retro look for the Notre Dame offense vs. UNC

There are some valuable lessons for coach Marcus Freeman in ND's 31-17 road win over the Tar Heels in 2020.

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[ANGELAKERAMS]

Former Number One pick that tore his Achilles Tendon. Great. Don't know if he is going to be different than before but if Akers proved anything, the answer is probably yes. The Rams are getting desperate. And instead of moving a very small RB or even the Little Turd 3.0, they cut one of the better OLBs in Thomas. Thomas was one of three UDFA to make the team. Just plain stupid.

Takk McKinley explains why torn Achilles was 'the best thing to happen' to him

Takk McKinley tore his Achilles in December, but he now sees the injury as a blessing in disguise

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Thomas is on the PS, so hopefully no one poaches him.

Jefferson officially put on IR, will miss next 4 games at least.

 

[Retroram52]

Good, they moved him off the active roster and he cleared waivers, so he's back on the PS. Good and you are right ALR.

 

[Retroram52]

The latest roster moves as the number of injuries continues to rise. Van Jefferson's knee is going to take more time to heal. So they re-signed some players to the PS as well as the active roster. I suspect this may continue but I think we might be at the bottom of the injuries and we should be good. But we shall see.

Van Jefferson to IR? LA Rams roster chaotic hits keep coming

In another wave of LA Rams roster moves, the LA Rams begin by placing WR Van Jefferson on injured reserve, and other transactions.

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