Call me old fashioned. But isn't the #1 job of a WR to get open and catch the ball? What good is height or blazing straight line speed if the WR doesn't catch a ball? Especially if the ball hits him in his hands? Austin, Cooper, and Thomas had 5 drops between them in brief appearances. That's not just unacceptable, it's terrible. Groh has his work cut out for him, that's for sure. Warby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
I believe that Fisher is serious about giving Goff some snaps with the 1's. But I suspect that that will come after Keenum has had his necessary snaps already. Then Fisher can keep his starters in for a series or two with Goff before giving them the rest of the day off. Depending on what Fisher sees, he might keep Goff in there in the 3rd qtr with the two's.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
An enjoyable read, la. Thanks for posting, man.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
You raise a very good point, Mama. The Coliseum is not designed to maximize crowd noise. Now, perhaps that "ceiling" design on the new stadium might enhance crowd noise? I dunno. But the players seeing 80k to 90k fans in the seats has gotta be highly motivating, I'm sure.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteJamesJM it's not him 'mis-reading' or 'overplaying'... it's that when he read the receiver FINE and then not having the physical skills to complete the play. And YES, he did cover well yesterday, at times. I'm sure comparison to Jenkins will last this entire season.... especially since the Jenkins deal was hotly debated and also there seems to be a pretty wide opinion of Jenkins. For meby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Our 3rd stringers were better than the Cowboys' 3rd stringers, James. That's like getting a trophy for being the tallest midget, at least to me. Their 1's beat our 1's 24-7 in the first half. Their rookie QB played a half and looked like a 10 year veteran, or a #1 overall pick at the very least. Ours played 9:45 and looked like a 4th rounder. That's hard to swallow after seeing the sby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteSaguaro The QB can go ahead and look downfield for his other options knowing that Spruce will be open and catch the ball if he needs to go underneath. Yup, Sag. WR's with good hands were in very short supply vs the Cowboys, huh?by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteJamesJM yeah, I haven't mentioned Ogletree...whom I felt 'could' step in at MLB. I didn't really notice him during the game... and that's not a 'good' thing. - JamesJM I don't think Ogletree took very many snaps, James. In fact, when I looked for him early on I saw Hager in there, already. I thought maybe Ogletree had been hurt, TBH, because he was gone so quickly. Odd to take hiby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
"I see people saying maybe Spruce made the team tonight. Made the team? I'd make him a starter. I think he can get open, and at least he gives the QB a receiver they can rely on to catch the _____ ball!" Outstanding comment, Sag. Made me chuckle, in fact.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRams_81 Another head scratcher on how he is so highly rated, by many Rams fans. While I disagree that he will be out of the game altogether, I see him as a middle of pack 2nd stringer at best. Others seem to hold him in much higher regard and I don't understand the basis as I don't see physical potential, nor do I see results. Just to be fair, 81... Keenum is a winning QB as a Ramby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
We were clearly watching the same game, Alyo. Your impression of Sensabaugh's play was more "forgiving" than mine, I guess. But we've gotta tip our hat to Prescott for his play, too. He was amazing. I agree about Gaines. In with the 3's in the late 4th quarter? WTH? I might add J Washington and M Jordan to Troy Hill as pleasant surprises. Gonna be some tough cuts at CB, that'sby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteGreatRamNTheSky I don't recall his number being called the rest of the night. Lets not quit on Quick. He has talent. Grits True, Grits. I had hoped to see more targets for Williams, too. And Austin, Cooper, and Thomas all embarrassed themselves. So there is that. But there are lots of practice camp reports and 3 more preseason games before the WR is finally sorted out. Mby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteJamesJM about 'showcasing' Mannion... but I'm not going to like losing this guy. I don't think there is any way the Ram's can hang onto him, however, not beyond this year. Not because of 'contract' necessarily, (I don't know how his contract reads), but because I think they'll get an offer they can't refuse. And there is NO chance whatsoever the Ram's will decide it's Mannion over Gofby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quick had one catch for 13 yards, Grits. Let's don't get carried away here. He's gonna have to pick it up a helluva lot if he wants to beat out some of these UDFA's, much less Cooper and Thomas. Both of whom need to pick it up as well.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotelaram for the mad hustle you showed on the Goff pick to not only catch the defender but strip him. Had the Rams been in better position they could have recovered the fumble and gotten the ball back. You get hammered pretty good on the board, so I wanted to give you some LOVE! :bravo Nice catch, la. I missed that it was Quick there on my first watch.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Kroenke is a smart businessman, and he surely knows that he's holding all the cards right now. After overpaying Fisher for 4 years, IMO, he can now wait and see just what Fisher can produce this year. If Fisher excels, then give him a juicy extension, by all means. And we all live happily ever after. No need to worry that Fisher would go elsewhere after having a successful year with the Ramby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteJamesJM Really seemed to me to be a "Marquez" type... all out at all times. Whether or not he makes the team? I don't know. I'm pulling for him but I'm pretty sure it will take more than that one game. - JamesJM James, James, James... Spruce is gonna make the 53. He is also gonna be a significant contributor. In fact, if Cooper doesn't pick it up PDQ, Spruce is goby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
