No, not looking past his comments which is why I tried to circle it back around to what the real conversation should be about. Because I clearly hear him saying that the defense isn't too far removed from last year and I think that is the whole point being made. He may have said that it's not as good as last year but he's also suggesting that that difference is negligible. Which is obviously nby moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
Yeah, right. You know you can't say that type of thing as a player or coach. And, knowing that, it's a poor decision to even tap dance around it. Regardless of what they thought or felt, the correct response when asked about the crowd noise was that it wasn't anything they couldn't deal with and we love our fans.by moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
I think it's a bigger picture thing too. There is a stigma about the Rams that I think deep down, Rams fans are a little ashamed of. The Rams are seen as soft and chokers by everyone else and it's hard to live with that as a fan. The harder you try and fight it or defend them, the deeper it gets embedded. Then, just when you think the latest losing streak will be over, all within one game tby moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
Why? Who cares what others think? They make fun of Belicheck's surliness and cheating and everyone hates them. How does it impact their W/L?by moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
It's not that they feel that way, it's making it public that I have a problem with. There is no right answer other than "our fans are the best" or something along those lines. Backhanded, passive aggressive public statements criticizing the fan base is not going to go over well, regardless of merit.by moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
Not me. Enthusiasm is fine. It wound up being premature but I don't mind passion.by moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
The point is, it isn't misleading to use the official rankings and in fact, it's consistent. You can't say they were ranked #1 last year by the official rankings and then use an adjusted number to compare this year. Which is all beside the point anyway. The argument being made is that the defense this year is essentially as good as it was last year and that Morris hasn't delivered a drop iby moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
So, you only had to go back 7 years this time. And did you read the quotes by the players? We don't blame them, we're playing like crap and it isn't fun to watch. Hardly seems equitable to what the Rams are doing this year, does it? Of course, you won't agree because you're trying to create a narrative that doesn't exist. You've used a meaningless game in a terrible, losing season against aby moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
I'm starting to have more doubts about McVay. My early impressions were that he was a big-brained, smart coach but the years are not supporting that idea. His analytic mind may be impressive but his actual decision making and ability to adapt are lacking. More and more, I don't like what he's saying with his coach speak either. Too much seems hollow and now he's openly criticizing the fans.by moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
Didn't want to say anything the other day when Stafford said the same type of thing, but this isn't the greatest sign. It's one things for fans to talk about this on message boards. But when the team is throwing the fans under the bus, I fear that it shows things are starting to crack behind the scenes. Do they really think it's a good look to be blaming fans when they lost the game on the fby moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteEkern55 By implication you’re comparing Browns fans to 9er fans. Browns fans are way more loyal and, therefore, more passionate.No, you are inferring that but not only did I not imply it, I emphatically pointed to what I meant and expanded to further illustrate the point. That you choose to ignore it is beyond my control.by moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
But the stadium wasn't empty during the game. It's false. It's a willing ignorance of video and written data and a willing misrepresentation of what happened. Maybe fans showed up late or weren't in their seats BEFORE the game but they were there during the game. That you had to go back 4 years to find one example during a terrible season only shows how it isn't really the norm. Not to meby moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
I'm not concerned about his lack of success in the past. I'm concerned about his downward trend over the last 8 weeks and inability to not turn the ball over twice a game. 17 turnovers since the Tennessee game. Yeah, it's been since October that we've seen Stafford not literally turn it over 2 times EVERY game.by moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
Why would you think I was blaming Browns fans? It's amazing how twisted things can be misread. Steelers home games aren't taken over by Browns, Bengals or Ravens fans. Broncos games aren't taken over by Chargers, Chiefs or Raiders fans. That's the point.by moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
