Season Appreciation Thread

[markstewart67]

Horns Up Rams and Ramily!!! It was one hellava season. Everyone counted us out and here we are ....NFC Champs!! No one can take that away from us. I couldn't be more thrilled for the future of our team. Thank you Rams for an incredible season, and giving us hope for many years to come. This in no way was a fluky season.... we are for real, in teams will recognize that next year especially after what we showed them in 2017. Let's have a good off-season where no one gets in trouble and everyone stays healthy, an awesome free agency, and an incredible draft, because 2018 is gonna be our year!! And never forget, we're all we got and we're all we need. Ramily on 3.....1,2,3 RAMILY!!!

 

[JackKirbyFan]

Having been a Ram fan since the dark days of Harland Svare who preceded George Allen as a HC, I never give up and I truly thought the Rams would come back and win after narrowing the score to 13-10 just before the half. Nobody from professional pundits and fans ever saw such a fantastic season for the Rams and a trip to the playoffs. Sure this loss hurts and some even think the loss tarnishes a great season but I don't think so. Mark my word the Rams will be in the playoffs next year as well and thanks to Mackeyeser for reminding me of all the great coaches who lost their first playoff game. Even George Allen lost his only two playoff games: in 1967 against the Packers 28-7, and the Vikings 23-20. Keep the faith, Rams fans. I just love this team and McVay especially.

 

[LARams_1963]

Just rolled in from the game. MAD PROPS to the LA fans! We showed up in force and represented VERY well! What an awesome year!!! HORNS UP!!!!!!!!!

 

[Karate61]

Well, I appreciate the Friggin beat down of the Hawks. That's what I'm taking with me for the long off season. That game was epic!

Now, next year, let's beat the crap out of Jimmy Carappolo! Hell Yeah!!!

 

[GBRam15]

I was at the game earlier. No doubt

Just rolled in from the game. MAD PROPS to the LA fans! We showed up in force and represented VERY well! What an awesome year!!! HORNS UP!!!!!!!!!

Hell yeah man. I can barely speak right now!

 

[OldSchool]

 

[I like Rams]

This loss hurt less than any regular season game for me personally. I'm never happy with a loss, especially one that's stakes havent been so as high in a over a decade, but what we've accomplished this season is truly awesome. We have a tough schedule next season and we know what we need to acquire in the off-season to put us above all other teams.

 

[RamsSince1969]

I went to every home game (except London), because I feel I owe it to them to show up and put my money where my heart is. My heart is with the Rams. I love this team. The crowd last night was the best Rams crowd I saw all year. I swear to God my ears are ringing this morning! Should have worn ear protection. Grateful and proud of the 2017 Rams, to have them as my team, in my own backyard, and to know they will be relevant for many years to come. Thank you Rams for a magical season!

I edited this to also thank someone specific for the playoff game. Pulled off the street in a huge game and he did his job. Sam Ficken! Thank you man. Job well done. For all the crap you took and shoes you had to fill, brass balls my man!

 

[Ramzheart]

This was the most fun I’ve had since ‘99.

I’m a STL guy that moved out here in ‘98.

So the Rams moving was ok by me.

I like Goffs pocket presence, beyond that I think he’s a win by not turning the ball over QB.

This season has showed us that we have the best RB in football and a generational DT, not to mention a young hungry coach.

The future is bright. And the cap is huge, let’s get one done real soon.

Sorry, appreciate your opinion but he brought us back in this game and we were in it basically til the bitter end. Higbee hangs on to that TD and Watkins holding is called in the end zone might have been a different outcome! I think after Goff's year he earned the respect not to underestimate him!

 

[den-the-coach]

Very Interested to see what the regime does moving forward...Horns always up and I'm looking forward to the draft and next season.

 

[pmil66]

Did not see an 11-5 regular season coming, or a home playoff game. Came out of nowhere. Pleased with McVays first season, looking forward to upcoming seasons. Need another good draft, keep some key pieces, and of course take care of Donald. Time for management to step up.

 

[rams56]

Wow..that game stung a lil... but what a Great Year!!!!! There are so many reasons to be upbeat about this teams 2017 season and it's future. From culture change, Goff's development this year and his potential in the near future, to the youth of this team and it's Superstars Gurley and Donald. It has been said before.... but Our Future is Bright!!!!!!

Go Rams......

 

[Ramzheart]

So proud of this team, it was a magical season! When you think of where we where at the beginning of the year...
We started debating whether our QB was a bust or not; wondered how our young head coach could lead and have the mettle to turn this organization around; some in the league even questioned Todd Gurley's skill set!

That was the beginning of our journey, and in the end sadly there could only be one champion left standing leaving 31 other fan bases brokenhearted! I'm thankful as a Rams fan to be in a unfamiliar position in that we were relevant each and every week, and even in our losses, the games were still enjoyable!
Cant wait til next year, it's going to be a long off season!

 

[rdw]

We have the youngest head coach, a young very talented QB, a very good albeit "seasoned" defensive coordinator, the best special teams in the league, the best uniform in football ( this isn't even it's final form) and the best stadium being built as we speak. The present is very bright the future is brighter and you can bet your arse we are not going anywhere!

As far as I'm concerned only one team in the entire league will have had a better season then we did this year. That's not the best case scenario but I'll take it!

 

[bubbaramfan]

This off season is going to be fun. Lots of intrigue to come. Re-signing vets, the draft, FA's to come?

Can't wait to attend TC. Great season to build on.

Anyone doubt Rams make playoffs next season?

 

[nighttrain]

This off season is going to be fun. Lots of intrigue to come. Re-signing vets, the draft, FA's to come?

Can't wait to attend TC. Great season to build on.

Anyone doubt Rams make playoffs next season?

no way we don't win division, and will be on pins and needles awaiting your camp reports
train

 

[ramfan46]

Great year overall, better than I dreamed. Just bummed they lost when it was starting to seem like they had a legit shot at a deep run. The team appears to be set up to contend for a while, but football is too crazy to predict like that with injuries. I hope they have an off season that rivals how productive they were this past year. If they do that, it should be another contending Rams team. Will be interesting to see if LA is more attractive FA spot now.

 

[SoCalRam78]

I was quite disappointed over last night's loss, which is a good feeling because it's been years since I've felt that way. Something about consistently being mediocre to lousy and thinking about the draft in October just saps the feeling from you. I became numb to the losing. They didn't play a game yesterday that represented what they were in 2017, which is why I was disappointed. But such is football and life.

Big picture wise, what a year. People will begin to realize what McVay and co did here. Turned around a terrible product to a very good one by having guys buy into what he was preaching. We've seen others attempt it, and fail miserably here. He's special, as is his staff. Turning Goff, Gurley and the offense around, nothing short of amazing and extremely difficult. This wasn't a veteran team coming off a bad year with prior success. There were novices here without a taste of NFL success.

Now that the Rams have arrived, they have to stay here. Take this thing to the next f'ing level. Let Wade get the pieces he needs on defense to turn a good group into an elite one, which is all he knows about defense. McVay needs to fine tune the offense, get the TEs involved more, get Goff connecting more on some deep throws. We need more depth in the trenches, etc. We'll all get into that later.

I expect these things to happen, and the Rams to be solid for awhile. Nothing this year was a flash in a pan or flukish. Hats off to the gang on a great year.

 

[cvramsfan]

This off season needs to set up up that if an injury happens it will be next man up. To me this off season will set up the RAMS to have that decade of winning, playoffs and SB wins. Yes wins as more than one or two.