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Speed_Kills
this just doesn't look like a SB caliber team... I know they are 11-2 but the Rams are very flawed
1) McVay - listen I have been vocal about it and I know some of you don't like it. But his coaching lost that game the other night... and I'm getting tired of him saying he keeps forgetting about Todd or hes got to put the players in better position for plays. He has to be better than Sunday... has to be.
2) Goff two games in a row just looks like a mess. I will just leave it at that. I am concerned
3) Is Gurley hurt? Why does this coach abandon the run when he feels like he can't run out of 3 WR sets. Has someone asked him? This is a problem... you cannot abandon the run when you have Todd Gurley. Especially in an otherwise close game. That game the other night resembled so many of the Martz games from back in the GSOT days. [
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4) the defense gave up 200 yards rushing on Sunday. That has to be the quietest 200 yards rushing game ever but nonetheless they did.
5) this defense has allowed spectacular games this year - Jared Cook, Michael Thomas, Tyrek Hill, & Seahawks 200 yards and 275 yards rushing games, ....those are just off the top of my head
The Rams have a chance to nail down that 2nd seed... they finish with Eagles @ home, @ Cards, SF @ home... they need to win each and should. Some would say and easily. There will be no resting the starters this year. I thought the Rams would blow out the Eagles but I don't believe that now. I believe that game is going to be like most Ram games this year a high scoring nail biter.
Why do I believe that? Because that's what they have shown all year
The Rams are 11-2 but they really aren't 11-2 good IMO not in the traditional sense and honestly with the way they are playing right now Seattle, Dallas, & Chicago could all come to LA and beat them.
The Rams better get it together
I hear you, Speed, and I’m a little concerned, too.
On the one hand we are 11-2 and probably headed for 14-2. I really believe that. But if one is paying close attention there are warning signs to be seen. This Ram race car is starting to make some funny noises.
We can’t stop the run worth a rip. A terrible thing when facing quality playoff teams that love to run the ball and play keep away with our O. Dallas, Seattle, and the Saints come to mind. Cough, cough. And frankly, I don’t think this gets fixed until next offseason. I would love to see Wade sit Barron and give others a chance at ILB for the 3 remaining games. What the heck do we have to lose?
We struggle to cover TE’s.
Apparently, other teams have found ways to counter our O. Maybe not the weaker teams, but teams with good D’s sure look like they can.
Goff has looked very disconcerted of late. Not at all like the Goff of the first 11 games. Not confidence inspiring, tbh.
McVay looked frustrated on that sideline vs the Bears. Hadn’t noticed that before.
Gurley goes for 28 yards rushing? Gurley? The same Todd Gurley that was in the conversation for MVP just the other day? Did he suddenly become invisible to McVay?
And our vaunted OL? Who were those guys impersonating our top rated OL vs the Bears?
Not panicking, of course. But yeah, those paying attention have reason to be a bit concerned as we approach the playoffs. A few things are not looking quite right.
Some will not like reading what we’ve posted. I get that. But I prefer to be realistic rather than using only rose colored glasses. I love my Rams as much as anyone. Always will. But I still intend to keep calling it like I see it.
Peace, y’all...
