Record your football philosophy here

[leoram]

The choices we make in life tend to reflect our core philosophies. The Rams are about to make significant choices, but since we have to wait for theirs, I wish to poll yours.

The following is a profile. It helps us clarify our understanding of each other as fans. In this dearth of new info, I thought this would be fun. There will be tough choices and you will want to qualify your responses. Nevertheless, it can be a time of reflection.
Just choose one over the other and see what kind of team you built. Most of the time you will want to say BOTH but it's not allowed in this game. You HAVE to choose one or the other. Hey, my thread...my rules.

Offense v Defense
OLine v Skill positions
Pocket Only passers v Dual Threats
Running game v Passing game
Zone blocking v Power Blocking
Spread v Play Action
Risk/Reward players v Safe players
Speed v Power
Youth v Vets
Production v Potential
Pass rush v Coverage
Great coaching v Great Players
Smart v Athletic
Proven methods v Innovation
Win now v Long range
Safety v Aggressive Entertainment
Players Coach v Disciplinarian
Character v Talent
Sex v Football
Aggressive v Wise
Rudy v Lawrence Phillips before you knew he couldn't rehabilitate
Indoor Stadium v Outdoor
Div II College Production v SPARQ
LA v St Louis
Blue & White/ Old Gold/ Modern Look
Niners v Pats
Old School v Next Gen
More Replay/ No Replay
As an Owner: Money v Loyalty
99 Rams v 01 Rams: who wins the game

BTW: I realize this is a cruel test, but we love a cruel game and think we can judge those who make it their careers so we should hold to a similar scrutiny. I actually called myself an AHole after asking many of the questions.

 

[RAMSinLA]

Offense vDefense:lifting:
OLinev Skill positions
Pocket Only passers vDual Threats
Running game vPassing game
Zone blocking vPower Blocking
Spreadv Play Action
Risk/Reward players vSafe players
Speedv Power
Youth vVets
Productionv Potential
Pass rushv Coverage
Great coachingv Great Players
Smartv Athletic
Proven methods vInnovation
Win now vLong range
Safetyv Aggressive Entertainment
Players Coach vDisciplinarian
Characterv Talent
Sexv Football....:mustache:
Aggressive vWise
Rudy vLawrence Phillips before you knew he couldn't rehabilitate
Indoor Stadiumv Outdoor
Div II College Productionv SPARQ
LAv St Louis:huh:
Blue & White/ Old Gold/ Modern Look
Ninersv Pats
Old Schoolv Next Gen
More Replay/No Replay
As an Owner: Money vLoyalty
99 Ramsv 01 Rams: who wins the game

 

[Rmfnlt]

Not sure I understood the rules (and, frankly, I don't care... what are you going to do, travel throught the internet, jump out of my monitor and punch me in the nose? )

I am old... therefore, I believe the game is won and lost in the trenches and defense wins championships.

I think the Rams have half of my philosophy covered... but the other half might do them in.

 

[brokeu91]

Offense v Defense - Offense
OLine v Skill positions - Oline
Pocket Only passers v Dual Threats - pocket passers
Running game v Passing game - passing game
Zone blocking v Power Blocking - power blocking
Spread v Play Action - Spread
Risk/Reward players v Safe players - Risk/reward
Speed v Power - Power
Youth v Vets - Youth
Production v Potential - Production
Pass rush v Coverage - Coverage
Great coaching v Great Players - Great coaching
Smart v Athletic - Smart
Proven methods v Innovation - Innovation
Win now v Long range - Long Range (heck all Rams fans who are still Rams fans must feel this way)
Safety v Aggressive Entertainment - Safety
Players Coach v Disciplinarian - Player coach
Character v Talent - Character
Sex v Football - Good god that's hard. I'm refusing to answer
Aggressive v Wise - Wise
Rudy v Lawrence Phillips before you knew he couldn't rehabilitate - Rudy
Indoor Stadium v Outdoor - Outdoor
Div II College Production v SPARQ - Div production
LA v St Louis - St. Louis
Blue & White/ Old Gold/ Modern Look - Blue and White
Niners v Pats - Pats
Old School v Next Gen - Old School
More Replay/ No Replay - More replay
As an Owner: Money v Loyalty - Loyalty
99 Rams v 01 Rams: who wins the game - 99 Rams

 

[Prime Time]

Offense v Defense

Defense.

85 Bears and the early Rams teams with the Fearsome Foursome and great running backs are the types of NFL football I love.

