Random Ramsdom, 4/30: Rams rookies start minicamp today
by Ryan Van Bibber on Apr 30, 2010 6:29 AM CDT
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PrintAh, Friday. Once upon a time Friday meant the first day of the weekend, which is why my college grades looked like they did. Now, it's another work day. Ditto for the St. Louis Rams new draft picks, who'll have their first day of organized activity with the team when rookie minicamp kicks off. Here's a few things to get your minicamp started off right.
Rookie minicamp starts today - Sam Bradford and all the other rookies will officially wade into the shallow end of the pool today with the Rams.
Another tight end? - Texas A&M FB/TE Jamie McCoy is one of several undrafted rookies who will be in St. Louis this weekend. Another FB/TE? Just in case two weren't enough, huh.
Retired players criticize rookie salaries - Retired players speak out on rookie contracts and lay the blame on player agents. It's not quite that simple.
Who is the top DE in the 2011 draft? - Get a head start on the prospects for 2011 with an intro the top defensive end in the draft....for now.
Who will the Rams draft in 2011? - Who the hell knows, but you can get a first look at the 2011 NFL Draft with this mock. They have the Rams picking first (Noooooo!) and taking an offensive playmaker, which is a viable direction for the Rams next April.
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Hey guys, sorry for interrupting – I need your help – I’m writing a piece on the ages of offensive linemen in the NFL.
What is the most likely starting 5 along your OL for the upcoming season? For the best accuracy, I’d prefer to hear from you guys rather than trust my own opinions or an ESPN depth chart.
Thanks!
Top DE in 2011
Keep an eye on Iowa’s Adrian Clayborn. The kid is a monster and a St. Louis native. Would have gone in top 10 if declared for the draft. Single handedly won the 2009 Penn State for Iowa. Blocked punt took it for TD. Part of a D-line that dominated Gerorgia-Tech in Orange Bowl. Watch this guy play and you will be impressed. Also comes from a team known for playing tough, fundamental football.
Chris
Clayborn is a great prospect
on a solid Iowa defense. Robert Quinn, the player MTD wrote about in the link, is very talented, but I have questions because he’s surrounded by SOOOO much talent. UNC has a good 5 guys on defense that will head to the NFL after next season. (For those of you pining for a top OLB, keep your eyes on Bruce Carter. He’s legit.
I still like Greg Romeus (Pittsburgh) and Sam Acho (Texas). Big school names this year include USC’s Jurell Casey and Oklahoma’s Jeremy Beal.
It looks like a better year for 4-3 DE’s than this year, but could be pretty thin if these guys don’t step up.
You don't seem to want to accept the fact you're dealing with an expert in guerrilla warfare, with a man who's the best, with guns, with knives, with his bare hands. A man who's been trained to ignore pain, ignore weather, to live off the land, to eat things that would make a billy goat puke. In *St. Louis* his job was to dispose of enemy personnel. To kill! Period! Win by attrition. Well, *Steven Jackson* was the best.
by 3k on Apr 30, 2010 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
3K - expound on Bruce Carter, if you can?
Ima look into him (and others) was wondering if it’s too early or if you know enough about his game that you can tell me things you like about what he brings. Looks like a good athlete.
OLB: anyone particular you see fitting into the Rams scheme better than others, UNC and elsewhere? I’m thinking they like guys who know how to deliver a hit, physical style, must have at least some run stopping presence, high motor/hard working…and other stuff I’m probably leaving out.
BTW, did you see the Hull vid/quote? Nice. I really like the character of the team Spags is building here. No, I love it.
by CoachConnors on Apr 30, 2010 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Carter brings a little bit of everything
Good athleticism, good technique, good power… there’s not many flaws in his game or his measurables. A lot of people are riding Quan Sturdivant, UNC’s MLB, but I like Carter’s game better.
As for other OLBs, it’s going to be an interesting year for OLB prospects. My top tier going into 2011 consists of two players: Carter and Texas A&M’s Von Miller (who led the NCAA in sacks last year with 17). Of course, we’re bound to see at least one prospect leave early. Out of that crew, there’s a couple more that would join that top tier (the younger guys are harder to separate because, obviously, they haven’t played themselves out of contention), notably Oklahoma’s Travis Lewis.
In terms of guys who seem to fit that style, I’d throw out a couple names:
- Mark Herzlich, Boston College: if you don’t know his story, you will. He follows in the Michael Oher/Tim Tebow footsteps as the media darling of the draft next year.
- Nate Irving, North Carolina St.: He could be a huge riser this season on a poor defense. He’s got a good head on his shoulders (he coached the LBs during an injury last year), and he plays every snap at full speed.
- Akeem Ayers, UCLA: Large, powerful OLB who crushes through running lanes. He’s got to work on his coverage skills (although some LA TSTers might remember his pick against Oregon last year – it was disgustingly nice), but I could see him coming out early for the ‘11 draft.
- Dark horse candidate: Adrian Robinson, Temple: He and Ayers were on opposite sides of the football in their bowl game last year, but were mirror images of one another. I’m eager to see if he can lead Temple’s defense back to another bowl game.
