The Rams went heavy on O-lineman in recent drafts.....instead of taking badly needed weapons at WR and TE. It was a sacrifice Snisher was willing to make.....in order to have a smashmouth offense that will exert it's will on the opponent.
Yes....the lack of top speed at wide out (not Tavon....slot doesn't count) is allowing opponents to stack the box on every play. But, every team at the end of the game....which just needs one first down to close out the game, faces a stacked box. It is AT THAT MOMENT, where your investment in your BIG BEEF O-lineman needs to payoff. Despite the fact that everyone knows you wil run the ball......the good teams still manage to get 4 yards per carry.
The good news, however, is that Keenum is starting to connect more on the passing game. The D stacking the box is daring the Rams to throw. Keenum is taking his shots, and is connecting on a few....and is just barely missing connecting on a few others. If we are seeing a development surge of a new Brian Quick....this could go a long way in punishing a stacked-box defense. If Keenum can make defenses pay......they will be forced to adjust....and things should open up for the running game.
