Early thoughts about Bears game

[hotanez]

We averaged 5.9 per carry against SF, the run game was very effective. But it doesn't matter how well you run the ball on early downs if you cant convert through the air on 3rd. 4-12 was the story there. We need to come out and be waaaaay sharper on offense because their D is better than SF's. And they will get more pressure on Goff than SF did, so hopefully we're ready for it and play better.

yeah but the reason that average is so high was because of Hendo and he had a total of 14 carries, not really establishing the run. Still hard to do when the defense shits the bed in the 1st half against good offenses. If the D comes to play and doesn't miss tackles we will control the game and win.

 

[badnews]

We averaged 5.9 per carry against SF, the run game was very effective. But it doesn't matter how well you run the ball on early downs if you cant convert through the air on 3rd. 4-12 was the story there. We need to come out and be waaaaay sharper on offense because their D is better than SF's. And they will get more pressure on Goff than SF did, so hopefully we're ready for it and play better.

San Frans D is no joke, even without Buckner and Bosa. I'm not convinced the bears are that much better at anything.

 

[MachS]

San Frans D is no joke, even without Buckner and Bosa. I'm not convinced the bears are that much better at anything.

I think they're better my dude, if the Niners had Bosa, Ford, Sherman, and Kwon Alexander then maybe not..

But Kalil Mack, Robert Quinn, Aikim Hicks, Roquan Smith, Trevathan, Kyle Fuller, Eddie Jackson...They got fucking studs everywhere and Roquan, Mack are HOF level talents.

2 of our last 3 games we struggled mightily to an average Giants D and an injured 49ers D. Goff missing throws when not under pressure..he will definitely be under more pressure this week.

 

[badnews]

They're much better my dude, if the Niners had Bosa, Ford, Sherman, and Kwon Alexander then maybe not..

But Kalil Mack, Robert Quinn, Aikim Hicks, Roquan Smith, Trevathan, Kyle Fuller, Eddie Jackson...They got fucking studs everywhere and Roquan, Mack are HOF level talents.

2 of our last 3 games we struggled mightily to an average Giants D and an injured 49ers D. Goff missing throws when not under pressure..he will definitely be under more pressure this week.

Maybe. Maybe not. Goff played 5 other games this season, has faced some good pass rushers, has had pressure in his face and performed very well.

Pressure wasn't a problem Sunday night, but good coverage was and drops were and miscommunication with recievers was.. but not pressure.

My problem is this whole notion that what we saw Sunday night is the Rams and Jared Goff but those other 5 games? Who was that? Imposters?

No. Even good teams get beat by other desperate teams sometimes, especially division rivals.

Everyone already knows that but its much more fun to freak out.

 

[MachS]

Maybe. Maybe not. Goff played 5 other games this season, has faced some good pass rushers, has had pressure in his face and performed very well.

Pressure wasn't a problem Sunday night, but good coverage was and drops were and miscommunication with recievers was.. but not pressure.

My problem is this whole notion that what we saw Sunday night is the Rams and Jared Goff but those other 5 games? Who was that? Imposters?

No. Even good teams get beat by other desperate teams sometimes, especially division rivals.

Everyone already knows that but its much more fun to freak out.

Yea I think Goff's movement in the pocket is noticably better this year, and he avoided a few sacks last game and made some nice throws.

But Chicagos physically up front is on an entirely different level and they have better LBs and a better secondary. It will be the toughest D we've faced thus far. If we're not performing well offensively against lesser defenses, how can there not be concern going against these types of defenses?

Just have to hope we come out sharp and playing at our best like the 2nd half of the Buf game. But I doubt the running game will be as effective against their front 7. Fingers crossed tho

 

[badnews]

Yea I think Goff's movement in the pocket is noticably better this year, and he avoided a few sacks last game and made some nice throws.

But Chicagos physically up front is on an entirely different level and they have better LBs and a better secondary. It will be the toughest D we've faced thus far. If we're not performing well offensively against lesser defenses, how can there not be concern going against these types of defenses?

Just have to hope we come out sharp and playing at our best like the 2nd half of the Buf game. But I doubt the running game will be as effective against their front 7. Fingers crossed tho

For sure, and if the Rams can't get it together and play a good game on Monday night after this embarrassment, then we will have some serious issues.

 

[Neil039]

The Bears win sloppy and come on late in the games this year. Not a good formula for the Rams.

Flat teams lose to teams who tend to gut it out. Plus, the Bears defense has been in the uptick lately.

