St. Louis Rams roster: What's next?
Some familiar names and some fan favorites at Rams Park found themselves among the hundreds of players seeking a chance on another roster. Like every other team in the NFL, the St. Louis Rams trimmed their way from 80 to 53 players, as required by the league. However, next Sunday's roster will look a little different than the current version.
The most surprising move: Cutting Donnie Avery This move, despite Avery's track record, sent fans spinning. Funny, I remember the overwhelming reaction to the Rams drafting Avery in 2008 as one of disappointment. He never lived up to the scouting reports. Maybe things would have been different had he been healthy last year. Fans overvalued him. No other NFL team would trade a late-round draft pick for him, as is often the case for guys coming off a major knee injury.
Other surprise moves: George Selvie, Daniel Muir, Zac Diles and Thaddeus Lewis
The Selvie move is the hardest one to swallow. The kid can play. Eugene Sims out-shined him this month with some very impressive play. I guess Darrell Scott had a strong camp, to beat out Muir. Scott looked like he was done late last season.
Chris Long, Chris Chamberlain and Justin King are the only players remaining from the 2008 draft.
What's next?
Cornerback help looks like the biggest priority. Right now Justin King and Al Harris are the only two behind the starters. Will they make a run at someone like Joselio Hanson? A professional nickel, he would be the ideal player for the Rams' needs, but the Rams won't be the only team courting.
If you're a Rams tight end not named Lance Kendricks or Michael Hoomanawanui, don't get too comfortable. They're still looking for help at that position, according to Jim Thomas. I would not be at all surprised if Dan Gronkowski gets a call, based on his connection with Josh McDaniels in Denver.
The same thing goes for Hank Fraley and Drew Miller, though I am happy to see Miller make the team for now. The need another big, power blocker backing up the interior linemen.
If tradition holds, they'll start filling out the practice squad as players clear waivers. Thad Lewis, if he makes it, will be back, as will Jonathan Nelson, I suspect. Remember this is also where that pre-draft scouting comes in handy, and they might sign a few players that were not on the roster last month.
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Meriweather
What about possibly bringing in a safety like Brandon Meriweather? I would like it because he could start or be a good back up.
Regarding Meriweather, I read this article ...
http://bostonherald.com/sports/football/patriots/view.bg?articleid=1363405&position=0
and saw this …
Meriweather can play but that he’s kind of immature and easily led. Not a bad kid but one who seems to put himself in strange spots off the field and on.
The Rams tend to steer clear of these types of players.
by Fullerton Rams Fan on Sep 4, 2011 8:26 AM CDT reply actions
Hope Thad clears waivers
Be nice to get him back on the PS. He could be a #2 on any other NFCW Team.
You can pick your friends and
you can pick your butt.
But you can't pick your friends butt.
JohnnieWarthawgism
or a starter lol
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Lets be honest.
We tend to to overvalue Thad. He palyed well in the preseason against number threes. This is his third year in the league. Has no NFL experience. And to be claimed a team would have to put him on their 53 without him having knowledge of their team or their system. Teams tend to only carry two QBs so seriously would you claim this guy if your another team’s GM?
Thad is clearing waivers I promise. And again the Rams will look like geniuses.
Much as people dont like Feeley. He can play decently and knows what he is seeing on the field better than a guy who has never played in a game will. And can tell Bradford what he sees.
I wish we could've traded some of these guys we cut; we lost a lot of value in just getting rid of them
we tried to trade avery
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would you have traded a draft pick for any of them?
It’s difficult to make trades in the NFL, and none of these guys had any significant value. Hansen from the Eagles is better than anyone we cut, and no trade was made for him and he ended up getting cut as well. There’s no reason to give up a draft pick when so many players of similar ability are being released.
No I wouldn't have :-)
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Plus, in a trade you have to inherit an existing contract
I’m sure that made it hard to trade Avery
by Fullerton Rams Fan on Sep 4, 2011 9:52 AM CDT up reply actions
So Thad can still be on the team?
