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What 49ers fans are saying before and after the game
- By Prime Time
- RAMS / NFL TALK
- 107 Replies
Not saying this merely because I detest the 49ers but they have the absolute worst websites. There's usually very little smack talk or interesting facts worth posting. So here goes with a thread that begins from the offseason and continues until today.
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http://www.49erswebzone.com/forum/nfl/184984-los-angeles-rams-thread/page27/
Los Angeles Rams thread
Rams have loaded up nicely.
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Rams gonna be good. They heavily upgraded on head coach and they have a load of talent. Only problem is that they should have gone with a better veteran QB and sat Goff until late this year or ready for next year.
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I Look forward to them beating Seattle two times a year
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Looking back on the 1st 17 picks (of the 2014 draft) and seeing the return the Rams got on their pick is hilarious.
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I think the Rams D is going to be REAL good due to their DC who imo is the very best 3-4 dc in the NFL (though I think he's got personality issues because despite always having dominant defenses he hasn't been able to stick for more than a few years at any one spot, and has actually been out of football for a season here and there), but I don't think they have the right HC or QB. McVay is gonna burn out Lane Kiffin style. Too young, too inexperienced, and likely to be real good for someone else
I personally think that our two teams have a LOT in common right now, but are also very different teams. The fact that Kiffin was reportedly a strong candidate for the 49ers job, and also the speculation that the 49ers FO essentially tricked the Rams into making a rush decision to hire McVay by feigning serious interest in McVay, kind of links our two teams in an odd way in my mind.
I think a lot of people have the Rams ahead in the rebuild process, but I think those people are probably wrong and the Rams are likely to continue to flounder. They have had really really bad drafts the last few years wasting a ton of draft capital by either giving up a ton of picks to move up for mediocre players (twice imo), or by wasting the capital gained by trading down on busts.
Either way I look forward to comparing our progress against theirs.
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If they've hit on Goff, they're one step closer to respectability than the 49ers.
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their DC is wade phillips
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Yeah but I don't know where Aaron Donald will fit on a 3-4 defense.
Also, I've been watching All or Nothing and have to say I'm disappointed Jeff Fisher was fired. The guy is such an idiot that I think nearly anyone is an upgrade.
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Wade Philips runs a one gap 3-4 like his dad, Bum Philips. Donald will most likely not be two gapping. Wade will under/over shift his front to get Donald into a gap. Think of how JJ Watt did so much damage penetrating into the backfield.
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I'm kind of confused as to how the Rams will run the 3-4 as I don't think they've got the personnel for it outside of Donald but they didn't seem to address it in the draft so I assume they have a plan.
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Dickerson thinks the Rams should start Sean Manion over Jared Goff LOL
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The more video I see of McVay, especially video of him talking to the players, the more it becomes clear he's too young for the job. I like McVay for the obvious ties to the 49ers, but I think he's in over his head.
Nothing wrong per say, just comes off as young, inexperienced, yet has it all figured out. Maybe he'll be ok. We'll get to see 1st hand.
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Shanny gonna school his young azz
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Les Snead is a dead man walking
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Easly tore his ACL. That'll make our job a little easier when we go against them
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Wow Sammy Watkins
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Rams gonna Rams. Lets spend what is likely a high 2nd round pick on an ok player in the last year of his contract.....
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Mostly, Rams suck at drafting. Hence only 2 players even left from the RG3 trade. And, even worse picks than that.
I'll take a proven guy who just needs to be healthy over any Rams draft pick, no matter the round. (um, our last #1s were Bradford and Goff)
So, yes let's spend an idiot pick on a possible good player.
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Like I keep saying, the only risk on Watkins is injury.
If he stays healthy this trade is golden. If he gets hurt, it sucks.
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He's either a FA at the end of the year, or the Rams tag him and spend a boatload on a player who is notoriously injured. Dumb dumb trade. They are essentially banking on that fact that he will want to resign with the team at the end of the year. That's a dumb risk with a high 2nd as compensation.
If he decides to walk, and they don;t tag him, they get a compensatory third in return, AT BEST. Swapping a high 2nd for a mid round pick for 1 year of Sammy Watkins? No effing thanks. If he was guaranteed to sign a new deal with the Rams as a condition of the trade then maybe, but that isn't the case.
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they sticking with those white/blue unis? Should go back to the old school yellow.
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Rams white unis look dope.
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Still very early, but I had a feeling the Rams would be improved. Their coaching staff is much better.
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Goff gonna goff
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I hope he Goff's it up so we can score a defensive TD.
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This next thread is 36 pages long and goes all the way back to when Jared Goff was drafted. We'll pick it up right before the beginning of this season.
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http://www.49erswebzone.com/forum/nfl/187130-jared-goff-officially-bust/page30/
Is Jared Goff officially a BUST?
