What a joke. Stafford is falling apart and we have to seriously consider taking him out of the game if we're inside the 20. Can't count on him to not hurt the team. I don't know why people thought the Mayfield reference was so ridiculous. I get the same feeling watching Stafford that I do when I watch Mayfield. Both may do some good things at times but it's just a constant state of waiting fby moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
January 2nd, 2022 at 8:21am CST by Ely Allen Jan. 2: Huntley is expected to get the nod for the Ravens as they seek to keep their playoff hopes alive against the Rams, per Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (via Twitter). Five Thirty Eight gives Baltimore just a 22% chance of qualifying for the postseason, and the club needs its backup passer to continue his run of quality play and pull out an unexpectby moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
At first glance, I thought it said scoring "most". Then wondered why the percentage wasn't higher. Don't you just hate it when your team scores more points but somehow loses?by moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
After reading the book and living through all of that stuff, I have been unmotivated to go see it. I'm glad they made it but with Kurt on tv and Youtube so much, it's distracting to me to see Levi as Kurt.by moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
I keep hearing that Fangio's going to be out in Denver and for some reason, that seems like a fit for Pederson. He'd be getting a team that is a QB away and also have his pick of QB. Possibly Aaron Rodgers. Sounds better than the Jaguars or Vikings if he's got his choice.by moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
There have been some unexpected upsets throughout the league this year so it isn't hard to imagine a heavy dose of Dalvin Cook resulting in a Vikings win. But, it doesn't seem too likely. Packers will probably wrap up the #1 seed.by moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
According to a tweet from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Vikings’ quarterback Kirk Cousins has tested positive for COVID, moving him to the COVID-19/reserve list and ruling him out for this weekend’s matchup in Green Bay. Backup quarterback Sean Mannion is currently on the COVID-19/reserve list after testing positive on Sunday. Remaining quarterbacks on the roster are Kyle Sloter and the rookie outby moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
It isn't just that return TD, he's been a threat overall and been secure with the ball. Which shouldn't be a big deal but for the Rams, a veritable unicorn. As you say, Gaines may be most improved but Powell is the biggest surprise.by moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
When it comes to a true surprise, I'd have to give it to Powell. While many Rams players have performed better than expected, I wouldn't say their performances are a surprise. Just better than expected. I had no idea that Powell even existed. After such a drought in the return game, for him to not only win the job, be a viable threat, he's actually good.by moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
But that isn't true. It isn't an outlier. He's done it on multiple occassions now. It wasn't just one of those days, it was reinforcing the idea that he can't be trusted in high stress situations. Tennessee, SF, now Minnesota. That is a pattern, not an outlier. It warrants concern. When you combine his history with what appears to still be a problem, it's cause for Rams fans to worry aboby moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
True, but that refocuses the conversation that he was being held back by Detroit. If he's so random and can have bad games when his team is playing well for him, that changes the narrative. Looks like it wasn't Detroit holding him back as much as it's that he's just inconsistent and doesn't handle pressure well. Which is human but a terrible thing for an NFL QB, much less an elite one.by moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
I think that's why so many young, unproven HC's are coming in and having early success. Today's players are not tough enough to deal with hard nose coaching and winning isn't enough to compensate. Guys would rather be coddled than win in today's NFL as Coughlin's time with the Jaguars clearly illustrates.by moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
But just saying we won and ignoring how Stafford actually played is ignoring context. There is no excuse for him right now. He has a championship caliber team playing well for him and he did plenty enough to lose the Vikings game. He was not brought here to be carried, he is supposed to be complimenting and elevating the team. It's the same problem we had with Goff. Just don't F things up isby moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
Caldwell would be the safe pick that no one could really say was a "bad" choice. I think Khan is more about marketing than that, though. For some reason, I think Leftwich is going to be at the top of their list since he's "a face". OC for the rival Florida franchise, OC for Tom Brady and SB Champs, former Jaguars starting QB. Sadly, diversity hire is marketable too. I thiby moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
In re-watching the condensed game, I'd forgotten that one of the other picks should have been returned for a TD as well. We were this close to a 2 pick-6, 5 interception game. On a day where we controlled every other facet. It's just hard to understand. Stafford must have some weird fear of success psychosis or something.by moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