Nelson too? Im a fan of both of them. And I would like to see us go for Joselio Hansen
If they clear waivers, we can sign them to the practice squad (allowed up to8)
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the only bright side is that he is likely to go through waivers
I think it’s pretty difficult for a team to pick up such a young QB at the end of the preseason, because of the high learning curve getting into a new offensive system.
im soo freakin tired of hearing about TE's already!
the rams have enough man! get what they really need, like another DT, OG, CB. i swear its like deja-vu all over again. didnt the rams address this? with the free agents? only to release them? muir? diles? avery? selvie? now what? now the rams are going to scour the waiver wire to see what scrubs from other teams, to fill out the roster. players that would have to come in again blind, and not knowing anything in the playbooks. i love the defensive side of football, i always have, and to see the rams sing, then cut muir, and diles, thats just….i dont get it. i though daniel muir did a good job in the trenches. so again, now what? who the hell’s out there to fill out the rotation? tommie harris? pffft! washed up! theres no one else out there. i dont know…smh.
DT?
Long,Hall,Quinn,Ah You,Scott,Bannan,Gibson,Robbins…
8 defensive linemen is enough. No need to scour the waiver wire.
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do long, hall, quinn, and ah you play dt?
and bannen was a de in denver, converted to dt, so actually gibson and robbins are the only ones i see .
by Mark Jaramillo on Sep 4, 2011 10:14 AM CDT up reply actions
Spags likes to move DEs inside on passing downs, so no surprise here
gibson and robbins are the only ones i see
And Scott, if you want to count him.
by Fullerton Rams Fan on Sep 4, 2011 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions
and Bannon was a dt first with the Ravens..
And can obviously play DT no matter what you see. Geese,,,
CB, G - then let's GET IT ON
Really excited about the season
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Oh spags is so stupid
Dx over Avery is still stupid to Mr but oh well ill let it go, but if avery goes to a team and lights it up and Avery stinks out the ass oh ill let all of the dx apologists know….
Sam Bradford to Austin Pettis
Kinda has a ring to it
by RG31 on Sep 4, 2011 9:50 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
I've been a huge Avery fan
But we have to look at the big picture. No matter who we cut it was going to be tough. It seems that Avery just didn’t fit into McDaniels’ plans. Avery never really got a chance to play with the first team in preseason games, so you could read that two ways:
(A) The Rams were never interested in Avery
(B) The Rams already knew what they had and wanted other players to gel with Sam
In hindsight the answer was clearly (A).
by Fullerton Rams Fan on Sep 4, 2011 9:56 AM CDT up reply actions
Yea and i think if they
Would have game him a chance with the ones he would have impressed, I just hope dx doesn’t lay an egg…
Sam Bradford to Austin Pettis
Kinda has a ring to it
by RG31 on Sep 4, 2011 9:59 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Me too ...
Every game I thought they’d bring him in so we could see what he could do with Sam. He played well when he was in there. It’s very hard for me to see him go, but it’s time to move on and trust that the FO sees a bigger picture. They have done well so far IMO.
by Fullerton Rams Fan on Sep 4, 2011 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions
As for DX ...
I like what he has to offer, and I don’t worry about his knee as much as others. He played through preseason with the pain – foregoing a recommended surgery – and really looked pretty good. He’s not a bad backup.
by Fullerton Rams Fan on Sep 4, 2011 10:06 AM CDT up reply actions
True
I also hope to see Pettis show his worth and be in Im redzone plays, should be interesting…
Sam Bradford to Austin Pettis
Kinda has a ring to it
by RG31 on Sep 4, 2011 10:09 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm looking forward to watching Salas
He showed some promise in preseason.
by Fullerton Rams Fan on Sep 4, 2011 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions
Yes he did
Didn’t he play with the ones some?
Sam Bradford to Austin Pettis
Kinda has a ring to it
by RG31 on Sep 4, 2011 10:15 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I didn't see him with the ones, but maybe
He helped Lewis on those 2nd half scoring drives.
by Fullerton Rams Fan on Sep 4, 2011 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions
Don't get so excited-
Avery may be back, if he will restructure his contract-everything right now is in flux. Spags knew that when he cut him.
In the cool still quiet hours of night, you can hear Eagles players softly uttering love words to themselves while kissing their hands and arms. "I am the Dream team-I am the Dream team"
It's interpretation
Every fan on this blog is entitled to it.
I for one was an Avery booster. Although, sad to see him go. Being a Rams fan I now am left, once again, to respect the FO decision making process. After all, who would want that job of not only accessing talent but also crunching numbers and playing favorites. Not me.
There is no sarcasm here, seriously. The crunching #‘s part is probably the hardest part of the job. Not to mention, if you read Avery’s txt, it could be interpreted as a mutual agreement.
