Yeah, condolences to the entire extended McVay family. Never a good time for such things but this is a particularly unfortunate one. Only good thing is that the man had a helluva 91 year run.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteLMU93 In no particular order... - they are not confident that 2nd round pick in 2023 will be late (25th or later in the round) and were hesitant to give it up - they feel that once Shelton returns at RG and Williams at RB that the offense will improve enough (mainly by being able to sit Evans...) - they have played 4 top-10 defense in 7 games and face only two good defenses the final 10by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
All wise decisions for a team that’s far more than 1-2 players away. Rams will probably finish strong and may be a dark horse in coming playoffs. That will be lots of fun, huh? Rams know that they merely need to make a judicious reload next offseason. Very doable. The core for a SB run next year is already onboard. With decent health this team could be a force next year.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotekw13 While I agree with going all in when you have a window, the Rams pretty much got Stafford, went all in and now are toast. No picks, no cap space, no fun. For all the Bulger and Bradford years, I would rather be competitive every year than go all in get 1 SB, then suck for 8 years. We shall see. Suck for 8 years? Fuhgeddaboudit! Rams might yet surprise this year by at lby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Edwards May never get his job back. He’s definitely a goner after this season.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Good catch on losses of so many asst coaches. I agree that it’s finally caught up with them.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Well, I’m glad that Rams have refused to make a deal just to make a deal. If Rams feel other teams are asking too much, then I admire Rams for standing pat, instead.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
McVay needs to look no further than the OL to identify 90% of his problems. Where are the consistent holes, anyway? They’ve been scarce as hens teeth. Gurley or Steven Jackson would struggle to run behind this OL, tbh. Even our healthy starting opening day OL was probably not in the top half of the league. But now? Starting Evans at LG for the 3rd time? It’s a nightmare and we can’t wakeby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Couldn’t agree with you more. Pathetic, isn’t it?by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteStafford9 This sucks Doesn’t suck. It just is what it is. Rams lack trade capital and/or cap room. The good news is we get to save premium picks, don’t have to worry about his extension, AND his health is not our concern. The bad news us our virtually non-existent edge pressure situation has still not been addressed.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Wow! That’s a world class rant, 53. Feel better? For the record I’ve been saying this year (note the present tense?) that Morris’ D has been statistically good. His soft zone cushion prevent D (or whatever you choose to call it) has not only been understandable but appropriate while dealing with so many inexperienced secondary players. For most teams, anyway. Perhaps the 49ers are a team thby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Nice picture. Good times, indeed. But I have to call strawman alert on you. That was then and this is now. 8 straight losses to 49ers. It suggests that SOMETHING has to change if we expect different results THIS year.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRamstien I have often wondered how much influence McVay has with Snead on making these top picks. That Tutu pick has McVay's fingerprints all over it McVay’s influence is immense. He literally describes the exact types of players he wants in minute detail to Snead. Snead has complimented him on this skill in multiple interviews. Then Snead’s job is simplified down to filtering out thby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
JosinaAnderson @JosinaAnderson · Follow At this minute: "No trade imminent for Cam Akers," per a league source. #Rams We'll continue to monitor. #TradeDeadlineCountdown 9:58 AM · Nov 1, 2022by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Yes, he’s an elite playmaker but he certainly didn’t come cheaply. Rams now have more draft capital and cap dollars to help long term starting next offseason. Plus, there’s CMC’s injury history. It’s a real factor that had to enter into the equation. If he stays healthy then 49ers look like geniuses, although minus some serious draft capital. But if CMC gets hurt and misses significant gameby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
In no particular order… Rams have been swept by a 49er team that is 2-4 against the rest of the league. The quantity and degree of OL injuries right out of the gate. Bobby Evans is our starting LG for 3 games in a row. Wouldn’t Skura or Brewer be better options until Shelton returns? Rivers is our starting RB. The Cam Akers fiascos from start to finish. Note the plural? Sure didn’tby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Here’s fearsomefour… The safety play has been disappointing. The outside pass rush has been non existent. The Rams have seemed to have had communication issues on the back end of the D for years. The best time frame recently was when Weddle was back there keeping guys in line. The continual communication issues in coverage is really frustrating, but, likely to continue. Especially with yby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
From what I understand, Burns is a very nice edge player and young, too. But is he in the Ramsey type territory? I don’t think so, and that was a Ramsey type trade offer. I’m guessing that Snead will ultimately use those 1sts in a more advantageous way.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Tom Pelissero @TomPelissero · Follow The deadline for restructuring contracts to facilitate trades was 3:59 p.m. ET Monday. So, eating money -- as the #Bears did with Roquan Smith and Robert Quinn -- is not an option. Any trades done between now and 4 p.m. will require a new team to take on the existing contract. 7:02 AM · Nov 1, 2022by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Greg Gaines feeling healthy again after shoulder was 'pretty screwed up' for 6 weeks It’s probably not a coincidence that Greg Gaines had his best game of the season in Week 8 against the San Francisco 49ers. After a terrific 2021 season in which he emerged as a key starter up front, posting just one game with a PFF grade above 64 and recording only four total pressures. But againstby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Might be a good week to replace Evans with Skura? Bold, I know. But Damn!by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
But it is not without issues. Tackling Blown coverages (Kendrick and Rapp, just to name a couple) Lack of edge pressure Our O is the far bigger problem but there is definitely room for improvement on D, too.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteJimYoungblood53 must be spewing some more garbage. He's the one who argued that Morris was running his own scheme and not Staley's scheme. I wonder if anyone on that board has ever taught him the truth. When you have someone who has something so wrong from the beginning, they will always be wrong after that. Just look at the stuff that was posted here by him. Just false. But iby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteJimYoungblood53 2021-22 Rams defense - This has been a top 10 or so defense for 24 games. Never seen anyone complain so much about something that is in top 1/3 of NFL 6th-t in sacks 11th fewest points allowed (9 TDs allowed by offense STs, most in NFL) 5th fewest yards rushing 5 lowest yards per rush 7th defensive passer rating 8th fewest yards allowed 7th fewest 1st downs alby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRamsdude QuoteRampage2K- and couldn't help but think about the coaching changes on offense..... this offense seems so vanilla with no real imagination at all If McVay isn't calling the plays then it's his fault for not stepping in. I agree, the plays have been the most un-creative plays I have ever seen from a McVay offense. It’s become a Catch-22. Personnel limitations are largely tyby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotedodgerram we still would have not solved the question who should block for him and open holes in the run game. The o-line is the weakest link on this team. So many problems stem from the bad o-line play. No holes in the run game. Not enough protection for the QB to go deep (takes Atwell completely out of the playbook). I am really not convinced it makes much sense to go after Hunt (or aby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteSoCalRAMatic Could be that they are red shirting TTA this season. VJ is a FA after this season and they may not re-sign him. Perhaps they are saving their Ferrari for 2023. I would try to use his speed and pass tracking abilities. Besides them totally losing faith in him for I don't know what this is my only hunch. That theory holds no water. Rams need to prove to their own satisfactionby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com