HOPE THE RAMS HAVE A PLAN!!!

[Dxmissile]

Those TDs belong more to the passing game. Look at our offensive numbers - we passed the ball down the field and Gurley ran in several 5 yard TDs. I don't take that for granted - it was a huge weakness for SJ - but it's still not worth what we were paying, and yes, I'd say an average RB can do it

We’re going to find out!! Either way he’s on a new team now so it’s over

 

[Dxmissile]

I know Jon Kelly has been buried on the depth chart but he is a talented back who showed what he is capable of while in college, at Tennessee. We never really saw what Henderson could do last season but now he will have to step up and show something. You never know what these guys can do until they are given a chance, are they as good as Gurley in his prime, No. The question is can they be more productive then the 2020 version of Gurley, me thinks so.

I like John Kelly a lil better than Henderson tbh. They both seem like the same guy though. Kelly footwork is insane but Henderson got him on the long speed

 

[SeminoleRam]

I like John Kelly a lil better than Henderson tbh. They both seem like the same guy though. Kelly footwork is insane but Henderson got him on the long speed

Hopefully, Kelly & Henderson will provide a good Combo RB Duo (Compliment each other!) for the Rams!!!

 

[PhillyRam]

Gonna be hard with Ramsey's new contract and Kupp. Not much cap room to play around with and no first rounder next year either. We're not in a good spot right now sadly. Coaching is really going to have to stand out.

Cap in 2021 is in decent shape.

Spotrac shows $81M, but that doesn't have A'Shawn Robinson's deal on it.

 

[snackdaddy]

This is a tough thread for me, why bc such a high rate of MAJOR turnover of star quality players, Gurley, Littleton, Fowler, Brocker, NRC, and to a lesser extent Weddle/Mathews.

Are we concerned about replacing Gurley's 857 yards at 3.8 yards per carry? That is the only change on offense. As far as the defenders we lost, that defense was pretty darn bad at times. Cost us a few games. Maybe a change is what we need.

 

[dang]

Are we concerned about replacing Gurley's 857 yards at 3.8 yards per carry? That is the only change on offense. As far as the defenders we lost, that defense was pretty darn bad at times. Cost us a few games. Maybe a change is what we need.

and something was really wrong with the consistency and readiness on defense. that’s ultimately on Coach Wade.

 

[Mojo Ram]

If we're really being objective and looking at the facts, its not hard to see how this season will go. $20.2M in dead money from cutting Gurley, that's what we did to ourselves.

Well yes and no. He was a superstar when he got paid. TG's knee has clearly been a problem since late '18. Should the Rams have just kept him on the payroll to be ineffective, occupy a roster spot and cap?

No o-line upgrades at all.. and this was universally stated as the Rams biggest issue last year.

There's a draft in April and one or two of the young guns stepped in and did okay under fire.

Criticism and questioning decision making is fine. Its the nature of being fans, the up's and downs, but then there is criticizing just to complain...always. In game threads, regular threads...every post. Think about that please.

 

[Mojo Ram]

We’re going to find out!! Either way he’s on a new team now so it’s over

What would you have done with TG in this situation?

 

[Mojo Ram]

and something was really wrong with the consistency and readiness on defense. that’s ultimately on Coach Wade.

I agree.

 

[kurtfaulk]

criticizing just to complain...always.

let's hope that doesn't become this site's motto.

.

 

[Dxmissile]

What would you have done with TG in this situation?

Honestly I’m not upset at the release. It had to be done but this is my take on the situation. The Rams paid Gurley even with the info about his knee you can’t tell me the medical staff and trainers didn’t see or know about his condition before hand. I feel like Gurley would still be on the team if that info didn’t get “Leaked”to the public. But since it did it put McVay in a situation where he could phase Gurley out and shift the focus on his knee. But when Gurley got the chance he actually produced and that created another narrative. “Why isn’t he being used more narrative” I believe the Rams are undefeated when he have 20 carries or more in a game. So I think the biggest thing is McVay is a throw first guy the running back was too big of a star to not feature in the offense and he wanted to get away from that and get more into his offense where he features the tight end. I understand his offense and how he wants to run it. He don’t need a star running back to run his offense and I feel like This year we will finally see his true offense now that Gurley is gone. So in a nutshell I agree with the release I maybe would have featured him more showed the world that he could or couldn’t really handle the load best case scenario we get a nice return for him in trade and worse case we release him but at least the fans and media would be satisfied and no longer wondering if it was the knee or not

 

[Mojo Ram]

The Rams paid Gurley even with the info about his knee you can’t tell me the medical staff and trainers didn’t see or know about his condition before hand

I got this far in your post.
So NFL front offices are now signing players to megabuck long term contract extensions with the knowledge that these players are damaged goods. Man that's just not reality. I mean teams will draft players with known issues and take fliers on FA's but none of those moves involve committing the type of BIG money we're talking about here.

