I can't link or embed the video, but Mike Florio on PFT opines that concern about the Chargers taking over the market with Herbert and Staley helped motivated the Rams to make these bold moves.
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Originally posted by Velo View PostI can't link or embed the video, but Mike Florio on PFT opines that concern about the Chargers taking over the market with Herbert and Staley helped motivated the Rams to make these bold moves.
I think Woodeye said something very similar minutes after the news broke, makes sense.
battle for LA is realer than I thought hahaP1. Block Destruction - Ogbonnia
P2. Shocking Effort - Eboigbe
P3. Ball Disruption - Ford
P4. Obnoxious Communication - Matlock
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Originally posted by 21&500 View Post
I like Florio, smart dude
I think Woodeye said something very similar minutes after the news broke, makes sense.
battle for LA is realer than I thought haha
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Originally posted by chaincrusher View Post
Per Spotrac, the Rams are more than $35M over the salary cap and they have significant free agents and no significant cut friendly contracts other than Stafford, who they could pick up $20M by cutting.
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Originally posted by AK47 View Post
Who actually pays for that $35M over?
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Originally posted by powderblueboy View Posti like the move by the rams: two low 1rst round picks.
It was costly, but some franchises take gambles on greatness at the right time,
and others consistently fold their cards and stand pat.
People have been saying the rams have been mortgaging the future the last 5 years.
That said, I've always liked Stafford and feel he has been held back by the circumstances of playing in Detroit. The Rams have a pretty good duo of WRs in Kupp and Woods, and their 2020 2nd rounder, the son of Shawn, is going be a nice addition to that corps. Stafford will also have two not great but solid receiving TEs in Higbee and Everett in his arsenal. Cam Akers, who I wish the Chargers had drafted, has upgraded their run game. The are going to have a pretty good offense to go with that defense and I wouldn't be surprised if they are the cream of the NFC next season. What if the Rams and Chargers are in the SB next year, it's going to be at Sofi :rofl:
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During Watson’s rookie year, late owner Bob McNair made his infamous remark about player protests, detailed in an ESPN investigation, lamenting during an owners meeting, “We can’t have the inmates running the prison.” Soon after, he apologized. Then, about six months later in April 2018, McNair revisited the controversy and told the Wall Street Journal, “The main thing I regret is apologizing.”
He died seven months later, but the organizational mentality remains the same. Early in his career, Watson was trying to establish himself and was unwilling to call out the man who made him a millionaire. But like many young Black Americans, he has found his nerve and his voice during this difficult and tense time.
Before the coronavirus segregated the world, Watson spent the 2019 offseason traveling with his friend and quarterback trainer, Quincy Avery, visiting six countries and expanding his mind. He wasn’t just the kid from Gainesville, Ga., anymore. The former Clemson star was growing into himself. As the conversations about racial injustice grew more intense and the examples of inhumanity became more pronounced and horrifying, he knew he couldn’t remain a passive observer, especially when his sport needed to do some soul-searching.
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Originally posted by Velo View Post
Right now it's advantage Chargers. The best rookie QB in history going into his second season. A bright young coach. A younger roster with some standout stars. A full complement of draft picks. The Rams meanwhile are making desperation moves to make up for mistakes, mortgaging their future to win now, a coach who is losing his luster.
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Originally posted by AK47 View Post
Who actually pays for that $35M over?
In reality there are a few ways to run afoul of the rules or the league office may be misled initially. Once it has been determined that a violation has occurred the team must bring themselves into compliance in 7 days. Failure to do so will result in fines, lost draft picks and/or the cancellation of the contract which put the team out of compliance.
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