The issue about Goff isn't the obviously superior arm talent. The issue is that a rookie can only absorb so much, so fast. Don't kid yourself. Rookie QBs have their playbooks cut way down when they start. There is no way for them to get it all in a matter of a few practices. Could Goff play game 1 and muddle through? Sure. But why do that when we have a guy who can do it better rightby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
I really doubt that Coples makes the team. It is clear now that he can't play DE for the Rams. He's too slow and plodding. So, they're trying him at DT. I think he'll be among the first cuts to "give him a chance to catch on with somebody else" (I hope they do the same with Quick). Easley had a MUCH better game this time out, and is well ahead of Copley. Westbrooks just getsby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
That is just another media talking point. No college QB is truly Pro-ready. They have an entire new offense to learn, and the NFL game is so different than the college game no matter what O a QB came from in college. I admit that there are some exceptions to the rule (to a point) especially with college QBs that come from homes where Dad was a Pro QB (Luck, Manning) and so they have more mentby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
I just don't see the talent level of our WRs as being sufficient to keep more than 5. If they keep 6 (doubtful) the last guy will really be a STs guy who can help at WR in a pinch. They can put a couple of guys on the PS in case injury forces a need. Wouldn't surprise me at all to see a move made for a vet WR either just at or just before the first cutdowns. Could even involve a 7th round picby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Not sure what some of you seen in Marquez. I see a pretty good STs guy who is maybe a 5th or 6th WR. He's a try hard guy who is tough enough. But even if he had been lost for the year, I'm not sure he makes the team anyway.by RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Every team needs that receiving threat that forces the D to make adjustments. The Rams had hoped Tavon Austin would be that guy. I don't think he is; but he is a terrific weapon if used well. A true #1 WR changes things dramatically. The Dallas O is a different animal with versus without Dez Bryant. Cincy is not as dangerous on O without AJ. That said, a TE who is simply not guardable canby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
It would cost the Rams $4.5 mill in dead money to cut him. But I see him right now as bout our 5th best corner behind TruJ, Gaines, Hill, Joyner, and Roberson. I didn't like the signing at the time and felt like it was a bit of a panic move when they let JJ go and Gaines' status was still questionable. I'd bet we're going to see him next week working as the slot/nickle corner to see if he cby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
I thought the ref did exactly the right thing. They both threw haymakers at each others' heads. Those things have a way of multiplying during a game. Besides, they know it's preseason, too. I understand it can happen in the heat of competition. But no mulligans here. Besides, you can tell from Fisher's words that he's not upset by it. It happened, Joyner ideally should have held his tempeby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
The notion that it would be a problem if Keenum played so well that it takes awhile for Goff to break into the starting lineup is simply wrong-minded. And, as typical, the reason for the "problem" is because the Rams paid so much in draft stock to get Goff. This is a false pressure coming from a schizophrenic mindset that somehow if you draft a QB high, and think he's going to beby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
For the life of me I don't know why this guy is still on the team. He has NO WR instincts. Lousy hands. Inconsistent. It's his 4th year and he is no better than he was in his second year. I can't figure out if Fisher and Snead just don't want to give up on this high 2nd round mistake; or if Quick has something on Fisher. Because otherwise, why Quick is still around and making money is beyoby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
I think we're going to see a few surprises in our secondary. For one, I don't think FS is at all settled. For another, Sensabaugh has been a HUGE disappointment. I don't think he's defensed one single pass. He just seems to chase WRs around, and tackle them (eventually) after they've caught the ball. I think the star so far has been Troy Hill. He reminds me of McCleod in some ways.by RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
I hope that neither Mannion or Keenum just consider themselves placeholders. I don't care how many draft picks the Rams gave up for Goff, let the best QB play. And it would be wonderful if we had a couple of guys always duking it out for starting time because they are that good. That's how players get better; and it's how teams get better. Plus it builds depth.by RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Yes, it has to be a balanced approach. But if anyone thinks it doesn't matter to the players whether they win or lose a preseason game, think again. They should try to win every game, tempered with the reality that preseason games have a purpose in sorting out players and not wearing them out. But if ever team needs to win and believe it WILL win, and not be satisfied with merely a good efby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Liked him coming out. What helps though, is a good offense line, a superstar WR, and a future HOF TE. Nonetheless, I see a good NFL starting QB in the not too distant future.by RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
