St. Louis Rams sign Mike Sims-Walker
by Ryan Van Bibber on Jul 29, 2011 8:39 PM CDT
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PrintThe St. Louis Rams have added a veteran wide receiver, but not one of the World War I veterans, like Plaxico Burress, that had been talked about so often. From out of nowhere, free agent WR Mike Sims-Walker reported that he is now a Ram.
Whispers of the Rams interested in free agent wide receivers surfaced all week. There were even a few whoppers late today that had them talking trade with the Colts for walking cadaver Anthony Gonzalez and a Twitter rumor of St. Louis as a suitor for Braylon Edwards. Instead, they got Sims-Walker.
MSW agreed to a one-year deal with the Rams. Shrewd on the part of Devaney and COO Kevin Demoff. Walker isn't among the flashier picks to he had in this receiver market. If he buys into Spagnuolo's system, as in the team mentality, and the chance to work with Sam Bradford, it could turn out to be a real steal for the Rams. Look what he did with David Garrard throwing him the ball.
Walker's a big guy at 6'2" 214 lbs that can run routes well and plays physical. If he doesn't pan out, the Rams have a stable of receivers that can provide some answers in the short-term. He might not even be a lock to make the roster.
How this shakes things up among the receiver log jam is anyone's guess. I'd say it probably makes it harder for Brandon Gibson to crack the final roster. And, as the Jacob Bell release proves, we don't really know what plans Devaney et al have for the team.
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meh.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 29, 2011 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Love the pick up
Cheap guy who can be a number 1 receiver
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This guys still going to have to earn his spot
he’s had some injury problems, along with inconsistent play. At times he has flashed pro-bowl quality play though, should be a good competition at camp
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Keep in mind he had Garrard throwing him the ball.
2 men enter 1 man leaves. THOSE ARE THE RULES OF THUNDER DOME!
I'm meh on him as a #1 guy
He’s been inconsistent, but he has to be better than what the Rams put up last year
FIRE JOHN MOZELIAK
I don't think he is better than DX or Avery, but it sure is nice to have a plug and play WR
just in case one or two or three of our WR’s blow out a knee, stranfe and seldom as that is.
he's much better than DX.
and him and avery are kind of different beasts. MSW is more of a possession guy.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 29, 2011 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions
and its good to have a posession guy, especially in the slot
maybe he’ll surprise us
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by Notorious PSC on Jul 29, 2011 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Talent-wise?
I think DX is equal at least. More likely to reach full potential? Definitely MSW. Love DX, but 5 knee surgeries can keep the most talented players from reaching their full potential. Still optimistic about him though, great talent.
"I kind of stepped my swagger up. You look at the Madden game and the swagger's so low, maybe they'll bump me up. Before it was a meatball flex, so you've got to liven it up a little bit." - Animal Jr.
I think DX will go the extra yard every time for the Rams
The FO made it clear that they wanted him on the team even with the risk. We was the only team that would even interview him. He feels a real loyalty to the team.
keep in mind though, in mcd's system
he’s not gonna have to do it all.. all we needed was a deep threat to unstuff the box, and the best part, this guy CAN deliver… he’s not just a decoy.. A+ pickup IMHO
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The thing I'm most excited about is the fact
that he had 14 TDs the last two years. None of our current WRs are good red zone guys and MSW can fill that void
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Can't hate this deal
He’s been excellent at times; I’m looking forward to seeing what he can contribute to the team
Rather have Mark Clayton
but hey, what the hell. Make them all win their spots at WR
"Doin' blow off a strippers nipple" -VanRam
i wonder if we'll still resign clayton
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we were all just talking about that
Haqrd to tell who could be gone… all but spells goodbye for LR and possibly gilyard
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I really think DX might be the one who is out now
He has talent, but that knee. Sims can do what DX does, and can stay healthier (he had one bad injury, but mostly naggers). Clayton will be given a shot in camp, they have 90 roster spots to fill
by King Sam Rules! on Jul 29, 2011 9:00 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
DX is a bargain!
