Some Kendall Langford Highlights (#70)
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Holy shit. This guy hits hard when he gets to the ball. I love it! :bangin:
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OK - So I know I may be regurgitating - but.... If you are going to have decent phases of your team, you will likely always just be decent. You have to have elite groups in order to compete for championships. Many people questioned why we would load up at certain positions rather than make sure we got a "real weapon" like Blackmon. I don't see it that way. I see us building complete units and filling holes where possible. So with that in mind, let's look at our defense.
We had a decent D-line last season because of Long and Hall with Quinn thrown in on occasion. Now we have Long, Quinn, Langford, Brockers, and what appears to be at least as good of depth at back-up positions. Our decent D-line is now potentially one of the best if not THE best in the league.
We had the makings of a decent backfield last season before being decimated by injuries. Now we add Court, Jenkins, Johnson, Daniels to the likes of Murphy, Fletcher, Mikell, and Stewart. Our backfield could be elite as well.
JL is a stud in the middle and IMO has some at least better pieces around him now. Our LB position is not likely to be elite but that may not be huge in Fisher's scheme. And I think Hull will surprise some people this season.
I'm still a bit nervous about our offense. There are a lot of unknowns there. I like the mindset of Boudreau. I love the addition of Wells. I think that alone could be huge. I just think Kendricks is going to show huge improvement, Danny will be Danny, and if Quick and Givens give us decent production along with maybe one other receiver like Smith, our offense could actually be good. I'm not expecting elite. But with a good offense and an elite defense.... All I'm saying is: Why NOT us?
Yeah - I'm a homer. So?
We had a decent D-line last season because of Long and Hall with Quinn thrown in on occasion. Now we have Long, Quinn, Langford, Brockers, and what appears to be at least as good of depth at back-up positions. Our decent D-line is now potentially one of the best if not THE best in the league.
We had the makings of a decent backfield last season before being decimated by injuries. Now we add Court, Jenkins, Johnson, Daniels to the likes of Murphy, Fletcher, Mikell, and Stewart. Our backfield could be elite as well.
JL is a stud in the middle and IMO has some at least better pieces around him now. Our LB position is not likely to be elite but that may not be huge in Fisher's scheme. And I think Hull will surprise some people this season.
I'm still a bit nervous about our offense. There are a lot of unknowns there. I like the mindset of Boudreau. I love the addition of Wells. I think that alone could be huge. I just think Kendricks is going to show huge improvement, Danny will be Danny, and if Quick and Givens give us decent production along with maybe one other receiver like Smith, our offense could actually be good. I'm not expecting elite. But with a good offense and an elite defense.... All I'm saying is: Why NOT us?
Yeah - I'm a homer. So?
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Agree. All Fisher wants to do is get after the QB and force them into bad decisions. Blanket the receivers on top of making a QB throw early, and what do you get? Coverage sacks and interceptions. BOOM. Give the ball back to the offense.RamFan503 said:
The offense is already gearing up to be much better now that there's actual OTAs and camp. I know it was difficult for Devaney to get receivers, but he did anyway (Gibson, Amendola, Alexander, Pettis, Salas, Kendricks, Hoomanawanui). Now those guys are mixed in with Quick, Givens, Smith and the UDFA I'm keeping an eye on [Nick Johnson]. Shake it out and get a badass starting 6. Pead is the guy we've all been waiting for and could be the guy we all hoped Norwood would be.
3 or 4 different options in the return game.
A kicker with a boom stick for a leg.
Very experienced assistant coaches.
Better schedule.
And the support of RAMS ON DEMAND, BABY!
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Why Nick Johnson, X??????
X,
What do you see of Nick JOhnson that you like? I've never seen him.
Any HIghlights of the kid you may have?...post em...I'd like to see him!
X,
What do you see of Nick JOhnson that you like? I've never seen him.
Any HIghlights of the kid you may have?...post em...I'd like to see him!
