That is unbelievable for Marino to put together a season like that during that era In the context. That is the best Qb season of all times.by Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
many folks don't realize the problem with this is since his first year, he really has not played well. That first year he kind of caught some people by surprise and his mobility was such a factor, but since that time, he can't lead teams to wins and his ability to make the throws necessary has been exposed. Now, given that, there has been plenty of backup QBs that stayed in the league afterby Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
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1) He is better fundamentally 2) He is better prepared mentally 3) The offense has less predictability 4) The coaching puts players in position to make plays better 5) There is better space management The opposing defense now has to defend the entire field and they also have to deal with deception and not knowing what may come next.by Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
He is a great player with the ball in his hands, but is not a great WR. His role with this team right now and this season is a key one and he delivers key plays each week, but he doesn't have the volume of plays at WR so it is hard to justify the money he gets paid. My point is I get the team may be able to use his salary for other assets that have more value, but for this year, right now,by Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
Defenses do not need to be concerned about him and it doesn't open up for Gurley. Austin is actually a very underrated player on this team for what he has done week after week delivering the key plays in the win.by Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
Rams are more effective with that play than all other NFL Teams. Why? Because of the personnel. Austin/Gurley Change the personnel and use Cooper and it doesn't work near as well.by Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
You definitely nailed the post. 1) Austin cannot be replaced with a random 5th round pick. He is just at a different level than 90% of players in the NFL with his ability to run with the ball and make people miss with speed, burst, and elusiveness. To keep it simple: The Rams are not as good without Austin. 2) The Rams were idiots to pay him so much money and he isn't worth that moneby Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
and this year may be the Rams best shot for a superbowl because the team will have a hard time keeping either him or Watkins because Donald has to be signed. My guess, the offense will go backwards significantly without the WR threats next year so the time to win is now and in no circumstances do I think the Rams have a better chance of winning without Austin than with him.by Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
was silent for weeks - than looked unstoppable - then disappeared last week again. It was puzzling to say the least.by Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
If you said that about Benny Cunningham, a 5th round pick at the minimum can do the things Cunningham can do, I would agree, but Austin is a threat. He has the ability to go 80 yards at any time and this creates space in the offense when he is used correctly. I do agree he is dramatically overpaid, but there are not many 5th round picks with the elusiveness of Austin. To me, it is one of tby Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
I believe in the 4th quarter, he is a clutch player. While no player delivers all the time, he is one, I don't want to face when he has the ball in the 4th quarter. He is a middle of the pack QB in the first 3 quarters and a top 5 QB in the 4th quarter.by Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
on the 2nd go around the cowboys chose to run it and punt it. At least, it was later in the game with good field position in their favor and they got away with it.by Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
and just gave Seattle the chance like that. The Announcer nailed it when he said put the game in Watson's hands on a run pass option. We see it every week how running the ball and punting it away when the opposing team is within 1 score backfires over and over. The Cowboys in contrast, just completed a pass to get a first down with 2 minutes left and are in position to close it out withoby Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
and than had that 200+ yard game that could have been a 300+ yard game. I think the team would be a better team if Watkins was the focal point, maybe even more than Gurley. Well, maybe that is too far, but that is what I think Watkins could do if the game plan was around him. but maybe there is something we don't know. Football intelligence, attitude, health, or something else where thby Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
Every week, we see photo after photo like this. I feel the Rams are writing him off because of contract situation at this point as more and more evidence comes in which is stupid because THIS MAY BE THE BEST CHANCE TO WIN A SUPERBOWL. THIS YEAR!by Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
he demanded perfect execution. MAXQ The players had to know all the concepts and plays and were challenged to know a butt load of plays, formations, presnap counts, and think on their feet, and be able to improvise based on defense. He demanded their very best and challenged players both knowledge wise and fundmental wise. Holt and Bruce were the best route running combination WRs iby Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
because of Watkins. I feel Watkins could be a guy that dominates the game with 8-10 receptions and putting up yards after the catch with his power and speed. For some reason, he has him boxed in as a guy that just runs straight down the field deep to clear out space of others. When the Rams looked the best was the 49er game when they involved Watkins in the 2nd half. At that point, I thby Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
Ray Lewis in predictable talked about how much time is spent on Film/Video and if you don't change things up, the defense digs in. He said this in the context of the difference in the Rams this year versus last year. About 5 minutes of the show was on Rams and Bills surge this year. The Rams changing things up on offense was the theme.by Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
this QB has been defeated by father time and a bad offensive line.by Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
when he sees the endzone, it is like he will not be denied and always seems to find a way to find some extra yards. (Although it did cost him a fumble once) But that run this past week around end is typical thoughout the year. He is also good in a pile of people moving it near the goal line.by Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
The bottom line, he needs to feed Watkins and Gurley and Austin Backups and Tight Ends don't make the big plays When I see photo shots all over this site of Watkins running free and they don't make a big effort to get him going, that is missed opportunity. I liked that he replaced Benny Cunningham with Gurley and Austin though on 3rd downs this season and that is the kind of thing that isby Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
but the problem with him is when adversity sets in, he doesn't seem to find a way to do well when that happens. But a great talent who had a great year once upon a time and still puts together great games.by Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
Rams best offseason in a decade was this past season when the team had the fewest early round picks.by Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
The Rams still have yet to give me a big check for making the call that changed the franchise and made them millions of dollars. I would think somebody would reach out to me by now and post me a private message for getting them to go after Whitworth. I called it as soon as that free agency list came out.by Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
Both teams received many critical comments for giving up the farm for their QB. I for one think getting a QB, unless he is Aaron Rodgers like won't work until you have playmakers and coaching around them, but here we are with the 2 best teams in the NFL the teams that gave up a bunch of draft picks. But I think teams are way to stingy on trading draft picks. You have stars that sometimes caby Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
He is so forgotten that I didn't consider him to be the person. The only time you knew him in years past is the first guy in the injury report each week. I hope it continues to go well for him. I always felt he did a good job but couldn't stay on the field.by Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
or the coach is a dummy. I tend to believe Watkins is the dummy mostly, and coach is a little bit of a dummy for not realizing Watkins is a dummy and getting him some short quick hitters so he can use his strength to bully smaller corners. But it is tough here because the team is doing so well making Gurley the main entrée and everybody else are appetizers and desert. Still at that, I didby Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
You just stated the exact reason I like Austin because when he is in the game, that seems to be when the Rams are most effective. Rarely do I see the team have bad plays for the fewer snaps he is in the game. It is kind of like a +- Hockey Chart or Basketball Chart when they keep track of the scoring differential while a player in the game. I kind of get the feeling every time Austinby Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
plays, eventually fans will come around. again, he made key plays that changed the flow of the game. I expect it to continue. The only 2 players I would want the ball ahead of Austin are Gurley and Watkins and there is a problem with Watkins as well. I rank him the 3rd best weapon on the team to make a play that changes the game. Brown vs Austin to me is not even close. In fact, Browby Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com