We've all seen McVay enough to know that he's a pass first, pass second play-caller. If he wouldn't give the ball to Todd Gurley regularly, he's not going to give it to any lesser-than RB. I forgot who said it on the Game-Time Chat Forum, but they were spot on...Sean McVay is a very good play designer. But his "blind spot" is situational awareness (aka "reading the room"by ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteHazlet Hacksaw They had a lot of trouble getting off the field n the first half, a better team might have had three touchdowns. Perspective my friend. I'm a results-oriented fan. So, the fact that the defense only allowed 3 FG's in a victory is very good. Yet, I suspect that the Cards should've had at least 17 points today if Dobbs had done his job on those two deep passes. And theby ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com
Off to the side two minutes before the Rams take the field for the 3rd quarter. Mike LaFleur (in a hushed tone to Sean McVay): Hey coach...just want to let you know that I'm available to call a couple of series for you this half. I think I have an idea on how to get us in a little bit of a rhythm. LaFleur walks away.by ramBRO - Game Time Forum
Rams defense really caught a break there on that 4th down play.by ramBRO - Game Time Forum
in the red zone? 3 straight pass attempts. Why?by ramBRO - Game Time Forum
Quotealyoshamucci Pennix looks really good ... first time I've seen him this year. Yeah...I've watched him a couple of times going back to last season. I think we could win with him.by ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com
Not playing well at all this evening. First time where I've seen him make multiple poor decisions since he transferred to USC. Notre Dame is bringing pressure and SC's OL can't handle it. But instead of eating the ball or throwing it away, he's forced the issue which has led to 3 INT's...in the 1st half.by ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteShecky ESPN Article - Frank Clark Rams pursue?? I'd wait until he's actually released. Only then would I reach out to him to kick the tires. The Broncos did the same thing with Randy Gregory. They put it out to the media that he was being released, but never actually did it. Instead, they forced the 49'ers hand to part with a late-round draft pick. I'm not in favor of the Ramby ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotekw13 I get that McVay has made us one dimensional in a few of these games and eventually they pin their ears back and makes it almost impossible for stafford. And I get that a well oiled offense is just setting up stuff for later so even if you think you are in it, they have another level. But I still have to question, if we can hang with the niners, eagles, and colts for the first 2 qby ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteLaDoc What happened to Shelton? TV cams showed him being escorted into the locker room hold his hand (can't recall which). I'm assuming that he went in for a quick x-ray and that it came back negative as I think he returned to play. Tough game for him today as that young Philly DT put him on skates a couple of times.by ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRam_Ruler If you'd defense can't get off the field the your offense needs to sustain drives. No matter how long it takes the defense to get off the field, the ball always goes back to the other team. The Rams did this in the second half: Punt Punt Punt Punt Turnover on downs Yeah...our offense isn't good enough to overcome its mistakes (i.e. penalties, missed passes, etc.). Inby ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com
Especially only 6 in the 2nd half. With that said, I'm getting that same sickening feeling that I did during the 2021 season where Morris couldn't "hide" Troy Reeder. Now, in 2023, he can't seem to hide Michael Hoecht. Not only has he (Hoecht) STILL yet to learn how to set the edge against the run, OC's are scheming to get him out on an island on passing downs where the TE is creaby ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteClassicalwit <snipped> But I'm not sure if the Rams can address those problems this year. Well, they've had their chances to either retain and/or secure some veteran help, but have declined to do so. Looks pretty clear to me that this is an evaluation year of their youth - especially on defense. As they've consistently talked about the 2024 season, I really see no reasoby ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com
Disappointing in light of the fact that the Eagles only scored 6 points in the same half.by ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com
Although AD wasn't playing at the time, seeing us getting gouged on the ground during the pre-season left me less than enthused about our regular season prospects. But, though I still have my (valid) concerns about Hoecht being able to contain the edges, I'm surprised (and happy) to see us hold up in the middle. Props to coaches and players. Keep it up!by ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com