Don't hold your breath. He hasn't shown me anything that leads me to believe he will have a solid sophomore season. Nothing last year and so far nothing through a few preseason games this year.
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He's just like Alex Smith. Will prob suck for 7 years until he gets a good coach.
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Goff looks Shaky for a starting QB. Even possum face Trubisky looks more confident.
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I hope he stays as the Rams starter for the 10 yrs. haha
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He had bust written all over him before he even got drafted. Dude wasn't even a winner in College
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Why must we continue to believe winning is the #1 determining factor to how good a QB is?
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I watched every Cal game the last ten years. (Cal fan) Goff didnt do much his rookie year. He was frazzled at times in the pocket, made stupid decisions and just didn't have "it" but he came back his sophomore year and looked like a different QB.
In the second year his accuracy was on point, went through full progressions even while being under pressure most of the time. He ran the offense as it was designed. Ya, it was the bear raid but he made "wow" throws multiple times in most games. Threw with touch, anticipation and accuracy. Good deep ball. Great feel for the pocket. Great footwork.
There's a reason he went #1. A reason he was considered top 2 in the class. He has a lot of natural talent.
So what happened? Well, he was drafted by Jeff Fisher and thrown to the wolves. Atop of that I think it takes Goff time to adjust to new settings. Especially the jump to the NFL.
He's going to play better this year. Not top ten or maybe not even top 15 but he's going to do much better in a real offense with some weapons. I'll put $500 on that.
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Goff - labeled a bust after a couple years.
Alex Smith- gets 7 years to prove he's not a bust.
~9er Homers
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Goff is a project type qb. Won't know til next year. He started off slow in college also. Once he got it rolling, his accuracy was ridiculous. Gotta say, the odds are against him. But we'll see
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And it hasn't even been a couple of years for Goff. He's started 6 or 7 games, and he didn't even play his senior year in college. But let's call that a career.
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I think the Rams adding Watkins provides Goff with 2 WRs that now accentuate his strengths. Austin and Watkins will provide quicker horizontal looks for Goff. I just hope he gets comfortable with Watkins quickly and makes him the WR1 for my fantasy purposes only.
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If Watkins was healthy, sure he'd be a great fit for Goff. But I'm skeptical. Assuming Watkins is healthy, I'm guessing their WR stats look like:
Watkins - 60 catches 800 yards, 4 TDs
Woods - 50 catches 500 yards, 3 TDs
Austin - 60 catches, 700 yards, 6 TDs
Kupp - 50 catches, 700 yards, 5 TDs
Basically I expect Goff to spread it out and not really have a clear cut #1
Goff to throw for 3k - 3.5k yards, and 20-25 TDs
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FYI, 2015 Watkins caught 60 catches for 1,047. That was in BUF. Snow, snow, snow.
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They actually have a solid Receiving core on paper. If they stay healthy they can be pretty darn good, I just think Watkins gets hurt, Tavon Austin just may not be a reliable receiver and Cooper Kupp is still an unknown (although he looked good in preseason FWIW)
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he's not a bust yet.
I think though the Rams find someone else in a couple years.
They are on the upswing while Seattle is and SF are down.
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Considering what they gave up for Goff, he may very well go down as the biggest bust in NFL history. More like a downward spiral than an upswing lol
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The schedule sets up for him to get off to a fast start (bad defenses). If he doesn't......
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agree mcvay is that good coach
fisher is a slightly better version of singeltary imo
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Sep 10, 2017 - This forums gonna get awkward if he keeps playing like that.
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Although he was playing a AA team, all the goldfish calling him a bust will soon get their dishes of crow (but I doubt they'll come to eat it).
Goff will be a good to great QB.
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People were jumping the gun on him like crazy. He may never be a great QB but he has the coaching in place to be a good one.
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Not surprised after shedding noted QB guru and mediocrity king Jeff Fisher.
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Rams were very smart to get rid of Fisher. Now Goffs career is on an upward swing.
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Anyone still wants to give me crap about Goff? LOL.
Is all about coaching. Jeff Fisher couldn't coach to save his life. Is like Alex Smith was about done before Harbaugh got here and all of a sudden he was turned around.
It all points to McVay seems to be doing a pretty OK job so far.
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Makes me wonder if Vince Young would've developed if Fisher didn't f**k up his career?
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Goff will absolutely never live up to his draft status. Let alone trade compensation.
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Goff has shown he's more than capable of being a starter in the NFL and not just by this game. Denial seems pretty easy for you I guess.
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I've always thought he would be a good QB. Maybe this the beginning of it.
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Certainly the right path with McVay. I just hope Goff continues to improve that would be less competition for Cousins.
