Rams at 90 players.

[RamzFanz]

View: https://twitter.com/nwagoner/status/597877051081658368


WR Daniel Rodriguez is the war hero.

 

[Akrasian]

How much do they get from the DOD for that?

 

[RamzFanz]

How much do they get from the DOD for that?

Come on now, that's funny and all with the headlines today, I get it, but this dude deserves a shot in my book. The day when we accept cheaters and liars are still super bowl winners and heroes don't deserve a chance, where are we?

"Original walk-on wide receiver who attended Clemson on the GI Bill ... decorated war hero who served approximately 18 months (starting Jan. 26, 2007) in Iraq and one year in Afghanistan ... served in the Army from 2006-10 ... achieved the military rank of Sergeant ... involved in Battle of Kamdesh in Afghanistan on Oct. 3, 2009, when 300 Taliban insurgents battled with 38 U.S. troops; eight Americans lost their lives and 22 were injured, including Rodriguez, in one of the most violent battles in the war; earned a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal With Valor Device for his heroism at Kamdesh."

 

[Akrasian]

Come on now, that's funny and all with the headlines today, I get it, but this dude deserves a shot in my book. The day when we accept cheaters and liars are still super bowl winners and heroes don't deserve a chance, where are we?

"Original walk-on wide receiver who attended Clemson on the GI Bill ... decorated war hero who served approximately 18 months (starting Jan. 26, 2007) in Iraq and one year in Afghanistan ... served in the Army from 2006-10 ... achieved the military rank of Sergeant ... involved in Battle of Kamdesh in Afghanistan on Oct. 3, 2009, when 300 Taliban insurgents battled with 38 U.S. troops; eight Americans lost their lives and 22 were injured, including Rodriguez, in one of the most violent battles in the war; earned a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal With Valor Device for his heroism at Kamdesh."

I just have a feeling that he'll be cut as soon as there is anybody they want purely for football, or when they need the spot because somebody gets injured and they need practice bodies to get ready for training camp. Maybe he doesn't mind that since he'll have briefly been a NFL player sort of, but I don't see that as respectful to him.

 

[RamzFanz]

HEART!

 

[RamzFanz]

I just have a feeling that he'll be cut as soon as there is anybody they want purely for football, or when they need the spot because somebody gets injured and they need practice bodies to get ready for training camp. Maybe he doesn't mind that since he'll have briefly been a NFL player sort of, but I don't see that as respectful to him.

So be it. I have no quarrel with cutting him if he doesn't make the grade. I'm not sure why people are just assuming he won't. I'll bet on a Bronze Star for Valor recipient every day. Have you ever met a live one?

 

[Akrasian]

Yes. Keep in mind that as driven as he may be - it translated to being a backup receiver at Clemson. And that is likely impressive for his physical talents.

 

[RamzFanz]

 

[RamzFanz]

Yes. Keep in mind that as driven as he may be - it translated to being a backup receiver at Clemson. And that is likely impressive for his physical talents.

Yes, it's an unlikely story from beginning to end. That's what makes it so great! Parents divorce, father dies 4 days after HS graduation, best friend dies in battle days after promising him he will go out for college football, survives a 38-400 battle, runs 300 meters under fire to replace a fallen man, wins a Bronze Star for Valor and Purple Heart, overcomes his severe wounds, walks on and makes Clemson, earns a college degree, makes the Rams, and you still estimate he's not capable?

He's played WR, QB, FS, ST and place holder.

I'll support his dream.

 

[TheDYVKX]

I want Rodriguez to succeed so bad. I bet he'd be a hell of a special team player with that determination.

 

[LazyWinker]

I'm rooting for Daniel Rodriguez. The moment that pen touched that contract Daniel Rodriguez became the biggest badass in the League. I'm not a soldier, that's not who I am, but I have a lot of respect for those guys. The Taliban don't play fair. I won't say what I think of the Taliban because it's a rant that covers every letter in the alphabet.

 

[den-the-coach]

I knew Tyler Ott would make it you need to LS in camp. Great for Rodriguez watched a story about him during one of the college football games truly a great american!

Tyler Ott

 

[RaminExile]

I'm rooting for Daniel Rodriguez. The moment that pen touched that contract Daniel Rodriguez became the biggest badass in the League. I'm not a soldier, that's not who I am, but I have a lot of respect for those guys. The Taliban don't play fair. I won't say what I think of the Taliban because it's a rant that covers every letter in the alphabet.

And you never know what a good attitude, work ethic and talent can do. Every team wants to find the next Amendola. These walk on guys turn up EVERY day with their lunch pail and they can be coached. Im rooting for him too. And for that long-snapper that the Seahawks got from Texas - Boyer. That's a great story as well because the guys like 36 years old and 5ft 9 or something like that!

 

[8to12]

I knew Tyler Ott would make it you need to LS in camp. Great for Rodriguez watched a story about him during one of the college football games truly a great american!

Hey Den, what does that first sentence mean? ( tongue in cheek)

 

[den-the-coach]

Hey Den, what does that first sentence mean? ( tongue in cheek)

I'm getting bad.

 

[LazyWinker]

Daniel Rodriguez is a bigger deal than Michael Sam in my opinion. I've got so much respect for him and anyone whose served in Afghanistan. The Taliban do not play fair. An old friend of mine was serving in Afghanistan and was stabbed in the throat by a teenager while playing soccer with kids. That's the type of things our men and women are against there. He's a brave young man and I hope he makes the team.

 

[Corbin]

I'll be shocked if he makes the team, however that doesn't mean I'm not rooting for him. The dude would be fun to have a beer with.

 

[rambone]

I thought Danny Amendola's greatest asset was he was quicker than he was fast. This guys workouts are impressive. If this young man has hands, can run routes and is sneaky quick - he's got a legitimate shot.

 

[LazyWinker]

I thought Danny Amendola's greatest asset was he was quicker than he was fast. This guys workouts are impressive. If this young man has hands, can run routes and is sneaky quick - he's got a legitimate shot.

He's also willing to play special teams. That only helps his chances.