Quote21Dog <snipped> He's on a sinking ship at SC this year. Yes, this is true...and he knows it. USC's OL is (again) in shambles. And whereas last season he may have tried to make plays with his feet, I've seen less of that this year. I suspect that he's "checked out" and begun to make "business decisions." Can't say that I blame him. He's put enough oby ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteOld Goat <snipped> Or was that always the plan? I believe that it was always the plan. 1) Even if the Rams were successful in keeping Stafford upright, they had to have known that gutting the defense during the off-season wasn't going to help anyone. 2) As you've already alluded, the team HAD to have known that Bennett wasn't going to be a serviceable back-up just on hisby ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com
Quote3030 <snipped> This offense asks too much of QB's, it'll grind up any young kid who comes in. We're better off with a vet. I'm not so sure about that. Remember, McVay coached Jared Goff to a Super Bowl appearance. McVay took on much of the thinking for Goff so that he wouldn't get confused. Remember him making read "suggestions" on the play calls all the way up untiby ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteSpeed_Kills <snipped> I don't like Mayne but I'm betting he would be McVay's choice over Williams... I'm not so sure that would necessarily be the case. Not that he may have had the power to make such a decisions, but... Wasn't McVay the OC (or QB coach) for the then-Washington Redskins when RGIII was there? During the, what...5 games that RGIII was healthy, the 'skinby ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com
Quote3030 This is Snead. He'll trade AD for a swap of 6th round choices because it's the "right thing to do" then throw in a 2nd to compensate for his salary. (LOL!) You're exaggerating. (but not by much)by ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteSpeed_Kills <snipped> I think Williams can be the kind of players that draws eyes and people like an OBJ. The Rams desperately need a superstar - that is Williams I had suspected that that was your point. QuoteWe got a long way to go here but its is clear the Rams without Stafford will be in range. Its not something I hoped for but I said just last week the Rams were a Stby ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com
Although I'd disagree that Caleb Williams is like OBJ, I know that wasn’t the premise of your post. With that said, I think the REAL issue is what other QB-needy teams will also be in the running for CW's services (which I think has been the Rams' goal all along): 1) Arizona 2) Tampa Bay 3) Chicago 4) Atlanta 5) Tennessee 6) Washington 7) Denver 8) New England Now, of these teamby ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com
They are merely showing what all young, inexperienced, and talentless team show: inconsistency. TBH, I hadn't expected the type of performance we saw in Weeks 1 and 2 until Weeks 12 and 13. From top to bottom, their roster just isn't very good. Not sure it's even average - regardless of how they've performed thus far.by ramBRO - Game Time Forum
QuoteRamgator Kupp?? HE is THE reason we sniffed the Super Bowl. Avoided answering the question like the plague.by ramBRO - Game Time Forum
I don't think that McVay has ever had a decent back-up QB on the roster. Worse off...he hasn't developed a less-than-decent back-up QB into a decent one.by ramBRO - Game Time Forum
QuoteRamgator Ramsey was LAME in 2021. Not even CLOSE to his value. Our problem now is poor Scouting and Coaching ability. Assuming that you meant a poor 2022 season? If that's the case and he had a poor season (I think that even he'd concur with that), do you think that he's a bum? What do you think of Cooper Kupp's season thus far?by ramBRO - Game Time Forum
QuoteRidgewood Ram Who is injured? Uhhhh...Havs? 'Boom started the game RT.by ramBRO - Game Time Forum
When A Cowboy receiver drags down Kupp early, it's play on. Got it.by ramBRO - Game Time Forum
Wasn't that the same play they ran in the SB (except with Kupp)?by ramBRO - Game Time Forum
Quotesfbayram <snipped> I am pretty much with you, but they have see what happens first drive first. It's my observation that: A) McVay-led teams have rarely proven to make positive 2nd-half adjustments; and, B ) true to form, we've only played well in the 2nd half once (Seattle) this year. This opening 2nd half drive isn't worth it IMO. This battle has been lost since Stafford'by ramBRO - Game Time Forum
QuoteThe_Zone I would sit Nacua as well. He's been getting up slowly since the big hit to the head that ended up not being a penalty. The game is out of reach, no sense putting these guys at risk for nothing. Yes, I could see this as well. I guess I was looking at him getting in as many reps against an elite D as possible.by ramBRO - Game Time Forum
In particular, I'd like to see more: Tutu; McClendon (is he even active today); the new TE (is he even active today); any DB who hasn't played much; and any DL/OLB/Edge who hasn't played much.by ramBRO - Game Time Forum
McVay needs to sit AD, Kupp, and Stafford (and maybe Higbee) for the 2nd half. Have to remember the whole purpose of this year: To evaluate our youth to determine who can serve as solid depth, if not fringe starter.by ramBRO - Game Time Forum
Quotesfbayram He had a defensive coordinator that bailed him out. Phillips and Kromer made McVay. McVay is an imposter head coach. I'd argue that Morris and the defense saved his bacon in the 2021 NFCCG and Super Bowl as well.by ramBRO - Game Time Forum
Well, suffice to say, I'd argue that every team that makes it to the Super Bowl has All Stars (or at least players playing at the level) on them. With that said, though, your point is well taken - especially on the offensive side of the ball. And narrowing the focus even further...for an offense that likes to pass, it's quite pedestrian without an All Star at RB.by ramBRO - Game Time Forum
QuoteJoeT13B <snipped> With Hunter Long designated to return...this is likely it for Hopkins. (LOL!) Not so fast. Based upon Long's injury history with us, he's likely to strain something pulling his pads over his head.by ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com
Forgot all about that fake FG. Guess too many other big plays to remember.by ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotealyoshamucci I'd likely do it for a 3rd. His pressures this year are up ... I suspect that might have to do with his knee rounding back into shape. QuoteI don't know that Washington has thrown in the towel yet, tho. Perhaps not. But I was just thinking that: A) with the money the Commanders have invested in their DT's; and, B ) both Young and Montez Sweat heading into FAby ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com
to acquire Chase Young? Get him in the building for a half-season to see what he's about. If he can make it through the end of the season (somewhat) healthy and has his head on straight, re-sign him to a one-year "prove-it" deal in 2024. If not...oh well, we lost a 4th on a reclamation project. And yes...a 4th. I'm not sure he's played enough in his career to warrant more.by ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotemtramfan Agreed. I'm a little sick, tired, and moreso than somewhat annoyed with the anti-Stafford gaslighting going on here. I don't think that I'm being anti-Stafford just because I like to gaze over the horizon a bit. While I think that Stafford is playing good (not great, but "good") football for us, I can't help but to look at what's going on with Russell Wilson andby ramBRO - RamsFootballFans.com