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[Elmgrovegnome]

You're absolutely right! Focusing on ST is such a small picture view.

Leadership is the bigger picture. If a HC, especially the youngest in NFL history, didn't respect himself enough to not tolerate blatant disrespect, he would have lost the team and his staff long ago. I'll take strong leadership and a SB win in '21 over a narrow focus on ST rankings.

That may have been good reason to not sign Bones to a new contract, however it’s still strange that such a successful head coach hasn’t been able to field a good special teams unit since.

I don’t believe it to be the hardest phase of NFL football and the but-in that you and Dave speak of should fully extend throughout the team, which includes Specisl teams. McVay has had a few coaches in that area with past success. I would never expect it to be an area of struggle.

I understand that deciding not to invest much in a kicker can be one factor. But their coverage and return units haven’t exactly been great, either.

 

[PhillyRam]

That may have been good reason to not sign Bones to a new contract, however it’s still strange that such a successful head coach hasn’t been able to field a good special teams unit since.

I don’t believe it to be the hardest phase of NFL football and the but-in that you and Dave speak of should fully extend throughout the team, which includes Specisl teams. McVay has had a few coaches in that area with past success. I would never expect it to be an area of struggle.

I understand that deciding not to invest much in a kicker can be one factor. But their coverage and return units haven’t exactly been great, either.

Have to think with the limited practice time teams have nowadays, that an offensive guru and control freak like McVay, that he just doesn't devote enough time to STs practice. I guarantee a coach like John Harbaugh, a former STs coach, spends a lot more time on STs than McVay does.

That could be another thing that he may not have seen eye to eye with Bones. Maybe he wanted more practice time than McVay gave him and bugged him about it. That called fake punt may have just broke the relationship's back.

Obviously a lot of guessing here, but it would seem to fit their personalities and what we have seen since Bones left.

 

[CGI_Ram]

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It’s an offense driven league.

Not sure that is the right balance, but heavy investment on offense makes sense with today’s NFL.

 

[majrleaged]

That may have been good reason to not sign Bones to a new contract, however it’s still strange that such a successful head coach hasn’t been able to field a good special teams unit since.

I don’t believe it to be the hardest phase of NFL football and the but-in that you and Dave speak of should fully extend throughout the team, which includes Specisl teams. McVay has had a few coaches in that area with past success. I would never expect it to be an area of struggle.

I understand that deciding not to invest much in a kicker can be one factor. But their coverage and return units haven’t exactly been great, either.

I believe the main reason is it was a symptom of how the team was built. Very top heavy with talent. Not so much depth. The level of depth is much better and it should show up in better ST.

 

[norcalramfan]

With all the rookies we have on defense plus journeymen linebackers, I’m not surprised.

 

[Merlin]

That may have been good reason to not sign Bones to a new contract, however it’s still strange that such a successful head coach hasn’t been able to field a good special teams unit since.

I don’t believe it to be the hardest phase of NFL football and the but-in that you and Dave speak of should fully extend throughout the team, which includes Specisl teams. McVay has had a few coaches in that area with past success. I would never expect it to be an area of struggle.

I understand that deciding not to invest much in a kicker can be one factor. But their coverage and return units haven’t exactly been great, either.

Yes and obviously McVay is great but having a top teams squad can add a few wins to the season, which can be the difference in chasing a top seed.

What I would do if I were the Rams is have Vermiel come visit and hope they hit it off. I am sure he could help him out there.

 

[OldSchool]

Yes and obviously McVay is great but having a top teams squad can add a few wins to the season, which can be the difference in chasing a top seed.

What I would do if I were the Rams is have Vermiel come visit and hope they hit it off. I am sure he could help him out there.

I honestly think McVay looks at returns the way he does pass defense. Play it safe, meaning fair catches and touch backs are better in his mind because less turn overs. His coverage preference is play it safer don't give up big plays. Just something I've thought for a few years now.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

I believe the main reason is it was a symptom of how the team was built. Very top heavy with talent. Not so much depth. The level of depth is much better and it should show up in better ST.

I hope you are right. That Ravens loss was inexcusable

 

[majrleaged]

I hope you are right. That Ravens loss was inexcusable

That and the rules changes on kick off I think has gotten McVays attention. Until the Ravens game I don't think team coverage or returns seemed like It was the cause of a loss in McVay's view. And as far as returns I think his philosophy has been, first do no harm. Hense the fair catch is good. Block in the back bad.

 

[Merlin]

That and the rules changes on kick off I think has gotten McVays attention. Until the Ravens game I don't think team coverage or returns seemed like It was the cause of a loss in McVay's view. And as far as returns I think his philosophy has been, first do no harm. Hense the fair catch is good. Block in the back bad.

Yes the kickoff changes are a big deal. McVay will not like being a team copying the front runners. That will piss all over his ego. This is why I say if Chase's ST units don't make an impact on these returns his ass is done. We'll be reading BS team releases about how Chase has been "freed to pursue job opportunities" or similar bullshit spin by the Rams somewhere midseason.

 

[DzRams]

I believe the main reason is it was a symptom of how the team was built. Very top heavy with talent. Not so much depth. The level of depth is much better and it should show up in better ST.

This! This is the main reason.

 

[Memphis Ram]

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[Memphis Ram]

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[Memphis Ram]

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[Merlin]

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Bastids.

 

[SteezyEndo]

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No lie I would like Fournette.Dude could show the youngsters a thing or two.

 

[Merlin]

No lie I would like Fournette.Dude could show the youngsters a thing or two.

"Not passcatchy enough."
~ McVay

 

[dang]

No lie I would like Fournette.Dude could show the youngsters a thing or two.

He might be able to show Reeder what to do as well.

 

[Memphis Ram]

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[Elmgrovegnome]

That and the rules changes on kick off I think has gotten McVays attention. Until the Ravens game I don't think team coverage or returns seemed like It was the cause of a loss in McVay's view. And as far as returns I think his philosophy has been, first do no harm. Hense the fair catch is good. Block in the back bad.

Did the Giants return a punt on the Rams too?

STs can win and/or win games in certain circumstances. McVays tendency tot mute them has not been particularly successful. His risk aversion on Specusl teams is reminiscent to Fisher’s risk aversion on offense.

I pray for change.