OLine v Skill positions

OLine.

Give me an excellent OLine and even mediocre skill players will play better.

Pocket Only passers v Dual Threats

Pocket Only passers.

Less chance of the QB getting hurt. Often times the dual threat types are poor at reading defenses and making adjustments.

Running game v Passing game

Running game.

Eats up the clock, keeps the QB healthier, and works well along with a good D.

Zone blocking v Power Blocking

Power Blocking.

Go on the offensive and run it down their throats. Eventually the opposing D will wear down as the game gets into the fourth quarter.

Spread v Play Action

Can't pick either one. Depends on the personnel.

Risk/Reward players v Safe players

Again, can't choose either one. A team needs both types.

Speed v Power

Power.

Wears down the opposition.

Youth v Vets

Need a good mix of both. I would tilt towards vets being in the majority.

Production v Potential

Production.

The Rams have been in the "potential" stage for far too long.

Pass rush v Coverage

Pass rush.

We get burned when the pass rush isn't there. Pressure causes fumbles and interceptions.

Great coaching v Great Players

Great players.

Great coaching will get crappy players maybe to a little higher level but not much.

Smart v Athletic

Smart.

Athletic and stupid causes penalties and missed assignments.

Proven methods v Innovation

Proven methods.

Tried and true is the best route.

Win now v Long range

Long range.

Win now causes franchises to overreach and pay for it later.

Safety v Aggressive Entertainment

Aggressive Entertainment.

If I wanted safety I'd watch golf.

Players Coach v Disciplinarian

Disciplinarian.

This is where Fisher is lax and it's the cause of too many boneheaded penalties.

Character v Talent

Character.

But most teams like the Rams have a mix of both.

Sex v Football

Sex then football.

Aggressive v Wise

Wise.

How many stupid penalties have we seen this team make because a player got ticked off?

Rudy v Lawrence Phillips before you knew he couldn't rehabilitate

Rudy.

Phillips was an implosion waiting to happen.

Indoor Stadium v Outdoor

Outdoor.

Never did care for the Ed Dome. Play in the snow, the wind, and the rain like men.

Blue & White/ Old Gold/ Modern Look

Blue & White.

My favorite.

Niners v Pats

Niners.

They are the worst of the worst. But then I'm an old-time Rams fan who grew up in the SF Bay area.

More Replay/ No Replay

More Replay.

There are only 16 games and the playoffs in a season so every game is hugely important. Get it right no matter what it takes.

As an Owner: Money v Loyalty

Loyalty.

But then again it's not my money.

99 Rams v 01 Rams: who wins the game

99 Rams.

Because they won it all while the 01 Rams didn't.

*Skipped a couple questions because I didn't want to answer them. Thanks for the thread.*

 

[A55VA6]

Offense v Defense - Defense
OLine v Skill positions - Skill positions
Pocket Only passers v Dual Threats - Pocket passer
Running game v Passing game - Passing game
Zone blocking v Power Blocking - Zone blocking
Spread v Play Action - Spread
Risk/Reward players v Safe players - Risk/Reward
Speed v Power - Speed
Youth v Vets - Youth
Production v Potential - Production
Pass rush v Coverage - Coverage
Great coaching v Great Players - Great Players
Smart v Athletic - Athletic
Proven methods v Innovation - Innovation
Win now v Long range - Long Range
Safety v Aggressive Entertainment - Aggressive
Players Coach v Disciplinarian - Players coach
Character v Talent - Talent
Sex v Football - 2 of the best things in life lol... but I'll go with Sex
Aggressive v Wise - Aggressive
Rudy v Lawrence Phillips before you knew he couldn't rehabilitate - Lawrence
Indoor Stadium v Outdoor - Indoor (retractable roof)
Div II College Production v SPARQ - Div II College Production
LA v St Louis - L.A. (sorry guys..)
Blue & White/ Old Gold/ Modern Look - The good ole' blue and yellow.
Niners v Pats - Patriots
Old School v Next Gen - Next Gen
More Replay/ No Replay - More replay
As an Owner: Money v Loyalty - Loyalty
99 Rams v 01 Rams: who wins the game - 2001 Rams.. I feel like they were better even though they didn't win it all.

