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Mojo Ram said:
I don’t buy it because it’s not like this Rams offense is full of smallish speedy skill guys like the GSOT was. Dynamic fast quick cut elusive players who thrive on turf under a roof.

This group is a more physical, plodding, possession style of skill guys who don’t necessarily gain any advantage in warm covered conditions on a fast track.
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Well. Let's say you're Puka Nucua who likes to drive hard for yac, but the field is slippery and therefore can't get a push off to gain that yac like normally when the field is in good condition. That's a disadvantage to Puka, isn't it?
 
Heated Field in cold shouldn't act much different than normal field during warmer weather.

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Karate61 said:
Well. Let's say you're Puka Nucua who likes to drive hard for yac, but the field is slippery and therefore can't get a push off to gain that yac like normally when the field is in good condition. That's a disadvantage to Puka, isn't it?
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Or it's a disadvantage for guys trying to tackle him as he drags them down field.
 
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PhillyRam said:
Or it's a disadvantage for guys trying to tackle him as he drags them down field.
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Yes...disadvantage to both. They both slip, and get nowhere, which is a disadvantage to Puka and equalizer for the Bears.
 
Karate61 said:
Well. Let's say you're Puka Nucua who likes to drive hard for yac, but the field is slippery and therefore can't get a push off to gain that yac like normally when the field is in good condition. That's a disadvantage to Puka, isn't it?
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Sure, but he’s the only real YAC threat on the roster who gets the ball. The rest of our guys(WR’s and TE’s) are mostly just catch and get tackled immediately guys, and that includes the RB’s who aren’t going to do much in the open field.

My overall point is this is not a finesse offense that will be hampered by bad weather like say…the GSOT. Both offenses are/were prolific but different styles. This offense can function in shit weather. We saw it in Philly last year.

It’s funny though how all the parrot media and fans just automatically tag the LA Rams as more of a finesse team. California, scores a lot of points, we don’t have Mike Singletary at MLB (Lol) and the list goes on. It’s dumb.

If anything, Chicago is more finesse than the Rams this year. The Rams look like the more physical team on both sides of the ball to my eye. But whatever…decades-long reputations are hard to shake.
 
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12intheBox said:

Stafford - “I've worn it quite a few times since I've been here it keeps you warmer,” Stafford said.
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Stafford will be ready.
Not to worry.
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Karate61 said:
Agree with all that, except there is more to it. As the Rams are the superior team, the cold weather (and possibly snow) is a disadvantage to the Rams, and thus an advantage to the Bears.

In these weather conditions, athletes can't perform as they normally do. The cold, the slippery field doesn't let,for example, receivers to run as fast as they usually do and cannot make cuts as they usually do. Same with running backs and any other player that's got the ball.

The poor weather conditions basically turn the superstars into regular players, because they can't do what they normally do. Since "all" the players on both teams are affected, they all become lesser, but more equal players.

Thus, it's an advantage to the Bears as the better Rams players are not so much better in these torrid weather conditions, especially if that field becomes slippery (not so much if it's just cold).

It's not fair that teams in cold weather areas do not have a dome.
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Interesting perspective, though I believe this weather is advantage Rams. Plenty of guys on our side of the ball used to playing in weather. And I'll trust Stafford's arm throwing in the weather and wind over that kid on the other sideline.
 
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I have concerns with Stafford when the play breaks down because he can’t run. That’s an always thing.

In this game he’ll be moving like molasses in winter time.
 
Karate61 said:
Well. Let's say you're Puka Nucua who likes to drive hard for yac, but the field is slippery and therefore can't get a push off to gain that yac like normally when the field is in good condition. That's a disadvantage to Puka, isn't it?
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If that was the case, how would running the ball be considered a good strategy in this kind of weather?
 
Mojo Ram said:
I have concerns with Stafford when the play breaks down because he can’t run. That’s an always thing.

In this game he’ll be moving like molasses in winter time.
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Yeah he needs to just slide out and ice the ball on the sidelines when that happens, if possible. Or take the sack, but protecting the ball is key.
 
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Mojo Ram said:
I have concerns with Stafford when the play breaks down because he can’t run. That’s an always thing.

In this game he’ll be moving like molasses in winter time.
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I don’t think it’s going to be different than any other game. It’s not like he’s going to be moving slower and everyone else will be moving normal speed.

Also Chicago really struggles to get pressure.
 
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The only thing I'm concerned about is Kyren Williams fumbling the ball in the severe cold. Hasn't reared its ugly head this season fortunately so maybe he has it under control now. Still concerned however.
 
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