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Re: Why Nick Johnson, X??????
[textarea]Despite playing football for a non-major college, being slightly undersized and not producing eye-popping statistics, wide receiver Nick Johnson has earned a shot to make the NFL.
The San Lorenzo Valley High and Cabrillo College alum -- who tested well for pro scouts -- agreed to a two-year free agent contract Sunday morning with the St. Louis Rams.
Because Johnson switched agents within the past 30 days, he has to wait until five days after the NFL Draft to finalize paperwork. He and his new agent Jeff Garcia will officially sign Friday.
[hil]"I grew up a 49ers fan, but that's about to change now,[/hil]" Johnson said over speakerphone while driving to the mall. "If I make the team, I'll be wearing different colors. I'm excited to represent the team. In fact, [hil]I'm driving to the mall now to get a hat. I'm pretty excited."
Obviously, if he waited a few weeks, he'd probably get a Rams hat for free.[/hil]
Johnson, who is 5-foot-11, 191 pounds, is slated to report to rookie camp May 11 in St. Louis.
Johnson wrapped up his collegiate career at NCAA Division II Henderson State University in Arkansas in the fall. On Dec. 28, he left school to prepare for a possible NFL career. He moved to Costa Mesa to live with his aunt and uncle, Lisa and Sherman Cocroft, and trained relentlessly for multiple combines with trainer Lucious Smith, said Sherman Cocroft, who like Smith is a former NFLer.
"He's a late bloomer," Sherman Cocroft said. "He's completely focused, dedicated, passionate and coachable. He's just a hard worker. He has the passion. If you don't have the passion, you don't make it.
"He's got God on his side too. He's very religious. He's just a great kid with a great attitude. Now he's going to compete with the elite of the elite. He's got to work harder than everybody else. He's got to have that edge. He knows he has to show up at 5:30 a.m. for film study and stay until 6 p.m. and turn the lights off with the coaches."
[hil]Garcia, a former four-time Pro Bowl quarterback in the NFL, not only represents Johnson, he has worked out with his client.
Count the former 49ers quarterback among those impressed.[/hil]
[hil]"I believe in his ability," Garcia said. "Obviously the kid can run. He has that speed and that burst. But it's not just about that. It's can you run routes, make cuts at a high speed, be on the same page as the quarterback and complete the play by catching the ball? Catch the ball with your hands, not your body. He's real effortless with the natural ingredients of the receiver position and has the ability to run after the catch."[/hil]
Johnson gained most of his exposure at the NFL's Regional Combine in Los Angeles in January -- one of 12 supplemental combines the NFL has in conjunction with its main combine in Indianapolis -- and at the league's Super Regional Combine in Detroit last month. He also shined in his pro day at Henderson State.
[hil]In multiple tests, he ran the 40-yard dash in the high 4.3-second to low 4.4 range, ran the shuttle in 3.93 seconds in Detroit and posted a 36-inch vertical at his school's pro day. He also benched 225 pounds 16 times.[/hil]
"Not bad for a 190-pounder," he said, noting he gave up a lot of extracurricular activities in college to focus on training for the NFL. [hil]"I'm too hungry to just play around."[/hil]
On his Facebook page Saturday night, Johnson said he would report to rookie minicamp with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs didn't offer him a deal of any sort though -- merely a tryout.
[hil]The Cleveland Browns also briefly expressed interest.
St. Louis swooped in Sunday morning with a better offer.[/hil]
"The Rams took more action," he said. "I feel like I'm a little higher on the totem pole with a contract."
Johnson won't get a signing bonus with his deal. He'll receive roughly $150 a day, plus meals, at minicamp.
"I've got to make the team to make money," he said.
But that's not his incentive.
