Dominque Easley likely done for the season

[Ramrocket]

Not really sure how much torn meniscus repair has been done to that knee or the past severity. Normal knee not having major damage to them can come back to play later but both his knees have been badly damaged with some grade 3 tears in his past along with his MCL/ACL/PCLsurgeries. I guess in this case we will never know the amount of damage he did to the two C-shaped discs of cartilage or (soft tissue) in that knee.

Very true. It may be the case that he hasn't had significant amounts s of cartilage removed previously. That could mean some bone on bone 'rubbing' which wouldn't be conducive to him playing again.

 

[fearsomefour]

Bummer.
I liked the idea of Easley at OLB.
Didn't get enough of a sample size to see if it work.

 

[BonifayRam]

Unfortunately moving Easley to OLB was probably an indication of last option for him on the Rams. It’s a tough business but it’s next man up. I still believe the Rams should bring in a get to help until the youngsters get acclimated. Not sure if that would require a trade or a pickup but think it’s a glaring Need.

Not sure how Wade will go about this situation. Going up against Wilson in his hometurf-420 field is super tough assignment for any talented well seasoned OLB/Edge Rusher!:notsure: Wison is a nightmare for outside containment assignments. Wilson is quicker/smarter/stronger & more elusive than most all the NFL ER's. Both Ebukam & Longacre have some expereince with Wilson but only as relief experience. I have concerns with both our starters here. Wilson not contained & making throws on the run is not what you want to have in Seattle.

(A.)Go with a heavy dose of Matt Longacre & hope that Matt works his way gets back to where he was last season before the back & bicep injuries? (as you suggest) then utilize rookie 6th & 7th rders Lawler & Young in relief.

(B.)Work Barron back in part time with some snaps to free up Cory Littleton inside thus utilizing his best outside pass rushing LB'er on the edges more often & still having a playmaking LB'er on the field?

(C.)Go with the 6-4 288 lb rookie 4th rder Franklin-myers as a full timer on the edge in place of Easley & use Longacre as the main first reserve for (Ebukam/Frankin) thus gambling with JFM lack of pass coverage skills plus lack of quick twitch quickness?

(D.) If Barron continues to be out, plan to use the quick & fast Cory Littleton in place of Dom Easley & then insert veteran 4th yr inside LB & back up defensive play caller Bryce Hager in place of Littleton inside to go with (Ramik Wilson/Marqiu Christian).Assigning CL dogging Wilson full time.

See any other consideration out there for Wade? You could go with a mixer of all the above but I would plan now to go with D.

Very true. It may be the case that he hasn't had significant amounts s of cartilage removed previously. That could mean some bone on bone 'rubbing' which wouldn't be conducive to him playing again.

I have always liked Dom Easley going back to Gatorville times. It sure would be great news if the Rams were to keep DE on the roster it may indicate that the findings & results from this procedure might be less damage but any previous op knee (which is DE case) is going to be easy to make it angry agitated & prone to swelling in the future when put in playing stress. Any full time action this season is most likely over with a very angry agitated agrivated wore down knee.

 

[Merlin]

It's a damn bummer, feel bad for the dude. And I don't want to sound like a jerk here, but sadly it's not a surprise to see him out once again, and I don't think he's got a future in ball at all let alone with the Rams.

Best of luck to him, either way.

 

[RamFan503]

Sad to see. I’ll hold out hope for him that his career continues after he heals.

 

[BonifayRam]

Its official.....

The Rams on Tuesday also put linebacker Dominique Easley on the injured-reserve list.

https://www.pe.com/2018/10/02/rams-...-sign-cairo-santos-as-short-term-replacement/

 

[André]

Anybody else out there at this point?

I know we've signed somebody named Ja'Von Rolland-Jones to the practice squad, but since I've never heard of him I doubt he's the answer ...

 

[BonifayRam]

Anybody else out there at this point?

I know we've signed somebody named Ja'Von Rolland-Jones to the practice squad, but since I've never heard of him I doubt he's the answer ...

That question has yet to be answered. The release of our 2nd Kicker & the placement of ER Dom Easley on the IR does mean we still have one position on the 53 Master Roster open.

 

[shovelpass]

That question has yet to be answered. The release of our 2nd Kicker & the placement of ER Dom Easley on the IR does mean we still have one position on the 53 Master Roster open.

Maybe it'll stay open until Obo is activated?

 

[Ramrocket]

Not sure how Wade will go about this situation. Going up against Wilson in his hometurf-420 field is super tough assignment for any talented well seasoned OLB/Edge Rusher!:notsure: Wison is a nightmare for outside containment assignments. Wilson is quicker/smarter/stronger & more elusive than most all the NFL ER's. Both Ebukam & Longacre have some expereince with Wilson but only as relief experience. I have concerns with both our starters here. Wilson not contained & making throws on the run is not what you want to have in Seattle.

(A.)Go with a heavy dose of Matt Longacre & hope that Matt works his way gets back to where he was last season before the back & bicep injuries? (as you suggest) then utilize rookie 6th & 7th rders Lawler & Young in relief.

(B.)Work Barron back in part time with some snaps to free up Cory Littleton inside thus utilizing his best outside pass rushing LB'er on the edges more often & still having a playmaking LB'er on the field?

(C.)Go with the 6-4 288 lb rookie 4th rder Franklin-myers as a full timer on the edge in place of Easley & use Longacre as the main first reserve for (Ebukam/Frankin) thus gambling with JFM lack of pass coverage skills plus lack of quick twitch quickness?

(D.) If Barron continues to be out, plan to use the quick & fast Cory Littleton in place of Dom Easley & then insert veteran 4th yr inside LB & back up defensive play caller Bryce Hager in place of Littleton inside to go with (Ramik Wilson/Marqiu Christian).Assigning CL dogging Wilson full time.

See any other consideration out there for Wade? You could go with a mixer of all the above but I would plan now to go with D.
I have always liked Dom Easley going back to Gatorville times. It sure would be great news if the Rams were to keep DE on the roster it may indicate that the findings & results from this procedure might be less damage but any previous op knee (which is DE case) is going to be easy to make it angry agitated & prone to swelling in the future when put in playing stress. Any full time action this season is most likely over with a very angry agitated agrivated wore down knee.

What about Kiser in some capacity in the middle instead of Hager? I like Hager on ST and am not sure that he strengthens the middle as much as he lessens ST if he is moved.

 

[BonifayRam]

What about Kiser in some capacity in the middle instead of Hager? I like Hager on ST and am not sure that he strengthens the middle as much as he lessens ST if he is moved.

Evening Ramrocket, I thought that Hager was our best Lb'er in TC & pre season by a far degree. I would prefer having a our most expereinced LB'er call the defense when playing Wilson myself. I would not want our 5th rd rookie involved with this assignment this early in his career. His time will come next season.

 

[Ramrocket]

Evening Ramrocket, I thought that Hager was our best Lb'er in TC & pre season by a far degree. I would prefer having a our most expereinced LB'er call the defense when playing Wilson myself. I would not want our 5th rd rookie involved with this assignment this early in his career. His time will come next season.

Evening Bon, sorry I should have been more clear. I don't want Kiser calling the D. I want him there along side Barron, assuming he plays, allowed to dominate the middle with his brand of crushing D.

I'm not sure what to make of Hager. Every time I see him start well, I get wxcited that the light has 'switched on' then he seems to go off the boil so to speak. Not meaning he plays bad, but he plateaus a bit. Have no problem with him starting but just wonder if his absence from ST will be felt more than what he can give us at MLB. I won't lose any sleep if he starts there to allow Littleton to move to outside.