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I think we've all been waiting for the 2019 Rams to show up and I think they have finally ... that was a costly super bowl hangover ... and the playoffs will likely come down to GZ's missed FG.
That said ... I want a hungry 2020 team and it looks like we have that regardless.
The Great
1) No offensive TDs for the guy who had a perfect passer rating against us last time.
2) The rookie right side holding their own against top talented players in the run game and pass game.
3) Feeding the big dog. The stiff arm going into the end zone for TG.
4) Goff's decisiveness. I am guessing that they've changed a bit of the play designs and he's seeing his reads more clearly, but whatever it is, I am digging it.
5) Taylor Rapp beating Carson to the sticks and dropping him with no forward lunge on that 3rd and 2 or 3 ... that's not normal safety play. That's instincts, technique, and trust in both. Not to get all wizardy but it's like first year's taking on a troll and living to tell the tale.
6) The fake WR screens. I almost have to think that they set those up last week and gave up first downs so that they could fake them this week against a superior opponent.
7) Higbee showing what he can do ... finally. TE is long game. Some guys don't get into it until their second contracts. It's not a fluke if it's back to back 100 yard games. He's not an after thought or a check down ... he's a weapon in his own right.
8) Woods having another 1000 yard season ... is that 3 now with us?
9) Troy Hill. I know he's been rated highly ... but he hasn't made too many splash plays until recently. Long will have an uphill battle next year to overtake him on the depth chart.
The Good
10) Double digit sacks for Aaron again ...
11) Cam Howard with meaningful snaps and flashing tackles ...
12) Overall attitude on defense. Just a different mindset it looks like.
13) Ebukam having meaningful impact.
14) Blythe looks really more comfy at center ... anyone else seeing that?
15) Corbett turns out to be a life saving pickup.
16) Folwer's numbers will earn him a huge contract, I don't know that his play matches it overall .. but his numbers alone should get us a 3rd round comp alongside Josh Reynolds.
17) Commanding win over a playoff rival at home on prime time.
The Bad
18) Where was Henderson?
19) What's the deal with Cooks? He just a decoy deep threat now?
20) The pick 6 let them back in the game ... it was a confusing defense with a free rusher but it was still a bummer.
21) 4th and 18 conversion? Lord.
Thoughts about the future ..
22) Do we keep Cooks' # on the books?
23) I don't resign Brockers ...
24) I trade or cut Hav. No hard feelings I think there are teams that could use him, I just prefer Evans' feet.
25) I resign Ramsey long term.
26) Littleton has to give us a tiny discount ...
27) Malcolm Brown is not as violent as he was ... I am definitely drafting another bruising back.
28) I'll take Whit another year if he'll stay.
College
29) There will be talent at ILB, WR, RB, and DT all the way through the draft. My target at for round 2 is Leki Fotu. I'm also eyeballing James Lynch from Baylor for the 5 tech ... kid is a monster at 6-4 290 but he can also get around the corner and bend ... rare. Big 12 DPOY and has Baylor's sack record with another game left to play.
30) Can't wait for Ohio State Clemson and then Ohio State LSU. Pretty sure this LSU team is the best college team I've ever seen.
Thoughts and comments welcome.
That said ... I want a hungry 2020 team and it looks like we have that regardless.
The Great
1) No offensive TDs for the guy who had a perfect passer rating against us last time.
2) The rookie right side holding their own against top talented players in the run game and pass game.
3) Feeding the big dog. The stiff arm going into the end zone for TG.
4) Goff's decisiveness. I am guessing that they've changed a bit of the play designs and he's seeing his reads more clearly, but whatever it is, I am digging it.
5) Taylor Rapp beating Carson to the sticks and dropping him with no forward lunge on that 3rd and 2 or 3 ... that's not normal safety play. That's instincts, technique, and trust in both. Not to get all wizardy but it's like first year's taking on a troll and living to tell the tale.
6) The fake WR screens. I almost have to think that they set those up last week and gave up first downs so that they could fake them this week against a superior opponent.
7) Higbee showing what he can do ... finally. TE is long game. Some guys don't get into it until their second contracts. It's not a fluke if it's back to back 100 yard games. He's not an after thought or a check down ... he's a weapon in his own right.
8) Woods having another 1000 yard season ... is that 3 now with us?
9) Troy Hill. I know he's been rated highly ... but he hasn't made too many splash plays until recently. Long will have an uphill battle next year to overtake him on the depth chart.
The Good
10) Double digit sacks for Aaron again ...
11) Cam Howard with meaningful snaps and flashing tackles ...
12) Overall attitude on defense. Just a different mindset it looks like.
13) Ebukam having meaningful impact.
14) Blythe looks really more comfy at center ... anyone else seeing that?
15) Corbett turns out to be a life saving pickup.
16) Folwer's numbers will earn him a huge contract, I don't know that his play matches it overall .. but his numbers alone should get us a 3rd round comp alongside Josh Reynolds.
17) Commanding win over a playoff rival at home on prime time.
The Bad
18) Where was Henderson?
19) What's the deal with Cooks? He just a decoy deep threat now?
20) The pick 6 let them back in the game ... it was a confusing defense with a free rusher but it was still a bummer.
21) 4th and 18 conversion? Lord.
Thoughts about the future ..
22) Do we keep Cooks' # on the books?
23) I don't resign Brockers ...
24) I trade or cut Hav. No hard feelings I think there are teams that could use him, I just prefer Evans' feet.
25) I resign Ramsey long term.
26) Littleton has to give us a tiny discount ...
27) Malcolm Brown is not as violent as he was ... I am definitely drafting another bruising back.
28) I'll take Whit another year if he'll stay.
College
29) There will be talent at ILB, WR, RB, and DT all the way through the draft. My target at for round 2 is Leki Fotu. I'm also eyeballing James Lynch from Baylor for the 5 tech ... kid is a monster at 6-4 290 but he can also get around the corner and bend ... rare. Big 12 DPOY and has Baylor's sack record with another game left to play.
30) Can't wait for Ohio State Clemson and then Ohio State LSU. Pretty sure this LSU team is the best college team I've ever seen.
Thoughts and comments welcome.