 

[iamme33]

Offense v Defense - Defense
OLine v Skill positions - ol
Pocket Only passers v Dual Threats - Pocket passer
Running game v Passing game - Passing game
Zone blocking v Power Blocking - pb
Spread v Play Action - pa
Risk/Reward players v Safe players - Risk/Reward
Speed v Power - Speed
Youth v Vets - Youth
Production v Potential - Production
Pass rush v Coverage - pr
Great coaching v Great Players - Great Players
Smart v Athletic - Athletic
Proven methods v Innovation - Innovation
Win now v Long range - Long Range
Safety v Aggressive Entertainment - Aggressive
Players Coach v Disciplinarian d
Character v Talent - Talent
Sex v Football - 2 old for sex footballs all I got feft
Aggressive v Wise - Aggressive
Rudy v Lawrence Phillips before you knew he couldn't rehabilitate - r
Indoor Stadium v Outdoor - Indoor (retractable roof)
Div II College Production v SPARQ - Div II College Production
LA v St Louis - L.A. (sorry guys..)
Blue & White/ Old Gold/ Modern Look - The good ole' blue and yellow.
Niners v Pats - whinners
Old School v Next Gen - Next Gen
More Replay/ No Replay - More replay
As an Owner: Money v Loyalty - Loyalty
99 Rams v 01 Rams: who wins the game - 2001 Rams.. I feel like they were better even though they didn't win it all.

 

[MrMotes]

I'm partial to the GSOT and before that the Everett/Ellard/Flipper days, so we're talking about Ernie Zampese, Norv Turner, Mike Martz, all disciples of Don Coryell (or at least his philosophy).

But mainly, whatever the philosophy, it needs to win games...

 

[Dr C. Hill]

I like the Conan the Barbarian philosophy the best. It is straightforward, simple, and concise:

1) Crush your enemies
2) See them driven before you
3) Hear the lamentations of the women

I think that just about covers what every team should aspire too!


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo9buo9Mtos

 

[DaveFan'51]

Offense v Defense
* Defense
OLine v Skill positions
* O-Line
Pocket Only passers v Dual Threats
* Pocket Passer
Running game v Passing game
* Running game ( it opens up the passing attack!)
Zone blocking v Power Blocking
* Power Blocking
Spread v Play Action
* Play Action
Risk/Reward players v Safe players
"NO SUCH ANIMAL!"
Speed v Power
* Speed
Youth v Vets
* Vets
Production v Potential
* Production
Pass rush v Coverage
* Pass Rush
Great coaching v Great Players
* Great Coaching
Smart v Athletic
* Smart
Proven methods v Innovation
* Innovation
Win now v Long range
* Long Range
Safety v Aggressive Entertainment
* Aggressive Play
Players Coach v Disciplinarian
* Disciplinarian
Character v Talent
* Character
Sex v Football
* SEX!
Aggressive v Wise
* Wise
Rudy v Lawrence Phillips before you knew he couldn't rehabilitate
* Phillips
Indoor Stadium v Outdoor
Outdoor
Div II College Production v SPARQ
* SPARQ
LA v St Louis
* " The people, Team, Stadium, What!?! ( Yes I'm Not answering This!)
Blue & White/ Old Gold/ Modern Look
Blue and White!!!!
PHOTO BOOM TIME!!

Niners v Pats
* ? Um.... Fuckum Both!
Old School v Next Gen
* Old School!
More Replay/ No Replay
* More Replay
As an Owner: Money v Loyalty
Loyalty
99 Rams v 01 Rams: who wins the game
* "99!"

I don't know about anyone else, But I found some of these options Silly! I believe in my moto below, read it please!

 

[Ramrasta]

Offense v Defense
OLine v Skill positions
Pocket Only passers v Dual Threats
Running game v Passing game
Zone blocking v Power Blocking
Spread v Play Action
Risk/Reward players v Safe players
Speed v Power
Youth v Vets
Production v Potential
Pass rush v Coverage
Great coaching v Great Players
Smart v Athletic
Proven methods v Innovation
Win now v Long range
Safety v Aggressive Entertainment
Players Coach v Disciplinarian
Character v Talent
Aggressive v Wise
Indoor Stadium v Outdoor
Div II College Production v SPARQ
Blue & White/ Old Gold/ Modern Look
Niners v Pats
Old School v Next Gen
More Replay/ No Replay
As an Owner: Money v Loyalty
99 Rams v 01 Rams: who wins the game

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

Just win baby!

 

[RamFan503]

Just win baby!

Hey! That was MINE!