I haven't rewatched, mind you. Not sure I will, in fact. But after the first watch, here goes... Terrible way to inaugurate the first home game, huh? A deflating 101 yard TD return on the opening kickoff. To be fair, I saw a clear block in the back that should have drawn a flag. More like a tackle, really. Other reports I've read where posters watched it in slo mo replay claimed that thereby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
I suspect that there are now many fewer Spruce doubters out there. If he doesn't make the 53 after this game, I will be stunned. All he does is get open and catch the ball. He's got talent, heart, desire, and loves the game. And he produces. What more are we looking for?by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Here's big storyline, unfortunately. Both of the Cowboy starting units kicked our starting units collective butts. Lots of other story lines, of course. But that's the biggie. And a troubling one it is.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Here's RamBall... Well to start, my wife took some video and lots of pictures but I am not able to put them on my computer, vids to large to send and I havent been able to get pictures to show up in my posts. This is my memories from Aug 6,8 and 9. Dline seems to be going through the motions in team drills, DBs have good coverage forcing Keenum and Goff to hold the ball too long, most paby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Off the top of my head, I would add the following as players of great interest: Michael Jordan Jabriel Washington Sean Mannion Bryce Hager Christian Bryant Duke Williams Brian Quick (just to get a glimpse of the handwriting on the wall, pro or con) Greg Zuerlein (just to put my mind at ease) GRob (more mind at ease) Jamon Brown Darrell Williams Cody Wichmann Frank Kush (yeah, Iby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRFIP Quotemerlin is that he's a DUMB player. The dude had no awareness, no natural ability to settle into seams in a zone, and no anticipation on the field in real time. He is the perfect example of all measurables and no heart/mind. Good riddance man. Cutting that guy was the biggest single indicator that this offense might actually take a step forward, finally. Belichick said thatby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRFIP How long have most of these factors been going on? Many people say "it's won in the trenches" which is mostly true but we have witnessed year-after-year a semi-one diminsional offense that simply cannot stay on the field because they can't convert 3rd downs due to wr's who can't separate, TE's who can't catch and an offensive philosophy from before the stone age. I've seby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotelaram He showed very good composure for a rookie qb playing in his first pro game at home. His o-line was a sieve and his wr's were awful. Just another example of why stats fail in painting a picture of a players performance. Wentz was 12/24 89yds and 1 pick. Nothing special right? He had 3 drops, a bad snap that he recovered with amazing athletic ability and saved a 15yd loss bby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Actually, Foles' "release" had already been negotiated with the Rams. He took a $750k haircut and the Rams released him so he could go to a team of his choice rather than be traded. A win win. The TV thing with Fisher was strictly for the cameras and the drama.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Very nice to hear corroboration of Goff's development. Also hearing of Higbee's blocking improvement was welcome news, indeed.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Here's Ramzee... Finally getting to a camp report. I'll keep it short and sweet. I have another camp to get to early this morning and the drive is loooooooong. I got to meet up with Elvis, Hacksaw_64 and ramsman34 again on Tuesday and we got to hang out in the VIP tent. Really nice view! Thanks guys and the SoCal Rams Booster Club for hooking that up! It was a great experience. I was skeby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotezn QuoteRams43 Quotezn QuoteRams43 Why did the Rams use their 90th roster spot on a DT? Hmmmmm? Is that an indication of some dissatisfaction with their DT corps? Were they simply in love with this kids potential and think he might be a gem? Are they really pleased with their depth at every single other position group? I don't think that they needed him for a camp body at that poby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotemax Think about the Rams passing game in 1973 and 1999. They did not suffer from all the points I listed. I was referring in my final paragraph to the surprise of the fans and pundits that had not been paying close attention in '73 and '99, max.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com