Just a reminder that it is on Netflix and hysterical. Go watch....

DT Braden Fiske (Round 2, Pick 39)
Top P5 riser in entire ‘24 class. Disruptive penetrator with best get-off quicks & snap anticipation in DL class. High-end athlete with enough position flex to start right away. Force multiplier will raise competitive bar for rest of roster.
DS Kam Kinchens (Round 3, Pick 99)
Young early-out junior with playmaking ability in deep part of field. Ball skills are top asset (11 INT past two years). Good functional range belies suspect 40 time. Miami staff raved about toughness & overall makeup. Should seriously push for starting role as rookie.
OLB Brennan Jackson (Round 5, Pick 154)
Fun-to-watch high motor player adds rotational pass rush help & immediate core ST value. Ideal frame & fit for 3-4 OLB. Wish he didn’t get hurt in Mobile because he would’ve opened some eyes. Like Fiske, this dude never stops!
DT Tyler Davis (Round 6, Pick 196)
Good value pick as NFL-ready backup 3-tech behind Kobie Turner. Quick & strong-handed run-downs plugger. Plays bigger than measurables suggest. 5-year starter & team captain at Clemson fits Rams character profile.
PK Joshua Karty (Round 6, Pick 208)
Big-legged kicker that many specialist gurus we consult with thought was one of best PK prospects in past 5-10 years. Thought he might go 4th/5th round. Has leg talent & mental wiring to be long-term answer.
C/G Beaux Limmer (Round 6, Pick 217)
One of best value picks of draft. Inside swing depth upgrade should be fourth IOL behind Avila, Jackson, & Dotson. Mature, no nonsense dude with 41 college starts. Strong Senior Bowl week & elite Combine numbers (36.5 VJ, 39 bench reps). Head-scratcher he lasted til 6th.

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Nagy’s thoughts on Kinchens seems to align with the Rams’ historical approach to 40-yard dash times that come in below standards set for each position. LA has been especially willing to gamble on the safety position, like they did with Jordan Fuller in 2020, because they feel football acumen and play recognition outweighs the ability to run fast in a straight line.

The executive director also noted that Karty, who could bring stability to the kicking position for LA who have been searching for such in life after Matt Gay, could be one of the best kicker prospects in the “past 5-10 years”. If that’s truly the case, the Rams got quite the bargain on Karty, especially considering the NFC West division rival San Francisco 49ers took Michigan’s Jake Moody in the third round of the 2023 draft. Getting Karty in the sixth could be great value for Los Angeles.

Another player that received considerable praise from Nagy was interior offensive lineman Beaux Limmer, who Nagy called “one of the best value picks of the draft”. While the Rams have invested heavily in the guard and center positions between the draft and free agency the last couple of seasons, Limmer should give the team insurance in case injury strikes and either Steve Avila, Jonah Jackson, or Kevin Dotson miss much time. Eventually, Limmer could have a chance to take over in two seasons or so after Jackson and Dotson’s free agent contracts run their course.

Forgive me if someone else posted this.. one of my favorite things about the Rams are these two and how well they both get along and work together. It's pretty remarkable.
More than anything else... I love that these guys are having fun. Yes.. they absolutely bust their balls to be the best.. but they don't seem to lose sight of the fact that they're working in FOOTBALL!!!! A GAME!!!
Sean lost sight of that a little in 22.. but you can see he found it again.
Here's to another fantastic year from the best organization in the NFL.

I'm really looking forward to going back to the moon

I was to young to really remember the Apollo mission , and every thing that lead up to them

so I'm really looking forward the the upcoming missions

even if I don't really understand them..................lol

next year ( fingers crossed ) their sending up 4 astronaut on the Artemis II to orbit the moon , but not land

then in 2026 , they'll be sending 4 more astronaut on the Artemis III , in which 2 of the will land on the moon

now here is where I get a little confused , the 4 astronaut's will be in the Orion spacecraft , which will then dock with the lunar lander , which , it appears their not sure which one their using , as they have two different versions

most likely the SpaceX’s Lunar Starship as it sounds like the Blue Origin’s Blue Moon lunar lander won't be ready yet

but I'm assuming , the lunar lander , most likely the SpaceX’s Lunar Starship will be launched at a separate time , then the astronauts in the Orion spacecraft on top of the Artemis rocket will dock with the SpaceX’s Lunar Starship , in which 2 of the astronaut will board the SpaceX’s Lunar Starship and then land on the moon , will stay there for a whole week , then depart the moons surface and redock with the Orion

is that how it's suppose to work ?

Artemis II is scheduled in Sept of 2025 , and Artemis III in Sept of 2026

we know who the Artemis II astronauts are , but I don't think they've announced the astronaut's for Artemis III are yet , the ones actually landing on the moon

I'm assuming it will all get delayed again

so I'm not holding my breath , but how cool will it be to land on the moon as America celebrates it's 250th birthday





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I know this is a late response and I know we have done about as well as we could in 23-24 drafts in rebuilding our front seven.

But since AD'S Retirement, I have not been able to watch or read anything about him.
Maybe I'm just in denial or just so heartbroken that I can't allow myself to Face up to the truth.
I have never felt this way about any Ram player leaving or retiring. I handled Bruce leaving
same with Holt ,Faulk . And many other Great Rams. I was disappointed, but still good to go

I think it all boils down to just how much I loved this guy. I just don't how I will react when the
new season starts and 99 is nowhere to found on the field.
I'm still struggling and this is actually the first time I written about the subject.
Never thought it would hit me as hard as it has

Maybe it's the difference in losing a great Ram and losing The Greatest Ram to have ever stepped on the field.
God bless you AD and thank you for being AD every day and every game.
The End of a era in Rams history.