No reason to cut him because he might get hurt. He was a beast when he was on the field. In my book it would be beyond stupid to suddenly give up on him.
I don't think there is anyway DX gets cut
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I'd just roll with MSW Avery Amendola DX Pettis and Salas
by diehardram87 on Jul 29, 2011 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
that plus our TEs
Plenty of targets
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That sounds about right
Camp is going to be an all out battle
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I'd keep 7 and keep Clayton.
Seriously, that fullback spot can easily be left vacant in this offense, realistic to keep 7 receivers in McDaniels’ offense.
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I betya we will see Oh No in the backfield more than a few times.
He has spent all off-season bulking up th 261 lbs and work hard on the first 10 yd burst. Very physical. Perfect in the FB role.
Nice pick up guys
Let’s see what he can do for us. That’s it for today, i’m out. See ya’ll tomorrow!
all these signings might sound inviting to Snelling
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by VTramsFan on Jul 29, 2011 8:57 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I like Sims Walker!
Too bad he won’t get to do anything in week 1 against Philly haha.
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the two TE system
will have to be in full force in week one
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It's a safe move
He’s still relatively young and has shown flashes. Let’s hope he pans out. Not a big risk and once again our FO hands out another 1yr deal rather than committing long-term money to a FA. I love this approach.
I think the picture is probably out of context but that is some pretty bad coverage by Bartell
haha
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Something's peculiar here...
We shunned Rice. We just heard the signing of Clayton was imminent. We supposedly have a healthy and fast Avery. Everybody thinks Amendola is a potential Wes Welker. Then there’s the bionic-kneed Denario, the thalamus-driven Gilyard, the also-rans Laurent and Gibson. Plus our now even more questionable 3rd and 4th draft picks Pettis and Salas. I’m gonna go out on a limb and say Avery is now trade bait and Danario, Gilyard, Robinson and Gibson get train tickets.
so then we have
Danny, Clayton, MSW, the two rooks and who else. in your opinion
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MSW, Clayton, Danny, Avery, and the rooks
That’s my six
by King Sam Rules! on Jul 29, 2011 9:02 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
You like this move though, right
Cause I know you share my opinion of most our recievers
by King Sam Rules! on Jul 29, 2011 9:01 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Man I am agreeing with Chop alot on some things.
2 men enter 1 man leaves. THOSE ARE THE RULES OF THUNDER DOME!
I'm with him on the recievers
by King Sam Rules! on Jul 29, 2011 9:07 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Good analysis
You may be right, although I would give Avery a last chance this season. It’s all or nothing for him now…
by abiRam on Jul 29, 2011 9:05 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Trade
Who would you trade with (realistically speaking?)
by abiRam on Jul 29, 2011 9:08 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
If someone would give us something legit for Avery
I’d have to pull the trigger. Call the Cowboys & Bengals tomorrow…
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The Texans
Trade Avery for Okaye maybe?
by ramsfanindia on Jul 29, 2011 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions
in no particular order...
MSW, avery, clayton, amendola, DX, pettis,
gibson, robinson, gilyard, and one of the rookies gets cut.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 29, 2011 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
if we don't sign clayton give the spot to the other rookie.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 29, 2011 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions
IMO Salas is on the PS or just never active.
I think it’ll be (in order) MSW, Avery, Clayton, Amendola, DX, Pettis. I like Gibson but he has no chance.
yea I hear that
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you weren't the only one.. saw that name fly aound a lot
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Your absolutly right on that one
way to many receivers in our stable.
"SJAX" - The extra strength cleaner that fights off that Stubborn, Stingy Defense
Pretty even w/ Gibson
2010 Season
MSW – 14 Gms / 43 Rec / 562 yrds / 13.1 Avg / 7 TD / 1 Fumble
BGib – 14 Gms / 53 Rec / 620 yrds / 11.7 Avg / 2 TD / 0 Fumble
Looks like camp battle
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He did that with Garrard, in a completely run based offense
And he has way better hands
by King Sam Rules! on Jul 29, 2011 9:31 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah hugh difference with the QB
I understand that but MSW has been injured the past two yrs and Gibson has not. Gibson also showed a big improvement with his hands from the beging of the yr to the end of the yr.
