Reported by ESPN apparently Puka was on the "Join the Lobby" podcast and stated his intention to retire at 30 years old. He referred to Aaron Donald's retirement and going out on top. Not sure what to think, hope he at least gives us 7 more great seasons before we have to pay a semi-broken receiver huge dollars to ride off into the sunset with another team. I would have added the link but not sure how when using my phone, technology challenged.

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I would be ok with a trade up for Jeanty or Hunter, or Carter, or Membou or Warren.
Best RB, best CB/WR, best ED, best OL, best TE - with the goal being to win the Super Bowl this year.
I think these players would improve the SB chances more than any other 2025 draftees.

With no trade up, I would be ok taking Henderson, Hampton, Loveland, Zabel, Barron, Skattebo, Emmanwori, Revel, Campbell, Higgins, Egbuka at 26.
Others of course, if they happen to fall for whatever reasons - McMillan, Burden, Graham, etc

The idea is to win the Super Bowl this year.

Rams should pick players that move them toward that goal #1 and improve them for the future secondly/as well.

I agree with those that say don't take a QB at 26 as it doesn't make the team much better this year - doesn't move them closer to SB win.

with Marion Morrison while filming "The Green Berets". Yes, he was better known as John Wayne

THE BEST DEFENSIVE LINE IN NFL HISTORY:
This pic shows actor John Wayne with members of the Los Angeles Rams' "Fearsome Foursome" defensive line on the set of the movie The Green Berets in 1967.
The "Fearsome Foursome" consisted of:
Deacon Jones (left end)
Merlin Olsen (left tackle)
Rosey Grier/Roger Brown (right tackle)
Lamar Lundy (right end)
They played together from 1963-1966 and are considered one of the best defensive lines in NFL history.
Jones and Olsen are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The photo was taken during a visit to the set of The Green Berets, a movie about the Vietnam War

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One of my sisters-in-law is a big fan of where Kupp ended up, I told her they are getting a guy who will impact the team both on and off the field..

So, over the last two years I've really gotten into chickens. I have a our 100 or so plus 3 guineas, 2 Turkeys and 5 breeder meat rabbits...oh and 22 ducks.

I can't be the only one here who has fallen for this chicken math shit.

They are loud, needy...seems like there is always somebody sick or hurt. You have to battle bitter cold and suffocating heat and everything in between....still wouldn't change it. They are such a joy. My turkeys are my babies. I hand raised them and they are obsessed with me.


That's about all. I guess I don't say much around here, so I figured I would make a lil post about my favorite pass time.

Who would you take in this scenario?

Hampton RB, Sanders QB, Egbuka WR, Simmons OT, Emmanwori S all go right before our pick.

I know a few of you hunt and I'm sure a lot of you eat venison.

Please be careful.

No link because its The Herd show with Colin Cowherd. I watched his program this morning. His top ten team ranking was interesting. No surprise, he had Philly number one. He had the Rams ranked number two. Not just the NFC, but the whole NFL. Are we that good?

Maybe. He had Nick Wright on his show who disagreed on a few of Cowherd's top ten ranking. Especially ranking the Chargers over the Chiefs. Cowher asked Wright who he thought won free agency. Wright gave the Rams the nod. Not only that, he did not disagree with the Rams ranked second. Which surprised me because I felt Wright wanted to be devil's advocate with Cowherd's ranking.

Its impossible to rank top ten teams accurately this time of year. But its good to know pretty much everyone around the league agrees our team is among the top teams. They had some smart signings in free agency. Signed guys who make for good fits in offense and defense systems. And they nailed the last two drafts. No reason to think they won't find some gems in this draft.

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If you can get past the Georgia moments, which will make you want to gag yourself with a spoon, it showcases interesting tidbits of Olsen's induction and the retirement of his jersey. Interesting that it appears Deacon Jones was not there, no indication as to why, but somewhat disappointing IMHO.

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Netflix special on our Rams comes out later this year. They must know what’s fixing to happen.

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Carolina on a 1 year deal

With win nu.ber one of the season let's move into a fresh new thread!

