Time to check out Dotson? See what he brings to the line? He's been here a few weeks to get acquainted and understand the concepts. He's from that division, he knows the players on those D's we are facing one of them with the bengals. He's big in stature, we'd have 2 320 + guards on that line along with Havs..... Our poundage would go up, I think our mauling could be improved and size brings than in most cases. With Boom out already would it be that big of a deal to go from Anchrum to Dotson? IMO it wouldn't be considered an overhaul it's still the 1 spot.https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1043717,1043717#msg-1043717Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:35:22 -0400 Phorum 5.2.18 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1043717,1043939#msg-1043939 Of course I wouldn't say "I don't care"......https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1043717,1043939#msg-1043939 roman18 RamsFootballFans.comTue, 19 Sep 2023 08:37:25 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1043717,1043895#msg-1043895 Re: Time to check out Dotson?https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1043717,1043895#msg-1043895
Noteboom has questionable durability.....Archurum the Rams want at LT/RT insurance.....Thus, go get Dotson and he covers up the LG/RG in case of injury.

Man, Noteboom is a walking Urgent Care visitor.....This guy looks like Tarzan, but can't stay away from injuries.]]> oldschoolramfan RamsFootballFans.comMon, 18 Sep 2023 21:50:31 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1043717,1043837#msg-1043837 Re: I gotta disagree.....https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1043717,1043837#msg-1043837
If McVay could be perfectly honest he would either say Dotson isn't ready or Dotson isn't as good as the guys we're playing. Or maybe both. (Other than that I can't even make up a reason why he wouldn't already be out there.)

What would you say next, that you really don't care - put him in anyway?

I'm willing to assume that Dotson isn't playing because the staff thinks he's not ready, or the staff thinks he's not one of the 5 best OL. (Or maybe both.)

But to be perfectly honest I think the Rams traded for Dotson because they think he's starter material. And if that's the case then it makes sense to me that he isn't playing because he's not yet prepared to play.

Maybe Monday night he'll get his shot. I would be happy to see him out there and if that happens I hope he owns the RG spot and keeps it for the next 10 years,]]> AlbaNY_Ram RamsFootballFans.comMon, 18 Sep 2023 18:42:05 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1043717,1043798#msg-1043798 Re: Our evals vs. coach's evalshttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1043717,1043798#msg-1043798
And yes, the dropoff didn't occur strictly because of the personnel change. And yes, I think Boom wouldn't have whiffed on Stafford's sack.

If Dot had arrived in camp and had practice snaps with his team and new coaches, he'd be in a different place than he is now - trying to develop as a starter between games on limited practice time. It will take awhile before we see him, barring further injury.]]> mtramfan RamsFootballFans.comMon, 18 Sep 2023 15:54:51 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1043717,1043791#msg-1043791 I gotta disagree.....https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1043717,1043791#msg-1043791
I am saying I have seen Anchrum and I want to see what Dotson offers.Is that me evaluating? Well to me it's me saying I want better push and more physical run game, so asking for Dotson. At this point Boom is not in the scene...hurt his shoulder who knows what happens next with him. And yes I did choose Anchrum over Boom, but it was because I thought Boom would get knocked out and he did. At the time to be fare we did not have Dotson or he was just picked up and didn't know the system...he does now (or hope he does) so I want to see him.]]> roman18 RamsFootballFans.comMon, 18 Sep 2023 15:25:39 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1043717,1043761#msg-1043761 Re: Our evals vs. coach's evalshttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1043717,1043761#msg-1043761
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mtramfan
I like your statement: " I don't need the Rams to put Dotson in a game just so I can make my own evals."

I think our new OL cach and OC have a bigger say in who plays,etc. than their predecessors. McVay seems to be, after his post-season reflective sabbatical, more inclined to assign more responsibility to his subordinates - this frees him to do his thing, and have fun doing it.

That said, McVay isn't inclined to put players in until they're good and ready. It will take Dotson longer to get acclimated now than it would have in camp - the snaps aren't there. And until we clear the window of games that are crucial and situations thatballow for him to get the snaps he needs in game time, he won't get them. That is, barring injury and underwhelming performance of the player he would replace.

As to coaches decisions: Noteboom played better than the board's pick at RG, Anchrum. Boom did surprisingly well with run blocking (though I hope for bettter) and was solid in pass pro. It's a good thing they, and not we, made the call.

Coaches will have to juggle the conundrum of Noteboom's injury ups and downs vs.the quality of play of whoever will replace him. For now we have a known but lesser commodity in Anchrum and a potentially better but unproven one in Dotson.

