Scoring more points also leads to opposing offenses being forced to be more aggressive and also results in more garbage yards by the opposition. Who cares? After playing so many close games and losing some of them, I will take a lower "ranking" any day.by Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
My broken record... You can't consistently produce downfield passes if the blocking doesn't allow the QB time to do so. McVay does manage to scheme explosives from the running game and quick passes with good YAC, but that's only part of the equation.by Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
I was at the very first game there against the Panthers. My brother in law was a state rep and he got us box seats. I never understood the red seats though. Later I got a chance to be on the field for pregame against the Saints. Not a great stadium but lots of great memoriesby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotedzrams Earlier in this thread zn and Leoram presented good challenges and asked good questions but in doing so misstated my position (and likely RockRams too). Their respective statements/questions were ‘does Stafford guarantee a better shot of winning a championship game?’ and ‘paying them is no guarantee of consistent success.’ They both use the word ‘guarantee’ in a way that actuallyby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
This is a fascinating thread that sums what I love and hate about this board. DZ makes a good generalized observation and ZN challenges it. It's a compliment really, because he doesn't bother challenging inane posts. I wish he would acknowledge the merit of the original post along the way but that's not his method. To each his own. The result is a healthy debate that develops deeper thinking.by Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotezn Honest speculation requires us to imagine that possibility though. ... If I'm being honest about my speculation, I'd say it's rooted in the history we have before us. Four years of winning in the NFL commands my respect and, let's call it faith. I believe words matter and McVay's have been consistent for the most part. But I sense you're asking for more balance than honestly heby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
I truly believe McVay tries to elevate the careers of his assistants. Find me an interview where he doesn't praise his assistants by name. Now, he might have had philosophical differences with men like Bones, Phillips, and Kromer but he handled it all with respect and I doubt you will ever hear criticism of them from McVay. It surprises me when people assume dysfunction as a cause for departuby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
I agree that in Buffalo Kromer ran a power scheme and the Bills had a dynamic running game. That synthesis with McVay is what I called their yin and yang. But after four years together, they had developed what they could. It was good. Kromer is excellent and this is not a reflection of him lacking ability. My contention is that McVay is seeking more than what he's had. It may not work. Theby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
When significant change occurs, the first thing one should do is ask why. In the absence of communication, negativity breeds. When the Los Angles Rams entered the 2021 offseason, they had the option to plug holes and "run it back" by building on what they already had with core players, coaches, philosophy, scouting, and player development. That didn't happen and most speculation is negaby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
When Sean McVay was hired, most worried he was too young, inexperienced, and unproven. When Brandon Staley replaced Wade Phillips, he had only been a linebackers coach and was considered too young, inexperienced, and unproven. When the Rams traded for Stafford while McVay was retooling most of his coaching staff and the salary cap necessitated a large turnover in personnel, many worried thby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
I don't know if Sean would trust Jay to call plays during the game so he can focus more on being the head coach instead of HC/O Coordinator, but if he does...I would like it a bunch. I personally doubt McVay wants to go that direction.by Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
While someone like Linsey would be my greatest wish, IF the Rams see Meinerz as a long term stud (Doug Smith level), I would be his biggest fan.by Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
The offseason turnover has yet to be determined so it seems way too soon to predict anything. The defense is likely to turn over more than a third of it's starters so how can we predict anything? Oh, and we don't even know the changes in our offensive opponents yet. Factor in injuries and defensive philosophy and this exercise seems nothing more than a hopeful guess. I suppose any team that has Aby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotezn QuoteLMU93 I agree. I have been counting out (i.e. retiring) Whitworth for years and every year he proves me wrong. But I am pretty sure 2021 will be it for him. I am intrigued by Anchrum. I really liked his draft profile (3 years starter, all-ACC, etc.) and think he has real potential. I have been one of those that has felt Havenstein is "good enough" but if they are goby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Quote21Dog Rams had a solid O line, but drafted two offensive linemen (Doug France and Dennis Harrah) in the first round. Certainly wasn't a need at the time, but within a couple of years both were starters and later Pro Bowlers. Here here!!!!! The offensive line is the bedrock of consistently great football. Great defensive lines are the kryptonite for every good offense. Draft and develby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Every year I dream of the Rams prioritizing the offensive line in the offseason and every year it seems I end up shaking my head in frustration. Last year was the most shocking to me. While stats say they improved, the condensed offense was a patch that hid the weaknesses. The only saving grace seems to be that the other three teams in the NFC West do the exact same thing. So this year, I'm nby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Fair enough. The Rams are very aggressive and PHDram has an excellent point, they normally make moves with trades and budget FA's. So I'm curious, what does ALL IN look like to you?by Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