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Do you remember when young and you were taken to a family gathering and Mom gave you a limit as to how much of a certain food you could initially take? "Be polite so everyone can have some. Let everyone get a chance at having some," Mom said. Of course there never was that second chance with deviled eggs in my family.

Even today, I feel deprived of being able to have my fill of them. Sure, I could buy several dozen of eggs, boil them and prepare the filling and make the deviled eggs. Of course, this is why there is almost always a shortage at holidays because it takes a little preparation, which people don't want to do.

How about you guys? Is there any special food that you would "pig out" on if you could, but never get the chance? For @Merlin it might be Rocky Mountain Oysters...

Well, assuming that Akhello Witherspoon gets re-signed for this offseason and not much else, so I'll be going with the trades and draft here. So, here we go:

Post June Cuts:

Colby Parkinson, Darious Williams, Derion Kendrick.

(All obvious.)

Trades:

#26 overall to the Chicago Bears for #39 overall and #41 overall.

(Bears jump up for a falling O-lineman (Conerly, Ersery, or Zabel), we trade down and get two picks.)

#127 overall (2025 draft, fourth round pick). to the Detroit Lions for Hendon Hooker.

(Hooker isn't going to get any opportunities behind Goff, so we strike a deal with Brad Holmes for him to learn behind Matt Stafford. He may be older than Joe Milton (Hooker turned twenty-seven this January and was an older prospect in 2023), but I like his accuracy so much more than Milton's, and Hooker's still a fairly decent athlete with a big-time arm, and is a better processor than Milton.)

#39 to the Cincinnati Bengals for #49 overall and #81 overall.

(Cincinnati jumps Dallas for a running back in this scenario. They swap seconds and give us a third for that.)

#41 overall to the New England Cheatriots for #69 overall, #77 overall, and 2026 fifth.

(New England jumps up for a falling edge rusher. We get three picks in return.)

Draft:

#49 overall - Mason Taylor, TE, Louisiana State.

(Taylor is one of the many options in this rich tight end class. Some think he might go first round, but I'm just going by Tankathon's thing. Very dependable tight end who excels at everything.)

#69 overall - Jack Bech, WR, Texas Christian.

(Suck it, Kupp, we have a younger version of you! Seriously, though, Bech is a fantastic prospect, and I was surprised that Tankathon had him so low. Solid hands, solid route running, solid size. I'd love to have him.)

#77 overall - Wyatt Milum, OT, West Virginia.

(Milum could be Havenstein's replacement. Some may think he isn't a fit at tackle, but I love his nastiness, his technical prowess, and overall reliability for right tackle.

#81 overall - Danny Stutsman, ILB, Oklahoma.

(We like Stutsman a lot. I like Stutsman a lot. It fits. I think he could be the all-situations inside linebacker we're missing.)

#90 overall - Jacob Parrish, CB, Kansas State.

(Parrish may be small, but he's physical, has outstanding IQ, and fantastic athleticism.)

#101 overall - Nohl Williams, CB, California.

(Williams has outstanding ball skills, and is a long and lengthy corner, which helps with his speed issues.)

#190 overall - Simeon Barrow Jr., DT, Miami (Florida).

(Like I've mentioned before, I think we need an option behind Braden Fiske more than a run-stuffer, especially with Poona Ford, Tyler Davis, and Desjuan Johnson as run stoppers. Barrow brings pass rushing juice and surprisingly good run-stopping with him.)

#195 overall - Isaac TeSlaa, WR, Arkansas.

(Athletic freak of nature (6'4", 214 lbs., 4.43 forty, 4.05 shuttle, 1.51 split, 39.5 inch vertical, 129 broad jump, 6.85 cone, 17 bench press) who would be a solid developmental X receiver to learn from Adams and Nacua.)

#201 overall - Teddye Buchanan, ILB, California.

(Love how Buchanan played at Cal and he had outstanding production. Could be a solid teams player and coverage linebacker, in case Speights backslides.)

#202 overall - Marcus Yarns, RB/WR/PR, Delaware.

