Should we be concerned?

[PhxRam]

@PhxRam @Prime Time

can we pleas have a rod purgatory subforum... just so we can put OP's like this one in it?

I got an even better suggestion.

How about we let moderators be mods?

I think they do a fantastic job and know when things need to be handled accordingly

 

[Oldgeek]

If that was game 3 and the starters looked bad, I'd be concerned. So don't panic just yet.

 

[Prime Time]

@PhxRam @Prime Time

can we pleas have a rod purgatory subforum... just so we can put OP's like this one in it?

 

[CodeMonkey]

I think people are going to be disappointed if you are expecting them to rack up tons of sacks this year...,

Rams are selling tickets in "sack packs" this year...

 

[DCH]

No?

NO?!?

F*** yo' couch mods! F*** yo' couch!

 

[Prime Time]

No?

NO?!?

F*** yo' couch mods! F*** yo' couch!

The leg whipping he got from the mods after this is the best part.

 

[DCH]

The leg whipping he got from the mods after this is the best part.

You mother f***ers can afford a new couch, what the f*** am I gonna do about my legs?

 

[Stranger]

well, u can't blame a guy for trying

 

[RamWoodie]

Worry? Nope! Simply look for improvement every week!

 

[DCH]

 

[ausmurp]

You're concerned about a run D that was missing its most vital pieces in JL and Brockers as well as Langford and our 2 starting CBs. Not to mention Dunbar played out of position and Quinn only played a handful of snaps.

And flags? How many of those were from starters? The majority of the guys making those mistakes won't even be making the team or get significant PT if they do

I think concern is valid, our LB depth is NOT GOOD. Especially hurts when Cardinals shut another team down, showing that they have very good depth on D in general. I'm concerned too. We need better depth.

 

[GreeneCounty]

I am never taking high stock in preseason games where the starters are sitting down. Take that for what it is worth guys.

 

[Ramatik]

Nah, not at all. In fact, I thought the first quarter was pretty good. I think this defense is going to be awesome this year.

 

[cracengl]

I'll be more concerned if/when it carries into the season. You don't know where you stand until you get in some games and see what needs improved. That's one of the reasons for the preseason. That said, I've seen things like this happen in preseason and said and heard the same kinds of justifications and excuses only to see the same thing on Sundays. I'm going to be hopeful that those were products of the dark years. It also seems like all of that potential the FO is holding out for in linebacker depth better start to come to fruition real quick if they are ever shoved into duty.

 

[MauiRam]

There's a lot to be said for game planning - if not, 32 teams wouldn't be doing it week in and week out during the regular season. It will be interesting to see how well we are able to stuff the run against the likes of Eddie Lacy next Saturday. It is easy to forget, that the purpose of these "preseason games" are largely played so teams can find out which of the 30 - 40 players on a 90 man roster will be the chosen few, and actually make the final 53 - not to mention a few that can be stashed on the practice squad.

As it is, we nearly won the game if not for a bumbled snap, and a couple of misses by Legatron. First game of the preseason - I am not going to read too much into it. I believe we had a decent outing even with our scrubs rightly getting the lion's share of the work , so it's not like the Saints wiped the floor with us .. Fish said it best when asked about preseason "game planning." "We are going to run, block, and tackle." I like that plan. We can save the sophisticated planning for the games that count. My two cents ..