I do agree with the fact that the FO has made some head scratching moves , whether via the draft or FA but from here on in its about moving forward and hoping for the best posable team. If and when we go for other teams castoffs, I say CB and OL should be our priority. Of corse, that being said, a TE will probably be our 1st choice.
+1
I for one was an Avery booster. Although, sad to see him go. Being a Rams fan I now am left, once again, to respect the FO decision making process.
I couldn’t agree more. It’s time to move on with the players we have. It’s a huge upgrade over where we were last season.
by Fullerton Rams Fan on Sep 4, 2011 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions
Amen to that. We're much deeper this year, way more talented.
I'm only calling you bitches 'cuz I don't know your names individually.
by LOOKthatsCHAD on Sep 4, 2011 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions
Is Jerome Murphy on IR then?
Want to see Selvie back… I really was enamoured with his upside.
Upset about Avery and Fendi, but the special teams factor means I do not begrudge Dom Curry. I wanted him to make the team last year too.
What I am shocked about is how on earth Kehl made the roster. I hope he is cut for some CB help.
Also wondering how Chris Massey was cut when he wasn’t hurt and wasn’t holding out. Can one of the best LS in the league just be ‘beaten out’ that’s an odd one to me.
Depth on the interior of the O Line is vital. I’d prioritise that over CB amazingly, purely because of how awful Fraley looked vs Tennesse.
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Yes - he should be good
Murphy was due for a breakout season. He’ll have to wait until next year now. Hopefully for him, he doesn’t wind up like Avery as the odd man out because we bring in a bunch of CB competition next year.
I acted as Rams GM in a mock draft the year we drafted him and I picked him up. Coming out of college he looked to fit what Spags likes to do to a “T”.
by Fullerton Rams Fan on Sep 4, 2011 10:09 AM CDT up reply actions
yeah
love his hustle too.
I saw some tape on him and liked him, but at the time didn’t know a Spags CB… so I was looking at all the man cov guys… Think I was enamoured with Sean Smith who got selected by the Fins that year.
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Massey was cut to free up cap room
Our rookie long snappers contact is half a million less
"We can't run. We can't pass. We can't stop the run. We can't stop the pass. We can't kick. Other than that, we're just not a very good football team right now. "
Bruce Coslet
by Brick Top on Sep 4, 2011 10:53 AM CDT via iPhone app up reply actions
thanks for the reply
still find it odd that an elite player (albeit a LS) was cut to help clear cap room when the cap hit is only half a mil more.
Hope this move pays off…
I know we’re tight against the cap but damn we’re fucked next offseason then…
Gonna have to cut some good players.
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is there really that much of a difference between long snappers?
not really this move is not really important
"We can't run. We can't pass. We can't stop the run. We can't stop the pass. We can't kick. Other than that, we're just not a very good football team right now. "
Bruce Coslet
FYI, Massey was cut by the Panthers.
So Im not upset that we let him go.
I'm only calling you bitches 'cuz I don't know your names individually.
by LOOKthatsCHAD on Sep 4, 2011 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions
Also
trawling through the comments of the cut threads, I was disappointed to see some people talk about our players in such a classless way.
I’d always prided our community as one that is respectful of other teams and players and ALWAYS of our own.
To hear people wishing players went down so that their cut favourites could make the roster or hoping players underperform so they are cut is despicable.
After all, regardless of the player, they are a RAM. We don’t wish ill upon our own. We shouldn’t wish ill upon ANY player, they are humans, but even more so our own.
I can understand being surprised, shocked and upset by some moves, but there is no way that you should ever wish a Ram player got hurt.
At the end of the day, if they make the roster, the coaches feel they have something to offer. Why handicap our team by wishing that player gets hurt?
Absolutely appalling and I hope those who did comment like that recognise this and retract those ill wishes and replace them with their best.
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by Infemous on Sep 4, 2011 10:04 AM CDT reply actions 3 recs
Agreed. Thanks for the class.
I was looking at some of the threads yesterday and felt the same way. I love the passion of the fans and the activity, but it wasn’t just some of the things said about the players, it was also sometimes the way people just treated each other.
The forums turned into a real scrum yesterday. But it was nice to see some class around the one Chiefs fan that came in to ask about DX though.
You want to know why people here do that?