(Yarns is an incredibly versatile player. From running back to receiver, he has the hands, physicality, and route running to succeed at damned near everything. He's blazing fast for a running back as well (4.49 forty), but isn't the biggest (5'11", 194 lbs.), so he could offer something at receiver if running back doesn't work out.)

Roster:

QB: Matt Stafford, Jimmy Garoppolo, Hendon Hooker

RB: Kyren Williams, Blake Corum, Cody Schrader, Marcus Yarns.

WR: Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, Jack Bech, Chatarius Atwell, Jordan Whittington, Isaac TeSlaa.

TE: Tyler Higbee, Mason Taylor, Davis Allen.

OL: Alaric Jackson, Steve Avila, Beaux Limmer, Kevin Dotson, Rob Havenstein, Coleman Shelton, Wyatt Milum, K.T. Leveston, Justin Dedich, Dylan McMahon.

DL: Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske, Poona Ford, Tyler Davis, Desjuan Johnson, Simeon Barrow

LB: Jared Verse, Byron Young, Danny Stutsman, Omar Speights, Brennan Jackson, Nick Hampton, Teddye Buchanan.

DB: Akhello Witherspoon, Emmanuel Forbes, Kam Kinchens, Kam Curl, Quentin Lake, Cobie Durant, Jacob Parrish, Nohl Williams, Josh Wallace, Charles Woods, Jaylen McCollough.

ST: Josh Karty, Ethan Evans, Alex Ward.

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Jags Trade 36, 88, 194, Rams Trade 26



