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 by Dare
10 months 4 days ago
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United States of America   Tucson, AZ formerly of San Diego
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The Rams signed Cody Schrader who returned kicks for the Niners last year. He's an upgrade to Rivers if they want to stay with just 3 RBs. He's probably a better receiver than Rivers and can return kicks.

 by Indrid Cold
10 months 4 days ago
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United States of America   Redington Beach, FL
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Dare wrote:The Rams signed Cody Schrader who returned kicks for the Niners last year. He's an upgrade to Rivers if they want to stay with just 3 RBs. He's probably a better receiver than Rivers and can return kicks.


He's a rookie. Could be the KR or PR, but didn't play pro ball last year...

 by 69RamFan
10 months 4 days ago
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United States of America   LA CA by way of NY/NJ
Superstar

Dare wrote:
The Rams signed Cody Schrader who returned kicks for the Niners last year. He's an upgrade to Rivers if they want to stay with just 3 RBs. He's probably a better receiver than Rivers and can return kicks.


Indrid Cold wrote:He's a rookie. Could be the KR or PR, but didn't play pro ball last year...


:lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

 by AltiTude Ram
10 months 4 days ago
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United States of America   Denver
Pro Bowl

To be fair, he did well in kick returns this preseason. I think that might be part of why the Rams signed him...that and he can bring the Whiners playbook with him.

 by Indrid Cold
10 months 3 days ago
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United States of America   Redington Beach, FL
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AltiTude Ram wrote:To be fair, he did well in kick returns this preseason. I think that might be part of why the Rams signed him...that and he can bring the Whiners playbook with him.


Yeah, he did. 4 for 120 and all right around 30 yds, so it wasn't skewed by one long return. And if that's the role, it might not bode well for Tutu. (We've learned some things about Rams at the end of their rookie contract.)

But someone has thing for Rivers (we heard Scott was better than him and would take his spot). That's fine in itself...I have a Ram I don't like (Noteboom). But when you present assertions as facts ("he's an upgrade over Rivers"), I'm kind of odd in today's climate in that I prefer that you have your facts that support your assertion correct.

 by Dare
10 months 2 days ago
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United States of America   Tucson, AZ formerly of San Diego
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Rivers is strictly a backup talent and I think the Rams can do better. To think mediocre is "okay" is a poor mindset for a coach. If they are going to keep only 3 RBs then that #3 guy can become the #2 guy in one play. IMO every player must be able to contribute beyond "good enough". Look what happened on the OL when they used that rationale for years. You only need to look at 2022 to understand that being #3 isn't being buried.

People make the same argument for Tutu. WTF is his role? He got pushed down the depth chart very quickly by Puka. Now it's happening again with Whittington.

To turn a blind eye to a roster weakness in the #3 RB position is falling into the same OL trap that contributed to the 2022 debacle. If they have a new RB who has clearly shown he can contribute what does that do to #3 RB? If they were satisfied with Rivers why did they draft Evans? He didn't work out so the same year they cut him loose they sign Schrader? If they were completely happy with Rivers why have they continued to shop for alternative RBs, i.e. Evans and Freeman?

 by actionjack
10 months 2 days ago
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United States of America   Sactown
Hall of Fame

Elvis wrote:Is it for this whole Kyren returning punts thing?




More weird vibes, this is starting to feel like dare I say it 2022

 by actionjack
10 months 2 days ago
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United States of America   Sactown
Hall of Fame

Dare wrote:Rivers is strictly a backup talent and I think the Rams can do better. To think mediocre is "okay" is a poor mindset for a coach. If they are going to keep only 3 RBs then that #3 guy can become the #2 guy in one play. IMO every player must be able to contribute beyond "good enough". Look what happened on the OL when they used that rationale for years. You only need to look at 2022 to understand that being #3 isn't being buried.

People make the same argument for Tutu. WTF is his role? He got pushed down the depth chart very quickly by Puka. Now it's happening again with Whittington.

To turn a blind eye to a roster weakness in the #3 RB position is falling into the same OL trap that contributed to the 2022 debacle. If they have a new RB who has clearly shown he can contribute what does that do to #3 RB? If they were satisfied with Rivers why did they draft Evans? He didn't work out so the same year they cut him loose they sign Schrader? If they were completely happy with Rivers why have they continued to shop for alternative RBs, i.e. Evans and Freeman?


According to McVay Rivers has been one of the guys he highlighted as having a real good camp. Its telling that he didnt get a single preseason snap.

 by DaveFromOhio
10 months 2 days ago
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United States of America   LA Coliseum
Practice Squad

actionjack wrote:According to McVay Rivers has been one of the guys he highlighted as having a real good camp. Its telling that he didnt get a single preseason snap.


Well 150 rush yards in 3 years isn't exactly setting the world on fire. His value is special teams. Imo

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