Happy for his wife and kids. Dad's home to stay.

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I guess it’s possible, but how could this guy actually be the only person to have this info.

Shrager and some others say it was Bowers that they wanted.

Jourdan made it sound like Verse was their choice if they couldn’t get Bowers.

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Go to the 57:00 mark on the podcast

No video yet but Cowherd is reporting OBJ to the Dolphins on 1 yr $8.25 M deal.

He's the new TO, minus the locker-room bullshit. Have gun will travel.

Dan Hanzus, Gregg Rosenthal, Marc Sessler, and special guest the Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue go around the NFC in 48 minutes!

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The Los Angeles Rams secure their promising wide receiver Xavier Smith from the practice squad with an extended contract.

In a move signaling confidence in emerging talent, the Los Angeles Rams have secured wide receiver Xavier Smith for an extended tenure. Smith, a Florida A&M product, has demonstrated potential that the Rams organization is keen to cultivate.
Despite going undrafted in 2023, Smith's journey with the Rams began shortly thereafter, as he signed as an undrafted free agent. His preseason performances, particularly a notable 25-yard reception against the Las Vegas Raiders, underscored his capabilities and potential value to the team. Jarrett Hoffman of HBCU Sports notes this progression, highlighting Smith's swift transition from college standout to professional prospect.

Smith's initial exclusion from the Rams' final roster did not mark the end of his NFL aspirations. Instead, he embraced the role of a practice squad player, a testament to his perseverance and the Rams' recognition of his latent ability. The practice squad, often seen as a contingency reservoir, provided Smith a platform to refine his skills and remain within arm's reach of the main roster.

College Achievements and Career Goals​

Smith's collegiate accolades at Florida A&M, including three All-Conference honors and recognition from the American Football Coaches Association, paint the picture of a player with a history of excellence. His All-American status further solidifies his reputation as a formidable athlete.

The Rams' current wealth of talent at wide receiver presents both a challenge and an opportunity for Smith. As he aspires to transition from a practice squad member to securing a bench role, the path ahead is one of potential growth and significant competition. Smith's ambition to carve out a place within the Rams' ranks will require continued dedication and performance that stands out in a team already fairly loaded at his position.


Xavier Smith's contract extension with the Rams is an investment in a player whose journey from undrafted rookie to professional athlete embodies the relentless pursuit of success in the NFL.

"The offensive line is pretty important." - Captain Obvious

Looking back to 2022, the Rams OL returned only three starters from their Super Bowl squad, following the retirement of Andrew Whitworth and the departure of Austin Corbett. Add a bunch of injuries, and the unit became so decimated that it turned the post-Championship campaign into the worst sequel since Caddyshack 2.

Fast forward to now, though, and the OL has been refurbished and now, in my opinion, is the best unit in the NFC West... by far!

Going position by position, the top LT in the division is clearly still Trent Williams of the 49ers. Though he's getting up there in age, if he stays healthy, he's in a class by his own. The Rams return A.J. Jackson at LT, who had a solid season last year, and is playing on a "prove it" deal after being tendered as a RFA.

From there, though... its all Rams. I feel comfortable saying that the top 2 OGs in the division are Kevin Dotson and Jonah Jackson.

The next best interior OL in the division, in my opinion, is Steve Avila. The only thing stopping me from declaring him the best at his position is the fact that he's switching to center. He's played the position before, though, so I have high confidence in his ability to be the best center in the division.

Finally, we get to RT. Tell me who in the division has a better RT than Rob Havenstein. Paris Johnson in Arizona has potential, but he's not there yet.

This is a key part of McVay's plan. I think he looks back longingly at the Rams' divisional playoff win against the Cowboys in 2018-19, when the offense generated 273 rushing yards. Matthew Stafford also must be licking his chops at the prospect of strong pass protection and a highly-credible run threat.

I think this offense is on the verge (no pun intended, Jared, you play defense!) of great things.

Lmao have to to at least watch the first one!

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Man NFL very interesting after this deep ass class and all the new QB’s around the league that will shift power and positions around in divisions.

Which ones will you be following?

...you ever ran across. Today I was sitting in the car in a library parking lot while my went to makes some copies, when I searched for the free library WiFi. Normally, there are random WiFi options from homes and businesses. This time. there was a hotspot that said "FBI Surveillance van." I immediately turned and looked around, but saw no van. But on the other side of the building is what passes as a busy street in our small city (28K). There is no way an FBI office is based in this town, but there is a university, maybe the Hamas garbage on campus?

I thought it was weird in my town, so what is the weirdest hot spot addy you have seen on your phone?

I would love to kick the tires on these few:

Stephon Gilmore CB
Still got plenty left in the tank, can we grab him for a run before/if White goes down?

OBJ - Curious if he’ll even consider anything beside a near premium price tag before mid season?

Hunter Renfrow - Could you imagine him, Kupp, and Puca running deadly routes all season?
Matthew would always have someone to throw to.

Some decent vet LB opposite of Jones. Has to be somebody better than our vets on the roster currently.

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This is why the Eagles were picking players from other teams PS instead of signing a lot of UDFAs. The later talent wasn’t there. It’s also why they were making trades and stockpiling mid round picks for the 2025 draft.

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More RB depth

For me it is Omar Spieghts the ILBer from LSU, dude can flat out play and will lay the wood to you. Plus, I saw this as a position of weakness going into this draft, needed someone to pair with Jones and Roseboom is not the answer.

Guess where we are?
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Jags annonced they released him after taking a WR in the draft.

He has decent numbers to play 3-4 WR compared to what we have.

He's had some injury concerns last year being the most recent but other years he has been pretty productive.

Bring him in to compete?

What say you?