RIP

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Wanted to observe how well this line played vs SF. This was a really big challenge and they handled shit from the first snap, giving Stafford good protections and allowing this offense to move the ball and put the 9ers on their heels. They basically 9ered the 9ers.

This one is 3rd and 4 from the 31 (first possession) and the 9ers are ready to bring some of that stunt bullshit on Hav & Corbs. They're showing Cover 1 before the snap but the call is Cover 2. In this call you can see the fear of the Rams passing game. Rams only need 4 but they're dropping that safety out.



The stunt they're running is on the right side of the line, with the end crossing into the A gap. Here we see the DT fully into Corb's pads and the end starting the motion.



During that week 18 game Stafford would probably take a big hit. But Corbs gives the DT a big shove here to hand him off to Hav.



And a beat later as the end gets around Corbs is waiting for him.


Stunt nullified. Happy QB.


Unfortunately on the upcoming throw the ball will be behind Odell and incomplete. Stafford also had Akers as a slam dunk option underneath. But what was important that early in the game was the Rams handling these guys rushing without lane concern. Very impressive.

Fuck Aikman, and fuck Buck.
Juvenile I know, but anyone with brain could here the bias in their tone , excitement/voice inflection, commentary and just general narrative.

Rams score - ho hum, SF fucked up.
SF scores, brilliant scheming, gritty, tough and blah fucking blah and fucking blah.


If your A Team wants to suck niner dick, please ask them to wait till next year.
Ask ‘em to try and be somewhat
fair in the SB. Or maybe provide us with an alternative.

If it’s just me, fine.

But it isn’t.

The 49ers invaded our house twice this year. Twice! Seeing that sea of red boiled my blood.

Time for some payback. Who's down for making the game in Santa Clara?

Warning: unfunny comedian's only funny line:

From my armchair in Florida, Fox showed Kroenke, McVay and Stafford and then quickly broke it off.

I was kind of pissed off.

It was a shortened NFCC George Halas presentation that lasted less than 5 minutes.

If there is a longer version, I would much appreciate it.

I'm getting excited.



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Since the Rams left St.Louis I've really struggled. I've watched every game just like always, but, I haven't cheered out loud. I never get excited or mad.

Something clicked this week with this game. I was back to screaming at the TV and telling everyone how shitty or great they were. I found myself actually cheering again. It truly felt amazing to have that back.

This could be a one to watch

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AND..... Jimmy Gonorrhea,s last game as a Niner was on a loss the the Rams giving them a trip to the Super Bowl !

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Vegas odds are the ownership group of @Loyal and LaChamp and Peyton Manning are the front runners.

Some are big names, others were lightly regarded reserves.

Let’s see…

Offense

Matthew Stafford. Yes, we all expected much from him but I think he’s exceeded even those high hopes, especially in these playoffs. No hero ball, just been lethal.

Cam Akers. I included Cam because nobody expected to see him until ‘22. Yet here he is making significant contributions in the playoffs. Amazing.

Brian Allen. Not an All Pro but he’s exceeded expectations from the spring without question.

Kendall Blanton. Yes, it was only one game but he stepped up and stood tall when Higbee was injured and really impressed his teammates in the process. He really exceeded my expectations and at a critical moment.

OBJ. Another big name but let’s be honest. His career had kinda plateaued and yet he was forced to learn a new system with a new QB on the fly after Woods’ injury. That ain’t easy. But now he has become a virtually uncoverable weapon teaming with Kupp for Stafford.

Cooper Kupp. Of course we expected a big year from Kupp, but the Triple Crown? A Cinderella season that nobody saw coming, I’m sure.

Joe Noteboom. Rams O never missed a beat when Boom had to fill in. Didn’t surprise me much but I suspect Boom exceeded the expectations of many.

Alaric Jackson. Gonna give AJ an honorable mention for that one game during the Covid restrictions where he played LOT like a 5 year vet. That was huge.


Defense

Greg Gaines. Everybody’s new BFF. He’s become a stud alongside AD right before our eyes. What a feel-good story.

ARob. Don’t look now, but ARob has morphed into a run stopping beast, especially vs Bucs and 49ers.

Von Miller. A very big name player and he cost us a 2nd and a 3rd. Heck, I was lukewarm about this trade, at best. But man, has he ever solidified that edge opposite Floyd. Been superb on contain even against very mobile QB’s and RB’s while putting good pressure on some dangerous QB’s. We’re not in the SB without him, imo. How do you put a value on all that?

Travin Howard. Such a pleasant surprise when he finally got his chance. This kid is all over the place making plays. Has hugely exceeded my expectations.

Ernest Jones. Exceeded my modest expectations for him this year before injury. I think our D got noticeably better after Jones became starter inside. Hope he can play in SB.

Nick Scott. One of the biggest surprises of all. Was drafted to be a ST stud in 7th round and now he’s playing like a Pro Bowler in these playoffs. I don’t see how Morris could possibly sit Scott now. Let Rapp sit except in special packages.

