QuoteCoy Bacon Since when are you allowed to be cautiously optimistic? That's my turf if at all. You're supposed to be flagrantly optimistic! I expect you to predict that the Rams will go 15-2 next year and win the SB again. I'm even thinking that. I acquired that ‘flagrantly optimistic’ reputation unfairly at the hands of RFIP back in the day. He actually called me a Ram cheerleader andby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Check this excerpt out. It also likely isn’t a coincidence that Akers has improved ever since Thomas Brown took a larger role again coaching the running backs after first-year coach Ra’Shaad Samples left for Arizona State. Not sure I believe in coincidences. One thing is obvious, though. Akers is now looking like a much better back.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteLMU93 None of those might end up as stars but they could very well end up with 3 starters and the other 5 being depth contributors. Considering not picking in the top-100 that would be really good. I really hope Bruss returns 100% because I think with some added strength he could be a solid RG. Durant needs to be a starter in 2023. Exactly, 93. Jury is still out on this draft class,by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
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QuoteLMU93 What is worth more? A productive 2023 season from Akers as a Ram and then a 2025 day 3 compensatory pick or a day 3 2024 draft pick IF his head is on straight and he's committed I'd rather keep him in 2023. The Rams know if that's the case or not, though. I see a hard charging contract year for Akers in ‘23. He will provide good production value next season and then willby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quote21Dog Quotepromomasterj The gameplan against green bay might have been great, but the offense couldn't get out of it's own way. So instead of 'it was the best gameplan of the year' I would counter with the players did the best job of executing the gameplan that was given to them so far this year. . That's it exactly. Best game plan and play calls are crap without players executing themby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotepromomasterj The gameplan against green bay might have been great, but the offense couldn't get out of it's own way. So instead of 'it was the best gameplan of the year' I would counter with the players did the best job of executing the gameplan that was given to them so far this year. Again, I'm not in the meeting rooms during the week, looking at film, I'm not in the huddle, I don't knby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteAlbaNY_Ram Even if the backups are better now than the starters that might not have been the case a few weeks ago. My take is that it takes a lot more to play pro ball than ability. If these newbies have better skills that's great, but even so they can't get on the field until they know how to play within the scheme. Why did it take so long? Can't say for sure, but it takes time to getby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotepromomasterj That is a mistake, I think. Games are not computer simulations. Players make mistakes, there is a psychological aspect. It was a great gameplan considering the hand we were dealt these last few weeks. When you're forced to change gameplans and schemes on a weekly basis due to injury and poor play, it's kind of hard to look super smart all the time. Also, it was pretty clearby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quote21Dog QuoteRams43 But damn! Cobie Durant had highest grade of all defenders in the league this week? I would just LOVE to hear Morris’ rationalization of why he kept starting Kendrick over Durant for 5 weeks after Durant was cleared to play. Sigh… Take them with a grain of salt except when they support your anti-Morris platform. To be fair, Morris has done some good things. But he’by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Kudos to both guys.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotepromomasterj This author - Oh lookee here - the coach I thought was exposed and overrated 'finally' stopped being an idiot and called a great game. So that's what happened? And the game unfolds every week exactly as the coach draws it up and if something doesn't work it's all a dumb game plan and not because of execution, what the defense is giving, who's hurt, etc. You don’t think thatby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotepromomasterj A parallel rams fan universe that we can sense but can't ever interact with. WTH does that even MEAN, promo?by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