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There offense is EXTREMELY run oriented
They could be 4th and 90 with 11 d-linemen on the otherside, they’d still run it.
by King Sam Rules! on Jul 29, 2011 9:37 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
And the rams only threw short pass
that were pretty much like running plays.
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Huge difference in TD's
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by loyal2therams on Jul 29, 2011 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions
And that could/should be the difference maker
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I was thinking
Maybe L.Robinson & M.Gilyard would get the axe.
When we start cutting to make room and meet cap requirements, the cuts don't
have to come from the receivers. We can cut 2 out of every position (at the first cut) and still have all those receivers on the field. None will be released until they are not in the top 5.
Robinson is already a UFA. So I doubt they will resign him anyway. He didn’t cost much when we traed for him a couple years back a swap of 7th rounders with Atlanta if I’m right.
by Ryan Martinez on Jul 30, 2011 2:09 AM CDT up reply actions
MSW more talented, Gibson more mature
Yes, camp battle
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tony softli just tweeted, "Rams"
lol whats that suppose to mean?
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saw that lmao
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Another move perhaps?
I hope we get or backup RB!
by abiRam on Jul 29, 2011 9:09 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
yea im hoping he meant to say "Jason Snelling signs with the Rams"
but he had a brain fart and only produced “Rams”
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by Buck Nasty87 on Jul 29, 2011 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions
it was someone so awesome that Softli couldn't even finish his thought
If you love something, set it free. If it doesn't come back, find it and kill it.
or perhaps he's confused and was going to tweet Colorado State news
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Ya know, I don’t want to get too caught up in the moment, but if they get a good 2nd running back, I don’t see why they can’t be a contender this year.
it come down to are dahl and greco better than goldberg and bell
I say yes, but we will have to see.
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Well shoot odds can't be that bad, right?
I mean, out of 24 people, one guy has to make an impact?
It seems like odds are with it.
"Doin' blow off a strippers nipple" -VanRam
Maybe one of the G's our tackles is good
They seem like all small school guys who could exceed expectations if they were to make the team
by King Sam Rules! on Jul 29, 2011 9:22 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I never, ever
thought I’d hear that from you about a UDFA. That’s the spirit! Bryant Browning or the Illinois guard.
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LG, DT, OLB, WR, 2RB
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by stlcardinalsfang on Jul 29, 2011 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Bell was pretty inconsistant
.. sucks we may have lost him, but we’ll just have to fill the hole
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Bell was ...assignment correct
If he was pulling or pass blocking, he was fine. But as for lining up and pushing the guy in front of him off the ball. Never happened. Not enough for 6 million a year. I’m fine with it. That money can be spent somewhere else.
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If I hadn't said it yet
Congrats to TST, I know traffic has to be insane. This is the most participation ive seen in 4 years. Van, 3K, VT, Tram, ramrod, coach. Hats off. You guys have been on it.
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by gomer7 on Jul 29, 2011 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
thanks man.. appreciate the props
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Thank you
I’m hoping we have this much participation during the season. It’s always fun when things are crammed like this week and the draft, but there is nothing more thrilling to me then being here on gameday!
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by Eric Nagel on Jul 29, 2011 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
rec'd
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It’s been a long walk in the desert for Rams fans, I think we are starting to get our hopes up again.
That it has
These free agents definitely make it feel like this organization is going all in for this year!
"Doin' blow off a strippers nipple" -VanRam
+1000
I’m more curious on where Van Ram and ram rod are getting their info from. I swear I haven’t jack all week from ESPN or NFL Network. I stopped watching for a hour after lunch today because all they talked about were the Ochocinco and Haynesworth trades and NNamdi to dallas or Jets (Niether). It ws pretty lame. I kept thinking there are more than 4 teams in the NFL you could give us something on the other teams. Horrible coverage for both networks overall. You guys have been on it and have been great.
by Ryan Martinez on Jul 30, 2011 2:15 AM CDT up reply actions
TST guys treat the players with respect in tweets, we don't ask the same dumb question over and over
so the sources treat our TST guys with respect by tweeting them good info instead of a friend of a friend of a friend thats just trying to make words. The info from many trusted sources is jelled together and posted. Van, Ram, T-(guy) and crew are on the crest of the wave cause sports bloggers try to BS each other for ink space. I trust TST more than any of them, even when I can sit up straight and type.
