QuoteSpeed_Kills I am down on McVay he has a record of 11-18 since the beginning of 2022 A lot of us feel like he hasn't adapted his offense and he abandons the run... he did it yesterday but then went back to it in the second half. He doesn't believe in having a solid backup QB...waiting until he GB disaster to sign Wentz. His lack of focus on getting a stud running back for this offense anby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
And right now Morris is getting great results. It was never personal. When Morris was struggling and his scheming wasn’t getting the results many of us criticized. So, what’s new? But now that Morris is is thriving and getting great results I’ll be very happy to lead the applause.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Very nice post, 71, btw. First thing you stated yourself. Garrett wasn’t himself due to injury. Not even close, despite his refusal to use that as an excuse. Having said that, I watched Jackson closely and thought he did have a helluva game. Not a stretch to say he seems to be continuing to evolve. So, perhaps LOT is not Rams biggest need right now. Second thing is it all depends on who’s sby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
I know we’re not gonna have 14 picks every year and certainly not 5 new starters alone plus a handful of quality contributors every year. But I am hoping that Snead/McVay have tweaked their player draft requirements in such a way as to better select candidates that are true football players rather than athletic freaks or players with injury histories or attitudinal issues. Such a slight perby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
I am among McVay’s biggest fans. He is now my favorite Rams HC of the last 56 years, even surpassing Vermiel. Replacing McVay is the last thing on my mind and it would be sheer idiocy. However… Even McVay is not above occasional criticism. No one is. McVay makes avoidable and inexplicable mistakes at times and calling him to task for them is quite appropriate. Loving and respecting McVayby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
The importance of 2 positions in the playoff success prospects for an NFL team. Having a good backup QB for those few games when your starter just can’t go. This has been a constant weakness of McVay teams since he arrived. It’s no problem as long as Stafford can continue to perform despite nagging injuries. But when the inevitable occurs then a Rypien leading the charge against the Packers beby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRockRam I'm not for taking a QB high this year. BUT.....if they did....then hopefully its with the plan to sit the guy for hopefully 2 years. GB paid a goodly price for Love and were smart to ignore the catcalls and instead let him learn NFL football from the master. Then of course, he had to play a few games to put that into practice. It is just flat unfair to throw a rookie QB outby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
He is now a legit franchise QB. As others have stated, Rams had no chance behind Rypien that day. Now, if a hypothetical current healthy Ram team played today’s Packer team? I think it could go either way, tbh.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Very well said, stlramz. Nicely summed up.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
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The 2023 Rams have already won more games and are playing much better football than the 2022 version. And that’s after jettisoning a ton of experienced and high priced talent. Go figure… Don’t know how this Rams season will end but there’s no question that these guys are scrappy and entertaining.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
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Absolutely. Rams don’t win without him making play after play in the 2nd half. It’s just that some players almost need to be saved from themselves and Puka is probably one of them.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteferragamo79 tough SOB Yep, I was questioning the wisdom of allowing him to play in that 2nd half.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRamsDynasty Our OL is rounding into form. No sacks given up to the #1 defense in the league. All the while allowing our offense to top 30 points again! Yeah, I watched Jackson on almost every snap and thought he did just fine.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Stafford? Puka? Kupp? I’d take any of them in the foxhole with me.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteillini_ram Seeing AD and Kobie Turner skipping across the field after sacking Flacco in the end zone made might night lol. Yep. Just like a couple of happy 6 year olds.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
They’ve come a long way, baby.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Without some healthy starters. Stafford Puka Kupp Higbee Am I missing anybody? I’ll say this. IF the Rams can somehow make the playoffs, they might just be a handful for some unlucky team.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Let’s see which direction they go from here. Fingers crossed.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Raheem Morris is getting most from no-name Rams D – and boosting case for NFL head-coach job Quick, name three players from the Los Angeles Rams defense besides Aaron Donald. OK, name two. Raheem Morris knows. Coordinating a defense that features the ultimate centerpiece in Donald, the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year with a knack for blowing up schemes with a single bullby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
We would be remiss if we don’t also give a ton of credit to the respective Rams coaches. These 3 guys, and others, would not be having career years in a complete vacuum.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Rams will not keep him for anywhere close to 4 years for $55M. They just won’t. I’d hate to lose him but Rams will want to spend that money on a skill position and will be willing to seek another RG elsewhere.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteLMU93 He can contribute. And I'd like him back in 2024 as a RFA. Probably has not hit his ceiling as a player. But I just would prefer him to be a rotational/situational player (25-30 snaps) vs. every down (he averages 57 snaps/game). Since they moved him from DT to Edge rusher he does have 9.0 sacks in 17 games. But he (understandably) still has play recognition issues, doesn't really hby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
I’m confident that Georgia would have found a way to screw it up. It was her superpower. lol.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
And bodes well for these last 6 games. Hot Damn!by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
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Do NOT get away from your running game play calls and do remember that TE’s can be an Offense’s best friend (after the OL, of course).by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
What if Rams had won just one of these games earlier in the year? Bengals Packers Steelers IMO, all were within Rams reach. What a difference any one of them could have made in Rams playoff chances. Sigh…by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com