TG is damaged goods and the entire league knows it. The Rams tried to get scraps in return but predictably no one took the bait because he's damaged goods, so they released him to move on and get on with it. There's no one to blame here. It just sucks.

 

[Dxmissile]

I got this far in your post.
So NFL front offices are now signing players to megabuck long term contract extensions with the knowledge that these players are damaged goods. Man that's just not reality. I mean teams will draft players with known issues and take fliers on FA's but none of those moves involve committing the type of BIG money we're talking about here.

TG is damaged goods and the entire league knows it. The Rams tried to get scraps in return but predictably no one took the bait because he's damaged goods, so they released him to move on and get on with it. There's no one to blame here. It just sucks.

if you wanna believe that arthritis just shows up especially after his knee injuries in college go ahead, but im pretty sure they expected it but probably didn't expect it to get like this. And I definitely dont think hes damaged goods but like i said hes no longer a ram so hey

 

[ProGen]

We are in damage limitation mode this year. We clearly aren't gonna win enough games to be a top-tier team.

 

[Ramstien]

We are in damage limitation mode this year. We clearly aren't gonna win enough games to be a top-tier team.

This is is what all the Jacksonville fans are pulling for.

 

[So Ram]

I don't get all this talk about the team being a shell of its former self. Gurley is the only change on offense. And he was a only a shell of his former self in that offense. A team that was top ten statistically and 11th in scoring. A far cry from the previous two years, but not bad considering the regression of Gurley and the injuries to the line. And Cooks injury limiting him the second half of the season.

But maybe that is the thing. The previous two years have spoiled us. We want to get back to that. Just being a playoff contender isn't enough. The way I see it, its damn near impossible to field a Superbowl contender every year. If you field a consistent playoff contender and a Superbowl contender every few years, that is pretty darn good. I think that is what our team will be over the years. And that my friends, is a far cry from the days of "Dude, its the Rams".

Well said , the addition of Kevin O’Connell will make a huge difference.
Kromer gets to concentrate on the O”line as well.
The Corbett trade worked out nicely. He helped solidify the left side.
This offensive line will continue to group. Just look at the depth now going into 2020 compared to 2019.

I’d like to see The Rams draft Jonathan Taylor. The 2 first round pick for RAMsey were costly,especially since he has not been resigned.The depth on defense I’m not sure about?? The Rams have 3 young players that should be fun to watch develop in the preseason.
The Rams will draft a RB 2020,and have a couple players circled for sure.
This will be huge draft for MCSNEAD . As Les Snead always says, winning the division in APRIL!!!

My question would be though at what price would it be to take Johnathan Taylor in first or second RD ??
Is it better to move up into the
1st. Rd. to get The 5 Years?? or 2nd rd with only the 4 years ??

I think he will be there late 1st. & would solidify The Rams RB situation & The Rams young offense can grow together for years.

 

[So Ram]

Those TDs belong more to the passing game. Look at our offensive numbers - we passed the ball down the field and Gurley ran in several 5 yard TDs. I don't take that for granted - it was a huge weakness for SJ - but it's still not worth what we were paying, and yes, I'd say an average RB can do it

Banging on the table for Jonathan Taylor. Pencil him in & let him grow.
Malcom has 1 more season as well for being a veteran leader .
I think drafting a rookie RB with the new RB’s coach Thomas Brown is a must. The Scouts need to step up,but Taylor to me is a no-brainer. 5 years with a rookie contract. That’s a nice contract for the numbers he should produce.

 

[LARAMSinFeb.]

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[SuperMan28]

I hope the NFL plans for sparse crowds with this virus floating around. (Indoor stadiums would ideally be less ideal.