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Who’s up, who’s down?

Up?

Reeder (ILB): It’s more than the goal line pick. His trajectory has steadily gone up since he first started sniffing playing time. He tended to be late to the party but made the occasional good play and was a good tackler. The more he plays, the faster he’s reading and reacting. He’s already (IMO) an anchor out there on defense.

Kupp (WR): Duh! We as Rams fans know all about him, but really, all you would hear elsewhere was a QB’s preference to throw to him on 3rd down. The YAC, man. Not only has he been leading the NFL for years, but most of those yards are earned with defenders in front of him. It’s not always about getting behind everybody. Did you see that spin move to get that last couple yards for a late, critical 1rst down?

Ramsey (DB): another Duh! But every week I watch this guy two 1rst rounders looks like a no brainer. A shutdown corner is one thing, but he’s a lot more.

Michel (RB): He’s looking good. Thank the football Gods. We’d be up against it, otherwise.

Hollins (OLB): A very steady player. Not one criticism has been tossed his way and for good reason.

Allen (C): I always felt he was thrown into the starting role too early. This might’ve been the guy we’d have seen had the Rams been able to wait until his 3rd season


Down?

Jefferson (WR): He isn’t doing anything to show me he’s better than last year. It’s not just a key drop, but even his big TD catch in the opener bounced off of his face mask. He’s just not impressing me so far.

Floyd (Edge): now, now, just hear me out. Despite a big 4th down sack, he’s been pretty invisible. He hasn’t shown he’s up to speed yet. That’s ok if he’s just starting slow, he can put it together next week in a game when we’ll really need him. I have faith he will jump to the other list at some point. I hope it IS next week.

Fuller (DB): Is it the new scheme? He still makes an occasional “reminder” play, but he’s just not making enough. Again, not really worried because I know he’s better and is gonna show it at some point.

Hekker (P): We traded the right guy, right? C’mon Johnny, snap out of it. You’re better than this.

Anybody else you would like to add to these lists? I’m keeping in mind it’s only 2 games in and there’s a lotta football left, so there’s no reason why things can’t change.
 

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Good read, and you made a good case for all those @fanotodd (y)

Jefferson’s drop last game puts him on the list, otherwise probably not. But 3 catches in 2 games, we expect better than that from Jefferson.
 

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Floyd was integral to the goal line stand by the Rams at the beginning of the game. On one run he sprinted across the line to get a hand on Taylor just as he was about to burst into the line. His arm pull slowed down Taylor significantly and he was easy prey for the rest of the line.

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Pretty Good list.

I would add:

Up:
Havenstein - His pass protection is noticeably better.
Robinson - He had the sack vs Wentz. Though I am not sure if they credited it to Rapp. Robinson has been cloging stuff around the goaline as well.

Down:
Tutu/Deshaun - Haven't got any looks yet. Not necessarily negative.
Williams - Been giving up way too many passes.
Long - Massive Liability vs pass and run.
Rapp - His coverage has been very loose.
Burgess- Can't get on the field.
Henderson - Before the injury it was becoming clear he lacked the power and wiggle of a lead back.
 

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Henderson - Before the injury it was becoming clear he lacked the power and wiggle of a lead back.
I wouldn't put him as a down because you even said it - he is not a lead back.

I think Sony is more of a lead back with Henderson being a change of pace back.

I really hope that when Henderson comes back - he and Sony will be rotated back and forth throughout the game
 

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I really like Henderson at RB he is averaging 4.2 ypc. this year and last year averaged 4.5 which led the team. After his first year I thought he was going to be a bust and disappointed we wasted a 3rd on him but he is a lot more physical runner than I thought . Yes he seems to get little nagging injuries but hopefully his (our) luck will change and he stays healthy for a while.
 

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I like both lists @ Texas Ram and Fanotodd, but I am really surprised at Terrell Burgess not being on the field much. I thought this kid was gonna be a stud this year. I know it's early, but you would think with all his talent, he'd be out there a bit more.
 

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Disagee with Atwell and Jackson

They're just about where they were value wise a month ago.

But I have the feeling we will be seeing more of them in some divisional games....


View: https://youtu.be/QFcv5Ma8u8k
 

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Van Jefferson saw 3 targets.

Kinda hard to be “ up” after just 3 opportunities.
 

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Pretty Good list.

I would add:

Up:
Down:
Tutu/Deshaun - Haven't got any looks yet. Not necessarily negative.

I was wondering why DJ wasn’t getting at least a couple looks, you know, to stretch the field.

Tutu? Honestly, I forgot he was on the team!
Why is Kupp back there on punts? Hope he fair catches everything.
 

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Floyd was integral to the goal line stand by the Rams at the beginning of the game. On one run he sprinted across the line to get a hand on Taylor just as he was about to burst into the line. His arm pull slowed down Taylor significantly and he was easy prey for the rest of the line.

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Fair point. After all, THATS the reason he was re-signed over previous designated sackers—he also does a great job of holding the edge. I’m looking for him on Sunday. A good game outta him and it’s a tough day for brady.