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Give the kid some time. He's one game into his second year. He played great yesterday so have some patience. Not every QB is gonna enter the league and light it up within their first year.
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Amazing what some coaching can do. Fisher has always been bad at developing QBs.
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He'll put up a HoF performance against us next Thursday.
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I know you guys love him...but he sucks! Rams will be waiting for the #1 QB to come out in hopes for that trade be justified and it's not going to happen.
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Sep 17, 2017 - Still a bust
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This "bust" is averaging 9.8 YPA in 2 games.
NFL fans are goldfish. So sick of being right all the time.
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http://www.49erswebzone.com/forum/nfl/184984-los-angeles-rams-thread/page27/
Los Angeles Rams thread
Rams have loaded up nicely.
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Rams gonna be good. They heavily upgraded on head coach and they have a load of talent. Only problem is that they should have gone with a better veteran QB and sat Goff until late this year or ready for next year.
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I Look forward to them beating Seattle two times a year
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Looking back on the 1st 17 picks (of the 2014 draft) and seeing the return the Rams got on their pick is hilarious.
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I think the Rams D is going to be REAL good due to their DC who imo is the very best 3-4 dc in the NFL (though I think he's got personality issues because despite always having dominant defenses he hasn't been able to stick for more than a few years at any one spot, and has actually been out of football for a season here and there), but I don't think they have the right HC or QB. McVay is gonna burn out Lane Kiffin style. Too young, too inexperienced, and likely to be real good for someone else
I personally think that our two teams have a LOT in common right now, but are also very different teams. The fact that Kiffin was reportedly a strong candidate for the 49ers job, and also the speculation that the 49ers FO essentially tricked the Rams into making a rush decision to hire McVay by feigning serious interest in McVay, kind of links our two teams in an odd way in my mind.
I think a lot of people have the Rams ahead in the rebuild process, but I think those people are probably wrong and the Rams are likely to continue to flounder. They have had really really bad drafts the last few years wasting a ton of draft capital by either giving up a ton of picks to move up for mediocre players (twice imo), or by wasting the capital gained by trading down on busts.
Either way I look forward to comparing our progress against theirs.
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If they've hit on Goff, they're one step closer to respectability than the 49ers.
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their DC is wade phillips
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Yeah but I don't know where Aaron Donald will fit on a 3-4 defense.
Also, I've been watching All or Nothing and have to say I'm disappointed Jeff Fisher was fired. The guy is such an idiot that I think nearly anyone is an upgrade.
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Wade Philips runs a one gap 3-4 like his dad, Bum Philips. Donald will most likely not be two gapping. Wade will under/over shift his front to get Donald into a gap. Think of how JJ Watt did so much damage penetrating into the backfield.
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I'm kind of confused as to how the Rams will run the 3-4 as I don't think they've got the personnel for it outside of Donald but they didn't seem to address it in the draft so I assume they have a plan.
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Dickerson thinks the Rams should start Sean Manion over Jared Goff LOL
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The more video I see of McVay, especially video of him talking to the players, the more it becomes clear he's too young for the job. I like McVay for the obvious ties to the 49ers, but I think he's in over his head.
Nothing wrong per say, just comes off as young, inexperienced, yet has it all figured out. Maybe he'll be ok. We'll get to see 1st hand.
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Shanny gonna school his young azz
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Les Snead is a dead man walking
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Easly tore his ACL. That'll make our job a little easier when we go against them
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Wow Sammy Watkins
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Rams gonna Rams. Lets spend what is likely a high 2nd round pick on an ok player in the last year of his contract.....
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Mostly, Rams suck at drafting. Hence only 2 players even left from the RG3 trade. And, even worse picks than that.
I'll take a proven guy who just needs to be healthy over any Rams draft pick, no matter the round. (um, our last #1s were Bradford and Goff)
So, yes let's spend an idiot pick on a possible good player.
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Like I keep saying, the only risk on Watkins is injury.
If he stays healthy this trade is golden. If he gets hurt, it sucks.
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He's either a FA at the end of the year, or the Rams tag him and spend a boatload on a player who is notoriously injured. Dumb dumb trade. They are essentially banking on that fact that he will want to resign with the team at the end of the year. That's a dumb risk with a high 2nd as compensation.
If he decides to walk, and they don;t tag him, they get a compensatory third in return, AT BEST. Swapping a high 2nd for a mid round pick for 1 year of Sammy Watkins? No effing thanks. If he was guaranteed to sign a new deal with the Rams as a condition of the trade then maybe, but that isn't the case.
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they sticking with those white/blue unis? Should go back to the old school yellow.
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Rams white unis look dope.
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Still very early, but I had a feeling the Rams would be improved. Their coaching staff is much better.
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Goff gonna goff
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I hope he Goff's it up so we can score a defensive TD.
