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1. Man, I hate games like that.
2. Simply put, this was a classic example of giving away a game.
3. Over 300 yard disparity... and we lose by 11???? Seriously... WTF!?!?
4. Anyway, ranting won't help. Let's identify the three problems our offense is having right now.
5. Problem #1: Play calling. I feel like the feast or famine outcomes are the result of too much "trying to fool the defense" instead of "trying to beat the defense."
6. That leads to Problem #2: Jared Goff does well when you fool the defense. Jared Goff does fairly well when he attacks the defense head-on. When the plan fails, and Jared Goff has to make snap decisions and improvise... bad things happen.
7. I also am of the belief that the Rams' WR corps, while extremely good, could use a speed guy to scare defenses. I and others have suggested taking a flyer on John Ross. If not, that's a role I'd like to fill next off-season (likely as a replacement for Reynolds, who I think will receive more money from someone else than we should pay).
8. For a guy trying to earn a second contract, Gerald Everett is not stepping up. His drop, leading to a long FG attempt rather than a first down inside the 30, was a killer. There's talent there, but the consistency is lacking.
9. Its hard not to miss Bones right now.
10. You have to give credit to the defense. Outstanding effort.
11. With A'Shawn Robinson and the return of Jordan Fuller after the bye, the defense may get even better.
12. Okay... breath. We're 5-3 at the halfway mark, and would be in the playoffs if the season ended today.
13. This season will be defined, of course, by our performance within the division. Last year, we were 3-3 in the division. We'll need to at least match that (meaning winning 3 of 5 in the second half of the season).
14. Not to make excuses, but the Rams' travel schedule in the first half of the season was brutal. In the second half, we have one trip to Tampa and, otherwise, will have 5 home games and two away games in the West (@Seattle, @Arizona). That could be a significant factor.
15. I was glad that the Seahawks beat the 49ers. A 3 team race is better than a 4 team race, and the 49ers are going to have to run a gauntlet (Green Bay, @New Orleans, @rams, Buffalo) to stay in the hunt.
16. Speaking of the schedule... the Seahawks travel to Buffalo next week and then come to our house. We have 2 weeks to prepare for the Seahawks' offense (which we're already familiar with). The team should be angry and fired up. Can you say "opportunity," boys and girls?
17. The NFL Defensive Player of the Year will be Aaron Donald or Myles Garrett. At this point, they are the only two candidates.
18. Really glad Jalen Ramsey does not have COVID.
19. I'll be surprised if the Rams make a trade... not shocked, but surprised.
20. Bye for now!
2. Simply put, this was a classic example of giving away a game.
3. Over 300 yard disparity... and we lose by 11???? Seriously... WTF!?!?
4. Anyway, ranting won't help. Let's identify the three problems our offense is having right now.
5. Problem #1: Play calling. I feel like the feast or famine outcomes are the result of too much "trying to fool the defense" instead of "trying to beat the defense."
6. That leads to Problem #2: Jared Goff does well when you fool the defense. Jared Goff does fairly well when he attacks the defense head-on. When the plan fails, and Jared Goff has to make snap decisions and improvise... bad things happen.
7. I also am of the belief that the Rams' WR corps, while extremely good, could use a speed guy to scare defenses. I and others have suggested taking a flyer on John Ross. If not, that's a role I'd like to fill next off-season (likely as a replacement for Reynolds, who I think will receive more money from someone else than we should pay).
8. For a guy trying to earn a second contract, Gerald Everett is not stepping up. His drop, leading to a long FG attempt rather than a first down inside the 30, was a killer. There's talent there, but the consistency is lacking.
9. Its hard not to miss Bones right now.
10. You have to give credit to the defense. Outstanding effort.
11. With A'Shawn Robinson and the return of Jordan Fuller after the bye, the defense may get even better.
12. Okay... breath. We're 5-3 at the halfway mark, and would be in the playoffs if the season ended today.
13. This season will be defined, of course, by our performance within the division. Last year, we were 3-3 in the division. We'll need to at least match that (meaning winning 3 of 5 in the second half of the season).
14. Not to make excuses, but the Rams' travel schedule in the first half of the season was brutal. In the second half, we have one trip to Tampa and, otherwise, will have 5 home games and two away games in the West (@Seattle, @Arizona). That could be a significant factor.
15. I was glad that the Seahawks beat the 49ers. A 3 team race is better than a 4 team race, and the 49ers are going to have to run a gauntlet (Green Bay, @New Orleans, @rams, Buffalo) to stay in the hunt.
16. Speaking of the schedule... the Seahawks travel to Buffalo next week and then come to our house. We have 2 weeks to prepare for the Seahawks' offense (which we're already familiar with). The team should be angry and fired up. Can you say "opportunity," boys and girls?
17. The NFL Defensive Player of the Year will be Aaron Donald or Myles Garrett. At this point, they are the only two candidates.
18. Really glad Jalen Ramsey does not have COVID.
19. I'll be surprised if the Rams make a trade... not shocked, but surprised.
20. Bye for now!
