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I read multiple time daily, but rarely post. That said, I am really surprised by some of the responses to the trades made today. A few rants...
*We're not trading Cooks, for God's sake. First, have you ever heard McVay talk about him? Loves him. Second, he's the primary deep threat. Scheming to stop Woods and Kupp leaves safeties two yards closer to the box. You have to have a threat to take the top off. It's silly talk.
*I get the o-line crowd as that's the most obvious need. And it's an obvious and glaring need. But my goodness, don't equate the two together. There's two weeks left before the trade deadline and they've made it clear they still plan on finishing the season strong.
*The picks. It was a steep price to pay. But I laugh at those that are suggesting the only way to address the oline is to have a first rounder. A Q. Nelson-type was not dropping into the 20's for us to take him in the next two years. Good teams can find a way to produce average or above olinemen. There are many examples out there. The position is dire, but not having a first doesn't prevent them from addressing it.
*The Peters trade was an indicator they plan on being a little more active in FA this year. They knew they'd get a 3rd-ish as compensation the following year if they weren't active in FA and instead took the guaranteed 5th this year.
*Salary cap- It's going to go up. In addition, all great teams that sustain success over time draft well in rounds 2-7 and the UFDA route. The Rams have been great at this and it will need to continue. More than anything, what has Demoff/Snead ever done to make any of us doubt their ability to sign the guys they really want? There has been no one that has left they have wanted that has gone on to make us regret the decision. Have faith!
*And yes, I believe they find a way to keep Littleton.
*I LOVE the approach by the F.O. I remember all too vividly the times we were sitting idly by 6 games in waiting for next year. The attitude that permeates from this front office is first rate. Winner approach.
*Losses- Ramsey is going to cost us, for sure. I suspect we won't see Mathews, Weddle, Brockers, Talib, Fowlers and others outside of a few restructured deals. But this is what good teams do....they keep searching for the right guys.
*I just don't understand how so many post continuously about the problems the team has and then second-guess the F.O. when they attempt to make change? Ramsey was never coming for less than two firsts. The cost was no surprise. Without knowing what other players might have actually cost, what did folks want? To stand pat? I just don't get it.
Sorry for the rant, but I was excited to read the board and bummed to see so many second-guessed a front office that is likely the best we've ever had.
*We're not trading Cooks, for God's sake. First, have you ever heard McVay talk about him? Loves him. Second, he's the primary deep threat. Scheming to stop Woods and Kupp leaves safeties two yards closer to the box. You have to have a threat to take the top off. It's silly talk.
*I get the o-line crowd as that's the most obvious need. And it's an obvious and glaring need. But my goodness, don't equate the two together. There's two weeks left before the trade deadline and they've made it clear they still plan on finishing the season strong.
*The picks. It was a steep price to pay. But I laugh at those that are suggesting the only way to address the oline is to have a first rounder. A Q. Nelson-type was not dropping into the 20's for us to take him in the next two years. Good teams can find a way to produce average or above olinemen. There are many examples out there. The position is dire, but not having a first doesn't prevent them from addressing it.
*The Peters trade was an indicator they plan on being a little more active in FA this year. They knew they'd get a 3rd-ish as compensation the following year if they weren't active in FA and instead took the guaranteed 5th this year.
*Salary cap- It's going to go up. In addition, all great teams that sustain success over time draft well in rounds 2-7 and the UFDA route. The Rams have been great at this and it will need to continue. More than anything, what has Demoff/Snead ever done to make any of us doubt their ability to sign the guys they really want? There has been no one that has left they have wanted that has gone on to make us regret the decision. Have faith!
*And yes, I believe they find a way to keep Littleton.
*I LOVE the approach by the F.O. I remember all too vividly the times we were sitting idly by 6 games in waiting for next year. The attitude that permeates from this front office is first rate. Winner approach.
*Losses- Ramsey is going to cost us, for sure. I suspect we won't see Mathews, Weddle, Brockers, Talib, Fowlers and others outside of a few restructured deals. But this is what good teams do....they keep searching for the right guys.
*I just don't understand how so many post continuously about the problems the team has and then second-guess the F.O. when they attempt to make change? Ramsey was never coming for less than two firsts. The cost was no surprise. Without knowing what other players might have actually cost, what did folks want? To stand pat? I just don't get it.
Sorry for the rant, but I was excited to read the board and bummed to see so many second-guessed a front office that is likely the best we've ever had.