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This next thread is 36 pages long and goes all the way back to when Jared Goff was drafted. We'll pick it up right before the beginning of this season.
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http://www.49erswebzone.com/forum/nfl/187130-jared-goff-officially-bust/page30/
Is Jared Goff officially a BUST?
Don't hold your breath. He hasn't shown me anything that leads me to believe he will have a solid sophomore season. Nothing last year and so far nothing through a few preseason games this year.
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He's just like Alex Smith. Will prob suck for 7 years until he gets a good coach.
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Goff looks Shaky for a starting QB. Even possum face Trubisky looks more confident.
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I hope he stays as the Rams starter for the 10 yrs. haha
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He had bust written all over him before he even got drafted. Dude wasn't even a winner in College
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Why must we continue to believe winning is the #1 determining factor to how good a QB is?
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I watched every Cal game the last ten years. (Cal fan) Goff didnt do much his rookie year. He was frazzled at times in the pocket, made stupid decisions and just didn't have "it" but he came back his sophomore year and looked like a different QB.
In the second year his accuracy was on point, went through full progressions even while being under pressure most of the time. He ran the offense as it was designed. Ya, it was the bear raid but he made "wow" throws multiple times in most games. Threw with touch, anticipation and accuracy. Good deep ball. Great feel for the pocket. Great footwork.
There's a reason he went #1. A reason he was considered top 2 in the class. He has a lot of natural talent.
So what happened? Well, he was drafted by Jeff Fisher and thrown to the wolves. Atop of that I think it takes Goff time to adjust to new settings. Especially the jump to the NFL.
He's going to play better this year. Not top ten or maybe not even top 15 but he's going to do much better in a real offense with some weapons. I'll put $500 on that.
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Goff - labeled a bust after a couple years.
Alex Smith- gets 7 years to prove he's not a bust.
~9er Homers
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Goff is a project type qb. Won't know til next year. He started off slow in college also. Once he got it rolling, his accuracy was ridiculous. Gotta say, the odds are against him. But we'll see
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And it hasn't even been a couple of years for Goff. He's started 6 or 7 games, and he didn't even play his senior year in college. But let's call that a career.
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I think the Rams adding Watkins provides Goff with 2 WRs that now accentuate his strengths. Austin and Watkins will provide quicker horizontal looks for Goff. I just hope he gets comfortable with Watkins quickly and makes him the WR1 for my fantasy purposes only.
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If Watkins was healthy, sure he'd be a great fit for Goff. But I'm skeptical. Assuming Watkins is healthy, I'm guessing their WR stats look like:
Watkins - 60 catches 800 yards, 4 TDs
Woods - 50 catches 500 yards, 3 TDs
Austin - 60 catches, 700 yards, 6 TDs
Kupp - 50 catches, 700 yards, 5 TDs
Basically I expect Goff to spread it out and not really have a clear cut #1
Goff to throw for 3k - 3.5k yards, and 20-25 TDs
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FYI, 2015 Watkins caught 60 catches for 1,047. That was in BUF. Snow, snow, snow.
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They actually have a solid Receiving core on paper. If they stay healthy they can be pretty darn good, I just think Watkins gets hurt, Tavon Austin just may not be a reliable receiver and Cooper Kupp is still an unknown (although he looked good in preseason FWIW)
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he's not a bust yet.
I think though the Rams find someone else in a couple years.
They are on the upswing while Seattle is and SF are down.
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Considering what they gave up for Goff, he may very well go down as the biggest bust in NFL history. More like a downward spiral than an upswing lol
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The schedule sets up for him to get off to a fast start (bad defenses). If he doesn't......
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agree mcvay is that good coach
fisher is a slightly better version of singeltary imo
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Sep 10, 2017 - This forums gonna get awkward if he keeps playing like that.
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Although he was playing a AA team, all the goldfish calling him a bust will soon get their dishes of crow (but I doubt they'll come to eat it).
Goff will be a good to great QB.
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People were jumping the gun on him like crazy. He may never be a great QB but he has the coaching in place to be a good one.
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Not surprised after shedding noted QB guru and mediocrity king Jeff Fisher.
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Rams were very smart to get rid of Fisher. Now Goffs career is on an upward swing.
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Anyone still wants to give me crap about Goff? LOL.
Is all about coaching. Jeff Fisher couldn't coach to save his life. Is like Alex Smith was about done before Harbaugh got here and all of a sudden he was turned around.
It all points to McVay seems to be doing a pretty OK job so far.
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Makes me wonder if Vince Young would've developed if Fisher didn't f**k up his career?
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Goff will absolutely never live up to his draft status. Let alone trade compensation.
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Goff has shown he's more than capable of being a starter in the NFL and not just by this game. Denial seems pretty easy for you I guess.
