Random Ramsdom: This could be Sean McVay’s coldest game on Sunday

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The temperatures that the Los Angeles Rams could see when they take on the New York Jets this Sunday could be one of the coldest games McVay has been involved in since his time with L.A. It’s a big opportunity for the West Coast team to come in and take a win to further solidify their playoff chances.

It also would be a chance for the Rams to say not only have we arrived in the NFC West, but they never left. That would be cold in a different way for the other NFC West teams and the NFC at large.

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Rams-Jets on track to be one of the coldest games of Sean McVay’s tenure (ramswire)

“As of now, it’s expected to be around 24 degrees at kickoff, which is also the high of the day. With 8-10 mph winds, it’s going to feel even colder than 24.

Being a West Coast team, the Rams don’t often play cold-weather games, so Sunday will present a new type of challenge for Sean McVay’s group. Since McVay took over in 2017, the Rams have only played one game with a colder temperature at kickoff, and that was their 24-12 loss to the Packers in 2022 when Baker Mayfield was under center.

Since 2017, the Rams have played four outdoor games where the temperature at kickoff was 35 degrees or lower. They’re 1-3 in those games, with the lone win being a 23-20 victory over the Broncos in 2018 – a game in which Todd Gurley carried it 28 times for 208 yards, making up for Jared Goff’s 201-yard and zero-touchdown performance against a Case Keenum-led team.”

Matthew Stafford describes what Tyler Higbee’s return means to the Rams (ramswire)

“Matthew Stafford spoke Wednesday about the impact Higbee can have on the Rams, not only with his skill set, but also his understanding of the offense.

“Obviously, a lot of experience within the offense,” Stafford said of what Higbee brings. “He is a guy that has been here for a long time. He understands what we’re trying to do on every play. He is a great energy guy. The biggest thing is I’m just excited for him. What an accomplishment to be able to come back from something like that and to be able to be available for us. His contributions are going to be between the lines, but also just out there on the practice field. His attitude is infectious and the way he goes about his businesses is amazing. We’re glad to have him back.”

There’s a lot to unpack from latest wave of Rams roster moves (ramblinfan)

“But with Nick Hampton now suffering a season-ending injury, does that now compel the team to promote rookie OLB Brennan Jackson? I think it has to be considered. Even though all outside linebackers return for 2025, it’s vital to the team to know the upside of every player who is coming back. And of all pass rushers on the team, Jackson is the least known in terms of potential upside.

The question is: What is his upside?”

Random Ramsdom Fandon: AD can come back (By RG18 on Dec 17, 2024)

“If AD wanted to come back there is one way the Rams and AD may be able to get around the waivers rule by using the no trade clause. If the clause doesn’t exist in the current contract they can rip up the old contract and write a new one which has the clause in it. Of course Ad would be made whole.

See:

“As of 2008, at the conclusion of a season in which a veteran with four years of service is claimed via waivers, veterans with a no-trade clause in their contracts may declare themselves free agents. Any other veteran with four years of service can declare himself a free agent at the conclusion of the season after the season in which they were claimed on waivers if they remain under a claimed contract.[2][1]

A player who clears waivers and becomes a free agent is free to negotiate and sign a contract with any NFL club, and any NFL club is free to negotiate and sign a contract with such player. There is no penalty or restriction for signing a free agent who has cleared waivers.”

What do you think?”