Because this Rams community is ignorant of what’s good and what’s not and what’s worse is that they fight and argue over players that have minimal impact or non at all. Here’s a perfect example, the amount of bitching over Denario Alexander is ridiculous and even though I think he should have been cut 1st week and Avery given the spot it doesn’t matter. Alexander is going to have a minimal impact on this team. Sims-Walker, Gibson and Amendola are the go to players on this squad and will get 80% of the looks through out the season, when Mark Clayton comes back Alexander will even be further down the depth chart, he will be lucky to catch 30 passes this season and maybe 1 or 2 TD’s. He’s a non factor yet 100% of the community has an opinion on him. Simply because he’s a good story.
I have also seen the Thad Lewis argument, again, why does anyone argue over who the 3rd string QB is. If Bradford goes down regardless of who the back up the season is over and not Lewis or Feeley is going to make one bit of difference.
The only positions that should be addressed because those backups will have an impact are defensive backs, defensive lineman, running backs and offensive lineman. But people are too worried about their favorite backup scrub receiver or QB who will never see the field ever.
Jesus, Van Ram or 3k, talk about the offensive schemes, break down some Bronco plays that we could see, talk about how McDaniels scripts the first 10 plays of the 1 drive, etc. Stop giving these noobs meaningless fodder to argue over, there is plenty of real insight to be gotten.
Or you can always break out one your LA stories that were written from 6 months ago, those are always fun…..
I’m the greatest.
I agree
with most of what you said except my reason to hang on to Thad was not for 3rd string but for 2nd string. Are the Rams going to carry 3 qb’s? I doubt it. So if Bradford were to miss some games, you’re right, the Rams are doomed. But who would you rather see playing (and developing) at QB? Who could possibly be the next Kolb or the QB in KC (forget his name)? Trade bait down the line.
Oh, and you’re good but not great. :)
by RoyaleWithCheeze on Sep 4, 2011 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Way to step up and mention this
I don’t reply a lot, but people do occasionally get jumped for just having a different opinion. We all need to take a step back sometimes and have respect for other peoples thoughts.
Also, we don’t know the character of any of the players that were cut. Maybe they’re dumb jerks and maybe they’re great character players that are lacking talent or what Spags wants. We should wish them the best of luck…just not against our Rams.
And you can hate the FO all you want, but the situation that Spags and Devaney were put in was abysmal, but they’ve taken us from easily the worst team in the league for 3 years to a team with a bunch of budding young talent and almost a division title. They’re jobs not easy, and if it was, maybe we’d be the ones in that position. Instead we’ll just be the manager of our Fantasy teams
Baseball-Cardinals
Football-Rams
College Sports-MU Tigers!
What's next? Find credible replacements for Fraley, Kehl, Scott, King, and Feeler.
Clayton will replace DX sooner or later. And it is really no surprise that Selvie was cut. He was simply too small to play the position of NFL DE. He’s LB size. Too bad we couldn’t convert him.
OMG how many times will you say Selvie was too small
he was 6,4 255 lbs!
Ever heard of Robert Mathis? He plays LE and guess how big he is?
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The record says 245. Did you weigh him? Even 255 is too small to take on 300 lb+ OT's. It's a fact Jack. And I'm gonna say it whenever I feel like it.
I find myself agreeing with the Choppinator
Spags likes big players. All things being equal, they’re going to keep the bigger players.
by Fullerton Rams Fan on Sep 4, 2011 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions
Spags likes dudes who can get to the QB.
I doubt he cares their size.
Just sayin’
The truth is always the right answer....
by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Sep 4, 2011 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions
the record is out dated
he put on 10 lbs during the off season.
it was apparent during the pre season games and was oft commented on.
I don’t know when 255 has ever been too small to take on 300lbs OTs. You think we should just line up 4 DTs then?
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Maybe, but that doesnt seem to affect 3-4 scheme defenses to put an OLB up there on the
line for pass rush and be effective.
- And here's the Rams' 2010 season in a series. Incomplete pass, 18-yard run, incomplete pass, 7-yard run, 5-yard pass, 3-yard run, sack, incomplete pass, punt. Shoot me. - 3K
Convert him?
What do we run a 34 now. He was horrible against the run, had trouble finding the ball, was weak at the point and had no lateral movement, so what you want to put him out in space and force him to cover now too?
Please stop watching football, you’re so dumb it’s painful.
Dude take a deep breath and a quaalude. Thats not even in the ball park of what I was talking about I was simply pointing out that there are instances where linebacker sized guys
are used to end run an offensive tackle. The rest is you taking it to the realm of yes or no have you stopped beating your wife.
