RUMOR Rams/Cowgurlz Celebration Thread

[ScotsRam]

Appreciate this is the positivitity thread and I am hugely positive. Thought we were excellent overall and the final score was closer than it should have been.

Only slight concern for me was the red zone efficiency which has always been an Achilles heel of McVay's. We need to do better with the ball in the redzone.

 

[Mackeyser]

FWIW Brown was hitting them much faster, Akers looked tentative and maybe because he was thinking more about ball security, then hitting the hole.

Yeah, and that Dallas D was hitting right on the ball. Plenty of times I was surprised there wasn’t a fumble because of the placement of the hit.
But I am SO impressed about how Akers and Brown avoided those negative runs that plagued Gurley. Neither are peak Gurley, but those negative runs last year (not all Gurley’s fault of course) really hurt.

 

[yrba1]

I'm really impressed with Staley's adjustments after an abysmal first half; I can see why McVay chose him to replace Phillips. Looking forward to seeing how he play calls next game.

 

[OldSchool]

Lets add a few to this number next week, some INT's too!


View: https://twitter.com/eaglescentral/status/1305332302227144715?s=19

 

[LA_Rams_#29]

One has to like the efficiency of his plays to pressure ratio so far.
Would expect to his snaps increase.

I got to say, outside of his sack on the last drive...I kind of see what Bear fans had to say about Floyd....honestly doesn't look explosive off the edge on every play. ....

There's an opportunity for Polite to get snaps I think

 

[Merlin]

Most of the defense was abused most of the game..... until they weren't. I'm not sure you could point out a defensive player that didn't get abused but also make some plays. Overall, I thought he flashed well for a rookie.

Yeah not to mention it's tough to get good looks at the secondary on the base telecast.

All 22 is invaluable for that.

 

[Merlin]

I got to say, outside of his sack on the last drive...I kind of see what Bear fans had to say about Floyd....honestly doesn't look explosive off the edge on every play. ....

There's an opportunity for Polite to get snaps I think

Agreed and after the way Obo was mostly invisible I'd think they might start working Polite in there more.

 

[tomas]

So what's that say about the whiners?

They don't look the same missing their WRs from last year.

 

[tomas]

Akers looked bad to me went down too easily and couldn't juke on a one to one.

The rookie has great potential. give it time.

 

[LA_Rams_#29]

Agreed and after the way Obo was mostly invisible I'd think they might start working Polite in there more.

Yes. Obo looked a little over matched when I noticed him yesterday. We may see Natrez Patrick on the active roster at some point as well.

 

[Psycho_X]

To be fair to Obo I think he was mostly rushing against Tyron Smith so that's not an easy task for anyone. But definitely wanted to see him be more effective yesterday even if it was just one or two flashes like Polite had.

Philly's o-line is a disaster at the moment so next week should be a good game to assess our pass rushers and their effectiveness.

 

[Stump23]

First game with the new defense, you know they'll get better.

OL first game this unit has played together ever, they'll get better.

Sloman survived the call to cut him after one miss and had a good game. He's a rookie kicker and will miss things but he was solid today in all aspects. He will get better.

We got some young guys snaps in the secondary today and they got better as the game moved on. They will all get better.

First game for that front 7. Saw stuff I didn't like saw stuff I did. They'll get better.

Staley and McVay's first game calling this year and it was O'Connell's first game working with Goff. They will get better.

Goff and his WR/TE/RB had some great plays and had some breakdowns. They will get better.

Akers had some tough runs there late after some rough ones early. I hope McVay uses him differently and maybe puts a screen pass or two in there for him. The RB all will get better.

Notice a theme with me? They will get better.

Good points, but if I nitpick a little bit, Sloman needs to kick the ball to the end zone every time. Huge weapon to mitigate kickoff return potential. I'd rather have teams starting drives on their own 25. Agree, a bit worried about Run D but it came together nicely. Did miss Littleton's speed. Kiser is tough but not as fast. Floyd will be a very serviceable replacement for Fowler.

 

[OldSchool]

Sloman needs to kick the ball to the end zone every time.

Disagree with a lot of that but if your coverage team is good you kick it around the goal line let them run it out and pin them around the 20 with good coverage. Touchbacks are far from necessary and aren't always the best thing.

 

[Ramhusker]

I was hoping we would see more from Akers but he was noticeably getting the "rookie greeting" form the Cowboys. They were punishing him in hopes they would get a fumble out of the deal. That's the most important thing that didn't happen. He didn't cough up the ball. I'll take that for the first game. I think he'll make us very happy as the season progresses. And Brown was outstanding!

 

[Stump23]

Disagree with a lot of that but if your coverage team is good you kick it around the goal line let them run it out and pin them around the 20 with good coverage. Touchbacks are far from necessary and aren't always the best thing.

Said i was nitpicking, not complaining.

 

[bwdenverram]

I think the Cowboys was a tough draw week one and they will be a really good team. Great win.

 

[den-the-coach]

Disagree with a lot of that but if your coverage team is good you kick it around the goal line let them run it out and pin them around the 20 with good coverage. Touchbacks are far from necessary and aren't always the best thing.

While that is true with some coverage teams, the Rams always seem to not pin a team back. Against Dallas for example, the two kicks that did not result in a touch back, where the ball would be placed at the 25, ended up on the 28 & 33 yard line respectively. Now, again, if you can tackle them before the 25, that's great, but I never give up a sure thing for a possibility.

 

[Stump23]

While that is true with some coverage teams, the Rams always seem to not pin a team back. Against Dallas for example, the two kicks that did not result in a touch back, where the ball would be placed at the 25, ended up on the 28 & 33 yard line respectively. Now, again, if you can tackle them before the 25, that's great, but I never give up a sure thing for a possibility.

That was what I was thinking when i posted.....you make it sound better!

 

[OldSchool]

While that is true with some coverage teams, the Rams always seem to not pin a team back. Against Dallas for example, the two kicks that did not result in a touch back, where the ball would be placed at the 25, ended up on the 28 & 33 yard line respectively. Now, again, if you can tackle them before the 25, that's great, but I never give up a sure thing for a possibility.

Sorry but no sure thing exists Believe me I get the point you two are trying to make but there's no sure thing whether it's kicking it deep or letting them return it. They could take it to the 28 or 33 or 13 and they could also fumble the return when hit.

 

[Ramhusker]

Sorry but no sure thing exists Believe me I get the point you two are trying to make but there's no sure thing whether it's kicking it deep or letting them return it. They could take it to the 28 or 33 or 13 and they could also fumble the return when hit.

Or take it to the house but they could also get a block in the back flag. I always rather our guys not return it but I don’t mind seeing a return every once in awhile. I don’t want to see Kupp returning though, just fair catch it.