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The awful days of seeing very little talent on the field is finally over.
As I watched the game, I saw actual talent on the field in multiple areas. In years past I'd watch the Rams only being excited about a few guys here and there - and even then they usually disappointing. Now my eye is going everywhere. I don't know who to clue on because the roster is filled with young, talented players. And it's everything I thought it could be. I'm not saying this makes us a great team. It doesn't. It just means we're going to be much more competitive and stand a chance in every game.
THE OFFENSIVE LINE - Bravo, Bravo! We finally had good pass blocking! Almost all QB's seemed to have a pocket to throw from. Finally our pass plays had more time to develop.. That pass to Harkey for the TD was all about the time Hill had to wait for it to develop and he was patient and read it perfectly.
Greg Robinson looked the part at LG and they also played him at LT.. and looked good. One time him and Barnes got mixed up and gave up a sack but it seemed like Barnes screwed up more. Robinson clearly has the size/frame to be a dominating run blocker and it showed on the first run of the game for the Rams.
Aaron Donald also looked the part. Showed his burst and quickness. The Rams were very undersized out there without Brockers and Langford. The Rams have a lot of pass rushers on that line but once Brockers and Langford get out there then the versatility of the line should shine.
Michael Sam was very active. I was surprised to see him at LE as I thought he'd be at RE but he held his own. He made more plays in his time than most 1st rounders will at LE. He's very fast, quick and relentless. I see no reason (besides the obvious) why people doubted him.
Joyner - looked good - made an impact with his solid tackle and throw down of Nick Toon.
Tre Mason - A lot of us wanted Mason and I'm glad we all saw why. He's a natural runner similar to Stacy but with more speed/quickness. And with Cunningham the Rams RB's are really stocked right now. Something I've been begging for since what? 2008?? I've been sick of S. Jackson's slow ass for the longest time and these guys help prove the point.
Stedman Bailey - Why oh why did he have to get suspended?? He's just a really good receiver who plays the position naturally well.
Jared Cook - Deserves mention with the difficult catch deep over the middle. Guys like that can be the difference between 7-9 and 10-6 imo. His speed makes him difficult to cover and once the receivers become much bigger threats - this should open things up for Cook even more.
Shaun Hill - Played very well but so did those around him. The line, the backs, the receivers all made the QB's job so much easier against the Saints.
THE BAD?
LB's / Ray Ray Armstrong did not do much from what I saw. He seemed small and insignificant to be honest. The linebackers played the worst of any group imo. Laurinitus was sorely missed. Even Ogletree did not look that good.. but perhaps it was just the match-up/situation and basic defensive calls?
But it was just the #1 preseason game. Hope the team builds on this and more starters get out there next week against da Packers. The secondary is going to get more tests from here on out I think and some learning curve is to be expected.
As I watched the game, I saw actual talent on the field in multiple areas. In years past I'd watch the Rams only being excited about a few guys here and there - and even then they usually disappointing. Now my eye is going everywhere. I don't know who to clue on because the roster is filled with young, talented players. And it's everything I thought it could be. I'm not saying this makes us a great team. It doesn't. It just means we're going to be much more competitive and stand a chance in every game.
THE OFFENSIVE LINE - Bravo, Bravo! We finally had good pass blocking! Almost all QB's seemed to have a pocket to throw from. Finally our pass plays had more time to develop.. That pass to Harkey for the TD was all about the time Hill had to wait for it to develop and he was patient and read it perfectly.
Greg Robinson looked the part at LG and they also played him at LT.. and looked good. One time him and Barnes got mixed up and gave up a sack but it seemed like Barnes screwed up more. Robinson clearly has the size/frame to be a dominating run blocker and it showed on the first run of the game for the Rams.
Aaron Donald also looked the part. Showed his burst and quickness. The Rams were very undersized out there without Brockers and Langford. The Rams have a lot of pass rushers on that line but once Brockers and Langford get out there then the versatility of the line should shine.
Michael Sam was very active. I was surprised to see him at LE as I thought he'd be at RE but he held his own. He made more plays in his time than most 1st rounders will at LE. He's very fast, quick and relentless. I see no reason (besides the obvious) why people doubted him.
Joyner - looked good - made an impact with his solid tackle and throw down of Nick Toon.
Tre Mason - A lot of us wanted Mason and I'm glad we all saw why. He's a natural runner similar to Stacy but with more speed/quickness. And with Cunningham the Rams RB's are really stocked right now. Something I've been begging for since what? 2008?? I've been sick of S. Jackson's slow ass for the longest time and these guys help prove the point.
Stedman Bailey - Why oh why did he have to get suspended?? He's just a really good receiver who plays the position naturally well.
Jared Cook - Deserves mention with the difficult catch deep over the middle. Guys like that can be the difference between 7-9 and 10-6 imo. His speed makes him difficult to cover and once the receivers become much bigger threats - this should open things up for Cook even more.
Shaun Hill - Played very well but so did those around him. The line, the backs, the receivers all made the QB's job so much easier against the Saints.
THE BAD?
LB's / Ray Ray Armstrong did not do much from what I saw. He seemed small and insignificant to be honest. The linebackers played the worst of any group imo. Laurinitus was sorely missed. Even Ogletree did not look that good.. but perhaps it was just the match-up/situation and basic defensive calls?
But it was just the #1 preseason game. Hope the team builds on this and more starters get out there next week against da Packers. The secondary is going to get more tests from here on out I think and some learning curve is to be expected.