NFL.com set records too
The fandom has been spring-loaded since the lock out I guess.
by CoachConnors on Jul 30, 2011 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Bradford said
he feels like he knows McD’s system better now than he knew the west coast last year
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The charlie weis thing was comforting
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Sims has the prototype #1 body
And has had some good numbers considering Garrard and their offense in Jag land
by King Sam Rules! on Jul 29, 2011 9:25 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
In Denver I seem to recall that McDaniels did some good things with big wide receivers with hands and not a lot of speed
avery also is running 4.3's
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Damn don't know how to say it without sounding gay
But he’s got that perfect WR type body.
"SJAX" - The extra strength cleaner that fights off that Stubborn, Stingy Defense
Agree, he seems like a good route running and good handed version of Julio Jones
I think he will put up big numbers. Goes from MJD carrying it every play, to McD’s system
by King Sam Rules! on Jul 29, 2011 9:41 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
In a run on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd down offense
With Garrard as his qb, he put up good numbers
by King Sam Rules! on Jul 29, 2011 9:28 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, Avery is faster
But Sims is still pretty fast, and has better hands, and better leaping ability, and can run after the catch, and runs better routes, and is taller, and is a physical jump ball guy
by King Sam Rules! on Jul 29, 2011 9:33 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Did Softli ever finish having his ceisure?
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lol no
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i'd rather have
ochocinco than simms walker…get real
link
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/42468/sims-walker-adds-intrigue-to-rams-at-wr
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Something goods gotta happen
with all these WRs
"SJAX" - The extra strength cleaner that fights off that Stubborn, Stingy Defense
Get Clayton
Let’s roll with Walker, Avery, Clayton, Amendola, Pettis and Salas. All the rest of the WR to the practice squad or leaving town. The 2 rooks can provide special teams play.
yea and try to keep DX on the practice squad if hes still eligible
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by Buck Nasty87 on Jul 29, 2011 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
DX isn't going to accept being on the practice squad!!!
What kind of fantasy land are you dreaming up? He has the talent to be playing and no doubt if it’s not with the Rams it will be with another team. Given what we have on the roster, I’ll bet we keep an extra WR on the roster at the start of the season to protect our high draft picks from being poached. Also, if we intend on utilizing a lot of 3 and 4 WR sets we’ll need plenty of reserves to accommodate injurys.
his deal is one year/3.7mil
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How does everyone feel about the Harris pick up?
First you want to kiss me, then you want to kill me, BLOW
good depth i guess
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by Buck Nasty87 on Jul 29, 2011 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
pretty much anyone is an upgrade for us at that position
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by Buck Nasty87 on Jul 29, 2011 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Very true, I just don't know much about him other then he was a starter for Houston but didn't thier D suck last year?
First you want to kiss me, then you want to kill me, BLOW
The problem with their D was the secondary
He had 105 tackles last year
by King Sam Rules! on Jul 29, 2011 10:02 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Thanks, I know nothing about him
I do like the sound of him being a sure tackler
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yea but it wasnt necessarily his fault
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by Buck Nasty87 on Jul 29, 2011 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I’m not sure how much he will contribute at age 37, but I think it is good getting some Super Bowl winners in the locker room
Harris I like for both those reasons, he knows whats to be expected
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This is how I see it
1. Walker
2. Clayton / Avery
3. Pettis
Slot. Amendola / Salas
DX and Gilyard go to PS
Gibson and Robinson are gone
Sam Bradford to Austin Pettis
Kinda has a ring to it
Looks good to me!
