Rams waive Henderson and Hollins

[XXXIVwin]

Last season was considerably more pleasant than this one

 

[fanotodd]

Another weird aspect of this - Henderson could have potentially signed a FA deal worth enough to earn or offset a late round compensatory pick.

That was my IMMEDIATE thought when I heard the news.
Head scratcher.

 

[PhillyRam]

That was my IMMEDIATE thought when I heard the news.
Head scratcher.

They are going to lose 6 or 7 guys...so not sure it was going to matter that much losing one of those opportunities for a comp pick.

 

[payote75]

Gurley's knees were shot.... he was out of the league one year later at age 27.

We know this it's when his knee he was playing at peak level there were times people questioned why are we abandoning the run even with a Gurley so could be nothing could be a trend. That's all.

 

[payote75]

RBs on all teams are really devalued... or treated like one of many instead of a bell cow in the game today. There are still a few bell cows out there but they are not common... and the teams that put their team's offensive hopes mostly in their hands are finished as soon as that bell cow gets dinged up.

It's not just a Ram thing, it's a league thing now. I'm sure this has caused most RBs to feel like it's them against the world nowadays. Their careers have a short shelf life compared to other positions as it is. They have no choice but to put themselves ahead of almost everything... including the "We Not Me".

It's just the way the league has evolved. Can't blame the teams or the RBs for the way they have to react.

I agree I got into a debate on how a RB no longer really cinches a trip to the Superbowl....while I thought CMC was a good acquisition for the whiners because of the QB Achilles I can't remember who the last team with a superstar all pro RB won the Superbowl and if so not many in the last what 20 year.

The argument remains though maybe nothing to it but since other teams are doing it why though is it perhaps a problem here. There were again times gurleys usage was questioned before he was done and he would be snooty in the presser so again could be nothing or perhaps a disconnect.

I think though most people on here at one point or another have stayed concern on how and when the run game is being used. I'm just not sure honestly.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

For those saying a RB doesn't make much of a difference, just look at how Bryce Hall. The Jets were doing good on offense with him balling out even with Zach Wilson not playing well. Now that he's out, the running game all of a sudden isn't as good. We haven't had a dominant back since Gurley. I'm sure the offense would look much improved if we got a good one at that spot while also trying to upgrade our line.

 

[fearsomefour]

Hendo

WTF

Unraveling.....the team is unraveling before our eyes.
Even the violently insane Mike Martz managed to drag on the illusion of a Championship window for a couple of years.
Some of these moves are baffling.

 

[fearsomefour]

For those saying a RB doesn't make much of a difference, just look at how Bryce Hall. The Jets were doing good on offense with him balling out even with Zach Wilson not playing well. Now that he's out, the running game all of a sudden isn't as good. We haven't had a dominant back since Gurley. I'm sure the offense would look much improved if we got a good one at that spot while also trying to upgrade our line.

Im amazed the Jets didn't make a move for a QB....mainly Carr, before the trading deadline.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

Im amazed the Jets didn't make a move for a QB....mainly Carr, before the trading deadline.

If they manage to get a good QB to pair with Hall, those young WRs and that defense, they will be a playoff team. They got some talent over there. Can't believe I'm saying that about the Jets while our Rams suck so bad.

 

[fearsomefour]

I have never been more baffled and confused by a team in my life.

Me too.
It started with the Woods trade.
it seems the team is unraveling. Maybe McVay has lost the locker room a bit.
I would love to be a fly on the wall with McVay and Snead going over their moves because they seem flailing and strange.

 

[fearsomefour]

If they manage to get a good QB to pair with Hall, those young WRs and that defense, they will be a playoff team. They got some talent over there.

Exactly.
They are close to being ready to challenge. That D is good.
A QB like Carr who can play at a high level helping the D and being helped by feeding the running game could have been a great match.

 

[fearsomefour]

Justin than you for the game sealijg pick in the NFC title game. Darrell thanks for your clutch catches in the bowl.

Oh well. Players come. Players go.

Howard had the pick.
Hollins has been a solid contributor however.

 

[fearsomefour]

I think the question has to be asked at this point......are the Rams the worst team in the NFL right now?
I think they are.

 

[fearsomefour]

Thank GOD the Hollins era is over

He wasn't great but he wasn't terrible here.
I certainly expected more from him this year.....but, that can be said for a good portion of the team.
The back end of the Rams defense is not good.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

I think the question has to be asked at this point......are the Rams the worst team in the NFL right now?
I think they are.

Not sure if we are but we are definitely in the running. Been a brutal season. Why can't we enjoy bragging about being champs while looking like we have a shot to possibly defend it? Depressing how quickly our season spiraled outta control.

 

[SteezyEndo]

It blows my mind to see this team take a nosedive as quick as they did. I want to be positive that they still got it, but I know they got no fighting will instilled and we are defeated. From within too many questionable incidences of teamates butting heads is not a good look for a team overall. I think a lot of changes will and need to happen. Someone needs to take control.

 

[fearsomefour]

Not sure if we are but we are definitely in the running. Been a brutal season. Why can't we enjoy bragging about being champs while looking like we have a shot to possibly defend it? Depressing how quickly our season spiraled outta control.

This is post 2001 Martz Rams 2.0
No team in sports short circuits what should be long winning windows like the Rams.
If Stafford retires it will be a decade of losing at least.
Fuck me.

 

[ReekofRams]

I think what we may be seeing from McVay in these cuts is him saying if you’re still not going to give it your best in practice and your game both in attitude and effort then you don’t belong on this team. That’s the only thing that makes sense here.

 

[Merlin]

I'm going to need some more info on this. Otherwise, I'm just going to have to create some insane backstory on how Akers somehow managed to survive three weeks in exile while Hendo gets the boot out of nowhere.

The info you require is Henderson is shit. At least Akers got pissed off because he couldn't play. They kept the right backs. Finally.

Now take this new direction into the offseason and add another one to the mix. Hopefully one with some gravitas to his run style.

 

[SteezyEndo]

I think what we may be seeing from McVay in these cuts is him saying if you’re still not going to give it your best in practice and your game both in attitude and effort then you don’t belong on this team. That’s the only thing that makes sense here.

That would be valid if Evans was also cut, but apparently we can’t afford to get rid of him.