Baker Mayfield signs with Bucs

[CGI_Ram]

View: https://twitter.com/JourdanRodrigue/status/1636844605877436417

 

[PARAM]

So when the Bucs release him after the season, we can resign him to backup Stafford and also get that 6th round comp!!

 

[oldnotdead]

Baker is on a one year audition. He won't be a backup again. The only way he's a Ram next year is if Stafford isn't. Given Stafford's health issues, that could happen sooner rather than later. How many people actually think he will be able to complete three more seasons without missing a lot of games?

In most cases a spinal contusion also results in disc damage. Either a fracture or disc compression is common. Just because it hasn't been made public doesn't mean it didn't happen. IMO it did. My evidence is that Stafford experienced leg weakness after being injured. That could only happen if a disc was displaced and pressed on a nerve bundle. That normally would require surgery which was discussed when he was injured. But that would end his career because of the extended recovery time. Stafford could live a relatively normal life without surgery but to play NFL football and expect not to exacerbate that injury is a huge gamble, bordering on reckless. It's one thing to have back pain. It's another to have it affect your leg strength. I like Stafford and I'm grateful for the Lombardi. But I am very concerned about his health.

My son just got his MRI results back. As I suspected he has a vertebral fracture and a slight disc compression. He won't need surgery but it's what ended his firefighting career. I spoke at length with his doctor and he agreed that most spinal contusions result in vertebral damage with disc damage also being common. My son experienced transient sciatic pain and that was considered normal for a lower lumbar injury. As a result the doctor told my son that arthritis and sciatic pain is likely as he ages. IMO Stafford is rolling the dice and I for one don't like the odds. As my son's doc told him that just because the contusion is healed doesn't mean he won't be susceptible to re-injury.

IMO Snead probably doesn't like the odds either and could be clearing cap to deal with Stafford's $36 M dead cap if he is forced to retire next year. I hope it doesn't come to that but you can't ignore the possibility. Between his back and his tendonitis Stafford's mind might be willing but his body is not looking good over the long term.

 

[thirteen28]

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Snead’s favorite heavy metal song:


View: https://youtu.be/WxnN05vOuSM

 

[CGI_Ram]

This sure was a fun comeback.


View: https://twitter.com/nfl/status/1637241221025509376?s=61&t=lgp1gRmUcyNSF5v7CIHwMg

 

[dang]

This sure was a fun comeback.


View: https://twitter.com/nfl/status/1637241221025509376?s=61&t=lgp1gRmUcyNSF5v7CIHwMg

I don’t think Baker can carry an NFL team but he gained some newfound respect with his energy.

 

[Riverumbbq]

Stenson Bennett, welcome to the Rams. Just the type of guy they would draft for Staffords back up IMO. He's already old too so Stafford and him can discuss corded phones, VCR's, and cassette players together.

I was thinking the same about Tennessee's Hendon Hooker.

If T.B. drafts a LT with their first round pick, that OL might not be so bad for Mayfield.

 

[HE WITH HORNS]

I don’t think Baker can carry an NFL team but he gained some newfound respect with his energy.

He'd be literally the PERFECT guy to come off the bench if your team was down 4 points in the 4th quarter and your starter got banged up and couldn't finish. Baker would come in and do his magic.

 

[dieterbrock]

I was thinking the same about Tennessee's Hendon Hooker.

He's perfect for the Raiders
I mean just imagine the disappointment for Garoppolo when he hears the news that the Raiders are bringing in an old Hooker
and then Hendon walks in to the room

 

[Tano]

Baker is on a one year audition. He won't be a backup again. The only way he's a Ram next year is if Stafford isn't. Given Stafford's health issues, that could happen sooner rather than later. How many people actually think he will be able to complete three more seasons without missing a lot of games?

In most cases a spinal contusion also results in disc damage. Either a fracture or disc compression is common. Just because it hasn't been made public doesn't mean it didn't happen. IMO it did. My evidence is that Stafford experienced leg weakness after being injured. That could only happen if a disc was displaced and pressed on a nerve bundle. That normally would require surgery which was discussed when he was injured. But that would end his career because of the extended recovery time. Stafford could live a relatively normal life without surgery but to play NFL football and expect not to exacerbate that injury is a huge gamble, bordering on reckless. It's one thing to have back pain. It's another to have it affect your leg strength. I like Stafford and I'm grateful for the Lombardi. But I am very concerned about his health.

My son just got his MRI results back. As I suspected he has a vertebral fracture and a slight disc compression. He won't need surgery but it's what ended his firefighting career. I spoke at length with his doctor and he agreed that most spinal contusions result in vertebral damage with disc damage also being common. My son experienced transient sciatic pain and that was considered normal for a lower lumbar injury. As a result the doctor told my son that arthritis and sciatic pain is likely as he ages. IMO Stafford is rolling the dice and I for one don't like the odds. As my son's doc told him that just because the contusion is healed doesn't mean he won't be susceptible to re-injury.

IMO Snead probably doesn't like the odds either and could be clearing cap to deal with Stafford's $36 M dead cap if he is forced to retire next year. I hope it doesn't come to that but you can't ignore the possibility. Between his back and his tendonitis Stafford's mind might be willing but his body is not looking good over the long term.

This is exactly why I have a bad feeling why I think this season may go down as one of the worst seasons ever in Ram history.

No QB with young players all over the place replacing Ram Vets on the defensive side and possibly in the OL as well.

It is not looking good.

Detroit Lions from two years ago.

But I have high hopes that next year will be a start to a return to greatness for the Rams. Just like the Lions from last year once the Rams draft one of the three best QBs in the draft next year (Yes I am hoping for Caleb as well as a lot of other Rams fans).

 

[I like Rams]

This is exactly why I have a bad feeling why I think this season may go down as one of the worst seasons ever in Ram history.

No QB with young players all over the place replacing Ram Vets on the defensive side and possibly in the OL as well.

It is not looking good.

Detroit Lions from two years ago.

But I have high hopes that next year will be a start to a return to greatness for the Rams. Just like the Lions from last year once the Rams draft one of the three best QBs in the draft next year (Yes I am hoping for Caleb as well as a lot of other Rams fans).

I wouldn't hold my breath about the Rams using their first rd pick in the draft next season. They tried giving that one away to obtain Burns last season, I dont see them changing philosophies unless Staff is too banged up and they have no vet to trade for.