[ramsman34]

Me and PA on the same page again. Scary. Lmao. I think by years end Mathis and possibly Hampton will show up. I think the guys that are already playing big minutes get even better. The only team on the remaining schedule that will be really tough to beat is the whiners. We can beat any of the other teams.

[PARAM]

Me and PA on the same page again. Scary. Lmao. I think by years end Mathis and possibly Hampton will show up. I think the guys that are already playing big minutes get even better. The only team on the remaining schedule that will be really tough to beat is the whiners. We can beat any of the other teams.

The picture comes into sharper focus with each week. The kids have game. Now we're past the brutality of the early schedule and it eases up considerably. It's the NFL and every game is tough but each one of the next 6 games is winnable. And the toughest one is on the road, where we're 2-1.

My hope for this stretch of games is they get Zach Evans and Mathis involved and maybe bring up Tyler Johnson and Marquis Copeland.

[actionjack]

I am all for getting a difference maker at a position if need if the contract and cost (draft capital) make sense and said player is signed for at least the next 3 years. I don’t want rentals as I am sure you don’t either.

I’m just saying that if this develops and has success over .500 and looks like a playoff contender, the Rams might stand pat to see what this team can do. But as you are inferring, if they are that good, why not push the envelope as anything can happen in the playoffs.

I just think they are more than 1 player away from knocking off the top tier teams in either conference. They need some top players and they need the players they already have to get better.

We have 3 weeks until the deadline. Gonna be interesting to see what happens.

I agree likely a few players away, but what experience it would be for this young team to make the playoffs and maybe even make some noise. Again the move has to make sense, just would not wait if the opp presents itself...

[actionjack]

Stafford for another 2 - 3 seasons? So we have to contend for a SB this year? Why not see how the kids develop, keep the ones who do pan out or show a lot of promise and fill in the holes via free agency next year when the bank account is bigger and they can spend it over a few years? Somebody (zn?) brought up a good point. Perhaps nobody trades for Burns this year and the Rams sign him next year? Perhaps somebody does trade for him but doesn't extend him and uses him as a 1 year rental? Free agent in 2024. There are so many more possibilities in 2024, including another draft. I like the sit tight strategy, give the kids a lot of experience, perhaps even make the postseason for more experience and attack in 2024. Like I said, I don't believe a singular acquisition is going to bring us a Lombardi this year. So acquire multiple guys next year in free agency, the draft and keep the best of the rest on the roster from this year. Sounds like a solid plan to me.

2-3 beyond this season, dont think Staff still the man when he is 38-39, he lives off that fast ball, legs go first, hence the urgency.

[69RamFan]

Here's where I got that from though I don't know their source.

Looks like they are getting their info from PFF,

I just looked up how many snaps he got from PFR.

That being said, as I stated,

I didn't notice Mathis was in there during his 10 snaps with my own eyes.

Hopefully, he starts to standout.

But with ten snaps, I wish I would of notice him.

Example, with Young, I notice him from the get go.

I can tell he will be special.

I'll have to re-watch the game to see what Mathis brings to the table.

Example, I notice Carter from the Eagles,

He was moving OL around...

[/zn/]

Looks like they are getting their info from PFF,

I just looked up how many snaps he got from PFR.

That being said, as I stated,

I didn't notice Mathis was in there during his 10 snaps with my own eyes.

Hopefully, he starts to standout.

But with ten snaps, I wish I would of notice him.

Example, with Young, I notice him from the get go.

I can tell he will be special.

I'll have to re-watch the game to see what Mathis brings to the table.

Example, I notice Carter from the Eagles,

He was moving OL around...

Projections on Mathis of course don't put him at the Carter level (not saying you compared them in that way). The best projection on Mathis IMO is that he could have the potential to eventually become a 10-12 sacks a year type...though probably not as a rookie. Carter is one of those rare pass rushers who gets picked high and gets multiple sacks in year one. Mathis is much more developmental.

I agree with you about Young, but he too has to develop. I doubt he's a "9 sacks as a rookie" type guy. Though if he does reach that level this year, I promise not to complain.

[BobCarl]

We need to improve the pass rush.

Agreed.

We also need to improve run blocking and pass protection.

[69RamFan]

Projections on Mathis of course don't put him at the Carter level (not saying you compared them in that way). The best projection on Mathis IMO is that he could have the potential to eventually become a 10-12 sacks a year type...though probably not as a rookie. Carter is one of those rare pass rushers who gets picked high and gets multiple sacks in year one. Mathis is much more developmental.

I agree with you about Young, but he too has to develop. I doubt he's a "9 sacks as a rookie" type guy. Though if he does reach that level this year, I promise not to complain.

Ok, I just re-watched the condensed tape.
I like what I saw from Mathis,
He has a fast motor.
He needs to start on the opposite side of Young.

And put Hoecht back in the middle,
especially we lost NT/Brown any where from 5 to 7 weeks.

Both Young & Mathis, need some time building up their NFL strength,
So they can bull rush those tackles.

But I like what I see!!!!

[actionjack]

welp doesnt sound like they will be aggressive at the trade deadline. Guess it's all on 2024 and 2025.

[PARAM]

welp doesnt sound like they will be aggressive at the trade deadline. Guess it's all on 2024 and 2025.

Yeah, they are executing the plan they put into place in March. Clear the high salaries of guys who helped us finish with the #19 defense, draft a shitload of players, coach them up and develop them throughout the season. Then go into 2024 with wads of cash for free agency and a pick in each of the first 5 or 6 rounds. BTW, the guys who replaced those high salaried #19 guys are sitting at #15 right now. A long way to go but it seems like they're sticking to their guns.