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The annual NFL Network top 100 players countdown for 2018 has revealed 60 names thus-far. In that 100-41 grouping, there are 4 Rams, all recent free-agent signings: Andrew Whitworth (87), Marcus Peters(79), Ndamukong Suh (61), and Aquib Talib (53).
A couple things: First, I realize there is a top 100 thread going here. My point here is to focus on the remaining Top 40. (Please participate in the poll) Also, it is interesting, of the 100-41 players, there is not one home-grown Ram on the list. Players drafted by the Rams we might think had a chance- LaMarcus Joyner, Cooper Kupp, Roger Saffold, Michael Brockers, even players that have recently departed- Ogletree, Quinn and Tru, all, sadly will probably be on the outside looking in. (Shout out to #125, top ranked punter Johnny Hekker! :yay: ) Lastly, I also realize this list can be a popularity contest among players, or an acknowledgment of past accomplishments, or stoutness of jawlines. (Jimmygee!?
really? screw him)
Also, early in the list, (Week one, I believe) the network dropped a clue that the Rams actually are tied with the Eagles for most players on this years list. Not bad! Certainly a testament to the talent level on both sides of the ball. (For it seems nearly impossible for special teams standouts to make the list. Otherwise add Hekker, Zuerlein, Littleton and Cooper to the Rams riches.)
So the question is this, Which remaining Rams will land in the top 40? Vote for as many listed as you like, or note ones I omitted in your comments. Also, note where you think they will land. Of course Gurley and Donald will land in the top 40, probably top 5. That would give us 6, total. I will get a twitch if Goff is not on the list.
That would give us 7.
I think the network said we land 7 or 8? Anybody catch that?
The Rams are stacked with talent this year. The only important thing is turning that talent to wins. Ultimately the Ring. Super Bowl 53.
A couple things: First, I realize there is a top 100 thread going here. My point here is to focus on the remaining Top 40. (Please participate in the poll) Also, it is interesting, of the 100-41 players, there is not one home-grown Ram on the list. Players drafted by the Rams we might think had a chance- LaMarcus Joyner, Cooper Kupp, Roger Saffold, Michael Brockers, even players that have recently departed- Ogletree, Quinn and Tru, all, sadly will probably be on the outside looking in. (Shout out to #125, top ranked punter Johnny Hekker! :yay: ) Lastly, I also realize this list can be a popularity contest among players, or an acknowledgment of past accomplishments, or stoutness of jawlines. (Jimmygee!?
really? screw him)Also, early in the list, (Week one, I believe) the network dropped a clue that the Rams actually are tied with the Eagles for most players on this years list. Not bad! Certainly a testament to the talent level on both sides of the ball. (For it seems nearly impossible for special teams standouts to make the list. Otherwise add Hekker, Zuerlein, Littleton and Cooper to the Rams riches.)
So the question is this, Which remaining Rams will land in the top 40? Vote for as many listed as you like, or note ones I omitted in your comments. Also, note where you think they will land. Of course Gurley and Donald will land in the top 40, probably top 5. That would give us 6, total. I will get a twitch if Goff is not on the list.
That would give us 7.
I think the network said we land 7 or 8? Anybody catch that?
The Rams are stacked with talent this year. The only important thing is turning that talent to wins. Ultimately the Ring. Super Bowl 53.