 

[LACHAMP46]

this reminds me of a cookie thats recording my every move.....Defense wins championships...Athletes help...discipline is what my coaches always wanted...luck can't hurt

 

[Memento]

Offense v Defense (Offense gets you highlights. Defense wins championships.)
OLine v Skill positions (I'd take either, but without skill position players - see Browns, Cleveland - you're sitting dead in the water.)
Pocket Only passers v Dual Threats (It can be either, but they have to know how to pass first.)
Running game v Passing game (Passing league. Passing game.)
Zone blocking v Power Blocking (Love PBSs. Love that we're using them now.)
Spread v Play Action (Easy to beat a spread. Play action gives you more options.)
Risk/Reward players v Safe players (Robert Quinn? Aaron Donald? They weren't safe players.)
Speed v Power (I wouldn't object to either, but speed at positions is awesome.)
Youth v Vets (Youth. I don't want many guys over thirty, especially if they're toast.)
Production v Potential (Potential is well and good, but I want to see production too.)
Pass rush v Coverage (Two words: coverage sacks.)
Great coaching v Great Players (You can have all the great players in the world; if your coaching staff is shit, you're not going anywhere.)
Smart v Athletic (Can't teach athleticism.)
Proven methods v Innovation (Gotta be an innovator to win in this league. Seahawks innovated by taking Wilson and converting Sherman from wide receiver to cornerback. Why shouldn't we do the same?)
Win now v Long range (I want a dynasty. Win now usually means for one year.)
Safety v Aggressive Entertainment (I don't want to see guys paralyzed because of a hit to the head.)
Players Coach v Disciplinarian (I've seen what disciplinarians have done to the Blues and with the Spags-led Rams. No more.)
Character v Talent (If you're suspended all the time, you can't help me.)
Sex v Football (Uh...we're on a football site. Would I pick anything else?)
Aggressive v Wise (You have to be smart about where you pick your spots.)
Rudy v Lawrence Phillips before you knew he couldn't rehabilitate (Will never support that bastard, Phillips.)
Indoor Stadium v Outdoor
Div II College Production v SPARQ (Production beats shorts testing any day.)
LA v St Louis (Antarctica.)
Blue & White/ Old Gold/ Modern Look (I love the gold. Blue and white just looks like Indy.)
Niners v Pats (Fuck you; I'm not going to choose. )
Old School v Next Gen (Hey, I'm next gen!)
More Replay/ No Replay (I'd rather not see these refs fuck up any more.)
As an Owner: Money v Loyalty (Sorry; I'm getting football guys. Plus I can always donate the money to admirable causes.)
99 Rams v 01 Rams: who wins the game (We had Aeneas, Holt, Bruce, Faulk, Warner, and Pace in their prime.)

 

[Mojo Ram]

Offense v Defense
OLine v Skill positions
Pocket Only passers v Dual Threats
Running game v Passing game
Zone blocking v Power Blocking
Spread v Play Action
Risk/Reward players v Safe players
Speed v Power
Youth v Vets
Production v Potential
Pass rush v Coverage
Great coaching v Great Players
Smart v Athletic
Proven methods v Innovation
Win now v Long range
Safety v Aggressive Entertainment
Players Coach v Disciplinarian
Character v Talent
Sex v Football
Aggressive v Wise
Rudy v Lawrence Phillips before you knew he couldn't rehabilitate
Indoor Stadium v Outdoor
Div II College Production v SPARQ
LA v St Louis
Blue & White/ Old Gold/ Modern Look
Niners v Pats
Old School v Next Gen
More Replay/ No Replay
As an Owner: Money v Loyalty
99 Rams v 01 Rams: who wins the game

 

[Dieter the Brock]

Offense
OLine
Pocket Only passers
Running game
Power Blocking
Play Action
Risk
Power
Youth
Production
Pass rush
Great coaching
Smart
Innovation
Long range
Safety
Players Coach
Talent
Sex
Wise
Lawrence Phillips before you knew he couldn't rehabilitate
Outdoor
Div II College Production
LA
Blue & White
Niners v Pats - this evil question cannot be answered
Next Gen
More Replay
Loyalty
99 Rams

 

[leoram]

You guys crack me up. Reminds me of my seven children. All the same family but soooooo very different.

 

[Hacksaw]

Hey! That was MINE!

Al, , is that you?? .

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2011/10/8/2477131/al-davis-quotes-just-win-baby

 

[RamFan503]

You and AD.

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2011/10/8/2477131/al-davis-quotes-just-win-baby

Yeah - he stole it from a former Yankee coach. Screw weird Al.