And here is why: We don't have 7 good enough players at WR to keep 7. Fisher will keep more or less the 53 best PLAYERS. That might mean he'll keep one fewer LB for one more DB. Or he'll keep one fewer WR for one more TE. Or whatever combo you can come up. It all depends on talent level. We don't have but maybe 4 NFL quality WRs in camp: Britt, Austin, Spruce, and Cooper...and oby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Why would he? He can make as much money in the college ranks. He won't have a bunch of belly aching players. He has no GM to crosswise with. He's in charge and can recruit whoever he wants. He won't be back in the NFL and if he does, he'll have to wear both hats to make it work. Besides, by the end of it, many of the Niners players were kind of done with his antics. My choice would beby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Since some here get a bit uptight when using player comparisons I won't do that, but Spruce to me passes the eye test in every way. How this guy didn't get drafted just goes to show how flawed the NFL tunnel vision of an ideal of Height, Speed, Weight is. The only thing Spruce lacks is speed (not that he's slow), but he does run right at 4.6 for a 40 (so did Jerry Rice). But he has nice siby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
There are ways to speed up wine fermentation and aging. It is drinkable; but it doesn't turn out as well as wine that is allowed to take its time. I'm convinced that it is the same with rookie QBs. Just because they can manage to find a way to hang in there, and even do OK, doesn't mean that it was the best course of action. Some of Luck's recent struggles can, I think, be traced back to notby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
I'm talking about the Rams, of course. No QB has looked very good under Fisher, from Bradford forward. So it shouldn't surprise that neither did Foles, and a more QB friendly coach and system would work to highlight his talents and hide his flaws.by RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
There's no one reason that the Rams ranked last in passing yards last year. 1) A conservative HC 2) Darn poor WRs 3) An inexperienced Oline 4) QB issues galore But ranking last they did. How many teams went to the playoffs who ranked at the absolute bottom of the passing stats? The concern I have is that they didn't do much to address WR (I still think Spruce is going to be a stby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Going by his history with the Rams, I think what we'll see is: DBs 10 Gaines, Hill, Roberson, Tru J, Joyner, Alexander, McDonald, Davis, Sensebaugh, ? LBs 6 Forest, Hagen, Lynch, Akers, Ogletree, Barron DLs 8 Longacre, Westbrooks, Sims, Hayes, Thomas, Brockers, Donald, Quinn QBs 3 Goff, Keenum, Mannion RBs 4 Gurlby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
This stuff about Keenum not having arm strength is bunk. He has exactly the same measured velocity as Jameis Winston. Anyone questioning his arm strength? Keenum was clocked at 55 mph, which is very good. Goff by the way is 58. The "canon arm" Paxton Lynch threw 59. So whatever issues Keenum might have, it sure as heck isn't arm strength. Is he too quick to check dowby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
I want the QB to start who will give us the best chance to win immediately. If Keenum starts, but Goff keeps picking things up in practice, and in a few games is ready to start, fine. But asking a rookie QB to pick up an entire playbook and all the vagaries of NFL play in a matter of a few practices after college is asking a great deal. I don't care how high he's picked. I don't want toby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
I suspect if it's even, Copley and Easley are leavin'. Although the money isn't large, there is no doubt some cap space to be redeemed if they keep Longacre over Copely or Easley. Longacre is a heady player with a non-stop motor. I really like him and suspect unless he's injured it won't be hard for him to beat out Copely. Easley better light a fire, though, or he'll be looking to play foby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
Passes only: 1) Drop 2) Sack/INT 3) Drop 4) Complete 5) Complete 6) Complete 7) Complete 8) Player not open, Miss 9) Drop 10) Sack So out of 10 pass attempts, 3 are clear drops. 2 are sacks, one of which jarred the ball into the air for an INT. 1 was a deep pass where the player was bracketed and he overthrew it. 4 straight completions. If the WRs had merely caught the balby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
In fact, I didn't see much from Easley either. If I had to go on what I saw in that game alone (which of course isn't enough), then the 8 man Dline would be Quinn, Brockers, Donald, Hayes, Sims, Longacre, Westbrooks, and Cam Thomas. I don't see Seau making it at a tiny 250 lbs. Copely indeed looks slow and lumbering. And Easley had no get-off. But, that might change in a game or two. Buby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
First let me say that I'm NOT optimistic about the Rams season. Until the Fisher era ends, mediocrity well reign. But these reports from some of the journalists is way too critical considering this is preseason game 1. That said, I thought that offensively the Rams played pretty well. I zeroed in on the Oline and they did fine. GRob played more under control than I've ever seen him. Theby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
I thought the Rams oline was no worse than OK. Olines are usually a little behind the curve at this point. And I also thought that GRob did a fine job; he looked to be playing within himself and not lurching and acting like a spaz like he did sometimes last year.by RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com
I believe Gaines was held out, so that's why you didn't see much. I agree about Spruce and Higbee; all they did was to do what we were told they were doing in camp. That is an excellent sign. I think Spruce may already be our best WR; no worse than 2nd best behind Britt. And Higbee? The guy is going to get at least 45 catches this year if he stays healthy. Hard to guard and the guy makes plaby RockRam - RamsFootballFans.com