Is Donald coming back?

[Ram Ts]

Personally, I highly doubt AD is going to do that stretch run BS. This is an all in type athlete we're talking about. I can't see him working out to get in football shape a good chunk of the year and then be like, ok let's play in the back half of the season. I prefer the earlier the better as he needs to learn how to play off his new teammates as much as they need to learn to play off of him. He's been off for some time, AD should get reps as soon as he can.

I didn’t say (and didn’t mean)“stretch run”. I’m meaning missing game 1. Maybe 2-4 missing or playing smaller amount to build up.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

I didn’t say (and didn’t mean)“stretch run”. I’m meaning missing game 1. Maybe 2-4 missing or playing smaller amount to build up.

Ah my bad, thought that's what cha meant. Thanks for the clarification. I get the 1st game because of the travel out of the country but I'm guessing obviously lol that he'll be back for game 2.

 

[bubbaramfan]

They're keeping it close to the vest. They know and want to make the announcement a big deal

 

[OldSchool]

Lindsey raising him right


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[Ram65]

AD is the hot topic that a handful of people know what he is going to do but, they are not going to say what they know. It's a fun topic for everyone to speculate on, from the media to us here at ROD. It's all speculation. After cut-down day and the roster is a little more settled, he can make his announcement. I'd rather have him play week one against the Whinners. I'm sure he can handle the plane ride if he wanted to. If Jackson and Puka are suspended it should be all hands on deck.

 

[Pedro Ram]

AD is the hot topic that a handful of people know what he is going to do. It's a fun topic for everyone to speculate on, from the media to us here at ROD. It's all speculation. After cut-down day and the roster is a little more settled, he can make his announcement. I'd rather have him play week one against the Whinners. I'm sure he can handle the plan ride if he wanted to. If Jackson and Puka are suspended it should be all hands on deck.

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Great time to be RAMS fan! What a great first-world problem to have! GO RAMS!

 

[tomas]

If it's true that Aaron Donald is developing a new docuseries and he decides not to come out of retirement, then this new docuseries will go over like a lead balloon. This is why I think he plays.

 

[dang]

There’s little chance that Donald comes in and dominate immediately. Even in his prime, it seemed to take 3 or 4 games before he hit his stride (noting that his stride was elite).
So I think Donald wants to feel confident he can really contribute vs feeling pressured to be there week 1. That extra 10 days might just be what he needs to be ready for week 2.

 

[BC Ramfan]

There’s little chance that Donald comes in and dominate immediately. Even in his prime, it seemed to take 3 or 4 games before he hit his stride (noting that his stride was elite).
So I think Donald wants to feel confident he can really contribute vs feeling pressured to be there week 1. That extra 10 days might just be what he needs to be ready for week 2.

Yeah but it's the 49ers!!!!!!
Cmon Aaron, let's GOOOOOOO.
BC

 

[jap]

This is getting interesting watching these guys who don't know anything, acting like they know something.

This has been increasingly the case for decades now as the true professional sports journalists keep getting increasingly replaced by the click bait phoneys.

 

[jap]

There’s little chance that Donald comes in and dominate immediately. Even in his prime, it seemed to take 3 or 4 games before he hit his stride (noting that his stride was elite).
So I think Donald wants to feel confident he can really contribute vs feeling pressured to be there week 1. That extra 10 days might just be what he needs to be ready for week 2.

A blah game for Aaron is a dominant game for most DTs.

 

[Karate61]

There’s little chance that Donald comes in and dominate immediately. Even in his prime, it seemed to take 3 or 4 games before he hit his stride (noting that his stride was elite).
So I think Donald wants to feel confident he can really contribute vs feeling pressured to be there week 1. That extra 10 days might just be what he needs to be ready for week 2.

I think Donald will dominate immediately. The whole reason he's being enticed for a return is Miles Garrett, and less double/triple teams. He'll get a bunch of one-on-ones and easily dominate those!

 

[dang]

A blah game for Aaron is a dominant game for most DTs.

A blah game is not the start he would be looking for. He knows the season is a long grind and wants to be physically and mentally ready. He’s coming back Ramily - just respect his timeline a bit. He deserves it plus it gives the Rams a little time to work out some kinks.

 

[jap]

A blah game is not the start he would be looking for. He knows the season is a long grind and wants to be physically and mentally ready. He’s coming back Ramily - just respect his timeline a bit. He deserves it plus it gives the Rams a little time to work out some kinks.

I was NOT commenting on AD99's first game: I was stating a universal truth.

 

[Pupped]

Just a thought about the roster if/when Donald returns..

I think they should look into trading Fiske. Not that I don't like him, I just think with the coming Salary cap crunch, they could get a little ahead of it and start building some draft capital.

I'm definitely thinking about next season as the roster cuts come.. it's one reason I think they really need to keep Bailey. I don't see being able to keep Young and am not sure how smart it would be with his age anyway. Stewart looks like he could be very solid and Bailey is a wild card.

 

[PARAM]

Just a thought about the roster if/when Donald returns..

I think they should look into trading Fiske. Not that I don't like him, I just think with the coming Salary cap crunch, they could get a little ahead of it and start building some draft capital.

I'm definitely thinking about next season as the roster cuts come.. it's one reason I think they really need to keep Bailey. I don't see being able to keep Young and am not sure how smart it would be with his age anyway. Stewart looks like he could be very solid and Bailey is a wild card.

Good points.

When Donald returns, the easy move would be to drop to 2 QBs and attempt to put Bennett on the PS. If you look at the 1-2 QBs of every NFL team, I can see maybe....maybe....1 or 2 two claiming Bennett. Can anybody name 3 who they think might claim him ?

Cleveland? Maybe.
New Orleans? I doubt it.

Who are the ex-Rams coaches familiar with Bennett?
Liam Coen
Mike LaFleur

 

[PhillyRam]

Good points.

When Donald returns, the easy move would be to drop to 2 QBs and attempt to put Bennett on the PS. If you look at the 1-2 QBs of every NFL team, I can see maybe....maybe....1 or 2 two claiming Bennett. Can anybody name 3 who they think might claim him ?

Cleveland? Maybe.
New Orleans? I doubt it.

Who are the ex-Rams coaches familiar with Bennett?
Liam Coen
Mike LaFleur

The Cards would make sense. Bennett can help them learn the new offense, especially tutoring Beck.

 

[Noregar]

I think they should trade Hamilton to make room for Donald but definitely not Fiske. Sure the return would be less but if they get a 5th that may be the next Puka or Kyren.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

Just a thought about the roster if/when Donald returns..

I think they should look into trading Fiske. Not that I don't like him, I just think with the coming Salary cap crunch, they could get a little ahead of it and start building some draft capital.

I'm definitely thinking about next season as the roster cuts come.. it's one reason I think they really need to keep Bailey. I don't see being able to keep Young and am not sure how smart it would be with his age anyway. Stewart looks like he could be very solid and Bailey is a wild card.

I'm a no on trading Fiske.

 

[PARAM]

The Cards would make sense. Bennett can help them learn the new offense, especially tutoring Beck.

Is Bennett that valuable? They'd have to cut Minshew (5 mil Dead money) or Brissett (25 mil DM). We know which it would be. But Minshew has 47 NFL starts to Bennett's 0. I don't know if Bennett is that important or can help that much. JMHO.

I think they should trade Hamilton to make room for Donald but definitely not Fiske. Sure the return would be less but if they get a 5th that may be the next Puka or Kyren.

I read Hamilton didn't raise any eyebrows last year. Don't know if that's changed but given the choice Fiske or Hamilton

I'm a no on trading Fiske.

100% with you there.