But damn! Cobie Durant had highest grade of all defenders in the league this week? I would just LOVE to hear Morris’ rationalization of why he kept starting Kendrick over Durant for 5 weeks after Durant was cleared to play. Sigh…by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Here’s OntarioRam… Troy Hill can tackle and, when schemed appropriately, is often seen really flying around out there. I am not sure if Durant can tackle yet. I haven't seen enough of him. Maybe someone that scouts the college level can opine. The jury is out for me. But I think many are too quick to write Troy Hill off. He's a useful piece and I am glad he is back in horns. If Durant canby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quote21Dog QuoteRams43 A relevant follow up question is, ‘Why has McVay not been using Hopkins in 12 sets’? I assumed that it was because McVay felt that Hopkins was inadequate in such a role. Yet Hopkins played very well vs Broncos both blocking and receiving. Why has McVay made so many puzzling personnel decisions for the last 2 years? Hopkins had done nothing in preseason or regularby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Please read R2K’s post above about the all-22 tape.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteferragamo79 do teams have those some of this game should be taken with a grain of salt as I am pretty sure Denver shut it down around end of 2nd 1/4 beginning 3rd I did like the short passing game and use of tight ends McVay used as well as he finally ran the ball....partially because there are no more WRs left to throw to Yeah, 5th stringers is inaccurate but I used that term becausby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Aside from the likelihood that Stafford won’t be around too much longer and that McVay is the perfect HC for him, that is? The other reason is that with this team Mayfield (like Stafford) will know that he doesn’t have to do it all by himself. When healthy, few teams can match the Rams’ O personnel group. Mayfield’s health and likely future resume, not to mention contracts would benefit byby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Outstanding review, Alyo. More fun to review wins, huh? A few comments: Rams execution maybe could be included in your ‘Great’ section. No turnovers, very few penalties, very few mental mistakes despite playing so many rookies. Kudos to players and coaches alike. Yeah, leaving Wagner off the Pro Bowl is a joke. Any LB we’d rather have back there? C’mon… Floyd is looking better becauseby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
First game I had the stomach to re-watch in quite a while, tbh. Here’s some observations that I missed when watching live and that haven’t been all that well covered by the media… First, this was McVay’s best schemed and play called game all year. He constantly demonstrated that he had self scouted and made desperately needed corrections. Great to see. His usage of both Higbee and Hopkinby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
A relevant follow up question is, ‘Why has McVay not been using Hopkins in 12 sets’? I assumed that it was because McVay felt that Hopkins was inadequate in such a role. Yet Hopkins played very well vs Broncos both blocking and receiving. Why has McVay made so many puzzling personnel decisions for the last 2 years?by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Do the LA Rams have 1 good ILB? No. They have 2 . . . ’ve%20heard%20this%20one%20before. by Bret Stuter Tell me if you’ve heard this one before. The LA Rams are very good at the inside linebacker position. In 2018, the LA Rams’ leading tackler was inside linebacker Cory Littleton, who recorded 125 tackles, 4.0 quarterback sacks, and three interceptions. The following year he bestedby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
When Coleman Shelton plays OC, the LA Rams can run by Bret Stuter Am I the only one who sees the connection between the LA Rams’ ability to put up 100 yards with one running back and the team playing Coleman Shelton at the offensive center position? Surely I cannot be the only one. There are far too many data analysts among the Rams fanbase to miss that. But nobody is talking about iby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quote21Dog before the season ends it's on the entire organization. Owner, front office, head coach and players. I completely agree.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Did you even read the article posted by OP? Here’s a relevant excerpt. Cobie Durant was thrust into action in Week 2 out of necessity, stepping in after Troy Hill went down with an injury. He made an immediate impact, picking off Marcus Mariota and returning it 51 yards – to go along with a sack later on in the game. But after that performance against Atlanta, the rookie cornerback didn’by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRam_Ruler If we're concerned about them not playing these lesser known names sooner then we should also give them credit for finding these guys. I love the draft and I didn't even know who Durant was. Michael Hoecht was undrafted. Same with alaric These guys take time sometimes. I don't think most undrafted rookies play day one. I'm with you on Rochell completely though but that's just mby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Let’s don’t forget Jeff Fisher in that wall of shame.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotedodgerram Same for Hopkins and Tutu. This is a big knock on McVay and the coaching staff. Go Rams!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And Alaric Jackson, Hoecht, and possibly Rochell. Honestly, I am troubled by some of the coaching decisions on starters on both sides of the ball.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteJamesJM It was working. He stayed with it. Is it board consensus that McVay gets away from a 'working' run game? I'm dubious that that is the case. - JamesJM I give you Exhibit A, Jimmy. Just last week Rams were enjoying over 5 yards per rush against the poor run D of the Packers. But despite a ‘new’ QB and a patchwork OL operating in temperatures in the low teens, McVay only ranby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com