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[fanotodd]

I don't know why the Rams like Larrell Murchison but they re-signed him.

They already lost bb3 and gallimore to FA.

The Rams now have Murchison to go with Davis and newly signed Ford as an IDL rotation. They don’t have to press the issue at that position in the draft now.

It’s looking more and more like a TE or CB could easily be the first pick.

 

[Allen2McVay]

They already lost bb3 and gallimore to FA.

The Rams now have Murchison to go with Davis and newly signed Ford as an IDL rotation. They don’t have to press the issue at that position in the draft now.

It’s looking more and more like a TE or CB could easily be the first pick.

Yeah, I know the depth chart. My point was simply that I don't see Murchison as a productive contributor; and would prefer alternative depth and rotation options.

There are usually a couple players on the Rams that I wonder ... What does the Coaching Staff see in this guy?

Recently, it has been Kendrick and Reeder.

Couple years ago, it was Russ Yeast and Bobby Evans.

 

[fanotodd]

It’s what Covid let out of the box. Now going to be a trend, especially with NIL money screwing up the landscape.

It would have been Covid originally. Programs cut their season or players opted out. Either way, those players took a mulligan.
Obviously, covid is no longer a factor and NiL $$ is. I am curious to see how these guys handle this choice going forward. Is it really gonna be about which pays better (while on a rookie contract)? How about the love of the game and your opportunity to realize the achievements of being a pro football player? Time will tell.

 

[fanotodd]

Yeah, I know the depth chart. My point was simply that I don't see Murchison as a productive contributor; and would prefer alternative depth and rotation options.

There are usually a couple players on the Rams that I wonder ... What does the Coaching Staff see in this guy?

Recently, it has been Kendrick and Reeder.

Couple years ago, it was Russ Yeast and Bobby Evans.

Well, they (FO/staff) do get paid more than you and me to make these decisions, but based on the players you listed…maybe they shouldn’t! Lol.

 

[fanotodd]

The Rams target leadership, maturity and love for the game. Two of those things are often developed by being an older player on your college team and come with experience.

One of the younger players that the Rams recently drafted was Bobby Brown. He took a few years to develop and is still developing. So, maybe they decided they get a faster return and it’s easier to really know who a player is if they are a little older.

If a team cannot retain everyone due to dealing with the salary cap, it makes more sense to draft more finished products that can contribute immediately, especially if a team is confident in their ability to continually identify quality players in college.

100%
It reminds me of when the NBA used to draft so many kids out of HS. By the time they started “getting it”, it was time to make a contract decision. Kinda like bb3.
Guys like Kobe, LeBron, and Garnett were the exceptions, not the rule.

 

[Allen2McVay]

Well, they (FO/staff) do get paid more than you and me to make these decisions, but based on the players you listed…maybe they shouldn’t! Lol.

Yes ... Of Course ... the Rams Front Office and Coaching Staff know more football than the fans.

It's absurd to think otherwise.

That being said, even the best NFL decision-makers sometimes get it wrong.

The Rams have a top-tier Front Office and Organization; and I would not trade any coach for Sean McVay.

That being said ...
Do you think the Allen Robinson signing was a good decision?
Do you think giving Ernest Jones away for a late-round pick-swap was smart?
Do you think the Rams' Defense might have been a little better in 2025 with Jones at off-ball-LB?

 

[RamsFanOH]

Yes ... Of Course ... the Rams Front Office and Coaching Staff know more football than the fans.

It's absurd to think otherwise.

That being said, even the best NFL decision-makers sometimes get it wrong.

The Rams have a top-tier Front Office and Organization; and I would not trade any coach for Sean McVay.

That being said ...
Do you think the Allen Robinson signing was a good decision?
Do you think giving Ernest Jones away for a late-round pick-swap was smart?
Do you think the Rams' Defense might have been a little better in 2025 with Jones at off-ball-LB?

No, no and yes.

 

[Memphis Ram]

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[Memphis Ram]

View: https://x.com/MikeGarafolo/status/1900967909293203617

 

[snackdaddy]

Yes ... Of Course ... the Rams Front Office and Coaching Staff know more football than the fans.

It's absurd to think otherwise.

That being said, even the best NFL decision-makers sometimes get it wrong.

The Rams have a top-tier Front Office and Organization; and I would not trade any coach for Sean McVay.

That being said ...
Do you think the Allen Robinson signing was a good decision?
Do you think giving Ernest Jones away for a late-round pick-swap was smart?
Do you think the Rams' Defense might have been a little better in 2025 with Jones at off-ball-LB?

No
No
Probably

To be fair at the time Robinson was considered a good signing by most. But shit happens and it didn't work out. No one had a crystal ball to see that ahead of time.

For whatever reason Jones fell out of favor with the coaches. We'll probably never know why. But the decision to move him on the surface looks like a mistake.

Its possible they felt Speights had enough upside to replace him. At a much cheaper cost. They knew they weren't gonna extend Jones. Is Speights doesn't work out it might be a mistake they regret. But lets not kid ourselves. Its not like Jones is a pro bowl talent. He isn't.

 

[snackdaddy]

View: https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1901075870359367763

Thats interesting. Mason looked pretty good filling in for McCaffrey. If they're putting all their eggs in the McCaffrey basket they could regret making that trade. Unless they're really sold on Guerrendo.