I thought selvie play good at times..but I also think there could be better players in the rotation which the Rams feel they have.
Ultimately though who gives a shit about someones size or speed once you have selected a player to make the team? If a player is a baller, are going to cut him because he doesnt weight enough?
- And here's the Rams' 2010 season in a series. Incomplete pass, 18-yard run, incomplete pass, 7-yard run, 5-yard pass, 3-yard run, sack, incomplete pass, punt. Shoot me. - 3K
Oh nvm, I am the dumbass...I thought you were responding to me...
- And here's the Rams' 2010 season in a series. Incomplete pass, 18-yard run, incomplete pass, 7-yard run, 5-yard pass, 3-yard run, sack, incomplete pass, punt. Shoot me. - 3K
There is an entire article on ESPN about the trend of smaller DEs
Dwight Freeney, Dumervil, etc. As the league continues to air it out more and more, speed off the edge is important. 260 and lightning quick can be a great look for a defensive end.
I'm only calling you bitches 'cuz I don't know your names individually.
by LOOKthatsCHAD on Sep 4, 2011 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions
Agree and disagree ...
Fraley looked pathetic in replacing Bell that one game.
Kehl did not look good, so he could be holding a roster spot for that FA signing to come.
Scott is still a developing DT that could be due to break out, but he too is on the bubble still.
Feeley is not going anywhere. Spags clearly likes the safety net that his experience offers, otherwise they would have kept Lewis instead.
by Fullerton Rams Fan on Sep 4, 2011 10:16 AM CDT reply actions
I hope Spags never has to use his safety net, cause he'll likely jog right in and throw INT's.
Feeler is a never-was.
We all hope this:
I hope Spags never has to use his safety net,
Cause the season will be tanked if Bradford gets hurt. Just like every other team with a great (young or old) QB.
The truth is always the right answer....
by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Sep 4, 2011 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions
The Pats went 11-5 when Brady tore his ACL a couple years ago.
During the Miami Dolphins undefeated season, Bob Griese was sidelined for quite awhile with injuries. Fortunately, they had a good b/u named Earl Morrall who helped guide them to 17-0. Really good teams can win even with the loss of a star QB. Remember that when Kurt Warner was hurt back in the GSOT days that backups Trent Dilfer and Marc Bulger won some games for us. Heck the Ravens and Bucs won SB’s with clowns like Trent Dilfer and Brad Johnson, respectively, at QB. A credible b/u QB is essential, but we ain’t got one. Someone was saying today that Feeler tossed 7 INT’s during his last two NFL games in 2007.
Congradualtions
You have compared the current Rams team to some of the best teams in the history of the game. Never thought you would do that Chopper. Did you get a hold of some Kool-Aid? Oh and you also put another team on Trent Dilfer’s resume.
"RamChop thinks the FO sucks less and they’re finally moving in the right direction." Ramchop
*congratulations
"RamChop thinks the FO sucks less and they’re finally moving in the right direction." Ramchop
farley and scott were big surprises for me
muir i thought outplayed scott. And farley, well he can play guard and center, but he sucks. Lets hope he never sees the field.
My two favorite teams, the St. Louis Rams and whoever's playing the winers.
Here's a good analysis by Jim Thomas
I’m sure VanRam is going to include a link in his Random Ramsdom segment, but here it is:
Some highlights:
Avery was rumored to have asked to be traded.
Pettis looked good on the practice field even though his play in games was lacking.
Kehl had a strong preseason, and the Rams like his coverage ability.
by Fullerton Rams Fan on Sep 4, 2011 10:36 AM CDT reply actions
Kehl and Diggs had a heckuva pre-season game against the Titans. They ran over both guys.
At least they had smarts enough to torch Diggs. My guess is that Kehl is just a place-holder till they find a better b/u.
I think so too
Jim Thomas gets an opportunity to talk to the team and go to practices, so maybe he saw and heard some things we didn’t.
by Fullerton Rams Fan on Sep 4, 2011 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions
Jim Thomas is the local puppy dog for the Rams
This is the same idiot who said the Rams receivers last year were good. He’s as dumb as they come and has zero insight outside of what the Rams tell him to say. No one with a brain reads his garbage.
i disagree..
he disagrees with the Rams moves often and ive seen many times on the comments when fans disagree or question moves him not even try to explain and add to the fans questioning of the moves.