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I've always thought he would be a good QB. Maybe this the beginning of it.
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Certainly the right path with McVay. I just hope Goff continues to improve that would be less competition for Cousins.
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Give the kid some time. He's one game into his second year. He played great yesterday so have some patience. Not every QB is gonna enter the league and light it up within their first year.
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Amazing what some coaching can do. Fisher has always been bad at developing QBs.
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He'll put up a HoF performance against us next Thursday.
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I know you guys love him...but he sucks! Rams will be waiting for the #1 QB to come out in hopes for that trade be justified and it's not going to happen.
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Sep 17, 2017 - Still a bust
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This "bust" is averaging 9.8 YPA in 2 games.
NFL fans are goldfish. So sick of being right all the time.
Through two weeks, NFL teams are struggling to find the end zone
- By Prime Time
- RAMS / NFL TALK
- 25 Replies
Not surprising. Offenses normally take longer to gel in a new season than defenses. This week we should see more team's offenses click.
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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...fl-teams-are-struggling-to-find-the-end-zone/
Through two weeks, NFL teams are struggling to find the end zone
Posted by Michael David Smith on September 19, 2017
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NFL TV ratings are down, and NFL touchdowns are down, and those two things are probably related.
Fans like to watch teams score touchdowns, and there just haven’t been enough of them so far this season. NFL teams are averaging 2.1 touchdowns per game so far this season, compared to 2.6 touchdowns per game in the 2016 season.
Field goals are actually slightly up this season, from 1.7 per game last year to 1.8 per game this year, but overall scoring is down, from 22.8 points per game to 20.1 points per game.
Two teams, the Bengals and 49ers, have failed to score a touchdown at all. The Colts don’t have a passing touchdown yet this season, and a whopping 11 teams — one-third of the league — hasn’t scored a rushing touchdown yet.
NFL rules changes have generally favored the offense, as the league believes scoring generates more fan interest. If offenses don’t turn things around this season, expect even more rules changes favoring the offense next offseason. (That would be unwise. Offenses are favored enough already).
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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...fl-teams-are-struggling-to-find-the-end-zone/
Through two weeks, NFL teams are struggling to find the end zone
Posted by Michael David Smith on September 19, 2017
Getty Images
NFL TV ratings are down, and NFL touchdowns are down, and those two things are probably related.
Fans like to watch teams score touchdowns, and there just haven’t been enough of them so far this season. NFL teams are averaging 2.1 touchdowns per game so far this season, compared to 2.6 touchdowns per game in the 2016 season.
Field goals are actually slightly up this season, from 1.7 per game last year to 1.8 per game this year, but overall scoring is down, from 22.8 points per game to 20.1 points per game.
Two teams, the Bengals and 49ers, have failed to score a touchdown at all. The Colts don’t have a passing touchdown yet this season, and a whopping 11 teams — one-third of the league — hasn’t scored a rushing touchdown yet.
NFL rules changes have generally favored the offense, as the league believes scoring generates more fan interest. If offenses don’t turn things around this season, expect even more rules changes favoring the offense next offseason. (That would be unwise. Offenses are favored enough already).
Thursday Night: Color Rush
- By Prime Time
- RAMS / NFL TALK
- 86 Replies
Login to view embedded media View: https://twitter.com/RamsNFL/status/909987915580755968
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Mustard vs. Ketchup game. The @MylesASimmons Bowl.
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Haa, I think the Niners will be wearing black so it won't quite be ketchup and mustard all over again
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More like Mustard vs. Coke Zero.
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Gurley gonna have 4 total TDs
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Gurley: 125 rushing +55 receiving. let's just hope we can stop the run @sonofbum
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Just beat SF whatever you do get the Win. The most important win of the season
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The SF game is really going to be a measuring stick for us. If we don't beat them, then I think the wheels come off.
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And they're running the ball well. Im thinking lets just stack the box and have hoyer try to beat us.
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Who gives a damn about Uniforms color, that doesn't win games, blocking and tackling, playing smart with passion wins Games.
Sean McVay readies Rams for demands of short turnaround
- By TSFH Fan
- RAMS / NFL TALK
- 8 Replies
WAPO must hate us (all Rams look alike?):
Sean McVay readies Rams for demands of short turnaround
https://www.washingtonpost.com/spor...35e848-9ced-11e7-b2a7-bc70b6f98089_story.html
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Kelvin Kuo/Associated Press)
By Dan Greenspan | AP September 18 at 11:51 PM
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Sean McVay spent plenty of nights sleeping in his office as an assistant in Washington. With a Thursday night game at San Francisco just days away, the first-year coach of the Los Angeles Rams might have to use the team’s complex at Cal Lutheran as his bedroom for the first time this week.
