Avila progress by Baldy

[Memphis Ram]

plus our punter, could end up being 5 very good to excellent starters. Snead needed a great draft and he nailed it

And they've got a 6'6" TE with 38" vertical jumping ability and great hands in Davis Allen who has hardly even seen the field yet. He's a redzone weapon just waiting to be used.

I still believe that DL Desjuan Johnson is going to be a player and wish they'd make him active on gameday over Earnest Brown.

Just saw an interview where Durant said he's teaching Tomlinson the star (nickel position) where I think he'd shine.

If Zach Evans or a healthy Ochaun Mathis can give them anything that would be the topping on the cake, IMO.

 

[majrleaged]

This is not last years line.

 

[majrleaged]

Noteboom looked pretty good in this video as did the rest of the line. Look out NFL. The Rams have fixed the line and are coming for you.

 

[Rams43]

Yeah, Avila did look great in that vid, but honestly, the rest of the OL was blocking beautifully, too.

 

[Loyal]

What impresses me about Avila is his size, intelligence and spatial awareness. Plus his "want to." He looks so solid and WIDE that I think few NFL DT's will beat him in the NFL.

 

[OldSchool]

Yeah a smarter DC will stunt at Avilla and test he's awareness to pick it up. A couple times it seemed like he was more eager to hit somebody and not wait for the stunt. He's young and we all know they're eager but capable of mistakes.

 

[jap]

except it didn't work with Demby, Evens or Edwards

Well, a certain threshold of talent is actually required before the AD effect on development can kick in. Those OL guys you mentioned were sorely lacking in talent quantity and quality.

 

[jap]

And Byron Young and Kobie Turner are flashing.

Byron Young is virtually a Von Miller clone. Kobie "The Conductor" Turner is an unabashed fan of AD from his collegiate playing days. With Puka and Ethan Evens as Cooper Kupp and Johnny Hekker clones, respectively, we see that Sean and Les have resorted to genome-level biological warfare to establish a Horns dynasty. We still could use a Matthew Stafford and, perhaps, a Todd Gurley clone, sans degenerate knee issues, to establish the core of the ongoing dynasty.

 

[Memento]

And they've got a 6'6" TE with 38" vertical jumping ability and great hands in Davis Allen who has hardly even seen the field yet. He's a redzone weapon just waiting to be used.

I still believe that DL Desjuan Johnson is going to be a player and wish they'd make him active on gameday over Earnest Brown.

Just saw an interview where Durant said he's teaching Tomlinson the star (nickel position) where I think he'd shine.

If Zach Evans or a healthy Ochaun Mathis can give them anything that would be the topping on the cake, IMO.

Agreed with all, and I'd love to see Warren McClendon take the field. He's not the best athlete, but as a technician, he's damn solid. Reminds me a bit of a shorter Havenstein, actually.

 

[hotanez]

Agreed with all, and I'd love to see Warren McClendon take the field. He's not the best athlete, but as a technician, he's damn solid. Reminds me a bit of a shorter Havenstein, actually.

At what spot Memento? RG?

 

[Memento]

At what spot Memento? RG?

Right guard or right tackle. It's not like Havenstein is going to last forever. Zachary Thomas is another interesting piece, and I still haven't fully given up on Bruss. Even if we lose Shelton, Allen, Noteboom, Dotson, and Anchrum after this year, it's not like we don't have options.

 

[Memento]

Also will add that I'd love to see how Nick Hampton plays with another year and more power to him. He was solid at Appalachian State.

Either way, our 2023 rookie class could be an absolute team changer.

 

[hotanez]

Right guard or right tackle. It's not like Havenstein is going to last forever. Zachary Thomas is another interesting piece, and I still haven't fully given up on Bruss. Even if we lose Shelton, Allen, Noteboom, Dotson, and Anchrum after this year, it's not like we don't have options.

we have to resign Shelton. I don't want to start all over at center again

 

[Memento]

we have to resign Shelton. I don't want to start all over at center again

I agree. I don't want to start all over either, but we'll see what happens. He's a free agent after this year; I believe he can opt out of his contract, if I'm not mistaken?

 

[Riverumbbq]

I agree. I don't want to start all over either, but we'll see what happens. He's a free agent after this year; I believe he can opt out of his contract, if I'm not mistaken?

Spotrac shows him signed thru the 2024 season.

LA Rams Coleman Shelton doubles down on himself in new contract

When the LA Rams agreed to sign IOL Coleman Shelton to a two-year contract in 2022, there was not a lot of press attention given to the fact that the second yea

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[hotanez]

I agree. I don't want to start all over either, but we'll see what happens. He's a free agent after this year; I believe he can opt out of his contract, if I'm not mistaken?

I think your right but we'll have the money to resign Jackson and Shelton. No need to let him walk, let's keep our Oline intact please

 

[Memento]

Spotrac shows him signed thru the 2024 season.

LA Rams Coleman Shelton doubles down on himself in new contract

When the LA Rams agreed to sign IOL Coleman Shelton to a two-year contract in 2022, there was not a lot of press attention given to the fact that the second yea

ramblinfan.com

Okay. So we have him for another year. I thought he could opt out after this year, since it's a player-option?

 

[Memento]

I think your right but we'll have the money to resign Jackson and Shelton. No need to let him walk, let's keep our Oline intact please

A-Jax should definitely be re-signed, along with Ernest Jones and whichever edge rusher we trade for (because I'm willing to bet a lot that we deal for one).

 

[Riverumbbq]

A-Jax should definitely be re-signed, along with Ernest Jones and whichever edge rusher we trade for (because I'm willing to bet a lot that we deal for one).

AJ will be an RFA next year while E. Jones remains under contract for 2024.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

And they've got a 6'6" TE with 38" vertical jumping ability and great hands in Davis Allen who has hardly even seen the field yet. He's a redzone weapon just waiting to be used.

I still believe that DL Desjuan Johnson is going to be a player and wish they'd make him active on gameday over Earnest Brown.

Just saw an interview where Durant said he's teaching Tomlinson the star (nickel position) where I think he'd shine.

If Zach Evans or a healthy Ochaun Mathis can give them anything that would be the topping on the cake, IMO.

Agreed. I am very hopeful that Allen ends up being that future Higbee replacement.

The class looks very good aside from the backup QB right now. Alcoholism can be a lifelong rollercoaster. I wish they had picked O’Connel. This could be the best Rams draft of Snead’s career.