Quinton Coples signs with the Rams

[WestCoastRam]

Very smart signing. Say what you want about this front office and free agency but there are teams that definitely do not do as good a job as they do. If the kid's gonna have success it's gonna be in a 4-3 defense like this, with a line like this, with an old UNC teammate and a good Dline coach like Wauffles.

If we get six sacks out of the guy this year it will be a success.

 

[Mojo Ram]

With the Sensabaugh and Coples signing, I'm seriously wondering if this and maybe a few others may clear the way for a trade up to #1?

I dunno. If the Rams sign Rueben Randle, I seriously think the Rams will be prepped to make the trade up even if Quick and Bailey don't contribute. Especially since very few rookie WRs contribute as rookies. Very few Amani Coopers out there and doesn't look like any this year.

Agreed.
The Rams have typically tipped their philosophical draft hat just by paying attention to their FA period. As i've mentioned, IMO they are either going to go ALL IN with a trade up for a QB or litter the roster with offensive skill positions and roll with what we've got at QB.

I'm in the Just get it over with and go get Wentz camp.

 

[Yamahopper]

Williams will get all there is to get out of him.

 

[Orchid]

Some Black fraternities have done this as a way of symbolically taking back the branding that used to take place during slavery using the same method. Now, it's a symbol of achievement and brotherhood.

As for the scar, it's a keloid scar. Africans and African-Americans tend to have significantly greater scarring as they tend to grow skin faster. This also manifests most commonly among men of African descent with "shave bumps" and with some men can lead to significant scarring. So much so that in the military, there is a racial exemption from shaving due to this issue.

I'm part black and I scar pretty badly. I recently had open surgery to fix a hernia and the 4 inch scar isn't so bad above the skin, but beneath the skin, it feels like I'm trying to smuggle a roll of quarters. Let's just say I'm not taking a flight any time soon...

I am Black and was rushed by the Qs in the late 60s. Back then and now they would brand you as part of the commitment process. I had/have a lot of classmates that went Q. Basically they are the toughest, most hardcore (in a good way) frat. Their members were branded and wear/wore it proudly.

Basically (in my time) they were baddest and most hardcore Frat. Of course the Alphas would disagree. I hold nothing against him because of the branding/scars. Insight to his mindset. Bet Quinn is a Q also.

 

[JoeBo21]

So is it me or is Demoff and Snead plotting to remove all concerns from the defense so this can be an offense heavy draft?

Or are they just setting me up so my head will explode when they go DE at 15???

one can hope..

wish we could've retained one of Jenkins or McLeod though

 

[jrry32]

Fair is fair. I criticized them for moves I was unhappy with. I gotta give credit where it's due. With Long walking, we needed a guy behind Hayes with some upside. Now, we have Sims, Westbrooks, and Coples providing depth. Coples and Westbrooks both have the size to slide inside to DT in some packages as well. Coples is a very talented guy with a lot of upside. We have the best DL Coach in the NFL and some great guys that can help him master his craft. Good pick-up.

 

[OntarioRam]

Reclamation projects are always a risk. But if Snisher can pick up a guy that was drafted very high only a few short years ago, that was being misused by his old football club, and he plays defence..... I am very optimistic it will work. We saw it with Barron. And now I think we will see it with Coples. Fingers crossed. This is a great way to add elite talent to the roster for, at least a few years, a bargain price.

And yes, that brand on his arm is absolutely disgusting.

 

[OntarioRam]

Also, we just lost Long and have heard absolutely nothing about Robert Quinn's recovery. As things currently stand, I think there is a real chance Coples could be starting for us on opening day.

 

[tavian]

So is it me or is Demoff and Snead plotting to remove all concerns from the defense so this can be an offense heavy draft?

Or are they just setting me up so my head will explode when they go DE at 15???

Read my mind

 

[tavian]

Just doing some digging.He can't be half bad he is from North Kakalaki.

http://nypost.com/2015/07/10/its-on-todd-bowles-to-unlock-quinton-coples-first-round-hype/

It’s on Todd Bowles to unlock Quinton Coples’ first-round hype


No. 13: Quinton Coples
Last year’s ranking: 11

Position: Outside linebacker

Age: 25

How acquired: Selected in the first round of the 2012 Draft

Years left on contract: 2

2015 Salary Cap figure: $2.8 million

Looking back at 2014: If Coples was not a first-round pick, you would look at his 2014 season and say he played OK. Problem for Coples is he is a first-round pick and he has failed to live up to the expectations that come with that.

He had another up-and-down season, playing pretty well at times and then disappearing for long stretches. He finished with 35 tackles, a career-high 6 ½ sacks and one forced fumble.

The Jets moved Coples to outside linebacker two years ago after drafting Sheldon Richardson, and Coples still does not look comfortable in the position. I thought he played his best last year when Muhammad Wilkerson was injured and he had to slide to defensive end, his natural position. But with Leonard Williams now added to an already deep defensive line, forget Coples moving back.

Pro Football Focus ranked Coples 40th out of 46 outside linebackers by their grading. He had 21 quarterback hurries to go along with the sacks.

Coples is not good at coverage, and the Jets hardly asked him to do it at all last season. He rushed the passer on most plays.

One thing Coples is very good at is tackling. He ranked first in tackling efficiency at outside linebacker, according to PFF. That is a measure of how many tackles a players makes versus misses. Coples rarely lets a running back get away, and he has been known to deliver some bone-crunching hits in the backfield.

Outlook for 2015: Of all the players on defense, I think Coples could benefit the most from the arrival of Todd Bowles. The new Jets coach is known for playing to his players’ strengths. If Bowles can figure out ways to get Coples inside more and design some blitzes for him, he could have a big year.

