On to Week 2 - vs Wash

[12intheBox]

I think most of us expected a week 1 win - I'm not sure we expected it to be that much fun - but week one is over and a much better team is coming into town.

Until I see him with pads on or a new deal is inked, I'm not convinced we see Donald suit up. McV has been pretty careful with his words since his return - "we hope" and "that's the goal". I'd like to know our best defender will be a go.

The Skins have pieces on the O Line but the Eagles sure seemed to get thru. I'm not sure how much blitzing they were doing but they had Cousins under duress most of the game. We need more of the same.

Jordan Reed is dinged up but is still one of the toughest covers in the game. Tree needs to smother him.

On 3rd down, know where Crowder is - it's going to him.

On the other side of the ball - I expect Norman to shadow Sammy - meaning Kupp will run free. They have a good pass rush - Kerrigan especially needs to be handled.

Both coaches should have a bit extra for this one - it's gotta be a tough one to prepare for with the other side knowing you so well.

This one is a good test - the Skins will be hungry. Let's hope the Rams are already taking a business approach and have forgotten about week 1 by now.

 

[den-the-coach]

The Redskin offense will be ready to play, so the Ram offense will have to score some points, however, this would be a great win for McVay going to be a tough game that's for sure.

 

[RAMBUSH]

Let the thumping begin . Oh it feels good to be 1- 0 . Rams 37 - skins 17 .

 

[dolphinlover123]

On 3rd down, know where Crowder is - it's going to him.

Pryor got lots of targets. Cousins also lobbed it up to him at least 3 times in the Eagles game for deep passes, but overthrew on all. Their timing is still not there but it's definitely something to watch out for.

I'm curious to see how to team will respond. This is going to be a much more challenging game.

 

[yrba1]

Skins will be tough. Game could go either way since McVay and Gruden are familiar with each other. The key matchup to this game will be our defense vs their offense.

 

[dieterbrock]

I think that McVay has an advantage with his past experience with Cousins, however I don't think its a deal maker.
Skins will be tough, they did sack Wentz twice

 

[bubbaramfan]

Just heard the talking heads on ESPN saying AD might not play until October. One said his "inside source" claims AD either has a minor injury from working out on his own or is out of shape.

I don't buy the "out of shape" for a second. I do think it might be wise of McVay to keep AD out for a couple of games till he gets up to speed with his teammates.

 

[RamsFlash80]

This game should tell us more about how much we have improved under McVay, This will be much more of a test than the Colts but it is winnable at home. I think it will be a close game with one team (hopefully) us making a last minute drive to win. I like the fact McVay will know all of Cousins strengths and weaknesses to game plan with Wade for facing there offense. It would be really nice to start the season 2-0 and making our home field a fortress where we dont lose

 

[12intheBox]

Just heard the talking heads on ESPN saying AD might not play until October. One said his "inside source" claims AD either has a minor injury from working out on his own or is out of shape.

I don't buy the "out of shape" for a second. I do think it might be wise of McVay to keep AD out for a couple of games till he gets up to speed with his teammates.

I'm not sure he is going to play until his contract is done. There have been some weird answers to questions about it from McV

 

[dieterbrock]

I'm not sure he is going to play until his contract is done. There have been some weird answers to questions about it from McV

It would make sense for Donald to not play until the contract is done. God forbid he were to get hurt, I don't think the Rams brass will say, "ok lets just pretend that didnt happen"

 

[OldSchool]

Donald only has a roster exemption until Sunday. If not before we'd have to make a roster move for him.

 

[Rmfnlt]

Tougher opponent... we'll know more this week regarding how far this team has come.

 

[fearsomefour]

Just heard the talking heads on ESPN saying AD might not play until October. One said his "inside source" claims AD either has a minor injury from working out on his own or is out of shape.

I don't buy the "out of shape" for a second. I do think it might be wise of McVay to keep AD out for a couple of games till he gets up to speed with his teammates.

I smell a dirty test.

 

[DaveFan'51]

Both coaches should have a bit extra for this one - it's gotta be a tough one to prepare for with the other side knowing you so well.

This^!! BUT!! IF Cousin's plays like he did Sunday, the Rams will have another Cake-Walk!! Our "O" will be playing with more confidence, and I'll bet Donald will be in! I say If Philly can put up 30 on the Redskins, and hold them to 17 points, so can the Rams! JMHO

 

[DaveFan'51]

The Redskin offense will be ready to play, so the Ram offense will have to score some points, however, this would be a great win for McVay going to be a tough game that's for sure.

McVay wasn't even out of the Locker-room after the Colts Win and he was talking about moving on to the Redskins game! I think this up-coming game is Really, Really important to McVay, He wants this Win BAD! Just my gut feeling!

 

[Rmfnlt]

McVay wasn't even out of the Locker-room after the Colts Win and he was talking about moving on to the Redskins game! I think this up-coming game is Really, Really important to McVay, He wants this Win BAD! Just my gut feeling!

Agree.... this game is personal for him.

 

[RhodyRams]

I am hearing AD99 will play on Sunday

Gamesmanship , smoke and mirrors?

 

[DaveFan'51]

I am hearing AD99 will play on Sunday

Gamesmanship , smoke and mirrors?

The way our "D" played against the Colts, I don't think we'll need AD99, But before he can play the Rams have to make a Roster Cut, That could be a sign he's back! We have to get some reports from camp!

 

[Psycho_X]

This will be a tougher test for our o-line compared to the Colts. I expect the Skins to blitz the right side of our line often. Frankly, every team should blitz the right side of our line. Hopefully that doesn't catch on much. But their defense isn't great by any means so should be opportunities as long as we don't turn it over. Be interesting to see who's familiarity is worth more between McVay and Gruden. Wade Phillips will be the wildcard though. I expect another solid performance from this D but the Skins will score.

 

[Akrasian]

It would make sense for Donald to not play until the contract is done. God forbid he were to get hurt, I don't think the Rams brass will say, "ok lets just pretend that didnt happen"

Makes sense for whom? Yes, I can understand him not wanting to play - but in that case he shouldn't be getting game checks. It is in the Rams' interest that he plays as soon as he can help the Rams, even if a limited number of snaps.