330 straight days of 10K steps?!?! Wow! That's great Ramgator. I'm sure Florida weather helps with that as you're not locked in with snow and bitter cold during the winter months. But the humidity can't be all that great either. Assuming you have a treadmill/elliptical rider at home for those occasions? We just started our office step challenge this week and I find it hard (being mostby ramBRO - Bucky's Pub
Sample size is small, but... Aaron Donald is definitely no Von Miller coming off the edge. But he ain't no plodder either. Still wishing we had Greg Gaines on the roster. With our current edges still struggling to get home, I wouldn't be opposed to seeing AD line up out there against non-elite T's. And how much money is Quenton Nelson making again? AD was giving him fits. Def more hby ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteStafford9 <snipped> ...Rivers had a good game too Yes, but I was really itching to see Freeman get a few carries. Given the starting unit I just outlined, I really think we could get downhill with him - regardless of if the defense suspects it or not.by ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com
LT: Jackson LG: Avila C: Shelton RG: Dotson RT: Havenstein Primary depth: Noteboom (LT2); Anchrum (swing G); Allen (C2); and, McClendon (RT2). For the most part, I thought the line acquitted itself well and was able to establish a running attack. I think that we'll be able to run the ball even better once AJ returns to health.by ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com
From the article: QuoteBut as it stands now, the LA Rams have traded the equivalent of a fourth round pick for interior offensive lineman Kevin Dotson. Unless the guy comes in and performs at a level of being in Pro Bowl discussions, that seems like an incredibly steep price to pay for a backup lineman who was not even assured of getting a spot on Pittsburgh Steelers roster. Even if you chby ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com
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QuoteSpeed_Kills <snipped> McVay has to say ok Matt we are going to change it up Good luck with that. I think what you saw on Monday night was a compromise of sorts between Stafford and McVay. Stafford was allowed to operate from the gun, but couldn't go empty backfield like he preferred. But, as you noted, just because Williams was back there with him doesn't mean that he wasby ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com
You will continue to see Matt Stafford be placed in repeated high-leverage situations where he's taking unnecessary risks (i.e. no-look passes; side-arm passes; not throwing the ball away; etc.). Because the offense isn't good enough, there are no throw-away downs or series. Now to be fair, we all know that both Stafford and McVay don't believe that there isn't any problem that can't be solveby ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com
In the event that Jackson can't go, I think that you're looking at Noteboom moving back over to LT with Anchrum taking over at RG. I don't think that Taylor is ready to back-up at either T spot and so I could see McLendon being active for when 'Boom eventually goes out.by ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteABQRam QuoteRam_Ruler Someone he respects enough to hear him with he says "Sean, pull your head out of your a**". Like this: I thought he was supposed to be someone that would have input and McVay would listen to,,,I really do wonder if Stafford says anything and attempts to give McVay input or not. Stafford's hands are all over this, IMO. I don't think that Staffordby ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com
So the Rams traded for Dotson on 8/27/23. This was on or about the time of our last pre-season game. Although we're led to believe that draft capital is important to the team heading into the 2024 season, we swapped mid-round picks to acquire him from the Steelers. And, based upon the team's recent history of declining to re-sign players not named Ramsey, Donald, Kupp, and Stafford, there'by ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotewaterfield The fact that they can't get to the "5 eligibles" because Stafford is on the ground is as much with Snead as anyone. We simply have no O line and most certainly no depth-compared to a team like SF. Maybe these decisions go higher up than Snead or McVay. I believe that this is only halfway true. The Rams simply don't have the OL personnel to keep Stafford intact whenby ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com
What do you think about 16? Because that's what the defense actually gave up when you take into account that 3 of the 'gals points came after a Stafford pick. Burrow was held without a passing TD; was sacked twice; hit six times; and, picked off once. The 'gals rushed for a total of 67 yards at a rate of 2.9 yards per carry. Please explain to me what more you wanted from a defense thby ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com
1) In essence, what happened? A: Coach speak 2) Witherspoon INT A: Great play 3) Play of the defense? A: Defense played great. Thanks coach.by ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRamsDynasty McVay will give lip service to forsaking the run. It ain't really taking responsibility. Like I said last season...McVay needs to give up the play-calling.by ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com