What excuses? You want to believe a photo taken well before the game while the band is still on the field and ignore the official attendance and a picture from during the game then you're the one who's being disingenuous. Not to mention the fact that even if your picture was reality, the circumstances of these games aren't even close to equitable so it's not the same conversation. Rememberby moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteJimYoungblood53 Quote3030 This may be the most baffling issue: The secondary has appeared confused and out of sync all year. why have they allowed the 2nd fewest TDs in the NFL? Why have they picked off the 3rd most passes in the NFL? No, they have had problems compared to last year the players are not as good at each position other than Ramsey but compared to the rest of theby moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
The stat is the same for everyone. The Rams aren't the only team with pick 6's every year and they are the official rankings. That is how the NFL ranks it's defenses. When they talk about the #1 offense, they don't adjust it for points scored by the defense either. Or special teams TD's.by moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
I was so mad about the loss that it soured me on watching any more football this weekend. Which I had made a point of wanting to watch the win and in AFC West battle between the Chargers and Raiders. Which turned out to be a heck of a game. Then, I wanted to watch the NCAA Championship because I was hoping to see Georgia win. That turned out to be a good game in that regard. Two differentby moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
I never said anything about loyalty. Passion and loyalty aren't the same thing. And I don't blame those who can't afford to go, obviously considering I'm in that boat. But other team's fans aren't any different in that regard and their fan bases find a way to not be taken over by the opposition. What is this need to defend our brand new stadium being filled with 49ers fans? There isn't anyby moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotewaterfield Why? I don't understand the question. Knowing personally more than a few who have permanent illnesses due to the COVID and its variants including 3 deaths I am far more fearful of COVID than 49er fans. Was that a serious question ?GR said that many Rams season ticket holders sold their tickets due to Covid. They were selling because they feared whatever Covid possibilities fromby moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteEkern55 Here’s your proud 49er fan base that you’re so envious of: Wow, you only had to go back 4 years to find a poor example? I don't see their stadium filled with Raiders fans. That would be apples to apples. Not to mention, the 49ers were 2-7 and the Raiders were 1-7. And the 49ers had Nick Mullens starting at QB. On top of all of that, the capacity is 68,500 and the official attenby moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
It's just as irrational to avoid a specific question. Why was the defense, all year, so deficient in getting the other team off the field, or stopping drives in crucial situations? There was no noticeable improvement from week 1 until the end of the year. Do the numbers show that that wasn't the case? Do you have an explanation?by moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
I'm going by the official rankings, not adjusted numbers. As far as the actual rankings go, they went from 1st to 15th.by moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
Wouldn't that suggest that Rams fans are more fearful of Covid than 49ers fans? Why would that be?by moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteJimYoungblood53 QuoteRams43 Here’s oldnotdead… . Going from #1 to #16 is no coincidence and reflects a poor coach. who does not watch film, is basically ignorant. 1st to 16th in yards but---he is not familiar enough to know other key things Or, maybe it's as simple as that? 1st to 16th in yards allowed and 1st to 15th in points allowed is a significant drop when no primary players wby moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
I'm wishing for Flores from Miami. It'll never happen, but he seems like the real deal more than a scheme advantage that the league wasn't prepared for.by moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
No one is saying that he didn't do anything positive. But his negatives are costing the Rams games. All else being equal, if he doesn't turn the ball over the Rams win. And it's not just that he's turning it over, it's when and where. His turnovers are either deep in our own territory or they're forced passes on early downs that didn't need to be thrown. Yes, teams have overcome QB turnoveby moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
Yes, the first half of the year is definitely carrying his overall numbers. But, when you accumulate numbers isn't irrelevant. Stafford's last 8 games have been mediocre and his last 4 have been bad. That trend is concerning considering the playoffs are going to be tougher than any of the regular season games. An 8 game slide of his most recent games is not a good trend to have when it's do oby moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotesstrams Even with a busted thumb.. and both tackles out..Now 6-0 against the Rams. Whatever he may or may not be, Rams don't have room to talk about him.by moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRam_Ruler Do you mean turnovers in the last 4 games or all season? Because I believe Stafford only had 6 more picks than Goff. But more than double the touchdownsComparing each of their last 4 regular season games as Rams. Stafford's decline is becoming alarming. His production has dropped and turnovers increased. That he is even in the same conversation as Goff at all is troubling. Thatby moklerman - RamsFootballFans.com