Eric Weddle. I literally rolled my eyes at this late ‘desperation’ signing. Seriously. But Dang! Weddle is not merely bringing the intangibles to this D, but is also bringing the wood. Leading tackler in 49ers game, I believe? This is kinda getting into Kurt Warner type Cinderella story territory if you ask me.

Special Teams

Generally speaking, after a very sputtering start, DeCamillis has molded the return and coverage units into among the league’s best. Kudos to one and all. Special mention for Brandon Powell as returner. I’d never heard of him and certainly didn’t expect much when he was signed. He was about the 14th candidate as returner, wasn’t he? But Wow! Has he ever been a breath of fresh air.

Well, that’s my list. Probably missed a favorite or two of yours, but it’s a helluva list, nonetheless.

Two things.

There are a lot of unsung quality assistants behind these listed players greatly involved with their respective development. I’m not gonna name names but I guarantee that McVay knows about each and every one of them. Some will likely be poached by smart teams this offseason.

The other thing is that without many of these listed players who’ve exceeded expectations the Rams don’t sniff the SB.

Great players win big games, but sometimes with the help of an unlikely hero. Sometimes, you need Ollie to make two free throws to help Hickory reach the State Championship Game.

So... for this year's playoffs, I aware the Ollie McLellan Award to the following players:

Wild Card: David Long, Jr.
His "Johnny on the spot" pick 6 help turn this one into a rout. Long has received a fair amount of criticism, but that was a play we, and he, will remember for a long time.

Divisional Round: Joe Noteboom
Filling in for the injured Andrew Whitworth, Noteboom played a flawless game against a fierce Tampa Front-7. Without that effort, that game could have played out much differently.

NFC Championship: Kendall Blanton
Easy choice. He made several key catches filling in for Tyler Higbee, who went down early with an MCL sprain.

Who will it be in 2 weeks?

Stay tuned!

So I was off on Monday, but I'm back at work today. I was fortunate to be there in the flesh to watch our Rams beat the Whiners. Shit, I even took a pic with Eric Dickerson and he signed my Aaron Donald jersey (didn't care cuz I was pretty buzzed by then). What are your thoughts of me wearing this jersey at work around mostly 49er fans? Can't wait to hear the responses lol

I've been a Rams fan since 1971 and have seen hundreds, probably thousands of games on TV but I want to talk about the last six games of this post-season. I've never seen anything like this. With all six games coming down to the wire, it really shows how close these teams at the top are to each other in talent and coaching. The margin of error is so slim. One screw up, one missed opportunity and your season is over. This year it was the Rams and Bengals who persevered but we could have easily seen a Packers-Bills, Niners-Chiefs, or Bucs-Titans.

What a great run it's been for our Rams and I probably have more confidence in this upcoming game than I've had with all the others. The Bengals have a great offense and their defense is coming around but I really think it's going to come down to our defensive line vs their offensive line. I also don't see them stopping our offense. Stafford, Kupp, and OBJ are on fire right now. If we can get our run game going, look out. If the Niners, who've held us in check the past several games, couldn't stop us last weekend, I don't see the Bengals doing it with less talent and less familiarity. True, Zac Taylor might know some of the ins and outs of the offense but I have confidence McVay will prevail. I'll leave you with this new take on an old gem: Login to view embedded media View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sM_rc4YXDhY

The NFL doesn't penalize team assisting the runner so why not line up almost in a wishbone formation. Handoff the ball to a running back and have two reserve linemen line up behind the QB and push the pile forward? Wouldn't that make is almost impossible to prevent a third and one yard or less?

This is one of my favorites yet!

My daughter has had her anniversary trip planned for months and just happened to be on the same weekend of the NFC championship. Of course, when she planned it I had no idea the Rams would be in it. Anyway, just picked them up from the San Jose airport and they surprised me with a little memorabilia. So I added them to my little collection... Wearing my trainer's jacket to work. I'm sure I'll get dirty looks driving around Santa Clara

I'm not going to post the whole thing, but it's definitely worth a read. Some of it really illuminates how good both Stafford and the defense really played. One of the stats shows that Stafford was pressured more yesterday than at any other time this season. That's incredible when you consider how clutch he was.

Another stat is that the defense didn't allow the 49ers to gain even one single yard from scrimmage in the final 12 minutes.

Oh, and McVay was 1-23 when trailing by 10 or more in the second half before yesterday. The '1'? If you guessed the 2018 NFC Championship, you guess correctly.

Thanks in advance.

I think we should thank both Kelly Stafford and Melissa Whitworth for buying Rams tickets and distributing to true Rams fans! I am so thankful for both of these amazing ladies! You are both class acts!!

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Oh its happening again...goddamnit. Onions suck!

So who gets into the Pro Bowl now that AD, Ramsey, Kupp and Matt Gay are going to the Super Bowl?