I have to disagree about your assessment that Boom did surprisingly well at run blocking. I saw him making repeated whiffs and at times was pushed off balance and backwards in pass pro at times. So much so that I was fearful that he would get hurt.

Why did Rams struggle more in pass pro after Boom’s departure? Well, partly because 49ers started bringing 5 guys and partly because 49ers knew we had to pass more when we fell behind. It wasn’t strictly because Boom left the game. Although I will say that Anchrum embarrassed himself by ignoring that rusher who blew past him for the only sack. Sigh…]]> Rams43 RamsFootballFans.comMon, 18 Sep 2023 14:18:46 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1043717,1043755#msg-1043755 Re: Our evals vs. coach's evalshttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1043717,1043755#msg-1043755
I think our new OL cach and OC have a bigger say in who plays,etc. than their predecessors. McVay seems to be, after his post-season reflective sabbatical, more inclined to assign more responsibility to his subordinates - this frees him to do his thing, and have fun doing it.

That said, McVay isn't inclined to put players in until they're good and ready. It will take Dotson longer to get acclimated now than it would have in camp - the snaps aren't there. And until we clear the window of games that are crucial and situations thatballow for him to get the snaps he needs in game time, he won't get them. That is, barring injury and underwhelming performance of the player he would replace.

As to coaches decisions: Noteboom played better than the board's pick at RG, Anchrum. Boom did surprisingly well with run blocking (though I hope for bettter) and was solid in pass pro. It's a good thing they, and not we, made the call.

Coaches will have to juggle the conundrum of Noteboom's injury ups and downs vs.the quality of play of whoever will replace him. For now we have a known but lesser commodity in Anchrum and a potentially better but unproven one in Dotson.]]> mtramfan RamsFootballFans.comMon, 18 Sep 2023 14:11:08 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1043717,1043746#msg-1043746 Re: The thing is.........https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1043717,1043746#msg-1043746
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Arkansas Ram
Is he aware of his surroundings ?
After Boom went out, the pass protection suffered,
Anchrum seemed to lock on his assignment and miss
real time adjustments.
Even Sanchez noted he was burying his face in the chest
of the person he was blocking and failing to see what changes
needed to be made.

Excellent points, Arkansas. I’m on record as favoring giving Dotson a start.]]> Rams43 RamsFootballFans.comMon, 18 Sep 2023 13:37:30 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1043717,1043744#msg-1043744 The thing is.........https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1043717,1043744#msg-1043744After Boom went out, the pass protection suffered,
Anchrum seemed to lock on his assignment and miss
real time adjustments.
Even Sanchez noted he was burying his face in the chest
of the person he was blocking and failing to see what changes
needed to be made.]]> Arkansas Ram RamsFootballFans.comMon, 18 Sep 2023 13:35:58 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1043717,1043743#msg-1043743 LOL...OK so you have no ideas or opinions on the roster....https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1043717,1043743#msg-1043743
I'm just pushing rocks over because I see a running game that is not good enough to hold it's own, just trying out ideas that may put the team closer to the area of a whiners team. A team that can run or pass on their choosing for the most part.

Of course it's not my evaluation that counts, heck that doesn't count at all, but I can t my seat in my house come up with things that maybe can be considered. They went out and got him for a reason, I assumed it was what he can bring with his body size/shape....with Boom out I think this is an opportune time to see what he has.]]> roman18 RamsFootballFans.comMon, 18 Sep 2023 13:30:53 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1043717,1043738#msg-1043738 Re: He's already been checked outhttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1043717,1043738#msg-1043738
Personally, I don't need the Rams to put Dotson in a game just so I can make my own evals.]]> AlbaNY_Ram RamsFootballFans.comMon, 18 Sep 2023 13:16:46 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1043717,1043720#msg-1043720 Has he played at allhttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1043717,1043720#msg-1043720
I love the signing]]> Stafford9 RamsFootballFans.comMon, 18 Sep 2023 12:43:10 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1043717,1043718#msg-1043718 Yep I feel the same way Brotherhttps://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1043717,1043718#msg-1043718 BerendsenRam RamsFootballFans.comMon, 18 Sep 2023 12:40:05 -0400 https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1043717,1043717#msg-1043717 Time to check out Dotson?https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1043717,1043717#msg-1043717
Our poundage would go up, I think our mauling could be improved and size brings than in most cases. With Boom out already would it be that big of a deal to go from Anchrum to Dotson? IMO it wouldn't be considered an overhaul it's still the 1 spot.]]> roman18 RamsFootballFans.comMon, 18 Sep 2023 12:37:33 -0400