It will depend on how quickly McVay and his staff can get the game plan in place, but there is one good incentive to get that work wrapped up as soon as possible.
“I didn’t have a nice spread-out couch like I did in Washington, so it was a little bit easier to sleep there,” McVay said.
The truncated schedule was already evident Monday, with McVay canceling practice. Instead, players reviewed film from Los Angeles’ 27-20 loss to Washington the previous day, worked out and went through rehab. Multiple walkthrough sessions Tuesday will try to take the place of a normal work week for players, while coaches try not to overtax them mentally.
“Figure out what they are comfortable with, but also what are some things that attack the offense or defensive scheme,” McVay said. “It’s a balance that we have to do a good job of as coaches and trying to help our players so that Thursday is as seamless as possible on a short week knowing all the factors that are involved.”
There is also the physical aspect of the short week. McVay said cornerback Kayvon Webster (shoulder), tight end Gerald Everett (thigh) and running back Malcolm Brown(hamstring) would not have been able to practice. Troy Hillwill be available after serving a two-game suspension for a violation of the NFL’s substance abuse policy, which would offer another option in the secondary if Webster misses his second straight game.
Playing a Thursday game so early in the season could actually be a break for the more senior Rams, McVay said. While they might need more time to recover from the wear and tear of a game later in the season, they should still be fresh this early in the campaign.
“The thing that you do feel fortunate is at least this is Week 3, not Week 13 where you’re having to do that,” McVay said. “From that standpoint, it does make it a little bit easier knowing you only have really two full games of that pounding on their bodies. But it is a tough challenge, but it is something that everybody in this league has to do and for us it’s this week.”
However, there is one prominent Ram still adjusting to life in pads. Star defensive tackle Aaron Donald missed training camp and the season opener because of a contract holdout, and played 68 percent of the defensive snaps against Washington.
Donald, who had two tackles with one tackle for loss, came out of the game without any setbacks. McVay expects the disruptive All-Pro to play against the 49ers without any limitations.
“You could see his get-off and some of the things that make Aaron rare did show up,” McVay said. “Like anything else, being able to get back into a rhythm for him I think we’ll be important. I think we’ll see him get more and more comfortable as the season progresses.”
That should be a boon to a defense that allowed Washington to run for 229 yards. Most of that damage came in the first half, including a 61-yard touchdown run on a draw.
“Well, I think we can get better as a whole,” McVay said. “Obviously, Aaron adds to that. I know the standards that we have, that they have for themselves. That wasn’t up to par.”
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In case WAPO pulls it after I post (again), also at:
http://pro32.ap.org/article/sean-mcvay-readies-rams-demands-short-turnaround
http://www.metronews.ca/sports/2017...ies-rams-for-demands-of-short-turnaround.html
http://www.sanluisobispo.com/sports/article174074736.html
http://www.modbee.com/sports/article174074736.html
Sean McVay readies Rams for demands of short turnaround
https://www.washingtonpost.com/spor...35e848-9ced-11e7-b2a7-bc70b6f98089_story.html
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Kelvin Kuo/Associated Press)
By Dan Greenspan | AP September 18 at 11:51 PM
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Sean McVay spent plenty of nights sleeping in his office as an assistant in Washington. With a Thursday night game at San Francisco just days away, the first-year coach of the Los Angeles Rams might have to use the team’s complex at Cal Lutheran as his bedroom for the first time this week.
It will depend on how quickly McVay and his staff can get the game plan in place, but there is one good incentive to get that work wrapped up as soon as possible.
“I didn’t have a nice spread-out couch like I did in Washington, so it was a little bit easier to sleep there,” McVay said.
The truncated schedule was already evident Monday, with McVay canceling practice. Instead, players reviewed film from Los Angeles’ 27-20 loss to Washington the previous day, worked out and went through rehab. Multiple walkthrough sessions Tuesday will try to take the place of a normal work week for players, while coaches try not to overtax them mentally.
“Figure out what they are comfortable with, but also what are some things that attack the offense or defensive scheme,” McVay said. “It’s a balance that we have to do a good job of as coaches and trying to help our players so that Thursday is as seamless as possible on a short week knowing all the factors that are involved.”
There is also the physical aspect of the short week. McVay said cornerback Kayvon Webster (shoulder), tight end Gerald Everett (thigh) and running back Malcolm Brown(hamstring) would not have been able to practice. Troy Hillwill be available after serving a two-game suspension for a violation of the NFL’s substance abuse policy, which would offer another option in the secondary if Webster misses his second straight game.
Playing a Thursday game so early in the season could actually be a break for the more senior Rams, McVay said. While they might need more time to recover from the wear and tear of a game later in the season, they should still be fresh this early in the campaign.
