QuoteLMU93 The Rams passing game improving is as much about the TEs as the WRs. In the three years Cook was here he and Kendricks combined for 83, then 79, then last year down to 64 receptions. I would love to see Kendricks and Higbee combine for 80-90. If they did I think the 3rd down conversion rate and red zone scoring would be noticeably better. Ugly drop vs. PITT last year aside, I've alby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Yeah, I'm thinking that picking up a WR off the waiver wire is quite likely, Rock. It's not as if our candidates for the 5th and 6th spots have knocked our socks off. Hindsight tells me that a Boldin signing would have been a smart move for a team that wants to "win now". But about bringing in a vet FS? I'm not so sure. I sense that they're gonna roll with the guys they alreadyby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Welcome, PSJ. Now, I've gotta ask. What is the board name of your dad?by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Here's fanotodd... The Good: 1) OTree: there were at least 2 plays where I said "JL doesn't make that play." I just have to get used to that. I was especially impressed on the 2nd and 1 when Denver ran an off tackle/sweep and OTree ran it down and shot thru to make the tackle for no gain. The guy can run. 2)Barnes: He has settled in. He is a beast in the run game and has come aby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Bonsignore: Sloppy Rams still need to clean up a few issues Aug. 28, 2016 Updated 8:43 p.m. By VINCENT BONSIGNORE / STAFF COLUMNIST DENVER – For everything the Rams got corrected Saturday against the Denver Broncos in their third preseason game – and we’re primarily talking about the first-string defense cleaning up its act and playing dominantly after getting pushed around the first tby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteSaguaro nm. That was a great line there, Sag. In a gallows humor kinda way...by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
One small bread crumb is that Hemingway was specifically being used in ST snaps. I would now be surprised if he didn't make the 53. Sure wish he had done better in the Bronco game, though.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteJamesJM that I worry about that as well... that Fisher & Co. are not that good at developing and preparing individuals or the 'team' for each game. They HAVE had successes, however... but not, seems to me, at WR or QB and perhaps the OL although on the OL injuries have been horrendous. Me three, fellas. They haven't won me over at QB and WR development just yet.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quote21Dog QuoteRams43 Quotedzrams I was only talking about drops when Goff was the QB. Fair enough, dz. My bad. Anyone got a handle on combined drops in this Bronco game? I had a handle, but I dropped it. Well then go find it Dog! I need to know the drop total, dammit!by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
The handwriting was on the wall when they saw he was too slow as a DE for them. He apparently failed to convince them that he was a better DT than Cam Thomas for them. I thought that he was on the bubble, but I also thought he would make it past the 75. Tough business, huh?by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotedzrams I was only talking about drops when Goff was the QB. Fair enough, dz. My bad. Anyone got a handle on combined drops in this Bronco game?by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Yes, Arians does deserve a ton of credit. Here's his NFL record as a HC... That's 43-17, y'all. Undeniable excellence, no matter how one slices it. The End.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotedzrams I don't disagree that some of those drops were tough spots but they were drops nonetheless. I counted four: Duke Williams in the 1st half - an egregious drop that killed the drive. Malcolm Brown 1st half – It may have been tough for him to hold onto the ball b/c he was in position to get lit up and he did. However, he dropped the ball before he got hit. A good WR/RB makes tby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotedodgerram With this current group of WRs rams have nothing left to lose by giving him a try. Quick played better vs the Broncos and caught everything thrown to him and he by all his problems he still provides and outside thread and height that the other guys we have simply do not have. Plus he is a very good blocker. I would put him on the roster if only by default. Britt, Tavon, Coopby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotemax I think its gonna be Goff and Mannion just the way you said. I don't think we are gonna see Havenstein, but maybe we'll see Spruce. I just dunno, max. Spruce has already proven himself in both practice and the Cowboy game. With nothing to prove about his capabilities, the coaches might prefer to let him get more rest so that he could be closer to 100% for opening day. I think thaby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotemax So what do you attribute the fact that on many 3rd down plays the Rams WR were covered like a glove? Is it the Denver coverage scheme or is it our WR inability to get separation? The TV announcers (mostly Faulk) mentioned that on at least one play that one or the other WR ran the wrong route, since they were both within a few yards of each other when the pass was thrown. Faulk alby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
