have to have weapons - losing a pro bowl WR impact To be honest, it is amazing that the guy can play in the NFL at that height and surprised defenses haven't been able to lose the size against him. I don't know how he can see the field to make good decisions being so short.by Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
I probably start out with that play on 1st down. Try to get 5 or 6 yards and then run it on 2nd down regardless, and 3rd down reevaluate.by Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
You see it every week in the NFL with this run it to burn clock, punt, and lose. It happens over and over but coaches continue to do it. I just don't see as many times where one incomplete pass to stop the clock is the reason for the loss as much as I see a team just run it and punt it to try to burn a few more seconds being the reason for a loss. I think my favorite Belicheck moment iby Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
I don't remember the down though so maybe the concern was not making it on downs and having to punt.by Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
I agree - burn the last timeout and see if you can get a short catch and run out of bounds. Even if you can't spike it and take a shot at the end zone if not in field goal range. In general, I don't think screen passes were used enough. and my 2 decisions I had issues with were 1) 3rd down run instead of pass to try to close out the game 2) at the end of regulation, not trying to getby Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
yesterday after watching that underthrown interception where no adjustment was made at all, you just have to appreciate what Bruce did in the superbowl on a similar underthrown ball, putting on the breaks at the perfect second without tipping off the defender, and catching and running into the end zone. Til this day, I never think what Bruce did on that play is fully appreciated. It was 90%by Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
and Bruce made the adjustment for a superbowl game winning touchdown.by Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
so if the Rams win, they have a short week the following week?by Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
The play to complain about was the 3rd down run instead of trying to get a first down to close out the game. That was much worse then trying to put up more points before halftime. You win by playing to win. Go to Kupp on 3rd down, get the first down, and kneel down.by Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
Had the Rams passed and completed the first down, it is kneel down time. He didn't trust the players, especially Stafford. People complain about the wrong things with McVay. He needs to go all in on what makes this team go.by Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
A run, a couple of great catches, a block. It was classic Kupp with the game on the lineby Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
Running on 3rd down when a first down closes out the game is what the complaints should be. He obviously doesn't believe in Stafford.by Rams_81 - Game Time Forum
Pass the ball on 3rd down and defense doesn't even see the field.by Rams_81 - Game Time Forum
the run on 3rd down was a bad decision. Always play to win vs not to lose. A 1st down and the game is over.by Rams_81 - Game Time Forum
that is what I want to see. play with pace, score first, stuff the run 3 and out, score again 14-0. Ball never touches the ground.by Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
but I think it is worth the risk to try to get him ready for playoffs. the fumble is the big risk after not playing so long and taking hits.by Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
1 winning season and there are many that act like he is Belicheck.by Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
I fixed it. :) Thanks.by Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
You win by passing in the NFL. If the run is working, that is great, run until it stops working, but if it goes 1-10, 2-9, 3-8, sack the first 2 possessions start passing on the early downs. but if the run is working that is fine to run and keep the team off balance. Don't feel forced to run though and not move the ball and be ok with punting. I will never understand the idea of don'tby Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
so you want to settle for 3 points instead of 7 because there is a chance something may go wrong. With your approach on that 4th down, we run and turn over on downs instead of a great catch right at the first down marker last week. You win superbowls by believing in yourself. Never mind. I updated this. You meant the 20 yards the other way. I read it wrong at first, and can live withby Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
Fisher had all losing seasons but I do agree he did some good things. He got us Gurley and Donald and the special teams had some mojo. but that offense was the eye sore of a century. We were like pushing all time worse in many categories and it seemed to get worse each year. Hence, the junior high offense comments from players. Those were some frustrating times and so hard to watcby Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
I must have missed those. Fisher had all losing seasons and to think many on here call for that Junior High Offense every time the Rams have a hiccup is a big time head scratcher.by Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
the inches we need are everywhere around us. Love the famous speech. But that last drive had some hiccups, yet the team persevered. That run on 3rd down was almost the doom. Should have kept that run inside instead where not losing yardage in hindsight, but what Makes McVay great is he doesn't limit the playbook out of fear which makes the defense defend everything. This helps offensby Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
Top 3 in passing in the final 4. The 4th team were the Green Bay Packers. Rodgers and company. Seems like these teams were able to win in spite of not running just fine.by Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
So many fans think every loss is because of too much passing. That the only way you can win is to run more. Like how much more. Should there be no passing whatsoever. Look at the final four last year. Last year final 4 Chiefs Packers Bucs Bills I wonder how many of these team's wins would be losses if they didn't have a strong passing game. These 4 teams all haveby Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
we tried that from 1990-1998 and 2006-2016. Not passing and running more and look what it got us. Passing wins in the NFL. See 1999-2004 and 2017-2022by Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
McVay needs to take the ball first if win the coin flip against the 49ers. I disagreed with that decision yesterday, but really disagree against the 49ers. You need to try to score first and make that 49er team play uphill. Also, at home, give the fans some time to get to their seats after kickoff to be loud when the 49ers have the ball. Despite having a ton of talent they want to play bby Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
Hate to be arrogant - but I used the word elite for a long time describing Kupp. Some compared him to guys like Amendola . Shoot some on this board thought going with Reynolds was the better direction a couple of years ago versus Kupp. I was comparing him to Fitzgerald and Rice and still think the Fitzgerald comparison is the best one. A guy that may not have the 40 track speed but playby Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com
This idea that the Rams should blow off the last 2 weeks and shut down Kupp only to get a lower seed and lose momentum that some have posted on this board, I just do not get. Now if the Rams are up 45-10 in the 4th quarter, yes, please sit Kupp, but if the score is 24-21 in the 4th quarter, don't worry about over working Kupp and risk losing the game.by Rams_81 - RamsFootballFans.com