[hil]"Shoot, I'll play football for free, but I'm more than happy to receive payment."[/hil]
The Rams drafted two receivers in the draft, which ended Saturday. They took Brian Quick [6-3, 220] of Appalachian State in the second round and Chris Givens [5-11, 198] of Wake Forest in the fourth. They also took two receivers in 2011: Austin Pettis [6-3, 209] of Boise State in the third round and Greg Salas [6-1, 210] of Hawaii in the fourth.
Still, Johnson likes his chances.
"The Rams drafted two receivers this year and two last year, but everybody's young, especially since they got rid of Brandon Lloyd," Johnson said. "It's all younger guys. I feel like it's a fair game. Plus there's a new coach there. It's a fresh start for the organization."
[hil]Johnson added: "I'm humble, but I'm also confident in my ability. And I've always been a person who picks up playbooks real quick."[/hil]
He produced limited statistical success while at Henderson State. In two seasons, he caught 66 passes for 750 yards and four touchdowns. As a senior for the Reddies, he also handled kickoff and punt returns. He averaged 22.8 yards on 13 kickoffs and 14.9 on nine punt returns.[/textarea]
I can't comment on his ability. I just like everything I read about him so far.SunTzu.v.Camus said:
[textarea]Despite playing football for a non-major college, being slightly undersized and not producing eye-popping statistics, wide receiver Nick Johnson has earned a shot to make the NFL.
The San Lorenzo Valley High and Cabrillo College alum -- who tested well for pro scouts -- agreed to a two-year free agent contract Sunday morning with the St. Louis Rams.
Because Johnson switched agents within the past 30 days, he has to wait until five days after the NFL Draft to finalize paperwork. He and his new agent Jeff Garcia will officially sign Friday.
[hil]"I grew up a 49ers fan, but that's about to change now,[/hil]" Johnson said over speakerphone while driving to the mall. "If I make the team, I'll be wearing different colors. I'm excited to represent the team. In fact, [hil]I'm driving to the mall now to get a hat. I'm pretty excited."
Obviously, if he waited a few weeks, he'd probably get a Rams hat for free.[/hil]
Johnson, who is 5-foot-11, 191 pounds, is slated to report to rookie camp May 11 in St. Louis.
Johnson wrapped up his collegiate career at NCAA Division II Henderson State University in Arkansas in the fall. On Dec. 28, he left school to prepare for a possible NFL career. He moved to Costa Mesa to live with his aunt and uncle, Lisa and Sherman Cocroft, and trained relentlessly for multiple combines with trainer Lucious Smith, said Sherman Cocroft, who like Smith is a former NFLer.
"He's a late bloomer," Sherman Cocroft said. "He's completely focused, dedicated, passionate and coachable. He's just a hard worker. He has the passion. If you don't have the passion, you don't make it.
"He's got God on his side too. He's very religious. He's just a great kid with a great attitude. Now he's going to compete with the elite of the elite. He's got to work harder than everybody else. He's got to have that edge. He knows he has to show up at 5:30 a.m. for film study and stay until 6 p.m. and turn the lights off with the coaches."
[hil]Garcia, a former four-time Pro Bowl quarterback in the NFL, not only represents Johnson, he has worked out with his client.
Count the former 49ers quarterback among those impressed.[/hil]
[hil]"I believe in his ability," Garcia said. "Obviously the kid can run. He has that speed and that burst. But it's not just about that. It's can you run routes, make cuts at a high speed, be on the same page as the quarterback and complete the play by catching the ball? Catch the ball with your hands, not your body. He's real effortless with the natural ingredients of the receiver position and has the ability to run after the catch."[/hil]
Johnson gained most of his exposure at the NFL's Regional Combine in Los Angeles in January -- one of 12 supplemental combines the NFL has in conjunction with its main combine in Indianapolis -- and at the league's Super Regional Combine in Detroit last month. He also shined in his pro day at Henderson State.
