Vent Thread: Rams@Saints

[FRO]

This year, every game has been hard work after years of hard work. I just wish I could watch a game and enjoy it.The Fisher wins are teeth grinding.

I remember watching the GSOT teams knowing they would win. That was fun. This isn't fun. Even the wins are tough battles.

 

[Dodgersrf]

The team looked solid for the first twenty minutes or so. Goff made some sexy throws. That TD drive at the end of the first half was awesome. As for the rest of it....

Damn funny. I had to save that for later.

 

[UKram]

I'm still not sure this isn't fishers payback for his Super Bowl loss


I mean there isn't much else anyone can say .. it's all becoming redundant
Our strength got shown up today
Outcoached
Made to look silly
The only bright spot is Goff

 

[FRO]

Linehan had an 8 win season. Spags had a 7 win season.
The best Fisher has mustered is a 7 win season and will be lucky to win 5 this year.
Unbelievable

i said 6 wins before the season and I'm sticking to it. One thing Fisher coached teams do is win a few games against tough teams to make you believe there is hope.

 

[Mikey Ram]

What was that? The cameras focus on Peyton and GW...Lol it was like a sour divorce get together.

Payton made his statement, hope he knows what Karma is...

 

[thirteen28]

Obviously, the egg laid by the defense today is concerning. That was not a good look at all. I'm not going to hit them too hard though unless this continues ... and history says it won't with these guys. They just came off a four game run where the most points they surrendered were 14 and played almost perfect football. But the team was 1-3 during that time, as the offense could do nothing and as the head coach hung them out to dry. They are probably exhausted at this point of the season and were not ready for a track meet. Not an excuse, but nevertheless probably true.

On the other hand, I'm hoping all of those members of the He-Man GRob Haters club saw that, even without him touching the field today, the OL is still capable of sucking horribly and getting stupid penalties. They couldn't even get enough push to convert a 4th and 1 against a dogh!t defense. The problem with GRob is the same problem with every single OLinemen on our roster, they are horribly coached, and in large part because they are in a blocking scheme that does not fit their physical makeup.

And to add insult to injury on the OL front, after numerous posters here said what was obviously common sense - don't start Saffold at LT, he'll get injured - what happens? Saffold gets injured. It's not like this is hindsight, and it's not like this trend wasn't their before. For whatever reason, Roger Saffold is ill-suited to play LT in the NFL because he cannot stay healthy when he does.

And of course, whe he goes down - as we knew he would - we lack the depth to replace him. Plus, where we had largely avoided the injury bug at OL this season, now Saffold is hurt and if he can't go we are going to go back to shuffling guys around. Brilliant move, just f---ing billiant ... insert slow, sarcastic clapping here.

Also, there was at least one instance of Goff throwing short of the sticks on 3rd down today ... does Boras not know that you actually have to get beyond the sticks to get a first down? Does he know that close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades? Apparently not. And apparently his boss doesn't either.

I will say the officiating sucked today, as it did ... but how is it that year after year, teams are allowed to hold our defensive linement with impunity, particularly when our head coach is on the competition committee? Has he ever even mentioned this to the league office?

All in al, a pathetic showing, but to be expected given the way Fisher has entirely mismanaged this season, from his hard-on for Case Keenum to the detriment of Goff's readiness, etc. etc. etc.

But, on the bright side, this just about had to seal his fate. Barring a miracle run of 5 in a row, we are going to finish under .500 again, and this time will be lucky to even get to 7-9.

You got nobody to blame for this but yourself, Jeff. You couldn't or wouldn't change with the times, now it looks like the times will change you. Enjoy your retirement.

 

[SteezyEndo]

Payton made his statement, hope he knows what Karma is...

Saints are irrelevant to our playoff success it is what teams are left...

 

[HometownBoy]

Fisher is stubbornness personified. Never seen somebody who acted so doggedly loyal about something that hasn't worked for him in the last 15 years or so. It's like a guy who keeps believing a girl who keeps cheating on him, every time was the last time. Eventually you have to wonder if they just enjoy getting shafted.

 

[Yamahopper]

Is what it is boys.

