All aboard the Gurley30 and Jrry32 TRAIN!

[Faceplant]

We came out and looked terrible in all facets of the game against Washington. That game was what it was. We got beat. It happens. Today's game was not that. It was a game we should have won. A game against a quality team that we should have won. But we shot ourselves in the foot repeatedly and cost ourselves a victory. Kendricks and Cook made two mistakes that kept 11 points off the board. Foles made a big mistake when we had plenty of time for a game winning drive. This was a game that we should have won. The type of game that makes or breaks a team's season and we lost it.

And I realize that one game making or breaking a team's season sounds preposterous but coming into that Cardinals game at 2-1 with a hard fought win over a quality team...imo, that gives us momentum and swagger. Instead, we're going into that game hoping not to put ourselves in a bigger hole.

This was a game we had to win and our own stupidity kept us from winning.

Pretty much that. The OL will hamper this team all season long. Snisher is to blame.

 

[jrry32]

Pretty much that. The OL will hamper this team all season long. Snisher is to blame.

I'm not sure that they will. I think they're being misused right now. All this zone blocking is a mistake. The OL had no issues today in pass pro (aside from a couple mistakes with blitz pick-ups). But we look terrible zone blocking. Which doesn't surprise me. They have a bunch of big, heavy guys that are suited for a PBS. Yet, they're running so much zone right now. I don't get it.

Let's go back to the power plays.

 

[PhxRam]

But we look terrible zone blocking

When did this all begin because I never remember the Rams line as ever a zone blocking team.

 

[jrry32]

When did this all begin because I never remember the Rams line as ever a zone blocking team.

This year.

 

[A.J. Hicks]

I even noticed us doing some cut blocking today

 

[Rainram]

I even noticed us doing some cut blocking today

They did it a few times last week too

 

[jap]

Nothing was there for Gurley, but I came away very optimistic as he ran hard and took hits.

Gurley was finally taking enemy fire for the very first time at the pro level. I thought he would get more than 6 carries, but when the Steelers are allowed to mount long, clock-killing drives, you don't get a lot of time to allow your star rookie RB to get acquainted with the NFL. Nevertheless, I like the fact that he absorbed some solid contact and, at least, has a bit more of an idea at what to expect from guys who are faster, quicker, stronger, better tackling, and more savvy than he has ever seen to date. You better believe, the NFL has not even begun to see the best from the Gurley Express. When he gets comfortable behind a pro OL (even our young OL pups!), he will help to settle down the pressure on Nick Foles.

 

[bwdenverram]

We came out and looked terrible in all facets of the game against Washington. That game was what it was. We got beat. It happens. Today's game was not that. It was a game we should have won. A game against a quality team that we should have won. But we shot ourselves in the foot repeatedly and cost ourselves a victory. Kendricks and Cook made two mistakes that kept 11 points off the board. Foles made a big mistake when we had plenty of time for a game winning drive. This was a game that we should have won. The type of game that makes or breaks a team's season and we lost it.

And I realize that one game making or breaking a team's season sounds preposterous but coming into that Cardinals game at 2-1 with a hard fought win over a quality team...imo, that gives us momentum and swagger. Instead, we're going into that game hoping not to put ourselves in a bigger hole.

This was a game we had to win and our own stupidity kept us from winning.

No way we can win with those blaring lights in the way of the ball

I have to joke or the irritation will drive me crazy.

 

[Mackeyser]

I noticed that when Gurley was in the game, the Pitt D completely sold out to stop him.

Which is why on that one play where he was one block away... it was such a big deal. When a D like Pitt is basically selling out to stop the rookie and...they did...but...and here's the encouraging part...we got close on our limited opportunities. Pitt is another of the top Ds in the league.

Not every D will be able to do that and not every D will sell out like Pitt did to stop Gurley. That is when we'll see "the breakout".

It's coming. If I had to guess, I'd say probably against Green Bay since AZ is another really tough D, but who knows?

 

[fearsomefr]

Train derailed

I will go with delayed, not derailed.

 

[-X-]

I noticed that when Gurley was in the game, the Pitt D completely sold out to stop him.

Which is why on that one play where he was one block away... it was such a big deal. When a D like Pitt is basically selling out to stop the rookie and...they did...but...and here's the encouraging part...we got close on our limited opportunities. Pitt is another of the top Ds in the league.

Not every D will be able to do that and not every D will sell out like Pitt did to stop Gurley. That is when we'll see "the breakout".

It's coming. If I had to guess, I'd say probably against Green Bay since AZ is another really tough D, but who knows?

That would sound cooler in an English accent. Which would also separate you from all other Robin Hoods.

 

[Mojo Ram]

I noticed that when Gurley was in the game, the Pitt D completely sold out to stop him.

Which is why on that one play where he was one block away... it was such a big deal. When a D like Pitt is basically selling out to stop the rookie and...they did...but...and here's the encouraging part...we got close on our limited opportunities. Pitt is another of the top Ds in the league.

Not every D will be able to do that and not every D will sell out like Pitt did to stop Gurley. That is when we'll see "the breakout".

It's coming. If I had to guess, I'd say probably against Green Bay since AZ is another really tough D, but who knows?

I still think we need an outside threat in order to become a complete offense. Even if Gurley becomes a weapon, teams can still focus much of their attention at the LOS because that's where Austin is getting into the offense(and i'm ok with that). I've been down on T.Austin the last year or so, but i like what i've seen from him so far. Another weapon on the outside is still a need. I don't know if that guy is B.Quick or not.