He is not an apologist although i dont agree with him all the time.
farley
“fat guy in a little coat…”
My two favorite teams, the St. Louis Rams and whoever's playing the winers.
My 2 cents...
I too am bummed about Avery. That play against JAX where he turned and burned was probably more YAC in one play than Danny had all year last year. That’s not to disparage Amendola, but we need guys who can turn check-downs into touchdowns. And Avery DOES have that ability. That said, I agree with the sentiment that the FO knows what they’re doing, knows who fits the system and who doesn’t, and believes that DX’s knee can be managed. If you look at DX’s last year in college and his production in stretches last year, well, hey, he’s a pretty accomplished player. Also agreed that his height does seem to make a difference – even on the pass he dropped against the Jags, he simply towered over that CB and had an opportunity to make a play. Donnie doesn’t have that physical attribute.
As far as the other positions, was a little surprised to see Selvie go. Agreed though that Spags prefers bigger players – though I don’t think Selvie’s size is as much of an issue. He’d probably be more effective in a 3-4 though as a ‘tweener player, and I would hope he’ll get that chance.
Quintin, did you call Joselio yet? Text him. Tweet at him. Like his status updates. We need a guy who can step right in and play week 1 against Philly. Guy can bring some intel along with him, too. I would hope that some of our moves cleared enough cap room to make a move or two. Kehl’s toast.
by MarshallMarshallMarshall on Sep 4, 2011 11:00 AM CDT reply actions
Isn't there some rule
about not being able to make a trade with an opponent you’re facing within a couple of weeks?
I thought about being a psychic, but I couldn't see any future in it.
I think the overall point is this...DX like Avery probably wont factor into the Rams long term
plans for wide receiver. His knee is going to prevent that. The upside is that DX can help out at times this season when the offense is completely stalled out and cant get anything going.
I think Avery while a little quicker than MSW or Gibson…is kind of the same guy.
- And here's the Rams' 2010 season in a series. Incomplete pass, 18-yard run, incomplete pass, 7-yard run, 5-yard pass, 3-yard run, sack, incomplete pass, punt. Shoot me. - 3K
Yeah...
I hear you. When you’re looking at guys that aren’t going to get on the field a whole lot… DX does flash that big play ability @ times. Hope they made the right call.
by MarshallMarshallMarshall on Sep 4, 2011 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
cuts
I don’t like that we gave up Donnie Avery for nothing we could have traded him for a draft pick and Fendi played good and guiduli sucked I hope they get rid of him and get gronkowski, and foster should have never been cut he dominated when he had to fill in for Jason smith, ???? Fly up there and Ojinnaka is much better that Hank frally, he is just terrible,and Thaddeus Lewis out played aj feely he played with more heart and skill I hope no one picks him up so he can be on the practice squad
Trades
The problem with trying to trade for a player now is all teams know that player is most likely going to be cut. So why would they give up a draft pick for said player. I’m sad to see Avery, Selvie, Muir, Lewis and Diles go. Mostly because I don’t think Kehl is that good. I thought Diles just had a slow camp. I also thought Muir would have been better than Scott. However, I did not get see all of the preseason games nor could I see the practices. So, that’s why us fans need to chill on the judgements sometimes. We don’t see everything. I’m sure the coaches would rather keep those guys rather than cut them. But they have to make that choice of who makes a better fit for the sysytem, and who is playing better in their eyes, and where their biggest needs in depth are. I’m surprised the players didn’t push for or try harder for bigger rosters as well in the new CBA. More roster spots equals more jobs for players.
So far PS is:
Chase Reynolds RB
Jonathan Nelson S
Tim Atchison CB
Gilyard never wanted to be a Ram.
I also think that he does not believe in GOD. We are all placed in certain situations. Millard always thought that he deserved to be with certain Eastern,Big city,ateam where he could always be in the cameras eye!
Go RAMs !!!
ugh
Not as optimistic about the WR without Avery. But if Spags cut him, he must’ve had a good reason
FIRE EVERYONE
I was not sad in the least to see Avery cut, yeah i would of preferred to see him traded but apparently no other team wanted him bad enough either. He had talent but in my opinion he was not built for the rigors of the NFL, hence why he was injured all the time. So when you have talent that can’t get off the doc’s table long enough to play and showcase it then i say we will be better off with guys that will actually be suited up & ready to play. Now we pray DX knee holds up so we don’t have Avery 2.0
If practice makes perfect....
Yet nobodies perfect.....
Then why practice ???

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