 

[Ballhawk]

I remember watching the GSOT teams knowing they would win. That was fun. This isn't fun. Even the wins are tough battles.

Yeah, and Martz got fired for only going 7-9. And even that year was fun to watch!

Martz's floor is Fisher's ceiling and Fish can't get fired? WTF!

 

[Prime Time]

Alden Gonzalez/ESPN Staff Writer

Rams DT Michael Brockers, on whether Saints were rubbing it in with the late gadget play: "I don't know. I don't know. It's a good offense, they want to score points, they're at home. We just have to be prepared for everything."

Alden Gonzalez/ESPN Staff Writer

Todd Gurley, his team 4-7: "We just have to keep fighting, man. No matter what the record is, you don't want to go out like little punks."

Alden Gonzalez/ESPN Staff Writer

Rams quarterback Jared Goff, who went 20 of 32 for 214 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception and 1 fumble: "I don't think there's any moral victories. I obviously felt a lot more comfortable in my second game; just my experience. I felt better out there. I was able to see it a lot better and was able to slow it down a little bit. But at the same time, I want to win."

 

[FRO]

Yeah, and Martz got fired for only going 7-9. And even that year was fun to watch!

Martz's floor is Fisher's ceiling and Fish can't get fired? WTF!

I didn't think Martz was a great HC. He inherited a very talented roster and sort of ran it into the ground. That being said he did win a lot of games and coached to win. This playing not to lose crap only leads to losing not to mention it is insanely boring. Get aggressive coaches that coach to win football games. Get some offense for once. The offense has been bad for about 8 years. No reason for it.

 

[Prime Time]

Alden Gonzalez/ESPN Staff Writer

Rams (new) LG Jamon Brown, on Jared Goff: "He's getting more and more confident, more and more comfortable."

 

[EasyE]

I dont care where u were drafted or how much you are paid, if u dont produce you dont play....this is a production league, get it done or else...

I dont care if your name is Gurley, Quinn Grob,Tavon or anyone else...

I am sick of potential....next man up....it's all about the blue and gold, not the individual names....

Rock On

 

[bdfitz]

Goff and Gurley will be better than fine. Just paid Austin too much but I love having the guy. Off topic, it always ticks me off when a guy like Ginn gets a 1st and goal. Gets up, struts into the end zone, faces the crowd and spins the ball. If that were Britt or Austin, a 15 yarder. I saw Britt get one a couple weeks ago for spiking the ball, delay of game after a deep catch. As long as Fisher is here, they’ll be viewed as losers.

 

[Barrison]

I don't even know what to say at this point. These Fisher games are starting to suck the fandom out of me and that's never happened before.. I honestly can't fathom my emotions if he is retained and is our coach next year. For all that is holy, go and get Harbaugh and pay the man whatever we wants. It's time for a horns resurgence for fucks sake.

 

[Zodi]

When's the last time we've ran a draw play? I remember a 2nd and long situation where Nola were in an obvious pass defense and thought a draw would've been good for ten yards or so.

Running game is just too damn predictable.

 

[gabriel18]

1-6 in the last 7 very winnable games . This team is just not good enough.

 

[ramsince62]

I came into this game already vented-out that the Rams pissed away the first half of the season. To me this is the Rams second real game, arguably the first since they handcuffed Goff so badly last week. So the Rams are basically in preseason mode so not exactly a surprising result. Obviously the defense has no excuse, they simply got outcoached by a team looking to embarrass our DC and he played right into it.

Anyway, games like these happen to teams starting rookie QBs while they are taking their lumps. The only thing that makes me sad is this should have been the first or second game of the year and in the rear-view mirror by game 11. But once again we're in Fisher "do-over" mode while the rest of the NFL moves on without us.

Denial is a river in Africa.....

 

[ramsince62]

The depressing thing is the opportunity squandered by Fisher and Snead. A bounty of picks from the RGIII trade and a ton of cap space and the Rams still aren't a good football team. There are holes everywhere and limited draft resources to work with. It's depressing. The 4 winning seasons in the last 27 years are all credit to Vermiel and Army. Outside of those two the Rams haven't had the ability to identify and develop talent.

And look at who just woke up......