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Good morning and Happy Friday Rams’ fans.
Enjoy the fresh hot links and I hope you all stay safe and clean this weekend. Let’s flatten this flippin’ curve.
Whitworth: “There was no other place I wanted to be than here”
https://www.therams.com/news/whitworth-there-was-no-other-place-i-wanted-to-be
“That experience, however, is still valuable. In returning to the team by way of a three-year-deal, he’ll be able to continue to mentor the offensive linemen and other young players in the organization as he often did the last three years both on and off the field.”
Stay at home with the Rams: Sebastian Joseph-Day
https://www.therams.com/news/stay-at-home-with-the-rams-sebastian-joseph-day
“Ozark” season 3 finished it this morning! Love every bit of it. Finished “Dexter” as well. The ending was disappointing but Ozark hasn’t disappointed yet!!!!”
Michael Brockers estimates his shoe collection is worth $50K
https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2020/04/02/la-rams-michael-brockers-shoe-collection/
“Michael Brockers has been in the NFL for eight years, so he’s made his fair share of money since being a first-round pick by the Rams in 2012. Excluding his new three-year deal with the Rams, Spotrac has his career earnings at more than $49 million.”
Cody Kessler offers the Rams another option at backup QB
https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2020/04/02/nfl-rams-cody-kessler-backup-quarterback-jared-goff/
“Quarterback is way down on the Rams’ list of priorities this offseason, and likely for the next few years, too. Jared Goff is going to be under center for the foreseeable future, but Los Angeles is still in the market for a quarterback to sit behind him on the depth chart.”
Check out new drone footage of SoFi Stadium progress
https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2020/04/02/la-rams-sofi-stadium-drone-video-progress/
“The Rams and Chargers will both host games at SoFi Stadium beginning in August for the preseason, assuming the 2020 season isn’t delayed due to COVID-19. The project is on a very tight schedule, and once completed, it’ll be one of the best stadiums in the country.”
Michael Brockers calls out the worst offensive lineman in the NFC West
“It was a wild ride for Michael Brockers during free agency as he had all of his bags packed and ready to go to be a member of the Baltimore Ravens. Unfortunately for the Ravens, the deal went through the cracks as the Rams quickly jumped on the opportunity to bring him back to Los Angeles. Brockers recently joined Chris Long’s podcast and spilled the truth on what happened with the Ravens as well.”
Rams mailbag: New logos, SoFi Stadium progress, cap math and the starting center
“It’s a pleasure to do this mailbag. I’m grateful to have this work and to be able to engage Rams fans about football, something we all love and something I hope we can return to very soon. Please take care of yourselves and stay safe.”
Post-free agency NFL Power Rankings: How QB changes impact Bucs, Colts, Pats
“So let’s catch up: The Chiefs are the champs. Tom Brady’s a Buc. DeAndre Hopkins is a Cardinal!? The Browns have a new coaching staff and front office (again). The Cowboys have franchise tagged Dak Prescott and signed Amari Cooper to a long-term deal. The Bengals actually spent money in free agency. Cam Newton and Jameis Winston — two former No. 1 overall picks — are free agents. And that’s just part of what has been a weird, wild offseason.”
Execs unfiltered on every NFL team’s free agency moves and trades
“Tom Brady is a Tampa Bay Buccaneer. Philip Rivers is an Indianapolis Colt. Stefon Diggs is a Buffalo Bill. DeAndre Hopkins is an Arizona Cardinal. So much has changed so quickly that there’s almost too much to discuss — almost.”
2020 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus where each team stands after free agency
“Millions have been spent and the landscape of the NFL has been significantly altered due to the initial free-agency blitz. But while there are obvious storylines (Tom Brady) that have been written and a few more to go (Jadeveon Clowney), now is a good time to take the temperature of each NFL team.”