That’s just one impression I have. So, how to fix that?
Some suggestions for McVay to consider for his O:
Be a bit more outside-the-box in attack mode on O, especially early in game. Find that killer instinct that Rams once had.
Figure ways and plays that use all weapons at times. Higbee, Everett, and RB’s seem underused to me, for example. Kupp seems overused a bit.
Take more deep shots to loosen up coverage.
More snaps for Jefferson. (I’m beginning to question Reynolds’ heart and desire).
More 12 sets and more running plays. They’re effective and help O in multiple ways.
A few more hard counts from Goff per game.
More no huddle snaps (not the same thing as hurry up). Prevents opponents from substituting and tires them more quickly.
Gotta find a way to get up against lesser teams although in that category only Cards left on schedule and there sure won’t be any in the playoffs.
Re-evaluate OL blocking schemes with Kromer. Are we sure that we’re using optimal techniques for our personnel and O scheme? Would be a helluva surprise, if changed, for an opposing DC in a playoff game, huh?
Speaking of playoff games, Seahawks and Cards should be treated as playoff games in terms of prep, intensity, and playcalling. Leave NOTHING on the field by game’s end. No mercy until the final whistle. I do NOT want to back into the playoffs, I want to roar into them.
Short list of D suggestions:
Gotta trust Staley to correct communication problems of Jets game.
Staley must assume that Seahawks will have learned and adjusted from first game results and be prepared.
Maybe Kiser can help at ILB?
Try to ‘fix’ that broken Young’s play from the Jets game. What a U-turn Young had.
Scheme as best he can around our edge weakness opposite Floyd. This is gonna be a challenge, I’m afraid.
Expect the unexpected from the Seahawks.
Same old story. Rams must pressure AND contain Wilson if they hope for success. Not an easy assignment but they have done it before.
Rams DL better really show up for this game, and I mean Big Time.
I feel that Staley can have a smothering pass D vs Wilson once again with just a few tweaks. Staley is the master of halftime adjustments, so he should be fine if given a full week.
As to ST?
Well, Hekker and Gay are fine. Webster has flashed, too. Can’t have any more blocked punts and you know Seahawks are studying that play closely. Both Ram coverage units need to tighten up a bit more.
Too late to replace Bonamego this season. Sorry. That must wait until the offseason.
I will say this. Our overall ST are now probably adequate which is a big improvement over early in the season. Still our weakest unit, though.
Bottom line is the same as it’s been all season long. Just depends on which Ram team shows up in these remaining games and throughout the playoffs. What an inconsistent team this has been on both O and on D throughout the season. I don’t recall one with quite these extreme swings in all my 53 years as a Ram fan.
You know, I do feel a bit better now that I’ve gotten this off my chest. Lol.