“The thing that you do feel fortunate is at least this is Week 3, not Week 13 where you’re having to do that,” McVay said. “From that standpoint, it does make it a little bit easier knowing you only have really two full games of that pounding on their bodies. But it is a tough challenge, but it is something that everybody in this league has to do and for us it’s this week.”
However, there is one prominent Ram still adjusting to life in pads. Star defensive tackle Aaron Donald missed training camp and the season opener because of a contract holdout, and played 68 percent of the defensive snaps against Washington.
Donald, who had two tackles with one tackle for loss, came out of the game without any setbacks. McVay expects the disruptive All-Pro to play against the 49ers without any limitations.
“You could see his get-off and some of the things that make Aaron rare did show up,” McVay said. “Like anything else, being able to get back into a rhythm for him I think we’ll be important. I think we’ll see him get more and more comfortable as the season progresses.”
That should be a boon to a defense that allowed Washington to run for 229 yards. Most of that damage came in the first half, including a 61-yard touchdown run on a draw.
“Well, I think we can get better as a whole,” McVay said. “Obviously, Aaron adds to that. I know the standards that we have, that they have for themselves. That wasn’t up to par.”
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In case WAPO pulls it after I post (again), also at:
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http://www.metronews.ca/sports/2017...ies-rams-for-demands-of-short-turnaround.html
http://www.sanluisobispo.com/sports/article174074736.html
http://www.modbee.com/sports/article174074736.html
Gerald Everett has a thigh injury - day to day
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Gerald Everett has a thigh injury
Posted by Mike Florio on September 18, 2017
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One of the bright spots in Sunday’s loss by the Rams was the performance of rookie tight end Gerald Everett, who caught three passes for 95 yards. He emerged from the game with a thigh injury.
It’s a contusion, and coach Sean McVay has said Everett is day-to-day. He was listed on Monday’s injury report as not participating in a practice that didn’t happen.
Also not practicing (if there had actually been practice) were running back Malcolm Brown(hamstring) and cornerback Kayvon Webster (shoulder). No other Rams appeared on the injury report.
The Rams face the 49ers on Thursday night.
Gerald Everett has a thigh injury
Posted by Mike Florio on September 18, 2017
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One of the bright spots in Sunday’s loss by the Rams was the performance of rookie tight end Gerald Everett, who caught three passes for 95 yards. He emerged from the game with a thigh injury.
It’s a contusion, and coach Sean McVay has said Everett is day-to-day. He was listed on Monday’s injury report as not participating in a practice that didn’t happen.
Also not practicing (if there had actually been practice) were running back Malcolm Brown(hamstring) and cornerback Kayvon Webster (shoulder). No other Rams appeared on the injury report.
The Rams face the 49ers on Thursday night.
Special Program ALERT!!
- By DaveFan'51
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Just heard on NFLN, Thursday Night, after the Rams / 49ers game. On the NFL Time-Line Series, on NFLN, there will be a Brand New Show on the GSOT!!
It sounds like a great show! Marshall Faulk and Kurt Warner just did a Pro Mo on it!! Check you local Listing for correct Time!!
It sounds like a great show! Marshall Faulk and Kurt Warner just did a Pro Mo on it!! Check you local Listing for correct Time!!
Whiner Bashing Thread
- By Merlin
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Nothing better than Whiner week, especially when we beat them. Those bastards are goin down, and, well, let's explore how bad they suck...
In San Diego you get a free taco every time the Chargers lose
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Now that's cold. :baghead:
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San Diego restaurant offering free tacos for Chargers losses
Posted by Darin Gantt on September 18, 2017
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The Chargers may be having a hard time winning hearts in Los Angeles.
But at least they’re still filling stomachs in San Diego.
According to ABC 10 in San Diego, the owner of El Pollo Grill will give away a free taco on the day after the Chargers fail to win.
“My main purpose is so the Chargers hopefully lose,” Victor Lopez said. “They lose 16 games that means 16 times that you can come get a free taco — it’s OK with me.”
To cash in on the free taco, customers have to say a secret phrase — Spanos Taco, which I guess means it’s no longer a secret — to get the free food.
Tacos are normally $2.99 (although that Taco Tuesday special for two tacos and a beer for $6.19 sounds pretty good), which frankly sounds a lot better than paying a hundred bucks to park in their tiny stadium in Carson.
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San Diego restaurant offering free tacos for Chargers losses
Posted by Darin Gantt on September 18, 2017
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The Chargers may be having a hard time winning hearts in Los Angeles.
But at least they’re still filling stomachs in San Diego.
According to ABC 10 in San Diego, the owner of El Pollo Grill will give away a free taco on the day after the Chargers fail to win.
“My main purpose is so the Chargers hopefully lose,” Victor Lopez said. “They lose 16 games that means 16 times that you can come get a free taco — it’s OK with me.”