Let’s get our backup RB!
by abiRam on Jul 29, 2011 10:05 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Everyone is assuming they sign Clayton, but don’t you think the latest moves puts that in jeopardy? Or did they sign him and in missed it in the crush of news today?
Idk but you could be right
I was thinking that but if we don’t think add DX in there and I think Pettis will share some of the #2 work with Avery.
Sam Bradford to Austin Pettis
Kinda has a ring to it
I think Amendola has the edge over Pettis and Salas. Danny was pretty incredible before defenses started to key onto him. I rewatched some Danario plays and his ability is incredible if he stays healthy. He might beat out Salas and Pettis too even though I have high expectations for them. They have been very productive, but we might be overrating 3rd and 4th round picks.
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by loyal2therams on Jul 30, 2011 12:15 AM CDT up reply actions
Yea and you might be overratting a person who can't even stay on the field
I want to watch people play the can stay on the field week in and week out and Danario so far has not showed he can do so. As for Amendola he’s a good slot where people don’t key in onto him. If Danario can’t stay healthy than he should be on the roster just because he showed some “flashes”.
Sam Bradford to Austin Pettis
Kinda has a ring to it
Yeah because all DX did
was overcome a serious injury and fight to get back on the field way ahead of schedule and step right in and play at a very productive level. As far as staying on the field, he had a very minor issue with some scar tissue that had to be scoped that cost him a few games but that was partially due to the team being very cautious… now that he’s fully rehabbed it’s doubtful he’d miss more than a game from that procedure. DX does have the possibility of his career coming to an abrupt end but let’s face it there isn’t a receiver out there that isn’t one play from having their career ended.
DX is talented, tough and has great heart. You don’t clear guys like him off the roster in the hopes that your 3rd and 4th round WR will be good- DX is 1st round talent on a team starved for offensive weapons.
I’m not so sure we’ll even resign Clayton but I hope we do. Sure we have a plethora of receivers but let’s not forget that Pettis and Salas both will have good trade value- why not choose the one we like best and trade the other… or for that matter any WR we don’t feel in the running. Competition will only make the Rams better.
yea yea yea he has heart but
can he stay on the field? If he wasn’t a hometown hero too many people wouldn’t argue with me on this. He’s had FIVE surgeries on the same place. If he can’t stay healthy this year than I say he’s gone.
As for Pettis and Salas they make it because you don’t just trade away players you just got especially if they do good in training camp.
Sam Bradford to Austin Pettis
Kinda has a ring to it
People need to stop with this if shit
If mom aunt had balls she’d be my uncle. Simple as that.
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I was trying to say you really can't argue with the word "IF"
a person can go on and on and on with “IF”. Like the saying "If my aunt had balls (testicles) she’d be my uncle. If she did, she would be but she doesn’t so she’s not.
I know what your saying, DX has had five surgeries on his knees and there’s a chance he could tear one of them up again. But there’s a chance that any other WR on any team could do the same thing. I like DX, I think he has a lot of talent and his potential is very, very high. So I hope he stays healthy and on our team.
Oh and I’m from Cali and root for The Fresno St Bulldogs, no Mizzou homerism here.
"SJAX" - The extra strength cleaner that fights off that Stubborn, Stingy Defense
Oh ok
Well what you say is true about it happening to anybody but it seems like take that chance and double it. I’m not saying he doesn’t have talent I just question his ability to stay on the field and if he can then I think he’ll be great.
Sam Bradford to Austin Pettis
Kinda has a ring to it
What??
In San Fran li’l Joey’s mom IS likely to have balls.
The police don’t have a SWAT team there, it’s called SWISH.
LOL
In the city (SF) it could go either way with that as it often does. Sometimes both parents have balls sometimes both parents have none. I think they may use that line in the schools new curriculum.
I guess that saying doesn’t have much merit anymore, huh.
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I live in Vegas,
I like him because he’s a fan favorite to me, not a hometown hero. Dude tore it up in just his first game, plus I’m well aware that he was the biggest Biletnikoff award snub in college football history.
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Nicely said Sggladden
Camp will be a battle this yr
Drill’em All and let Spags sort’em out.