This is a crucial season for Coples. The Jets exercised his fifth-year option for 2016, but that money is only guaranteed for injury, meaning the Jets could release him after this season if they don’t like what they see. Coples probably will show enough to stick around, but if he is thinking about that second NFL contract, it’s time to stop talking potential and start talking production.

 

[baconandbread]

I think this is a perfect signing...he can tackle and has all the measurables. With all the focus on Donald, Quinn and Brockers, he'll benefit greatly.

 

[TheDYVKX]

Reclamation projects are always a risk. But if Snisher can pick up a guy that was drafted very high only a few short years ago, that was being misused by his old football club, and he plays defence..... I am very optimistic it will work. We saw it with Barron. And now I think we will see it with Coples. Fingers crossed. This is a great way to add elite talent to the roster for, at least a few years, a bargain price.

And yes, that brand on his arm is absolutely disgusting.

Seems like we're taking in a lot of reclamation projects recently. Barron, Fairley, Coples, Sensàbaugh, maybe Rueben Randle. You can even go back to someone like Barksdale. Guys with a lot of talent that haven't been producing like expected. Hopefully we can fix 'em.

 

[Ramhusker]

YES!

 

[Akrasian]

Impossible not to like this signing. High upside player who has apparently played in the wrong system in his pro career, moving to a team where his skills will better fit, and a team that will use him as a role player - unless he excels, in which case there is room for him to move up. He will be surrounded by excellent players, so teams cannot focus on him. And his contract is low for this offseason. And two years, so he won't pull a Fairley and want a better gig elsewhere if the Rams do resuscitate his career.

 

[RamsFlash80]

Absolutely love this signing. Hes a guy I noticed when I first browsed the free agents list that had Rams pickup all over him. I think hes been misused since being drafted.

 

[Gandalf]

Young with a lot of potential, seemingly misplaced in his first stop. Almost like getting an extra draft pick.

 

[BonifayRam]

It sure looks like Fisher has a bunch of DE/DT's types in Hayes, Sims, Westbrooks & now Quinton Coples to go with the other two DT Donald & Tricant-Pasat makes six. What seems to be lacking is a back up NT & a pure pass rushing edge specialist. Coples 6-6 290 plus DL'er is much more left DE that Hayes plays than the Right DE where the surgically repaired Quinn plays. We did sign back & purchase Eugene Sims (which was good) but he offers very little in a pass rush.

My big hope here is with this signing ........is being on the same team with a fellow DE friend Rob Quinn. Playing close to a class act like Robert Quinn who Unselfishly sacrifices himself each & every play might be what could finally ignite the wrapped up talent that was inside Coples. Fisher is sure to try to place Coples back in his more natural 4-3 DE position.

Not sure if any if Quinn was able to play a role in this signing. Some may recall that Coples got some real heat for an event that was in late May 2011 when the NCAA asked him about his presence at a post-NFL draft party in Washington, D.C., where former teammate Robert Quinn was in attendance.

I hope that Coples come into TC in great slimmed down shape ready to work with Rob @ RDE. Matching those two up while Rob works himself back into NFL shape could be something to watch.

 

[JackDRams]

It sure looks like Fisher has a bunch of DE/DT's types in Hayes, Sims, Westbrooks & now Quinton Coples to go with the other two DT Donald & Tricant-Pasat makes six. What seems to be lacking is a back up NT & a pure pass rushing edge specialist.

We run a 4-3, we don't really need a backup NT. We get by just fine the way we run the defense. Plus, I guess Coples is pushing 300 pounds. We have Worthington too who the team clearly likes to an extent. We could use a pass rusher, though Quinn is due back and I think they expect Coples to emerge now that he's in a 4-3. I can see a DE donning a Rams sweater come draft time some point in the early rounds though. Plus I like the blitzing ability of our LB group. Can mask the deficiency of a pass rush from Hayes' side for the time being.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

Some Black fraternities have done this as a way of symbolically taking back the branding that used to take place during slavery using the same method. Now, it's a symbol of achievement and brotherhood.

As for the scar, it's a keloid scar. Africans and African-Americans tend to have significantly greater scarring as they tend to grow skin faster. This also manifests most commonly among men of African descent with "shave bumps" and with some men can lead to significant scarring. So much so that in the military, there is a racial exemption from shaving due to this issue.

I'm part black and I scar pretty badly. I recently had open surgery to fix a hernia and the 4 inch scar isn't so bad above the skin, but beneath the skin, it feels like I'm trying to smuggle a roll of quarters. Let's just say I'm not taking a flight any time soon...

Interesting stuff. Thanks for posting it.

Do you think that Coples was rebranded more than once to get his scars as big as they are? That does not look like a normal scar, even for a guy that has abnormally thick scarring.

Overall I don't think it looks good and can't imagine that a chick would be digging it.

 

[BonifayRam]

We run a 4-3, we don't really need a backup NT. We get by just fine the way we run the defense. Plus, I guess Coples is pushing 300 pounds. We have Worthington too who the team clearly likes to an extent. We could use a pass rusher, though Quinn is due back and I think they expect Coples to emerge now that he's in a 4-3. I can see a DE donning a Rams sweater come draft time some point in the early rounds though. Plus I like the blitzing ability of our LB group. Can mask the deficiency of a pass rush from Hayes' side for the time being.

If the Rams loose their ONE bona fide NT (Brockers), having all those 3 technique DT's will NOT help you worth spit. That DL playing with out a NT would be pathetic & will watch one very BROKE DL in 2016! To Fairley's credit in 2015 he was able to play both interior positions very well we will miss him.