THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- Todd Gurley, the Los Angeles Rams' star running back, took a macro view when asked about not producing through the season's first quarter. "I mean, you know, it’s life," Gurley said after Friday's practice. "Sometimes you kind of wonder what’s going on, but you have to look at the bigger picture." Todd Gurley's lack of production is ratherby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotezn QuoteRams43 Actually, zn, you only quoted PART of what I said. Ignoring the part(s) that you didn't want to deal with. That';s too directly personal for me to respond to 43. You just did it again, man. Is that a manifestation of a passive aggressive kinda thing? Lol. How was that personal? Heck, I even extended an olive branch in my reply. Yeah, I think we're done here.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Did they improve after the SF game? That a rhetorical question, zn? There was nowhere to go but up, if you ask me.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotezn QuoteRams43 The context of my post was that settling for Keenum one minute after Goff is deemed ready would be a mistake on Fisher's part, zn. I responded to what you said. I quoted it, and responded. The context of my doing that is encountering the same mistake umpteen times. But as long as you raised the topic, as with many things, the entire issue of "when to start Goff&quoby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
I have been anxiously looking forward to the first target of either Cooper or Spruce since those early camp reports. Can't wait.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotezn QuoteRams43However... He is a limited QB with a low ceiling.. Do me a favor. Use PM if you have to if you're shy about naming names. Name a single poster who "refuses to accept that." I think this is more of the syndrome I named. Poster A says, Keenum is a good #2 and you can win with him, he's limited in many respects but compensates in some ways Posterby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Heck, it never got on the table. Donald is an Untouchable Ram. At any price. Most of us would sooner trade one of our kids. Lol. Oh wait... Do I hear any offers for one of my kids? Hehe.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Keenum is a nice guy and a great teammate. Wonderful intangibles and easy to root for. However... He is a limited QB with a low ceiling. Here are his '16 stats YTD. The numbers don't lie. Given our excellent D and ST, we should be able to win 8-9 games with Keenum. I think... But let's don't kid ourselves. There was a reason that S&F traded away 6 premium picks in 2 drafby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotebigjimram21 He isn't signing for less than what Von Miller got. Do the Rams even have the cap space to extend him? Players will have to be let go to sign Donald. Gonna be a cap challenge to extend him, bigjim, no question.. Clearly, they're gonna exercise their 5th year option. That locks him up through '18. Then they could franchise tag him. Maybe for 2 years, even. That keeps hiby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Man... The things you can learn on the Herd Board! Lol.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Amen, Sag. Nice perspective, man. Let me also try to better explain my perception of our QB status. The Card game was Exhibit A for the need of a better QB. We received 5 Card turnovers in that game. Think about that for just a minute, y'all. FIVE turnovers in that one game! Yet, we had to come from behind in the last 3 minutes to score a TD and win by 4 points! Danger, Will Robinsby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Breaking news:LeSean McCoy, Marcell Dareus questionable vs. Rams after suffering injuries in practice 10:00 AM PT Mike RodakESPN Staff Writer Buffalo Bills star running back LeSean McCoy and defensive lineman Marcell Dareus both suffered injuries in practice Friday and have been listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams. McCoy injured his hand in practice whiby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Yeah, I caught that Weinke error too, PHD. I just chose to let it slide. What does the author know and not know? Who knows? Lol. Here's what we DO know. The current O has been described as somewhat complicated by numerous sources, including Keenum. The O is struggling, worst in the league, in fact. We have been outscored YTD. We are underwater in TOP YTD. Our elite RB can't get goingby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteSaguaro Quote: "This offseason, the Rams hired Mike Groh and gave him the title of passing game coordinator. They retained their offensive coordinator, Rob Boras. They also hired Chris Weinke as their new quarterbacks coach. The result of that coaching cocktail is not only a lot of voices in the room and in Goff's head but also a complicated mixture of an offense that's trying to blendby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotezn Quotedzrams Quotezn Quotedzrams I’m not trying to subtract Keenum’s contribution. If you felt that’s what I’m saying, there is a misunderstanding. I realize he is making a substantial contribution. At the risk of oversimplification, I suggest that there are three levels of QB performance: positive, neutral, and negative. Positive – The QB impacts the game in a positive way and oftby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
