They have more draft capital, comparatively, in 2022 than 2021. You are right they should get a mid round pick for Johnson and 1 or 2 late picks for Reynolds and or Everett. So IF they made a deal I would be more apt to use a 2022 pick. Question is, then, what team is going to give up a promising young or quality veteran pass rusher for a mid round 2022 draft pick?....by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Use Lewis and Hollins in place of Ebukam. Manufacture pressure. Blitz more.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
It's a great thought. But I would not expect some 35-3 halftime score. And McVay might keep some things closer to the vest this week.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I agree actually. Just raising the name since he's an Edge guy rumored to be on the trade block. And actually personally I would rather not trade another pick. They are projected to get 3rd and 4th round comp. picks but that gives them six total going into the next Draft. I lean more toward getting Lewis involved, playing Hollins more and just having these guys learn the defense more.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Ryan Kerrigan from Washington. In a contract year and will be an UFA in 2021. So maybe Washington wants to move him vs. just seeing him go. That has been a rumor in the press. McVay will know him. Just turned 32. Durable (missed his first 4 games ever last year) and consistently productive. $11.5M base salary so any team trading for him would have to be able to take on the prorated salary. Seby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Good stuff. I still think Anchrum is made to be an NFL guard but cross-training him is great. Agree that he was a steal in the late 7th round. Evans, Edwards and Noteboom are all 2021 LT candidates.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Ranking all 32 NFL offensive lines after Week 3 of the 2020 NFL season Some good news for the Rams- just going by this- is they play only 2 of the top 10 OLs (NE and Tampa) the rest of the way while also playing 6 games vs. bottom 10 teams (WAS, ARZ twice, NYJ, NYG, MIA). 8. Los Angeles Rams Pressures allowed: 17 Rush yards before contact average: 2.1 One of the stories of the young seby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Just my opinion but I would use Lewis pretty situationally early on. Mainly as a pass rusher. He's a ways away from being an every down edge guy- and that's OK. Use him where he's needed most. 15-20 snaps per game and go from there.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
That's a very good point. His recognition and control of the offense at the LOS is noticeable. And not that it was bad before.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
For a while it seemed like Johnson might be someone they could extend but keeping all three among him, Ramsey and Kupp just wasn't realistic. And keeping Reynolds, Everett and Ebukam was never going to happen. Ideally they end up with a 2022 4th round compensatory pick for Johnson and one or two in the 6th/7th for Everett/Reynolds.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I would think so, too. Maybe there's a shot he gets some limited reps @WASH but otherwise plan for him in week 6.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Agree about Reynolds/Jefferson. VJ has earned regular playing time out of the gate but there will be times when JR just knows the system better and will get more snaps. I do think Troy Hill should be outside. Edge rotation should be Floyd/Hollins/Lewis/Polite going forward.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
1st half: Outscored 51-37 2nd half: Outscored opponents 52-20by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Yeah, they have sort of painted themselves into a corner at the position in that they really do need Lewis to become a solid contributor. He does not have to come in and by LT in 1981 but they do NEED some pass rush production from him. Polite should get more situational reps too. Maybe Fox out on the edge sometimes? And, of course, Floyd needs to go earn his money too.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
So far. Football Outsiders 2020 NFL RB Ratings I wish him nothing but the best too. On pace- so far- for over 1,000 yards, though his receiving numbers are nonexistent (3 receptions, 3 yards...). By the way look who's ranked 2nd on their RBs list through 3 games...by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
via Jourdan R. on Twitter Good news and bad news about the Rams fronts, if we are presenting a full picture, per ESPN analytics: - No. 3 in run block win rate (73%) - No. 13 in pass block win rate (60%) - No. 27 in run stop win rate (27%) - No. 29 in pass rush win rate (34%)by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I'm not saying the secondary was stellar vs. BUF. And they did blow a few assignments (like 3rd and 22). But I still really think it was WAY more about the (lack of) pass rush than the coverage. When a QB has 4-5 seconds to sit back there and then completes a pass it's hard to call it "blown coverage."by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
They also have Goff 6th among starting QBs so far. And the Rams are about to play FO's 32nd and 31st ranked QBs the next two weeks.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRams43 11. The next two weeks bring opponents (Giants, Redskins) who the Rams should be able to handle. I'm hoping for some nice leads that might provide opportunities to try out some blitz packages and maybe a few offensive twists. I think the opposite in this regard. I think if anything you play it somewhat safer and more vanilla in these two games with an eye on saving your 'blitz packby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Yes you can find it on any podcasts outlet. Always well worth listening. I'll have it on at the gym later today.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
If Higbee could improve his run blocking just a tick more it could really impact the offense.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Yeah, it was LG vs. ATL. He was clearly solid right out of the gate.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Total offense- 31st in scoring, 27th in yards/play. Lead the league in turnovers percentage (24.1% of their drives have ended in a TO). 22nd in 3rd down conversions. 26th in yards per drive. 30th in points per drive. Passing offense- 31st in QB rating, 29th in yards/attempt, 27th in completion percentage, 32nd in TD percentage. . And QB Daniel Jones is their leading rusher (92 yards). Theby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
He's obviously- and not surprisingly- playing well at LG. Perhaps he remains the starter even when Noteboom is healthy. And maybe he's their LG for 2021 and 2022. But he did start 31 games at RT at Wisconsin. If the Rams move on from Havenstein for whatever reason next year he could easily slide into that spot. And could he compete for the LT job? He has the size (6'6"0 and athleticiby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Agree. He was legitimately good last year. Almost made the PFWA All-Rookie team, was on the PFF list of top 50 rookies, etc.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Yeah, so far the RB carries have been split roughly 40/40/20 between Henderson, Brown and Akers and I would imagine something like that continues for a while. They can have confidence that the healthiest guy(s) can handle it regardless of which of the three it is.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Exactly right. They were playing what is likely a top-7-8 offense in the league and on their 2nd consecutive cross-country trip. And they came up short. Sky is not falling just like they will not be world beaters if they crush the awful Giants next week. Take 'em as they come and keep moving forward. Be better in November and December than in September.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Copying this from a different thread where I added these numbers. Where they are as of today (before MNF). Their biggest issue is in bold... Points/game- 13th (23.7) Scoring Pct.- 9th (35.0%)- this is percentage of opposing drives ending in a score Points/Drive- 10th (1.85) Yards/Play- 17th (5.7) Yards/Rush- 23rd (4.8) Yards/Pass Attempt- 11th (7.1) Opposing Passer Rating- 12th (89.7)by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com