Broncos are stuck with RW contractually for years and yet some pundits are suggesting that his scrambling skills are greatly diminished making him a pocket QB which was never his most comfortable situation. A bit of a Catch-22. So, whomever the Broncos choose to be their HC must be willing and able to work around the RW situation for a few years. Incidentally, the new Broncos owners did notby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
If given targets I think AR will produce very good results. No doubt that Rams are gonna keep him around for ‘23. What keeps bothering me is the mystery of why AR didn’t assimilate into this O as expected in the first place.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteLMU93 He's smart and knows the line calls very well. And when he's had the chance there he has done well. I like Allen. But if the goal is to run with more power and have better continuity (health) on the OL I don't think counting on him is the right move. And continuity at center matters a lot. The Rams could move on from Allen's contract in the spring while saving $2.6M in 2023 cap spaby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Great post, Merlin. Lot’s of outside-the-box thinking packed in there.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteAlbaNY_Ram QuoteRams43 Durant played in first 2 games and played well before injury. That’s the acid test. So to claim that he wasn’t ready to see the field makes little sense to me. Durant didn't see the field week 1. In fact, only three CBs did: Ramsey (59 snaps), Hill (56 snaps), and Long (42 snaps). In week 2 Durant played 23 of the 61 defensive plays. Ramsey played all 61, Longby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
LA Rams discover Michael Hoecht is no gimmick, he is a true pass rusher by Bret Stuter The LA Rams have not gotten much help from their outside linebackers in the 2020 NFL season beyond veteran OLB Leonard Floyd. The situation has gotten so bad, that the team has outright cut three outside linebackers this season: OLB Chris Garrett (now on Minnesota Vikings practice squad), OLB Terrby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
LA Rams DB Cobie Durant putting up a Sauce-like performance by Bret Stuter So many scoff at the LA Rams, repeating the same tired old narrative about the front office squandering draft picks and depleting the roster. It’s just a false narrative, screamed into the caverns of the Rams fanbase by an NFL pundit or analyst who got it wrong, but refuses to acknowledge that the Rams have diby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Christmas showed how vital running game is to Rams . by Michael Ferro The LA Rams gave their fans a lovely Christmas gift at SoFi Stadium on Sunday by beating the Denver Broncos 51-14. The Rams improved their record to 5-10 on the year, and even though they are eliminated from playoff contention, they are playing hard as they look to finish out this season on a high note. This was mayby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
What will the LA Rams secondary look like in 2023? by Bret Stuter There have been plenty of hisses, catcalls, and boos over the way that the LA Rams secondary has played in 2023. Of course, with an offense that has struggled to put points on the scoreboard, the fans have found plenty of vitriol to spread across all aspects of the team, including the Rams’ pass defense which has beenby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Here’s Merlin… He's going to be a shutdown corner for us. They have to work on his tackling but honestly when a corner has stickiness and ball skills he earns his keep in this league. Also and btw it's a big deal if you can hit on a corner in this league. I don't think Durant is a finished product by any means just yet but his ball skills show every game. Do you realize this dude leads theby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Here’s Merlin… Our best boundary corners are Durant and Ramsey. I would park both of them in those roles and leave them. Kendrick in the slot, either him or Hill. Whoever is not is the dime. That is a solid secondary in terms of cover ability IMO, and potentially can improve as the kids get experience. Too much is being made of Durant's tackling. In order to threaten him outside the hash yoby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteCoy Bacon Since when are you allowed to be cautiously optimistic? That's my turf if at all. You're supposed to be flagrantly optimistic! I expect you to predict that the Rams will go 15-2 next year and win the SB again. I'm even thinking that. I acquired that ‘flagrantly optimistic’ reputation unfairly at the hands of RFIP back in the day. He actually called me a Ram cheerleader andby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Check this excerpt out. It also likely isn’t a coincidence that Akers has improved ever since Thomas Brown took a larger role again coaching the running backs after first-year coach Ra’Shaad Samples left for Arizona State. Not sure I believe in coincidences. One thing is obvious, though. Akers is now looking like a much better back.