I simply cannot envision any scenario that allows Donald to leave the fold. None. Demoff has been planning an extension for 2+ years already. Yeah, it's gonna cost an arm and a leg. But Donald is worth an arm and a leg. The good news is twofold, I think. Donald is very happy with his teammates and his coaches. And Donald doesn't seem to be quite the money hungry oriented player that sby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Or it could go in the "nice problem to have" category, Sag. Lol. The question is now merely reduced to how long does Fisher want to stick with his winning QB? A far more pleasant option than he's had previously. My take? Keenum is playing at his ceiling and the O has still just been squeaking by. How long can we expect to continue pulling rabbits out of the hat while our D and STby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRockRam Goff's time should only happen if Case can't get it done. Playing Goff while Case is winning would be an insult. And I don't think the team would support that. I dunno, Rock. Here's the way I see it. If Goff is ready, then that in itself is a good reason to replace Keenum. I like Keenum and respect him greatly. But only Goff can take us to the next level. I'm convinced ofby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Definitely a small sampling at this point, Speed. But I think that it's safe to say that Fisher/GZ/Cecil knew what they were doing when they chose to let Jenkins and McLeod leave for their respective FA bonanzas. We are in good hands with Gaines and a Mo/Davis combo. And at a much, much better price, I might add. These guys know secondary eval and development, that's for sure. Board fby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Yeah, Kendricks is having a fine year. One would think that Boras could utilize him even more to defeat those 8-9 man in the box sets.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
If Britt continues to play at his current level throughout '16, I would recommend extending him. He will have earned it. Quick? Such an enigma, or would tease be a better word? His last 2 games have opened some eyes. If he continues to play at that level, and that might be a big if, then he's a genuine deep threat and one that we probably should extend. But I would still love to see a WR taby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotemax QuoteRams43 I just dunno, man. We're so used to seeing 3-4 instant starters from these S&F drafts. Even ROY starters. All Pros, even. But this year? Not so much, huh? Goff. Still looking for his first real game snap. Higbee. A single reception for 2 yards. Cooper. Hurt. No real snaps yet. Thomas. Has played well on ST, but been invisible in passing game. Forrest. Hasby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteSunTzu_vs_Camus Guys like THemingway/Thomas/Forrest(PS guys I thot) who I thought wouldn't make the team really. not even factoring Spruce as UDFA yet, but I think he'll get some good reps this year at some point. But what's interesting to me is...5 of the 6 draftees making the team after coming in the 4th round & later. That's kinda good...ain't it? ;) Abbalootly, Sun. Anby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
I am among those that had unrealistic expectations for Higbee. I just didn't think that "Mr no TD's" would be a high bar to surpass. Besides, I bought into the fairly common perception that Higbee would have been a 2nd rounder but for his off field altercation. Heck, I thought he was a danged steal. Especially after the preseason games. Sigh... Expected more from Cooper, Thomas, andby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
I just dunno, man. We're so used to seeing 3-4 instant starters from these S&F drafts. Even ROY starters. All Pros, even. But this year? Not so much, huh? Goff. Still looking for his first real game snap. Higbee. A single reception for 2 yards. Cooper. Hurt. No real snaps yet. Thomas. Has played well on ST, but been invisible in passing game. Forrest. Has shown some potentialby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
One reason the L.A. Rams are 3-1? They have the best player in the NFL. By Mike Renner October 4 at 11:58 AM Within a matter of hours following their season debut on Monday Night Football, the Los Angeles Rams were the laughing stock of the NFL. In prime time they failed to score a single point on offense and surrendered 28 to a Blaine Gabbert-led San Francisco 49ers team. Meanwhile theirby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Okay, dz. Sounds like we're pretty much in agreement except for two players. Ogletree would not last until #30 in a hindsight redraft. Therefore, by my definition, he qualifies as a steal. Not a Donald or Gaines blockbuster steal, granted. But a steal nonetheless. TruJo was a mid 3rd rounder. He's a top 10 CB today. Shoulda been in the Pro Bowl last year, frankly. We franchised him overby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
There is an old expression in football. It's simply, "Take what the defense gives you". When a D is putting 8-9 men in the box, it ain't giving you the running game. Especially inside. So, it's up to Boras and his players to figure out how to take advantage of the mismatch. Seems to me that any and all plays that would give us mismatch advantages against an 8 man box shouldby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteSaguaro That's comprehensive, and sounds right to me. I certainly don't agree about everyone on the list. Obviously, a player chosen in the 1st round or even high in the 1st round has to achieve at a VERY high level in order to be a "steal" at that point. Donald would qualify, but I'm not sure if any others would, except maybe Quinn. My responses. Keenum - No Gurley - Noby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Pretty respectful, actually... Aaron Donald is not a Rex fan.... I think it's a bit ridiculous, but Rex made some comments 2 years ago and this guy still holds a grudge...these athletes have a long memory.... --------- Aaron Donald is the best. --------- Oh I know...and he's having a great start so far this year...he's a beast..... --------- I remember that video at the combinby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com