The meaning of massive restructure can take two forms. One is to extend a contract and put much of the cap expenditure into future years and the other is to lower the cap figures by offering more guaranteed money to the players. Either way, the cap can be manipulated for 2021 at the sacrifice of cap expenditure in future years. In short, the Rams CAN redo some contracts and still get enough cap rby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
The real story of this offseason for the Los Angeles Rams has yet to be told. While the trade of Jared Goff for Matt Stafford has garnered the most attention and a restructuring of the scouting and coaching staffs will certainly impact the team's future, it's how the Rams manage the salary cap in 2021 that will determine whether or not this team will "sell out" for a ring and let the chby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
When has a player or coach EVER said they weren't "excited" to join a team. It would only be news if someone actually did. Fluff articles don't excite meby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
The first thing I want to say is that the OP put together a balanced and well written post. I know it's good when it inspires me to dig deeper. To me, it comes down to whether or not McVay believes he has the QB he needs to execute his vision for the offense. Personally, I thought Jared did a good job (for the most part) in handling the intricacies of varied tempo and when he did have a firm gby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
This is the best analysis I've seen that contrasts Goff v Stafford (without any direct comparison). The greatest difference is what happens when a play breaks down. Stafford understands defenses well enough to have a plan when the protection fails. Having no running game means he's had plenty practice doing so. The Lions are the NFL equivalent to Arena League football. We all know how that expby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Blythe is a guard? The coaching staff was remade, but doesn't mention the defense got better last year? Havenstein is under contract, why predict he's going anywhere? Does the "Professor" know that contracts can be restructured? He Professor, please do some homework before you presume to teach something.by Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotezn QuoteLeoram Quotezn QuoteLeoramThanks again, ZN, for making this about having a good QB but wanting a better one.. That's not my take on all this. That's your take on all this. Having said that, trades happen and Stafford looks good in horns. ... Fair enough. I extrapolated based on Goff being good on third down and Stafford being even better statistically. With that said,by Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotezn QuoteLeoramThanks again, ZN, for making this about having a good QB but wanting a better one.. That's not my take on all this. That's your take on all this. Having said that, trades happen and Stafford looks good in horns. ... Fair enough. I extrapolated based on Goff being good on third down and Stafford being even better statistically. With that said, how does your take dby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotezn Quotecool_hand_luke Imagine...we might actually try to convert a third and 13 now. The fact fact we ran draws or wr screens on almost all third and longs this year spoke volumes to me. They converted third and longs frequently. There's actually a site that keeps stats on third and long. Goff threw them 48 times and converted a third of them, which ranks him 8th in the league. He waby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
What I find significant in this thread is the observation that the line is built for play action and not deep drop passing. In 17 and 18, when the scheme was fresh and the line more sound, there was a ton of deep passing but mostly off play action. Once teams adjusted, McVay pivoted to other formations, more power runs, and quite a few empty sets. The results were naturally mixed. Goff wasn't aloby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Imagine if the running QB Watson gets hurt again. Then we have a Todd Gurley situation all over again. Ugh I'm with you, 43. Watson is a splash move but the way to go is finding a Dak Prescott type in the draft.by Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteoldschoolramfan 1. What happens to Goff? 2. Who will those 3 QB's be? I totally agree with the rest of what you said Leo. Rams have Morris for DC, and the defense will be what we have seen, and a blend of some new wrinkles as well. Upgrade at ILB, because a heat seeking tackler in the middle of this defense will be the cherry on top. Morris has coached some VERY GOOD LB's. Go geby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com
When the Rams hired Sean McVay, the head scratching and doubt began. As a relatively unknown commodity with only three years experience as a coordinator, at the age of 30, McVay hired a well seasoned staff that included the very "mature" Wade Phillips. That first season in 2017, the Rams emerged into prominence. Since then, several Rams assistants have moved on to successful careersby Leoram - RamsFootballFans.com