Last September I thought I had a rock solid handle on this team and these coaches. But now? I scarcely know where to start while listing my questions.
Sean McVay. Who is this imposter representing himself as my genius HC? Where have the deep throws gone? The imaginative game plans? The attacking of that weeks opponents’ weakness rather than their strengths (Miami)? Using RB’s as a receiving weapon? Having his team ‘up’ for a weak opponent instead of losing to inferior teams? Dialing back his QB to the point that opponents only have to defend half the field?
Coach Kromer. Just when I thought he was the top OL guru in the league he has his OL get abused in our last 2 games. And with disastrous results, I might add.
Coach Bonamego. WTH did McVay see in this guy last offseason? Worst coaching hire of McVay’s career and it’s not even close. At least the ‘solution’ here is an easy one this offseason.
Coach Staley. These last 2 losses have tarnished a brilliant rookie season for the rookie DC. A rising DC star, no question, but still... A better D effort in those last 2 games and Rams are 11-4 today.
OL. Is this a SB potential caliber OL, or what? I’m no longer sure, tbh. Our top pick now just might be for a C. Gulp...
TE. What happened to the blocking? What happened to the TE targeting as receiving threats? Both have made opposing D’s jobs easier. Heck, maybe go back to using Everett as a danged FB?
WR. What happened to our annual possible 3 WR’s each exceeding a thousand yards? Lately, they’ve been looking like afterthoughts. I miss those exciting ‘17 and ‘18 versions of our WR corps.
RB. Anyone else find it strange that both Akers and Hendy can’t seem to stay healthy? What’s up with that? Each of them with 2 injuries that have prevented their play in multiple games this year alone? Really? I had thought that injured RB problems would be gone with Gurley’s departure. Sigh...
I’m gonna leave the D alone for now on my worry list. They’ve played very well in the first 13 games and are hardly among our top 10 list of concerns. Hopefully, Rams can work around inevitable FA losses this offseason.
In short, my estimation of this Ram team and coaches has taken some big hits. A team that as recently as mid-November I considered a top NFC SB contender now seems to be floundering in multiple areas, mostly on the O side of the ball. Not a good feeling, that’s for darned sure.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/02/2021 08:23AM by Rams43.
