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Happy Wednesday, everyone. I hope you’re all feeling fine and fresh this week as we continue down this path of self-isolation together.
Not a ton of news this week, unfortunately. We’re still counting down the days until the Rams unveil their new uniforms and, after seeing the recent announcements by the Bucs and the Falcons, I really hope they lean towards Tampa Bay’s approach as opposed to Atlanta’s.
Stay safe, stay clean, and enjoy the links.
Top 100 picks of McVay era: WR Cooper Kupp
https://www.therams.com/news/top-100-picks-of-mcvay-era-wr-cooper-kupp
“As part of theRams.com’s coverage leading into this year’s NFL Draft, we will be taking a look at each of the Top 100 picks of the Sean McVay era in Los Angeles. The series continues with a look at wide receiver Cooper Kupp.”
Rams confident in Darrell Henderson and Malcolm Brown, but could add another RB via draft
https://www.therams.com/news/darrell-henderson-malcolm-brown-draft-rb
“Gurley had a record-setting five seasons with the club – his 70 total touchdowns rank fourth in team history, while his 5,404 total rushing yards are fifth-most in team history – and replacing him, at least initially, will likely be a group effort.”
Mock Draft Roundup: Rams’ projections with the draft less than three weeks away
https://www.therams.com/news/mock-draft-roundup-rams-projections-three-weeks-away
“The pick(s): Michigan edge rusher Josh Uche (second round, pictured), Texas Tech linebacker Jordyn Brooks (third round, No. 84 overall, LSU offensive lineman Saahdiq Charles (third round, No. 104 overall, compensatory selection)”
Best interior OL target for Rams in each round of the draft
https://theramswire.usatoday.com/gallery/nfl-draft-rams-interior-offensive-line-guard-center-target/
“The offensive line was nothing short of a mess for the Rams last season. After starting mostly the same group in 2017 and 2018, the unit fell apart in 2019 with the departure of Rodger Saffold.”
Will Rams follow Falcons’ lead with new gradient uniform?
https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2020/04/08/falcons-uniforms-rams-gradient-redesign/
“The Los Angeles Rams won’t be the only team wearing new uniforms next season. In fact, this offseason is one filled with new looks. The Browns are getting redesigned threads, while the Chargers are tweaking their set, too. The Patriots and Colts’ uniforms are said to be getting tweaked, as well, even if it’s only a new alternate uniform.”
Aaron Donald is talking to Sean McVay again after Rams got Brockers back
https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2020/04/08/nfl-rams-aaron-donald-mcvay-brockers-free-agency/
“Aaron Donald wasn’t hesitant to share his feelings after Michael Brockers left the Rams to join the Ravens on the first day of the legal tampering period. He shared a photo on Instagram, questioning what the Rams were doing.”
Defensive lineman Michael Brockers says coronavirus travel restrictions undid deal with Ravens
“For about 10 days last month, Brockers thought he was joining the Super Bowl-contending Baltimore Ravens on a lucrative three-year contract. But the Ravens couldn’t assuage their concerns about his left ankle because of travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.”
2020 NFL Draft: 25 Predictions with Under a Month to Go
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2885142-2020-nfl-draft-25-predictions-with-under-a-month-to-go
“The 2020 NFL draft will be conducted “fully virtual” from the homes of the league’s 32 general managers. They won’t be hunkered down in their war rooms. They won’t have their support staff around them. The entire setup will be a vast array of telecommunication in which each organization’s IT personnel will be the real winners of the event.”
2020 NFL Draft: The Most Overlooked Player at Every Position
“With this in mind, we’re here to examine one prospect at each key position who’s most likely to be one of those hidden gems. These are players with the potential to be stars who aren’t currently receiving first-round attention.”
What’s the story with Seahawks WR Josh Gordon?
“Many fans of the Seahawks have asked what the situation with Gordon is, and whether the team could bring him back for the 2020 season to compete with the likes of David Moore and Phillip Dorsett for the third wide receiver role. Answering that question, of course, means looking into his status with the league regarding the indefinite suspension, along with the changes to the NFL policy on substance abuse.”