Great news and a question

[leoram]

Up to the bye week, the Rams offense utilized a formula out of 11 personnel that was wildly successful. The close games and one loss were largely a result of defensive inefficiency. But the Lions and Bears both demonstrated how this offense can be attacked. McVay promised to adapt with three games and a bye to prepare.

In 99, Martz wasn’t really challenged or “figured out” until Tampa in the NFC Championship game. That helped the Titans in the SB come closer than they would’ve otherwise. In ‘01, it wasn’t until the first half of the Cheatriot Bowl.

The strength of McVay’s scheme is having so many options out of a single formation. But now the NFL has a formula to stop it. I doubt that would still be the case w Kupp, but that’s a different subject. Bottom line, Sean needs different options when defenses decide to load up on the running game and get to the QB along the way. Uncharacteristic errors by players aside, Sean has a chance to develop new formations and schemes and get reps in them before the real season begins. No, he won’t change the “core philosophy”, but I expect in January, we will see radically different options that provide a counterpunch.

My question to this board is what would YOU suggest he do? 12 personnel? Six OLinemen? Jared read low to high? Blythe at center w Noteboom at RG? Ideas anyone?

 

[tklongball]

I think what will determine our playoff success is how the Rams OL holds up down the stretch. Seems like last year, the OL was less effective late in the year and in the Playoff game. Seems like we are seeing the same thing this year. I don't know if it is the age of Whitworth, Sullivan, & Saffold, or not, but seems like they are wearing down again.

2017
First 8 Games - 10 Sacks (1.25/Game)
Last 8 Games* - 18 Sacks (2.25/Game)
*=Not including final game, but including playoff game

2018
First 7 Games - 12 Sacks (1.71/Game)
Last 6 Games - 17 Sacks (2.83/Game)

 

[I like Rams]

Sooo...where's the great news?

 

[leoram]

Sooo...where's the great news?

Great news is that Sean recognizes the issue and has time to address it rather than another game like this ending the season

 

[RamFan503]

Sooo...where's the great news?

Wuz wonderin' the same thing.

Great news is that Sean recognizes the issue and has time to address it rather than another game like this ending the season

And there we have it.

 

[Mikey Ram]

Up to the bye week, the Rams offense utilized a formula out of 11 personnel that was wildly successful. The close games and one loss were largely a result of defensive inefficiency. But the Lions and Bears both demonstrated how this offense can be attacked. McVay promised to adapt with three games and a bye to prepare.

In 99, Martz wasn’t really challenged or “figured out” until Tampa in the NFC Championship game. That helped the Titans in the SB come closer than they would’ve otherwise. In ‘01, it wasn’t until the first half of the Cheatriot Bowl.

The strength of McVay’s scheme is having so many options out of a single formation. But now the NFL has a formula to stop it. I doubt that would still be the case w Kupp, but that’s a different subject. Bottom line, Sean needs different options when defenses decide to load up on the running game and get to the QB along the way. Uncharacteristic errors by players aside, Sean has a chance to develop new formations and schemes and get reps in them before the real season begins. No, he won’t change the “core philosophy”, but I expect in January, we will see radically different options that provide a counterpunch.

My question to this board is what would YOU suggest he do? 12 personnel? Six OLinemen? Jared read low to high? Blythe at center w Noteboom at RG? Ideas anyone?

I think they need to pound the ball with Gurley, whether it works early or not...I also don't recall seeing many if any hot reads when they get after Goff...Either he (Mcvay) doesn't believe in them or the receivers and or Goff aren't seeing them ...

 

[LumberTubs]

I think they need to pund the ball with Gurley

I initially read this typo as "punt" instead of "pound."

Now *that* would give opponents something to think about

 

[Mikey Ram]

I initially read this typo as "punt" instead of "pound."

Now *that* would give opponents something to think about

Ha, that would give them something to think about for sure...I think it might be time for a pass from Gurley in the red zone on second down...Not that Philadelphia thing though, I wouldn't take any undue chance of getting Goff smushed...And yeah, smushed is a word, at least in my vocabulary