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteLMU93 None of those might end up as stars but they could very well end up with 3 starters and the other 5 being depth contributors. Considering not picking in the top-100 that would be really good. I really hope Bruss returns 100% because I think with some added strength he could be a solid RG. Durant needs to be a starter in 2023. Exactly, 93. Jury is still out on this draft class,by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Thanks for posting, man.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteLMU93 What is worth more? A productive 2023 season from Akers as a Ram and then a 2025 day 3 compensatory pick or a day 3 2024 draft pick IF his head is on straight and he's committed I'd rather keep him in 2023. The Rams know if that's the case or not, though. I see a hard charging contract year for Akers in ‘23. He will provide good production value next season and then willby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quote21Dog Quotepromomasterj The gameplan against green bay might have been great, but the offense couldn't get out of it's own way. So instead of 'it was the best gameplan of the year' I would counter with the players did the best job of executing the gameplan that was given to them so far this year. . That's it exactly. Best game plan and play calls are crap without players executing themby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotepromomasterj The gameplan against green bay might have been great, but the offense couldn't get out of it's own way. So instead of 'it was the best gameplan of the year' I would counter with the players did the best job of executing the gameplan that was given to them so far this year. Again, I'm not in the meeting rooms during the week, looking at film, I'm not in the huddle, I don't knby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteAlbaNY_Ram Even if the backups are better now than the starters that might not have been the case a few weeks ago. My take is that it takes a lot more to play pro ball than ability. If these newbies have better skills that's great, but even so they can't get on the field until they know how to play within the scheme. Why did it take so long? Can't say for sure, but it takes time to getby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotepromomasterj That is a mistake, I think. Games are not computer simulations. Players make mistakes, there is a psychological aspect. It was a great gameplan considering the hand we were dealt these last few weeks. When you're forced to change gameplans and schemes on a weekly basis due to injury and poor play, it's kind of hard to look super smart all the time. Also, it was pretty clearby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quote21Dog QuoteRams43 But damn! Cobie Durant had highest grade of all defenders in the league this week? I would just LOVE to hear Morris’ rationalization of why he kept starting Kendrick over Durant for 5 weeks after Durant was cleared to play. Sigh… Take them with a grain of salt except when they support your anti-Morris platform. To be fair, Morris has done some good things. But he’by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Kudos to both guys.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotepromomasterj This author - Oh lookee here - the coach I thought was exposed and overrated 'finally' stopped being an idiot and called a great game. So that's what happened? And the game unfolds every week exactly as the coach draws it up and if something doesn't work it's all a dumb game plan and not because of execution, what the defense is giving, who's hurt, etc. You don’t think thatby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotepromomasterj A parallel rams fan universe that we can sense but can't ever interact with. WTH does that even MEAN, promo?by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
But damn! Cobie Durant had highest grade of all defenders in the league this week? I would just LOVE to hear Morris’ rationalization of why he kept starting Kendrick over Durant for 5 weeks after Durant was cleared to play. Sigh…by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Here’s OntarioRam… Troy Hill can tackle and, when schemed appropriately, is often seen really flying around out there. I am not sure if Durant can tackle yet. I haven't seen enough of him. Maybe someone that scouts the college level can opine. The jury is out for me. But I think many are too quick to write Troy Hill off. He's a useful piece and I am glad he is back in horns. If Durant canby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quote21Dog QuoteRams43 A relevant follow up question is, ‘Why has McVay not been using Hopkins in 12 sets’? I assumed that it was because McVay felt that Hopkins was inadequate in such a role. Yet Hopkins played very well vs Broncos both blocking and receiving. Why has McVay made so many puzzling personnel decisions for the last 2 years? Hopkins had done nothing in preseason or regularby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Please read R2K’s post above about the all-22 tape.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteferragamo79 do teams have those some of this game should be taken with a grain of salt as I am pretty sure Denver shut it down around end of 2nd 1/4 beginning 3rd I did like the short passing game and use of tight ends McVay used as well as he finally ran the ball....partially because there are no more WRs left to throw to Yeah, 5th stringers is inaccurate but I used that term becausby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com