You don't seem to want to accept the fact you're dealing with an expert in guerrilla warfare, with a man who's the best, with guns, with knives, with his bare hands. A man who's been trained to ignore pain, ignore weather, to live off the land, to eat things that would make a billy goat puke. In *St. Louis* his job was to dispose of enemy personnel. To kill! Period! Win by attrition. Well, *Steven Jackson* was the best.
by 3k on Apr 30, 2010 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions
And yes
I saw all your reports. Great stuff, brother.
Hard to imagine a Penn St. LB being unsure of his readiness…
You don't seem to want to accept the fact you're dealing with an expert in guerrilla warfare, with a man who's the best, with guns, with knives, with his bare hands. A man who's been trained to ignore pain, ignore weather, to live off the land, to eat things that would make a billy goat puke. In *St. Louis* his job was to dispose of enemy personnel. To kill! Period! Win by attrition. Well, *Steven Jackson* was the best.
by 3k on Apr 30, 2010 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I haven't seen him play a down, but ...
… from watching this interview, he seems to have a great combination of self-deprecation and confidence.
I like him so far.
I can take a beating ... I'm a Rams fan.
And BTW
I’m almost done with my draft grades for every team, then it’s on to the 2011 mockery, so more to come on 2011 prospects soon.
You don't seem to want to accept the fact you're dealing with an expert in guerrilla warfare, with a man who's the best, with guns, with knives, with his bare hands. A man who's been trained to ignore pain, ignore weather, to live off the land, to eat things that would make a billy goat puke. In *St. Louis* his job was to dispose of enemy personnel. To kill! Period! Win by attrition. Well, *Steven Jackson* was the best.
by 3k on Apr 30, 2010 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I heard a rumor
they were going to stretch it to 14 days and break up every round over two days.
You don't seem to want to accept the fact you're dealing with an expert in guerrilla warfare, with a man who's the best, with guns, with knives, with his bare hands. A man who's been trained to ignore pain, ignore weather, to live off the land, to eat things that would make a billy goat puke. In *St. Louis* his job was to dispose of enemy personnel. To kill! Period! Win by attrition. Well, *Steven Jackson* was the best.
by 3k on Apr 30, 2010 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope that's not true
I liked it the old way. You just spend two days and there’s no big waiting period in between. But they won’t go back that way if the ratings were that high this year.
Onubon > Gates
Sarcasm detector off?
Baseball season is back - Go Halos!
I knew
But I went ahead and made my point about how I liked the old way better anyway. Cuz I do.
Onubon > Gates
I didn't hate it as much as I thought I would
I actually liked the break up over three days. The thing that I did not like was the start time – living in the Pacific time zone – I would have liked it starting later.
Baseball season is back - Go Halos!
AJ Green???
I have him as the 3rd best receiver in that class. I hope not. If the Rams can have anyone of those WRs, I’ll take Baldwin all day! I really hope we are not picking first again. These last 3 years have been rough and I don’t know if I can handle being the worst team again.
He's got skills
I’ve still got Julio Jones ahead of Green, followed by Michael Floyd and then Baldwin, but all 4 are solid prospects at this point.
You don't seem to want to accept the fact you're dealing with an expert in guerrilla warfare, with a man who's the best, with guns, with knives, with his bare hands. A man who's been trained to ignore pain, ignore weather, to live off the land, to eat things that would make a billy goat puke. In *St. Louis* his job was to dispose of enemy personnel. To kill! Period! Win by attrition. Well, *Steven Jackson* was the best.
Of course he has skills, but I'm partial.
Hence the overreaction. I think Baldwin’s physicality with skill set will translate better at the next level.
It could
This year is huge for all four to create some separation. RIght now, for me, all four are first rounders. I doubt that will be the case by the time the draft rolls around.
You don't seem to want to accept the fact you're dealing with an expert in guerrilla warfare, with a man who's the best, with guns, with knives, with his bare hands. A man who's been trained to ignore pain, ignore weather, to live off the land, to eat things that would make a billy goat puke. In *St. Louis* his job was to dispose of enemy personnel. To kill! Period! Win by attrition. Well, *Steven Jackson* was the best.
by 3k on May 1, 2010 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Hmmmm...which ones gonna be Sneading it this year?
Baseball season is back - Go Halos!
must have pics
please? anyone? I think biggilybird (video creator) said he might be there
by CoachConnors on Apr 30, 2010 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
All I found
Was this article. It also says the afternoon practice will be open to the media so maybe some video and pics will come later today.
Onubon > Gates
Why is Spags smiling?
Maybe he’s looking forward to being a player/coach this year ala Pete Rose? Since the Rams didn’t exactly find a Lawrence Taylor type to help out JL at LB maybe Spags will dress out. Haslett probably would at this stage. :-)
Does anyone else love Spags accent?
I was born and raise in CA and then lived in the midwest for 13 years and now back in CA. Anyway, I love the eastern accent for my football coach. He sounds like a mobster.
Hard to not respect the toughness. :)
I can take a beating ... I'm a Rams fan.
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