How about 15-1? Because I like certain signs of the defense against the Vikes. Lots of near misses for picks. I think it is similar to the case of Goff and his near misses against the Raiders. Just needs patience and a bit of fine tuning. And it shows that Wade has the type of defense that he wants firmly in his mind. Turnovers. I think he is going to get it.by GarlicExile - RamsFootballFans.com
To take a cue from the The National's "The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness", Salfino is saying: "I can't explain it, Any other, Any other way"by GarlicExile - RamsFootballFans.com
Ah yes, the Gilroy Garlic Festival. I'm not quite as far south as GIlroy. I'm in the shadow of Levi Stadium. But my wife is from Lebanon, we lived in the Middle East six years and ate lots of garlic, and Gilroy being nearby..... and being an alienated Rams fan..... GarlicExile seemed a good handle. Yeah, for sure, you see more personal and human things being close to the sideline. The actionby GarlicExile - RamsFootballFans.com
I was there, and was so impressed with the way Goff and the O unit managed to call their plays. Was there even one false start or delay of game.? Maybe, but I forgot it.by GarlicExile - RamsFootballFans.com
First time to an NFL game. 11 rows back, Visitor's section, 40 yard line. Had to stand up for every play. I've had enough Hell's Bells to last me a lifetime. The last time they played it, in the fourth quarter down 13 points, it went the other way ("never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee"). Best sideline view moments: (1) Cooper Kupp and Jared Goff laughiby GarlicExile - RamsFootballFans.com
Not in all things, maybe not even in many things. But I can't help thinking that some aspect of Fisher rubbed off on the Rams in the right way. I think Fisher is something of a "Good ole boy". We know what that means with regard to stale political regimes. But good ole boys can help preserve the necessary continuity until the right guy comes along.by GarlicExile - RamsFootballFans.com
True. But I am still quite encouraged by RFL's outlook. His opinions are always well considered and not rapidly made, and it seems that he has some genuine hands-on experience with OL play.by GarlicExile - RamsFootballFans.com
Charlie Finley looked plenty bad, and the Oakland As (notice I cleverly skipped the apostrophe) managed to put together three World Series titles with good players and a great manager (Billy Martin)by GarlicExile - RamsFootballFans.com
I tend to think in terms of starting with a point that is indisputably bad for the Rams organization, as a limit on the right side, and a point that is indisputably good for the Rams, as a limit on the left side. And try to move the limits closer together to the break-even point, where the benefits are equal either way. This is the point where Demoff could send his washer woman to representby GarlicExile - RamsFootballFans.com
We have two attractions that the Patriots don't have. A huge untapped market in a warm location. An outstanding young coach who combines old school and new school values and is smart. So if the Patriots have a Belichick and Brady core, and don't give anybody else more than $10 million, then we should do the same thing with the core that 43 mentioned (McVay, Snead, and Goff), and lift the $10 mby GarlicExile - RamsFootballFans.com
Then I think it will get done. McVay faced him five times I think, 2014-2016. He should know. If McVay thinks he can deal with the hot-headed and immature part, then I think he can too. The qualities to stay away from are "sedition" and "substance abuse". I hope OBJ is not seditious.by GarlicExile - RamsFootballFans.com
Thanks for responding, zn! I was starting to feel a little lonely. Yeah, I think you're basically right about all of that, dealing with the core players. It's good to go with the market place, and the market place is always evolving. Speaking of evolving, I think it will be fascinating to see how McVay evolves.by GarlicExile - RamsFootballFans.com
I think we got 'em.by GarlicExile - RamsFootballFans.com
Right now I think it probably is. If Goff shows over the next one or two years that he is definitely a top-5 guy?? I say max-him. But it's close.by GarlicExile - RamsFootballFans.com
Gotta think that Luck's recovery not looking so good is the main reason for him pulling out.by GarlicExile - RamsFootballFans.com
And you could say the Pats defense did better than that awful Vikings defense, who allowed 38 points to Foles Eaglesby GarlicExile - RamsFootballFans.com
I think it's arguable that Foles is a better quarterback than Wentz in certain systems. Wentz is definitely a better quarterback in primitive systems, cuz he can run and make superhuman throws. But If the system puts on emphasis on seeing the field, making the right decision, then Foles has a slight edge. Wentz could catch up, if he survives a couple more years. The only play I missed Wentzby GarlicExile - RamsFootballFans.com
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I hope McVay gets the lesson, preferably before heby GarlicExile - RamsFootballFans.com
1. It allows the Rams to invest game-day emotion 100 percent to beating the 49ers. 2. There is no compromise with league honor, as there is when the opponent is involved with playoff scenarios. 3. The 49ers allow all this Jimmy G hype to go down without the least word of sportsmanship. They deserve to be spanked. But we are in a compromised position with our starting players for this otheby GarlicExile - RamsFootballFans.com
Great job, as always! I still haven't gotten over the reffing. I couldn't bear to watch any more even after the Ogletree and Sullivan penalties. Sounds like the rest of the game would have pushed me over the edge. I suspect some serious "unsportsmanlike conduct" behind the scenes. I hope we never fall into that trap. I hope I never mention the subject again (fat chance). I even hopeby GarlicExile - RamsFootballFans.com
It is possible that Atlanta wins both of the remaining South games, which could result in all three South teams at 11-5. If Rams and Seahawks tie at 11-5, then one of those five 11-5 teams is outby GarlicExile - RamsFootballFans.com
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Nice take. Goff's year is similar to Brees' second year with the Chargers. He was also 23, and started all 16 games. Something like 60.8%, 3,280 yards, 17 TD, 16 int. They were 8-4, but lost their last four games and missed the playoffs. Hope the comparison ends before that last sentence. Brees had started a few games in his first year. Next year there was perceived regression, and he was bencby GarlicExile - RamsFootballFans.com
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Adam Archuleta's blitz and fumble return TD against the Ravens can rival it.by GarlicExile - RamsFootballFans.com
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Who would be a Snead-era contemporary for comparison? Frank Ryan maybe? john Brodie? Can't say Sonny Jurgensen, as he sure looks the opposite of Goff physically.by GarlicExile - RamsFootballFans.com