 

[IBruce80]

Tough game for sure.
I just imagine a close, physical game.
Can't wait.

 

[RamsCardsJazz]

There is no reason our defense can't shut the Bears the hell out.

We need to man up and play physical, the Bears have barely beat bottom feeder teams.

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If we don't come out like a pack of dogs with rabies then we don't deserve to win.

Need to make a dam statement in this game. Need Donald to get the ball out of Foles hands and need to get Cam Akers involved.

We also need the WR's to redeem themselves by catching balls in traffic while taking some hits In a physical game.

Not sure this is a good argument. We have only beat teams in the worst division in football. I do not feel good about this game, but I hope I am wrong.

 

[Liberator]

Foles isn't garbage. He beat Brady in the Super Bowl and came back the following year and beat the Bears at Soldier Field. He beat the Rams twice recently. He’s not garbage. Its only his 3rd start for Chicago-he will only make that offense better-IMO he’s a significant improvement over Trubisky. The QB for the Bears has to be a game manager and can not turn the ball over. Gets a big throw in crunch time when he has to to keep the drive going. The Rams have to jump out to a lead and start fast. If they fall behind like they did against SF then the Bears can tee off on D and play keep away on offense.

He is obviously garbage relative to other NFL starting quarterbacks. Who cares if he had one good game against Brady it doesn't make him a good quarterback by any metric. He's in the bottom 2 or 3 starting QB's in the league.

 

[Marc Spector]

He is obviously garbage relative to other NFL starting quarterbacks. Who cares if he had one good game against Brady it doesn't make him a good quarterback by any metric. He's in the bottom 2 or 3 starting QB's in the league.

Foles is no way worse than Darnold/Flacco, Mayfield, Jones, Lock, Herbert, Cousins, Burrow, Bridgewater, Minshew, or Dalton.

I would in fact put him over Stafford, Ryan, and Fitzpatrick.

Which puts at about a top 15 QB which is about right.

Hes no stat machine but he gets wins when needed, and shouldnt be under-estimated. Remember Week 14 in 2017?

 

[Liberator]

Foles is no way worse than Darnold/Flacco, Mayfield, Jones, Lock, Herbert, Cousins, Burrow, Bridgewater, Minshew, or Dalton.

I would in fact put him over Stafford, Ryan, and Fitzpatrick.

Which puts at about a top 15 QB which is about right.

Hes no stat machine but he gets wins when needed, and shouldnt be under-estimated. Remember Week 14 in 2017?

I'm easily taking Mayfield (and I don't think much of him), Lock, Herbert, Cousins, Burrow, Bridgewater, Minshew over him. Foles is what he is he's a replacement, at best, level starter. To put him above Stafford and Ryan is just not something I'd be willing to do. But hey to each their own
edit: I'd also put Darnold ahead of him. too bad about the Jets.

 

[madrid311]

2nd losses in a row, srry. mcvay will be mcvay and not run the ball like he should. the defense will have our lunch. prove me wrong on monday night.

 

[Legatron4]

Yeah I can’t see us winning this game. This offense can light up bad defenses but when is the last time we stood up to a great defense and lit them up? We struggle mightily against strong defensive fronts. 5-3 at the bye is still good. And I’m not convinced we can go into Miami and win.

 

[yrba1]

Watch the intermediate and deep passes, I've seen Foles torched us before. Don't give him time to let his receivers develop the play.

 

[Dz1]

Ah Win.....

 

[fearsomefour]

The next two weeks present different challenges.
The Bears are still very good on defense.
Generate pressure and turn overs.
I don’t like Foles and never have.
But, he has a knack for making key throws.
I expect a low scoring game.
The Rams were out physicaled vs SF.
That can’t happen again.
The Rams need to possess the ball the first half.
Getting to second and less than 8 seems to be key for McVay.

 

[fearsomefour]

Watch the intermediate and deep passes, I've seen Foles torched us before. Don't give him time to let his receivers develop the play.

Which would likely mean blitzing.....which means rolling the dice with coverage.
Need to mix things up for sure.
And tackle much better.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

The template is out. The Rams do not have the linebackers to defend what the Niners did. If Goff and the offense cannot get a lead and force teams to pass then we will see the same opposing offense all year

 

[badnews]

I bet the rams come out refocused with some gut check changes and remind everyone how good McVay is at winning after a loss.

I have total faith in the Rams to play much, much better Monday night.