[hil]In multiple tests, he ran the 40-yard dash in the high 4.3-second to low 4.4 range, ran the shuttle in 3.93 seconds in Detroit and posted a 36-inch vertical at his school's pro day. He also benched 225 pounds 16 times.[/hil]
"Not bad for a 190-pounder," he said, noting he gave up a lot of extracurricular activities in college to focus on training for the NFL. [hil]"I'm too hungry to just play around."[/hil]
On his Facebook page Saturday night, Johnson said he would report to rookie minicamp with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs didn't offer him a deal of any sort though -- merely a tryout.
[hil]The Cleveland Browns also briefly expressed interest.
St. Louis swooped in Sunday morning with a better offer.[/hil]
"The Rams took more action," he said. "I feel like I'm a little higher on the totem pole with a contract."
Johnson won't get a signing bonus with his deal. He'll receive roughly $150 a day, plus meals, at minicamp.
"I've got to make the team to make money," he said.
But that's not his incentive.
[hil]"Shoot, I'll play football for free, but I'm more than happy to receive payment."[/hil]
The Rams drafted two receivers in the draft, which ended Saturday. They took Brian Quick [6-3, 220] of Appalachian State in the second round and Chris Givens [5-11, 198] of Wake Forest in the fourth. They also took two receivers in 2011: Austin Pettis [6-3, 209] of Boise State in the third round and Greg Salas [6-1, 210] of Hawaii in the fourth.
Still, Johnson likes his chances.
"The Rams drafted two receivers this year and two last year, but everybody's young, especially since they got rid of Brandon Lloyd," Johnson said. "It's all younger guys. I feel like it's a fair game. Plus there's a new coach there. It's a fresh start for the organization."
[hil]Johnson added: "I'm humble, but I'm also confident in my ability. And I've always been a person who picks up playbooks real quick."[/hil]
He produced limited statistical success while at Henderson State. In two seasons, he caught 66 passes for 750 yards and four touchdowns. As a senior for the Reddies, he also handled kickoff and punt returns. He averaged 22.8 yards on 13 kickoffs and 14.9 on nine punt returns.[/textarea]
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cool thanks!
Sounds like a good kid and easy to root for!
I'm an Ex-QB andI've always valued the smaller WRs(GSOT style than the bigger Brian Quick ones)....
so I like those quick fearless, little darts that run tight routes and give CBs fits. I like Givens too. Same MO
I really like that Fisher has gone fter SPEED...nearly at every position where it counts LBs, DBs, WRs, RBs....
AND YOUTH!!!! .....that bodes well for building onto a foundation that Spags/Devaney started.
Especially, for Spags establishing the 4 Pillars needed for Fisher to roll the dice on these character risky fellas.
very exciting times!
Sounds like a good kid and easy to root for!
I'm an Ex-QB andI've always valued the smaller WRs(GSOT style than the bigger Brian Quick ones)....
so I like those quick fearless, little darts that run tight routes and give CBs fits. I like Givens too. Same MO
I really like that Fisher has gone fter SPEED...nearly at every position where it counts LBs, DBs, WRs, RBs....
AND YOUTH!!!! .....that bodes well for building onto a foundation that Spags/Devaney started.
Especially, for Spags establishing the 4 Pillars needed for Fisher to roll the dice on these character risky fellas.
very exciting times!
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Langford will be an unsung hero on this team, steadily making solid plays while CL, MB, and RQ rack up the sacks! Something tells me Trevor Laws is going to have a break out year as well. Fisher might not have been kidding about breaking the sack record!!! :wewt:
How can any Rams fan NOT be excited about the developments around this team since last year? And flying under the radar for the most part kinda like the year before last. And I believe this team will be way better than that 2010 Rams, a team that should of gone 10-6.
How can any Rams fan NOT be excited about the developments around this team since last year? And flying under the radar for the most part kinda like the year before last. And I believe this team will be way better than that 2010 Rams, a team that should of gone 10-6.
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Speeps said:
Agreed. Damn I am getting excited for this season. I know we all get boners for our team this time of year, but this woodrow is different. I think I am going to grow a pornstache.......