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But I’ve gotta say that Rams’ problems run far deeper these days. Starting with McVay himself. He’s behaving far differently than the ‘boy genius’ of his early years. This current version seems like an imposter.
Please explain how he's behaving differently? I've only seen modest changes/adjustments to his approach (most coming this past off-season).
Outside of those adjustments, I see the same McVay blind spots since 2017.
Oh Gawd!
Where to start?
Play calling (that Skow sweep on 3rd and inches is but one excellent example)
That trick play pass to Stafford in the hopeless Cowboy game. How did THAT work out?
Refusing to use 12 sets with a 3rd string QB, instead kept running the 11 sets as if Stafford was in there.
Ignoring both Hopkins and Allen even while Higbee is hurt and ineffective.
Over reliance on Kupp/Puka and largely ignoring Atwell.
Not calling enough run plays with an OL built for running, especially while starting a 3rd string QB.
Sticking with Hendo for lions share of carries when Freeman has out performed him for 2 games.
Tolerating ST regression instead of getting in Blackburn’s face.
Tolerating Morris’ misuse of Kendrick for 8 games when other options could have stopped the bleeding back there.
Tolerating too much sloppy tackling.
Too many empty sets called when Stafford was back there and sure enough, Stafford gets hurt with catastrophic results.
No snaps for Zach Evans.
Too few snaps for Mathis even though Hoecht continues to struggle.
I mean, it’s almost like Rams are a rudderless ship these days and opponents are taking full advantage. Sheesh!