2nd Rd. Pick 36 TE Colston Loveland Michigan:
Colston Loveland is a long and lean tight end prospect with excellent overall athleticism. He is a natural receiving tight end who was grossly under-used throughout his collegiate career. He aligned all over the formation for the Wolverines but was at his best operating detached from the line of scrimmage and in the slot. Loveland is a smooth mover with good speed off the line of scrimmage. He is a long strider who quickly chews up grass and gets down the field. He flashes very good overall straight-line speed and has the ability to stretch the seam vertically. Even though the NFL is a passing league, tight ends are still required to block, and that is where Lovland leaves you wanting more. He does not have sufficient strength at the point of attack and does not generate movement when attached. He is a position-and-wall-off blocker who does play with effort in this phase, but ultimately, he is best used as a detached weapon rather than your traditional “Y” tight end. Overall, Loveland has an exciting receiving profile that is a perfect fit for today’s NFL. His lack of physicality as a blocker may limit him as an every-down player, but his pass-game upside will still have NFL decision-makers giddy.
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3rd Rd. Pick 88 LB Chris Paul Jr. Ole Miss:
Chris Paul is a versatile linebacker with the speed and instincts to impact all phases of the game. At 6’1”, 235 pounds, he combines sideline-to-sideline range with exceptional tackling and strong hand usage. His natural feel for spacing helps him disrupt passing lanes, while his precise angles and sure tackling make him a reliable defender in pursuit.
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3rd Rd. Pick 90 CB Dorian Strong VA Tech:
Dorian Strong is a skilled and instinctive cornerback who excels in man coverage but is also more than competent in zone coverage schemes. He possesses fluid hips, quick feet, and strong closing speed, allowing him to stick with receivers and disrupt passing lanes. Strong's ball skills stand out, as he consistently tracks the ball and makes plays on it in contested situations. He plays with physicality at the line of scrimmage, using his length effectively to disrupt routes. Strong’s football IQ and anticipation enable him to read quarterbacks and jump routes but can also make him vulnerable if he mistimes the play or double moves. Additionally, adding strength will allow him to handle bigger receivers and further enhance his game as a lockdown defender.
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3rd Rd. Pick 101 DT Joshua Farmer Florida State:
Joshua Farmer is a disruptive and high-motor defensive lineman with a strong blend of power and athleticism. He plays with excellent leverage and hand technique, allowing him to shed blockers and disrupt plays in the backfield. Farmer’s quick first step and ability to generate push make him a force in both pass-rushing situations and run defense. He has the versatility to line up in multiple spots along the defensive front, adding to his value. However, improving his consistency in play recognition and block disengagement will help him take the next step. His effort and physicality make him a key defensive asset.
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4th Rd. Pick 127 OT Chase Lundt UConn:
Chase Lundt is an athletic and technically proficient offensive tackle known for his exceptional movement skills and versatility. He excels in pass protection, utilizing quick footwork and fluid lateral movement to effectively mirror edge rushers. In the run game, Lundt demonstrates a strong understanding of blocking angles, making him particularly effective in zone-blocking schemes. His ability to reach the second level and engage linebackers showcases his agility and field awareness. However, to maximize his impact, Lundt needs to add mass and strength, as his current build may limit his effectiveness against more powerful defenders.
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6th Rd. Pick 190 LB Jamon Dumas Johnson Kentucky:
Jamon Dumas-Johnson is an underrated linebacker whose skill set should translate well to the NFL despite a likely Day 3 selection in the 2025 draft. The Kentucky defender combines explosive short-area movement, linear speed, and sharp pursuit angles in coverage with impressive play strength and physicality against the run. His natural instincts and ability to navigate blockers make him a promising prospect at the next level.
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6th Rd Pick 194 CB Zah Frazier UTSA:
Zah Frazier is a former junior college All-American but has only one year of starting experience at the FBS level. Outstanding size and length. Good press corner who wins those reps at a high level due to his length and physicality. Frazier was primarily used as an outside corner at UTSA. Long strider who can cover lots of ground. He possesses natural acceleration paired with excellent long speed. Very good tackler. Only missed two tackles this season and has a career 5.6% missed tackle rate. Physical player who isn’t afraid of taking on contact. An active run defender who can make plays in that department. Does an excellent job of limiting big plays when targeted. Above-average ball skills. Had six interceptions and five pass breakups in 2024.
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6th Rd Pick 195 WR D'onte Thornton Tennessee:
Dont'e Thornton is an explosive playmaking deep threat who can stretch the defense vertically with his elite speed. He has a chance to be one of the faster receivers in the NFL. Played in an offense that will raise questions about his route tree and production. He is a big-play threat, having led the FBS with 25.4 yards per reception and six touchdowns on just 26 receptions in 2024. Career volume is a concern, with only 65 receptions in total across his four seasons at Oregon and Tennessee.
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6th Rd Pick 201 OT Jalen Travis Iowa State:
Jalen Travis plays with a wide, powerful base and can physically overwhelm edge rushers. He gets off the line better than you’d think for a guy his size, is light on his feet, and has a very good kick-step. He doesn’t naturally play with great leverage but doesn’t always need to because of his size and length. Travis is a skilled, nimble pass blocker who is a strong anchor and has proven to be a reliable blindside protector. He plays with wide hands which can be an issue going against more technically skilled pass rushes. Travis is an above-average athlete who looks good at blocking in space. He excelled at Princeton for three seasons before transferring to Iowa State for his final season.

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6th Rd Pick 202 RB Donovan Edwards Michigan:
Donovan Edwards is a dynamic and versatile running back with playmaking ability as both a rusher and receiver. He possesses good vision, quick acceleration, and fluid agility, allowing him to navigate through defense. Edwards runs with a smooth yet explosive style, displaying the ability to make sharp cuts and break tackles in the open field. As a pass-catcher, he is a natural route runner with reliable hands, making him a valuable weapon in the passing game. Consistency is the biggest knock on him, but he also does not play to his size, which hurts him when working through contact or as a blocker. He has the tools to be a good running back but is a developmental project to have success.
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It was posted the Rams re-signed him to a year deal. Is our d-line rotation set with Turner, Fiske, Ford, Davis, Murchison and D. Johnson, or are we still adding in the draft? Still wouldn't mind adding one those 6'6" 330 behemoths in the 6th as a developmental NT.

Tornadoes have hit a large part of the St. Louis area. My folks lost power. I might be next.

Just stay safe and know I care about all of y’all.