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Jags fan here.
MSW is an ok #1, but he is better off as a #2, he struggles in double coverage, and playing against team’s #1 corners, makes him struggle a lot, he drops balls at times, and struggles with injury, probably why its a 1 year contract, if he stays healthy and prodcues, he’ll get extended, but if he doesn’t he’s gone.
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Don't you think he could get better with Sam
Cause I would say Sam is already vastly better than Garrard as a passer
by King Sam Rules! on Jul 29, 2011 10:03 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I wouldn't say that.
Garrard is a good quarterback, who has struggled with a bad line, and bad receivers at times.
Even if Sam was a better QB, that’s not going to stop his injuries, his occasional drops, and his double team struggling…
"thanks for hating"
by rhettchrystal on Jul 29, 2011 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Trust me, we know about QB's troubles with bad lines and WR's
First you want to kiss me, then you want to kill me, BLOW
There are plenty of guys who get better in different scenarios
Lloyd in McD’s system, and Deon Branch with Brady. Braylon Edwards has gotten his drops dealt with it seems.
by King Sam Rules! on Jul 29, 2011 10:13 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
if it wasnt for MSW
some of those games we lost, we would of won, hence we would of made playoffs. good luck though.
"thanks for hating"
by rhettchrystal on Jul 29, 2011 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
You would say though that he has potential he hasn't realised
Cause he seems to have a lot of talent
by King Sam Rules! on Jul 29, 2011 10:16 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
he has a lot of talent
But injuries held him back, and he regressed lat year.
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by rhettchrystal on Jul 29, 2011 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Regression as a result of poor QB play.
2 men enter 1 man leaves. THOSE ARE THE RULES OF THUNDER DOME!
Her fought through some injuries and a staff infection
Shows some toughness, unlike Robinson, who has just curled up in a ball after his injury
by King Sam Rules! on Jul 29, 2011 10:31 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I'll still take him
I think McD and Sam can squeeze the talent out of him
by King Sam Rules! on Jul 29, 2011 10:30 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I seriously doubt that MSW caused those losses as opposed to garrard.
Garrard is a below average QB has hit his ceiling. Not to mention the below average Defense and O-line.
2 men enter 1 man leaves. THOSE ARE THE RULES OF THUNDER DOME!
Garrard
with a good team, isn’t far from elite. With a bad team, is average. You’ll see.
"thanks for hating"
by rhettchrystal on Jul 29, 2011 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Garrad needs competition to light a flame under his ass so he has motivation
Which gabbert helps with but since gabbert was drafted that high that means garrard is on his way out. So what will I see.
2 men enter 1 man leaves. THOSE ARE THE RULES OF THUNDER DOME!
Okay guys, this fan just doesn't wanna admit that Garrard isn't that good
I appreciate you coming to give us input, but most people can tell you Garrard, at best, is above average. No one would even suggest he is even close to elite
by King Sam Rules! on Jul 29, 2011 10:24 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
so you guys would have won your division
if it wasn’t for MSW? loll alryte bud. because his replacement would have been who? and why didn’t we sign this hypothetical WR that you guys should have lined up instead of MSW? cuz if we could get him i’d be more stoked..or did u already sign him for your playoff run since you got rid of MSW?
Garrard
now has a solid team here in JAX, he just got a rebuilt defense to get him the ball back when he needs it, and to keep the pressure off him, solid receivers, great tight end, great back, great fullback, and a solid line.
"thanks for hating"
by rhettchrystal on Jul 29, 2011 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Yet they drafted Gabbert
by King Sam Rules! on Jul 29, 2011 10:15 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
because he's getting older...
…and will need to be replaced eventually. Like Favre and Rodgers, Favre was still on top of his game, but they drafted a replacement. I think this year we will see some of the 07 Garrard come back.