I've gotta agree with every single word, 93. Great list of "favorites", man. I might add Cody Wichmann to your list. He's quietly become a very solid starting caliber OG that Snead found in the 6th round. Gonna be hard to take him out of the lineup once Hav returns, actually. Might be a bit premature, but Tree really took a giant step forward as MLB vs the Broncos. He made plays wby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Nice post, Rock. Not a whole helluva lot to quibble about, really. Just two things. I don't think our WR corps is the league's worst, necessarily. More importantly, the top 4 WR's look like they can be quite effective when combined with the improved OL, a decent QB, and the elite Gurley. We haven't yet really seen what the combo of Gurley, Britt, Austin, Cooper, and Spruce can accomplish toby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Not a bad list. My only quibbles would be Chase Reynolds, Demetrius Rhaney, and Brian Quick. And they are minor quibbles, at that. Besides, the beat writer can see the bread crumbs better than I can.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteFlorida_Ram QuoteRockRam I don't think Snead or Fisher have a clue about finding WRs. WR for Fisher is what it is... I'm not even thinking about next year and just going to try and enjoy this average group for what it is in 2016. Looks almost certain the 6 they will keep is set now... Better get used to these guys for the duration of 2016. 1. Britt 2. Austin 3. Cooper 4. Quickby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotelaram Drops aside, Goff's internal clock is slow right now, he's late with his reads and the game is obviously a huge transition for him. Goff has not played a lot with the one's but he's also not playing a lot against the one's. I'm not going to compare him against Keenum because for me that's a low bar. Looking at Goff on his own merit, it's painfully obvious he has a ways to go yby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRampage2K- I think Mike Thomas is done, he just can't catch the ball at all.... Hopefully he can catch on with another team, but he's just not even worth putting on the practice squad, we have too many other young WR's who deserve that spot who can catch the ball. Hemingway might make it past the first cuts, but he sure had a horrible game last night when he needed a good one. Same as Thoby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteLARams17 Don't feel bad. My reply to your deleted post was deleted also. LMAO. Seriously, this is a fun forum to debate opinions. I take no offense to yours or others opinions. There was no reason for your post or mine to be deleted. I respect your take and hope you respect mine. Absolutely, 17. We're all adults here, after all. And long time Ram fans, at that. No need fby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRounderRick Davis just got an interception yesterday. He gets them in practice as well. Give him an opportunity. Davis, Rounder? Ferragamo was talking about the slot CB Joyner. And I think he has a point. Joyner has NOT had a stellar camp and preseason.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quote9er8er You realize Fisher has just been hiding this great offense under the covers for going on the 5th season now, right? That's kinda ironic, 9er8er. There have been few posters more critical of Fisher than yours truly. Lol. But I've accepted that he's our HC for the season and am merely trying to point out the logic in his strategies. As best I can, anyway. For the record, I thby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Be careful, max. I referred to 17's post as a glass half empty one and my post was deleted. I also mentioned that it was a "sky is falling" masterpiece. Maybe THAT was what caused the deletion. Lol.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quote9er8er He's attempted 24 total, mostly short and safe passes, over the span of three games. He's delivered one TD throw and it has come predominantly against defenses missing starters and playing generic preseason schemes. His performance last night can best be described as low risk and workman like and, of course, brief. He has performed and looked very much like how you'd hope yourby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quote9er8er If Goff is really so far away that not even an organization that literally risked everything on him can see their way to putting his name on the marquee over (and this is the critically important part here) Case Keenum's in their prime time return to LA against their arch rival, what does it truly say about the wisdom of risking everything on this guy in the first place? If Goff waby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Very nice write up, leaf. I'll just tag along with a few thoughts of my own. Ram 1's generally held their own vs the Bronco 1's. And maybe then some. Lol. That's very encouraging. Fisher pulled his OL starters very quickly, I thought. I will say that before the night was over that every single O lineman got a good look. I even saw Arkin at C for Mannion. Darrell Williams had a nightmaby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteGreatRamNTheSky I agree on the corners taking a hit. I personally think that right now besides Tru Johnson the next best two on this team are Gaines and Troy Hill. #35 Jordan has impressed me as well but he plays with the scrubs. Still he's made some plays and has shown some skills. Grits And both Gaines and Hill were hurt tonight. Arrrrrgh!by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com