1. 2021: "All in!"
2. 2022: "All in, all the time!"
3. The plan is working.
4. The first order of business was to, in light of Andrew Whitworth's retirement, ensure that we have reasonable continuity on the OL. By locking in Joe Noteboom and Brian Allen (and, to a lesser extent, Coleman Shelton), mission accomplished.
5. Losing Von Miller was not part of the plan, but neither was adding Bobby Wagner. Sometimes, you have to adjust on the fly. While Wagner does not bring vthe pass rush presence of Miller, his leadership, ability to "quarterback" the defense, and impact on the run defense will be huge.
6. Speaking of the run defense, I think their playoff performance has been largely overlooked. In the four playoff games, the Rams allowed 60.3 rushing yards/game and a YPC average of 3.3. That's impressive... and now we add Wagner.
7. I'm as sorry to see Robert Woods go, but I understand the move. Allen Robinson brings a dimension that we lacked - a guy who can punish smaller CBs and win on 50/50 balls.
8. If we are able to retain OBJ and enter next year's playoffs with a trio of him, Robinson and Cooper Kupp... watch out.
9. I have a never say never attitude when it comes to signing FAs. That said, I'm having a hard time believing we'll land Stephon Gilmore.
10. Jerry Hughes is an attainable target who I think would be a great fit.
11. The Rams are currently built to contend this year, and in 2023. While we'll have a few starters (Havenstein, Edwards, Robinson, Gaines, Scott/Rapp) and some key rotation players (Henderson, Long) to deal with, and likely won't retain all of them, the core is set.
12. Havenstein is a guy I'd love to extend now, if possible.
13. In the draft, I think the Rams will continue to look for depth in positions that could be eroded through FA in 2023.
14. At the EDGE spot, I'm intrigued by Western Kentucky's DeAngelo Moore, a small-school prospect who excelled at the Senior Bowl.
15. At CB, I think that Joshua Williams, another small school guy (Fayetteville State) is worth a look. His measurables (6'3, 193 lbs., 4.53 forty) entice, but I really like his tackling ability.
16. At RB (yes, RB), I really like Brian Robinson from Alabama.
17. I smile every time I see another team's fan post a "how do they keep signing guys" or "doesn't the salary cap apply to them" post.
18. Meanwhile, the 49ers don't know if their intended starting QB is ready, the Packers have lost their best (and third best) WR, and the Bucs are suddenly under a new HC.
19. Speaking of the Bucs, you can't tell me that Arians' departure wasn't a condition of Brady's return. Sure, they've weaved a Kumbaya narrative, but it seems pretty clear to me.
20. Running it back!
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