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Quoteroman18 Even if he keeps that control we will lose Brown, you keep looking at the OC position only. Brown going will have a big impact within the offense, he is the guy who that RB room feeds off of. If he keeps the OC play calling as I think he will they can still have the traits/what Brown can give as a pseudo OC. At the same time Brown can grow in that position much as the others beforeby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteroman18 the idea of getting a taste of having more control. Look at Belichick for example, look how he handled his 1st out as a HC in Cleveland, not pretty by any means...but he learned by his mistakes. As far as not having Hopkins involved more I don't think that would be on the TE coach to decide, that would be more in line with the OC/HC guy. IF Sean is going to keep the primary OC jby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteroman18 I feel like he's not changing, giving up those keys, so I want to give that OC job to Thomas Brown, let him stay in the room, and learn some more. he may not have done well with the TE's but he sees what goes on non the less. A guy can still learn areas of the team to continue growing, a guy can learn by mistakes. He's a smart guy, he's looked up to in that RB room, he had a shoby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteramBRO QuoteRams43 Quoting BRO here… ”Another question: Upon reflection of the offensive performance this year, would you revise your expectations for the defense? If so, what's the difference (if any) pre and post-season?” Projecting O performance for ‘23 based upon expectations for D in ‘23 is unknowable. Too many unpredictable moving parts here for even a Cray computer. My apolby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotehubestar 26.5mil dead cap if released, so a trade is far more likely If no trade, releasing him after 2023 season is far easier to absorb with 8.4mil dead cap How about McVay, new OC, and Stafford get their heads together and figure out how to effectively use this proven WR in ‘23? Is that too much to ask of such talented individuals?by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoting BRO here… ”Another question: Upon reflection of the offensive performance this year, would you revise your expectations for the defense? If so, what's the difference (if any) pre and post-season?” Projecting O performance for ‘23 based upon expectations for D in ‘23 is unknowable. Too many unpredictable moving parts here for even a Cray computer.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
I can’t disagree with a single word in this piece.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteMamaRAMa Soooooo.... nothing's changed?? If so, that doesn't do much for MY vote of confidence in McVay's mental stability going forward or in appeasing my fear that we fans could find ourselves here yet again next January. EXACTLY, Mama! Color me concerned at this point.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Let’s consider this opportunity from the pov of the prospects. If you were a hot up-and-coming OC candidate, OR a quality seasoned and respected veteran, would YOU be doing backflips over being a virtual yes-man for McVay that isn’t even allowed to call plays? Conversely, just how much would such an ‘OC’ be taking off McVay’s plate and reducing his stress level? See where I’m going withby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteBerendsenRam Thats funny. Humor is always needed! lol! As Always GO RAMS! What humor? I was being dead serious. It’s like the author was reading my mind.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
It’s almost like having a conversation with myself.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
I will be stunned if Edwards is extended. Simply not good enough plus there’s all those concussions.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
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Why I think Sean McVay will stay with the Rams for at least four more years Hold the phone a little longer for the McVay retirement rumors Steven Ridings Even before Sean McVay’s Los Angeles Rams won Super Bowl LVI, rumors about the brilliant offensive-minded head coach have been floated about a transition to a job in broadcasting. Rumors that McVay hasn’t shied away from, calling tby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Coen Gone. LA Rams next OC means Sean McVay still calling plays by Bret Stuter The LA Rams have known that the role that head coach Sean McVay likes to fill may be a larger-than-expected role than some head coaches like to oversee. Now, don’t get me wrong. NFL head coaches have, for many years, been pushing the envelope over what the role entails. The expansion oftentimes involves dby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
What real difference will his philosophies make if he’s not calling the plays?by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
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Here’s PARAM… Yards don't win games. Points win games. Scoring defenses, ranked by "offensive points allowed" (offensive TDs and FGs......no PR, KR, FR, Blk P, Blk FG....ie, no Special Team TDs and no points against the offense such as pick 6's and safeties) The Rams were #15 (35 TD, 36 FG) Here's the top 16 SF..............15.6 Buffalo....17.5 NYJ............17.8 Balt..by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Higbee and Allen are very possible, maybe even likely. Floyd is pricey, but played very well after healing. Maybe he can be restructured? Or should Rams just eat his ginormous contract because they already have a hole on the opposite edge? Shelton has value and I don’t think the potential savings would justify the move, not to mention creating another hole on the OL.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
4 potential cap casualties for Rams in 2023 The Los Angeles Rams will begin looking ahead to the 2023 season following a forgettable 2022 campaign that saw them finish with a 5-12 record. The bulk of the offseason is only a couple of months away and the Rams will need to clear up some cap space ahead of free agency and the draft. There is a multitude of ways teams can free up cap spaceby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
I agree with DaSilva’s larger point about minimal changes necessary but disagree on 2 of his suggested options for starting OL. Any starting OL that includes EITHER Allen at OC or Boom at OG is just not gonna be good enough. So, Option 3 above would be my preference of DaSilva’s 4 suggestions. As an aside, should Rams be considering abandoning their light, quick zone blocking profile forby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
The Rams' O-line doesn't need an overhaul, just some shuffling Cameron DaSilva After watching Rams quarterbacks get planted on their backs each and every week, the overwhelming belief entering the offseason is that the offensive line needs a complete makeover. It was the weakest part of the team in 2022, allowing the third-most sacks in the NFL and the third-highest pressure rate, acby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
In no particular order: Upgrade Allen at OC at a minimum. Drafting or adding a stud via FA at either LOT or OG/OC would be wise, too. Fewer 11 sets. League D’s are now designed to shut them down. More 12 sets. To do this will require bringing in at least one stud TE from FA or more likely the draft. The importance of this cannot be overstated. Great draft for this move. New OC who hasby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteOld Goat We let the wrong TE walk. Everett has been a stud on the Chargers. Coaching?by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Excellent summation, den. Point I was trying to make is Daboll was thinking outside the box when he went through his hiring assistants process. And by so doing he got very good results. Perhaps McVay can learn a bit from Daboll’s methods and find a gem or two this offseason. Good fits that are good teachers (like in 2017-2021) It’s not like he can just order a few from Amazon. Lol.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Trying to tear down Daboll doesn’t make McVay look better. Why not give the rookie HC his deserved kudos for assembling a good staff and advancing in the playoffs with a formerly doormat team? That’s exactly what McVay did in 2017. Except the advancing in the playoffs part.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Two things. 1. Coaching matters, whether it’s the HC or his assistants. 2. Hiring ‘friends’ can be hazardous to one’s career.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com