To cash in on the free taco, customers have to say a secret phrase — Spanos Taco, which I guess means it’s no longer a secret — to get the free food.
Tacos are normally $2.99 (although that Taco Tuesday special for two tacos and a beer for $6.19 sounds pretty good), which frankly sounds a lot better than paying a hundred bucks to park in their tiny stadium in Carson.
THREE straight road prime time games
- By Angry Ram
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Dating back last year to this coming Thursday, the team traveled for nationally televised games.
Does anyone think that's complete bullshit, considering LA is the SECOND biggest market in the COUNTRY? The last home prime time game was the Thursday night game in St. Louis against Tampa.
I know someone is gonna come with the spiel of "well they have to earn it"....stawp it.
The Jets got a home game last year against Indy AND this year against the Bills.
The Browns got a home game in 2015 BEFORE traveling to Baltimore last year.
It's not uncommon to have alternating home/away PT schedules, but THREE?
Does anyone think that's complete bullshit, considering LA is the SECOND biggest market in the COUNTRY? The last home prime time game was the Thursday night game in St. Louis against Tampa.
I know someone is gonna come with the spiel of "well they have to earn it"....stawp it.
The Jets got a home game last year against Indy AND this year against the Bills.
The Browns got a home game in 2015 BEFORE traveling to Baltimore last year.
It's not uncommon to have alternating home/away PT schedules, but THREE?
Ramswire: Week 2 Snap Count
- By Merlin
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The biggest storyline heading into Week 2 for the Los Angeles Rams was the return of two-time All-Pro Aaron Donald. After ending his holdout just before the team’s season opener, Donald made his way back onto the field for the Rams’ 27-20 loss to the Washington Redskins on Sunday.
Wade Phillips said going into the game that Donald would be on a “pitch count,” limiting his snaps until he got fully up to speed. After all, he did miss all of camp and the preseason. However, that wasn’t necessarily the case on Sunday.
Donald wound up playing 48 snaps, which equates to 68 percent of the Rams’ defensive plays. Michael Brockers was the only defensive lineman to play more, and he only out-snapped Donald by three plays.
This is a good sign for Donald, who didn’t have a huge impact on the game but was close to making a few big plays. He said he’ll “be good” next week, as far as being in game shape goes, but it’s a short turnaround for the Rams with a game against the 49ers coming up on Thursday night.
As for the rest of the defense, the usual studs played the majority of the game – Alec Ogletree, Lamarcus Joyner, Nickell Robey-Coleman, Mark Barron. Tyrunn Walker and Tanzel Smart saw their snap counts drop with the return of Donald.
On offense, it was much of the same as last week. The starting offensive line played every snap, as did Jared Goff, while Robert Woods and Sammy Watkins played the most for L.A.’s receivers. Cooper Kupp was only in for 60 percent of the team’s offensive plays, which is a bit surprising.
For the second straight week, Tavon Austin struggled to carve out a role. He played just nine offensive snaps and five on special teams, touching the ball a total of six times.
The Rams have to figure out a way to get their highest-paid offensive playmaker touches. Up to this point, he’s merely been a decoy on screen and swing passes, which won’t fool many defenses if he’s not making plays the rest of the time he’s on the field.
Wade Phillips said going into the game that Donald would be on a “pitch count,” limiting his snaps until he got fully up to speed. After all, he did miss all of camp and the preseason. However, that wasn’t necessarily the case on Sunday.
Donald wound up playing 48 snaps, which equates to 68 percent of the Rams’ defensive plays. Michael Brockers was the only defensive lineman to play more, and he only out-snapped Donald by three plays.
This is a good sign for Donald, who didn’t have a huge impact on the game but was close to making a few big plays. He said he’ll “be good” next week, as far as being in game shape goes, but it’s a short turnaround for the Rams with a game against the 49ers coming up on Thursday night.
As for the rest of the defense, the usual studs played the majority of the game – Alec Ogletree, Lamarcus Joyner, Nickell Robey-Coleman, Mark Barron. Tyrunn Walker and Tanzel Smart saw their snap counts drop with the return of Donald.
On offense, it was much of the same as last week. The starting offensive line played every snap, as did Jared Goff, while Robert Woods and Sammy Watkins played the most for L.A.’s receivers. Cooper Kupp was only in for 60 percent of the team’s offensive plays, which is a bit surprising.
For the second straight week, Tavon Austin struggled to carve out a role. He played just nine offensive snaps and five on special teams, touching the ball a total of six times.
The Rams have to figure out a way to get their highest-paid offensive playmaker touches. Up to this point, he’s merely been a decoy on screen and swing passes, which won’t fool many defenses if he’s not making plays the rest of the time he’s on the field.