Here’s majrleaged… When you are running the ball well, you should not let the D off the hook by playing empty backfield. Always make them look for the run. ALWAYS. Even if you are in shot gun. Put the back next to the QB. If our run game doesn't work or you need to score a quick TD at the end of the game or half. Different story. It is stupid stupid stupid. Especially when the pass rush is whaby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Here’s TexasRam… I never ever blame the refs but this game was bad. The non calls when the Steelers are holding our WRs. The phantom calls vs our DB’s. But notice how our DB are 10 yards off their WR’s while their DB’s hold our WRs hips. This is where Raheem loses games. Having said that, Stafford and Kupp have to be better. Stafford staring down Kupp with Watt there was a back breakeby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Here’s Majrleagd… So I didn't see Kendric the first half. I thought Durant was playing outside and making plays. Then we bring Kendrick in and he again is at the center of a lot of success by the opposition. Am I seeing things?by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Here’s Ram_Rally… It's crazy that the youth on this team is actually not what's dooming us. It's the ones that are supposed to be leading this team. Stafford with a awful interception. Mcvay going pass when there's no need and burning timeouts. Veteran kicker shanking everything. You're not supposed to be let down by your vets.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Here’s Memento ( a lady with occasional colorful language)… @#$%& Whorestad the ref, but it wasn't his fault we lost (except in the final seconds). If Kendrick and Maher are still on this team next year, I won't watch, no matter what else happens in the offseason. Marginal kicker at best (we couldn't have at least gone with Tanner Brown, who, while he'll make his misses, is still a rookie overby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Here’s Ellard80… lets not forget the defense giving up 200 yards in the 4trh quater. was a complete collapse on all sides of the ballby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Here’s Jacobarch… I don't know the last time I saw a game where we're won TOP, rushing yards, passing and still lost the game.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Question is, will McVay figure this out on his own? OR, will some assistant have the balls to point it out to him?by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
IF the Rams can start putting together 4 quarters of at least decent football. These 2nd half collapses have gotta stop. I think Rams are just 3 players away from having a complete team capable of a playoff run. Namely: Edge upgrade on one side and Mathis just might be a sufficient upgrade. CB upgrade at one position (and those upgrades are already on the roster) PK and he’s not yet oby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Cooper Kupp is the least of Rams problems.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Can’t say I even noticed at the time. Did Stafford even target him? At least McVay is letting him see the field a bit which I consider a positive sign. Kendrick’s role reduced is another possible positive sign from Morris unless it was truly a gun incident related coincidence.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
The author pulls no punches in this one.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Rams' 2nd-half woes can be attributed to passing game struggles Skyler Carlin The Los Angeles Rams fell short against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, losing the game 24-17. The Rams produced only 100 yards of offense in the second half and scored eight points, which has been a glaring issue for Sean McVay’s squad in the first seven weeks of the season. Starting fast hasn’t beenby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Rams add fuel to the 'RBs don't matter' fire with Henderson-Freeman tandem Cameron DaSilva There’s no question the running back position has been devalued in recent years. Teams aren’t paying top dollar for even the best backs in football, which resulted in holdouts for Josh Jacobs, Saquon Barkley and Jonathan Taylor this offseason. It’s created a “running backs don’t matter” narrby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Honestly, I can see both sides of this issue.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
May or may not actually happen, but they’ve gotta be considering options this morning.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Just when I thought he couldn’t possibly impress me further, he then goes out and does exactly that against the Steelers. Too bad his magnificent game was wasted in a loss to those Steelers.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
And he’s had since the draft to develop Evans’ abilities in pass pro at the NFL level. Those are both facts, I believe. So, if Evans STILL can’t adequately fulfill his duties in pass pro, what does that say about him? I’m inclined to lay this ‘problem’ at Evans’ feet rather than blaming Gould or McVay.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteoldschoolramfan Simple.....It's going to happen over a 17 game season....Rams missed a golden opportunity to go 4-3 before the road trip. Rams are 3-4 after 7 games.....Good news is they can improve and play better football. Don’t forget that Stafford’s inexcusable int cost Rams 7 points, too. PLENTY of blame to go around here this morning.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Not exactly, no. But I stand by my post. Kendrick is a liability and his play or decisions will overall hurt this D. Been that way all year. Let me riddle you this. How much worse could either Shelley or Tomlinson have been? Hmmm?by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Which one was technically the ‘starter’ is immaterial. If either had the hot hand then I would have fed him. But both seemed to play well enough so I have no complaints. As to Evans? I dunno. Dog’s theory makes as much sense as anything I can think of.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Fixed it. I’ve gotta do a better job of proofreading, huh?by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Good list, Roman. Thanks for that.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteLMU93 Not to single him out, but I dont think he was ready to play after his eventful week. And he has had issues before regardless. I think the Rams would have been better off playing Shelly and Tomlinson. Overall I think the play of the Rams safeties has been good this year. Amen, 93. I’ve been preaching this for weeks, long before that stupid gun incident. Kendrick is a liabilityby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteSpeed_Kills and yes the Rams faded when they absolutely had to have the offense bail them out I am disappointed with the loss but IMO they got outplayed in the end. No I don't hold the Steelers offense of defensive backfield in high regard at all but when that group had to make plays they did I view this game very differently from the Bengals loss which should have never happened. Agby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteGRAM Torino Thanks Ram 43! You're one of my fav posters and I try not miss yours when I get a chance to check the board. We're like-minded on several fronts. I think A LOT of this is up to McVay and some fundamental changes must begin with his evolution and/or further strategic & effective delegation to the right parties. This offense should be scoring 25-30 pts. a game in the modern oby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
It’s like someone flipped a light switch on the Rams. After dominating (statistically) for 3 quarters suddenly the D couldn’t make simple plays. And the vaunted Ram O couldn’t even get 1st downs. Meanwhile, Pickett suddenly looks like prime time Tom Brady making pinpoint passes under extreme pressure and puts up two TD’s like a hot knife going through soft butter. I wouldn’t have beliby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
I appreciate the reminder to keep my perspective, max. I needed that. Still, it hurts to know that all 4 of our losses were winnable games. And that Steeler game was the most winnable of all. Sigh…by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
And I certainly resonate with your various points. Keep ‘em coming.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com