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by rhettchrystal on Jul 29, 2011 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I know Sam isn't Brady
But recievers get better when they play with Brady, and I think Sam alreadyhas some of that quality
by King Sam Rules! on Jul 29, 2011 10:07 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Hell a legit #2 is probably better than our current #1
If he does nothing more than clear the flat for Amendola and our TEs then he’s worth his weight in gold! If he’s good enough to draw double teams he’ll make things easier on Sam.
not
not an impressive pickup—-i think claytons gone—-could have used the money elsewhere
Not a whopping expenditure
Much cheaper than Clayton and probably more of an upside talent wise.
I still like Clayton because of he has a good mind for the game and in the short term I think he’d probably be best to step I to the #1 WR role. I believe we’ll still sign Clayton.
I can’t understand anyone being anything less than pleased with this pickup.
Wait, so what's going to happen now?
I’ve heard of Mike Sims-Walker, but no nothing about him. Is he good? Looks like he’s relatively young but I’m not a fan of just a 1-year contract which shows he’s probably not #1 material. And why are we releasing Bell? Do we plan to get another guard or do we plan on starting Greco and Dahl?
Maybe we add another guard, but probably not
Sims-Walker has a lot of physical ability, but has had some minor injuries, thus the one year deal. He has been on a completely run obsessed team, with Garrard. So if you put him in McD’s system, with Sam, he could put up numbers
by King Sam Rules! on Jul 29, 2011 10:28 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Do the nay sayers to this signing...
have a clue how the spread offense works? Big quick receivers like MSW and DX will flourish within McD’s offense. That’s why we drafted two of them. Now we won’t have to press them into taking on too much of the load and we’ll be able to sustain an injury or two. I’m excited about this pick up. It’s not the kind of flashy move that will be the lead on Sports Center but it’s the kind of move that will allow the Rams to improve considerably on offense.
I think this get will be great
But even if it doesn’t, no harm. We let him go after this year, and he isn’t a huge cap hit considering the potential
by King Sam Rules! on Jul 29, 2011 10:34 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
bring
bring on t.o. or plaxico and all the seats will be filled at the dome
Owens just tore his ACL and Plaxico spent two years in prison.
And both are in their late 30s. Do not want.
lol
lol Plax is a huge question mark and T.O. brings too much drama to this team despite his talent and production.
2 men enter 1 man leaves. THOSE ARE THE RULES OF THUNDER DOME!
sign
sign one of them to make a serious statement to this league…like the pats would
What's the statement?
That we want to bring in old troublemakers that don’t help the team just so that unknowledgeable fans will sit in our seats thinking that we just signed good players?
+1000
All this guy wants to do is start problems, nothing better to do with his time.
I thought the fo was cheap based on last year?
Looks like you have to give people time to do their magic. Don’t underestimate
the sneakiness of Billy Devaney.
Don't forget to turn your swag on today.
If I remember correctly
last year it was between the 2nd and 3rd preseason game when we had the draft.
And I missed it.
And my team sucked horribly.
"Doin' blow off a strippers nipple" -VanRam
I'm not worried about my team.
I’m going to pick players that I like in real life and see how I do. Haven’t played fantasy football in a few years so I’ll be little unconventional. I plan on drafting the Rams defense very early on, possibly with my first pick.
This is the risk you take when you have 3 different threads open at once.
You respond to the wrong thread.
Yeah!
I think sims walker puts up 1000 yards and 10 td’s easy with sam throwing the rock
Rams Running Wild!
Let's not get crazy over there FresburghRam
Just messing with you man. I’m from onserF too. And your a fan of Sequoia Brew too? Nice
"SJAX" - The extra strength cleaner that fights off that Stubborn, Stingy Defense
what?
Naw thats not a Sequoia Brewing company logo but it is a Stanford Logo. But if he can avg about 700 yards and 7 td’s with david g i think he can do much better with sam.
Rams Running Wild!
Haha - I'd better put down the bottle.
I hope he can keep the ball in his hands. Dude is big and fast!
"SJAX" - The extra strength cleaner that fights off that Stubborn, Stingy Defense
Almost stopped there earlier
but needed to get home to see what’s up with all this craziness.
"SJAX" - The extra strength cleaner that fights off that Stubborn, Stingy Defense
Hopfully that turf they started playing on last yr is broken in.
