May 01, 2017 06:38AM
In general, I like your points here.

You know, it's funny. For years, people complained about Fisher's out-of-date, high school offense. Ram boards seethed with loathing for it.

Well, we now have what so many seemed to want: an anti-Fisher approach. You describe it well.

But I am not sure that everyone is willing to recognize what this new approach entails. Our OL struggled under Fisher, trying to do Fisher-style things. But then, Fisher's vision was dependent on a powerful OL. It seems to me that some of the criticisms of the draft are struggling to let go of the nightmarish memories of OL failures ... in Fisher's system.

You do well in describing a different vision for the OL. Now, I dunno if we have the right personnel for that vision. But, I agree with your reading of the vision and I am convinced that, in McVay's vision, WR/TEs, even a pass catching FB, are far more important than seeking OL excellence. McVay clearly believes that improving his receiving options will carry the team forward further and faster than adding a couple of solid OL. That's a strategic decision driving the roster adjustments.

Now, I don't really see you guaranteeing anything. And this vision may very well not work out. But I think that fans need to fully adjust their visions to a wholly new approach. We are not going to see our OL trying to play Fisher-ball next year. We are going to see it in a completely different offensive scheme.

I actually think that everyone who complained about Fisher's offense in the past should welcome the profound change in vision and to see that the draft and FA decisions made are in service of that new vision. It may or may not work, but boy it seems hopeful to me to see a commitment to a very different approach.
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  No doubt. This is going to be a pass-first offense.

RockRam877May 01, 2017 02:29AM

  Re: No doubt. This is going to be a pass-first offense.

RFIP356May 01, 2017 02:48AM

  Re: I agree with Rockram.............

oldschoolramfan294May 01, 2017 05:47AM

  I think GRobs issue is mental

RockRam355May 01, 2017 06:02AM

  Totally agree

PHDram210May 01, 2017 06:07AM

  Quoting Jimmy Johnson: "Don't bring in dumb players..." nm

RFIP193May 01, 2017 06:10AM

  You mean like Leon Lett?

The_Bad_Guy183May 01, 2017 06:12AM

  We don't know that he's dumb

RockRam189May 01, 2017 06:24AM

  Re: McVay is the best thing to happen to GRob....."Drop the Mike."

oldschoolramfan304May 01, 2017 08:10AM

  Clearly, McVay's O will be different than the '16 version...

Rams43308May 01, 2017 06:14AM

  Re: Clearly, McVay's O will be different than the '16 version...

David Deacon247May 01, 2017 06:23AM

  Re: 10-6.......I'm with you guys......

oldschoolramfan147May 01, 2017 08:17AM

  Nope. I'll say their ceiling is 8-8.

RockRam188May 01, 2017 06:30AM

  Re: Nope. I'll say their ceiling is 8-8.

Rams43145May 01, 2017 06:50AM

  Those with "CRED" droopy, D-pool, laram & Bud Frosty

Anonymous User352May 01, 2017 07:47AM

  Memo to Florida...

Rams43234May 01, 2017 07:57AM

  Re: No, can't go there ... yet

RamsFanSinceLA188May 01, 2017 06:58AM

  Are we REALLY willing to embrace the anti-Fisher?

RFL212May 01, 2017 06:38AM

  Yes....

JamesJM190May 01, 2017 08:09AM