 

[Allen2McVay]

To be fair at the time Robinson was considered a good signing by most. But shit happens and it didn't work out. No one had a crystal ball to see that ahead of time.

I thought it was a terrific addition.

 

[Mackeyser]

Not to split hairs... it could indeed just mean "struggle", but in today's environment, it generally means only one thing, killing infidels. Up to 10k just in the last week in Syria alone, in case you didn't know.
It would be kinda like drafting a kid named "crusader" or "inquisitor" (i know who would ever name their kid this, just making a point), it's just an unfortunate name that can draw unwanted attention, as it refers to religious violence.
Anyway, I don't care what his name is, if he's got a rams jersey on, he's my guy. He apparently is "built like an old school MLB but moves like a Safety" (per a Redditor). Having someone like that next to Speights would be awesome. Him or that Emmanwori kid, who could be great at playing the Star role.

Not to split hairs... it could indeed just mean "struggle", but in today's environment, it generally means only one thing, killing infidels. Up to 10k just in the last week in Syria alone, in case you didn't know.
It would be kinda like drafting a kid named "crusader" or "inquisitor" (i know who would ever name their kid this, just making a point), it's just an unfortunate name that can draw unwanted attention, as it refers to religious violence.
Anyway, I don't care what his name is, if he's got a rams jersey on, he's my guy. He apparently is "built like an old school MLB but moves like a Safety" (per a Redditor). Having someone like that next to Speights would be awesome. Him or that Emmanwori kid, who could be great at playing the Star role.

So don’t split hairs. I can’t address what you’ve said as it’s against the TOS

BUT…I agree he’d be great. That said, I’d be flabbergasted if we drafted an ILB or Safety on the first or second day…I mean *I* would, but the Rams FO doesnt agree with me

 

[PhillyRam]

Thats interesting. Mason looked pretty good filling in for McCaffrey. If they're putting all their eggs in the McCaffrey basket they could regret making that trade. Unless they're really sold on Guerrendo.

Or planning to draft a RB early

 

[LouisvilleRam]

Thats interesting. Mason looked pretty good filling in for McCaffrey. If they're putting all their eggs in the McCaffrey basket they could regret making that trade. Unless they're really sold on Guerrendo.

They really like Guerrendo,same size with better hands and more speed

 

[So Ram]

I think "much better than Limmer" should be replaced with "slightly better than Limmer at this point in their careers".

Coleman Shelton will be better for Beaux Limmers career.

Funny how posters here forget about the little things.Like ie players, position , rosters,lineups,depth charts.

IMO The RAMS have been under mind & managed up front under his Mcvays HC career as a Ram.

Super solid simple The SWING OG/C spot!!! Shelton Coleman,Austin Blythe,B.Allen ARE NOT GUARDS by SIZE !!

Brings me to Justin Dedich.What a ROOKIE SEASON!! He somehow was The Glue for The Rams.

The Rams only have ONE CENTER if you look at there roster now.It’s Coleman Shelton. Beaux Limmer is going to get some playing time at Guard IMO. 6’5 315 . I won’t say he won’t be The Rams starting Center either,but don’t be surprised if it happens.

Game day rosters are going to be Huge & the way it gets structured on Sundays. 53 to 48.

 

[fanotodd]

Yes ... Of Course ... the Rams Front Office and Coaching Staff know more football than the fans.

It's absurd to think otherwise.

That being said, even the best NFL decision-makers sometimes get it wrong.

The Rams have a top-tier Front Office and Organization; and I would not trade any coach for Sean McVay.

That being said ...
Do you think the Allen Robinson signing was a good decision?
Do you think giving Ernest Jones away for a late-round pick-swap was smart?
Do you think the Rams' Defense might have been a little better in 2025 with Jones at off-ball-LB?

Ah, those questions are now quite rhetorical. I didn’t like the robinson move from the onset and was more critical once it was being repeated that he was going to be an upgrade over Woods.
That being the standard it was easy to criticize the move on a regular basis—which I did.

We, along with other posters, found the jones trade puzzling. That was rhetorical from the onset. I have my two cents to offer but that would take our exchange in a different direction and the topic has been worn out.

To the subject at hand my good man. Who knows why the Rams chose to sign Murchison and let both gallimore and bb3 walk?
Was Murchison the least expensive?
Did the Rams feel cornered because they lost two players at one position?


Perhaps it was a case of flatulence. The Rams kept the one who did not pollute the locker room air following the team meal.

Regardless, the Rams will conscript more IDL for the camp 90. The current question becomes, “How?”.
Obviously there will be UDFAs, but how much draft capital will be spent? I like the idea of bringing in a guy like CJ West (Indiana) to compete for a spot—possibly displacing Murchison.
Anybody on your radar?

 

[TSFH Fan]

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[Allen2McVay]

Ah, those questions are now quite rhetorical.

They were meant to be Illustrative that the best Decision-makers sometimes make poor decisions.

To the subject at hand my good man.

That's a very Broad Assumption

Who knows why the Rams chose to sign Murchison and let both Gallimore and bb3 walk?
Was Murchison the least expensive?

Brown was almost certainly more expensive than Murchison.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

The Saints signed former Chiefs Safety Justin Reid. Are they ever going to admit salary cap defeat and do a reset?