That as well. We've all been considering it. I just dismissed it because I didn't want to believe it. I hate that it's true but it isn't like I, or anyone else, hadn't seen it as a possibility.by moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
Considering there were examples of throws that he missed against the Vikings that he had just showed that he could make against the Cardinals, it makes me think it's something physical. The way he loses control and has games where he underthrows and overthrows passes we know he can make. I know Youngblood has said that he has always done this so that would mean it's mental. But if it's due toby moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
I think we all know how misleading end of game stats can be. I also think when people say he should have run it more, it's more than just total numbers. Martz used to play this game. Passing it 12 plays in a row and then running it 12 plays in a row isn't what people are talking about when they say the offense needs better balance and better situational usage. Yesterday the Rams started rusby moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteJimYoungblood53 she does not follow the Rams media company line. She thinks for herself.Yeah, no one on this board has been talking about this since the game.by moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteSoCalRAMatic And Henderson. Right?Who? If there was someone by that name who could stay on the field and contribute, sure. Next year and beyond, I don't expect to see that.by moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
I don't mind a one handed attempt if there is no other option. OBJ has seemingly tried to make them when they weren't necessary though and he deserves criticism for that. I don't think it's unreasonable to ask him and Stafford to temper their aggressiveness to the extent that it is utilized "in addition" to taking care of all of the fundamentals FIRST. Take all that is given and don'by moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
This isn't a binary option though. It isn't just playing to win or playing scared. There is being aggressive AND wise with your decisions. Kingsbury has been showing that all aggressive all the time doesn't always lead to wins. McVay is far more good than bad but he still has work to do in balancing everything. He did well to adjust during the game yesterday. Throughout the year, he has bby moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
No real complaints about Michel at all. He's limited in speed and versatility but he's been a huge part of the success of the offense. Would love to see a tandem of Akers and Michel moving forward. Stafford needs to rely on his outlets out of the backfield more though so maybe Akers can provide that.by moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
You're right, he's still an upgrade and maybe it'll be enough. I'm just so disappointed that he can't deal with pressure situations or play wisely. I don't see how a team can beat the best that way. I suppose it's my own expectations that have me so disappointed. I really thought he was elite but he just isn't in the same class as those guys. Nothing wrong with good and hopefully McVay worksby moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
Show me one single post that someone complained about the win. Stafford's interceptions and general struggles to protect the ball are perfectly valid reasons for complaint and the posts that whine about the whining are ironic to say the least. You know what people don't talk about? The things that are going well. Look up any post that is positive and you'll see one that has died on the viby moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
For those wondering, I was serious. I don't like it but today crystalized for me that Stafford "is who he is" as someone likes to say. Which is utterly terrible IMO. A big part of acquiring him was that he was going to transcend who he was as a Lion because of his circumstances. That he was not going to be making, what many of us thought were "forced" errors because of hisby moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
Looks like I'm wrong yet again. Stafford is just another Baker Mayfield. He cannot be trusted and will never change. I had really high hopes for him and he's terrible. The only guy not doing his job today is Stafford. He will hurt this team in the long run and it's such a bummer to know we can't win it all because we still don't have a quality QB. That McVay continues to force the pass anby moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
Three out of the four QB's playing on Christmas were pretty underwhelming. Baker was just bad. All he had to do was not screw things up and he threw 4 interceptions going on 7. Wentz did enough to win but he was shaky as hell most of the day. Murray looks useless without Hopkins. I'd put McCoy in if that's all Murray is going to give you. All in all, it just made me appreciate Rodgers andby moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
Agree on both counts. While it is worth considering that Baker is playing injured, it doesn't offset the horrible throws he made. And he actually got off easy. There were at least 2 or 3 more that should have been intercepted. Any decent QB drives the Browns into FG range to win that game. And the OC is awful. Both Cleveland RB's were gashing the Packers and should have carried the Brownsby moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteStafford9 If one of them wear down rotate HendoI don't know what role Henderson has moving forward but taking Powell's job isn't it. Henderson and the rest of the RB's will probably be best served by being a stable and sharing time. None of them have proven able to carry the load throughout their career. Hopefully Akers' return only motivates Michel to keep his job but I assume his time aby moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com