The Astro Turf Magic Carpet II
The old stuff was terrible on our guy’s knees.
Hey use that reply button, just right of your user name, when replying. That way you don’t loose your place when having a convo. Some of these guys get pi$$ed if you miss that.
Peace
"SJAX" - The extra strength cleaner that fights off that Stubborn, Stingy Defense
Yeah
By the way, your sig – Imma need context on that.
by stlcardsfan4 on Jul 30, 2011 12:32 AM CDT up reply actions
Well, when was it said.
And in what context was it said? Seriously, VanRam talking about blow off strippers nipples seems… out-of-character.
by stlcardsfan4 on Jul 30, 2011 12:38 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, I'll say.
Did you just get a twitter or something? Guessing you were resisting the urge and finally decided to cave in? Yeah I’ll follow you.
by stlcardsfan4 on Jul 30, 2011 12:46 AM CDT up reply actions
Oh, just a note
This was one of the biggest days I’ve ever seen at TST…Almost 100,000 page views by nearly 20,000 people.
Damn.
by Eric Nagel on Jul 30, 2011 12:40 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
my six
MSW, Clayton, DX, Amendola, Pettis, Salas
I like Avery but prefer these guys
DX
Can someone for the life of me explain why alot of guys on here bitch about a guys injury past but continue to be all over DX as the next great thing? DX is average he had a few drops himself. Just because you are a great college player doesn’t always translate into a great pro. He has had more surgeries than Clayton and Avery combined. You can say he has potential. It’s ironic the only reason he was seen last year was becuase of other guys injuries only for him to get injured….again. I am all for him being on the practice squad and getting a call in case of injury because I would rather have him than Robinson, Gibson, Gilyard but at the end of the day don’t use the injury to Avery or Clayton against them if you don’t against DX.
Because
different guys have different opinions. Some people complain about his injuries, others go on about his talents. I’m a huge fan. DX was the sole reason we won three of our games, that’s more than good enough for a UDFA.
"I kind of stepped my swagger up. You look at the Madden game and the swagger's so low, maybe they'll bump me up. Before it was a meatball flex, so you've got to liven it up a little bit." - Animal Jr.
I understand
about different opinions what I am saying is dont use a fact against one guy when the fact is ten fold against the guy you (not you personally just in general) are supporting. Example don’t say I don’t want Avery back because he had that knee injury but we could use DX. I am not disputing his talent dont get me wrong but I feel the more time he can work on strengthening the knee the better. I think he is better of spending one season rehabbing / practice squading and be ready for next year in terms of his knee.
Medically it was determined he was at no additional risk by coming back last year.
I’m not sure what you’re getting at by strengthening his leg. Are you talking about last year or this year? Last year the issue was the strength of his injured leg but when he was cleared to play but there was a legitimate need so he insisted on getting on the field and the coaches and GM agreed. His injury last year was minor, just a bit of scar tissue that needed scoped. This year the injured leg should be as healed as it will ever get so there is nothing to gain by sitting him out.
I’ll disagree about calling DX average. He’s clearly anything but. I can only think of one dropped ball- unfortunately that came at a critical point in a bug game but hey nobody catches 100% of the balls thrown to them.
I guess it just pisses me off the see a guy with DX’s heart and guts being casually discarded by an ungrateful fan base here. I’m not saying you shouldn’t be skeptical but let’s at least consider he has a freak’n chance to make the team before we just assume we’d somehow be able to have him clear waivers and accept being on our practice squad. To be fair I think Avery has taken more than his share of unfair criticism pertaining to his injuries too.
As far as I see it there is No WR on our roster beyond being cut and the more options we have in camp the more likely we are to find the guy that steps up and becomes something. Personally I see DX as a likely candidate to do just that.
Newbee not know nothing of what you speak-
I see nothing but love for DX on this site, and a concern for his future health. Also, why do you have DX as a pro-bowler talent, seeing no more than bit parts in games? Most on here would agree that he has a lot of POTENTIAL, but to deride other posters for not seeing it YET is not being fair to yourself. Cheers!
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