VENT Rams fall to Cardinals

[PhillyRam]

Speaking of Garrett there is still room for the Rams to get him back and see this defense take that next step. Assuming we're healthy on the back end by then of course. Even with the weak ILB group with Garrett's presence this front is going to feast. Question is whether we're too far back in the standings at that point for it to matter.

Gotta hope that this will be similar to 23'. A 3-6 start, finsh 10-7 and while they lost in rd 1, they easily could have beaten Detroit and would have been capable of doing more. That was a young group. Now this is a more veteran team that could be more dangerous, like the 24' team, that was a Jalen Carter sack away from hosting the Commodes in the NFCCG. That team also started slow and was that close to getting to the SB.

 

[Spider2YB]

So what does a quarterback do if that one read is covered on a one-read play? Freeze and get stripped sacked like Stafford did? That's a really good play, McVay and Stafford.....(thumbs up) perfect execution, should have went for-2 points,.

No he should’ve gotten rid of the ball but the reason they leave all 9 in to protect is to give him a longer than usual amount of time to get the throw off. Parkinson just got beat and Adams couldn’t get free. He should’ve just thrown a jump ball to Adams. I’m just telling you the play is designed to give Stafford and Adams longer than usual.

 

[fearsomefour]

Kyren doesn’t run an actual route on this play. Watch the replay. He stays into block and at the last minute he kind of turns around and floats along. But he never crosses the 1 yard line. Also watch the safety that’s circled for the entirety of the play. They are in man to man and he’s covering Kyren. He has outside leverage on him and mirrored him the entire play. There is no second read on this play. It’s a one shot deal. And I agree Stafford probably should’ve thrown it up to hope for a flag.

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The safety had him accounted for.
By the time Stafford saw that and tossed it Kyren is likely catching it with the safety making contact already or right on him.....but, Kryen is pretty adept at finding a yard when he needs one.....just holding the call was strange for Stafford. At least roll toward Adams and give him a chance to maybe shake free or draw a flag if you force it in.

 

[fearsomefour]

Yup... all season long. Sean "no patience" McVay.

Something changes....other team gets up, a turn over or two or in this case no kicker and McVay seems to panic.
His default is throwing from the gun.
Pressure was there for the Cardinals and the Rams helped with with the play calling....limited runs and no play action.

 

[majrleaged]

I'm truly at a loss as to how you don't see what I see. I'll zoom out to include the defenders you think can easily shed their blocks or reach and stop Kyren, who goes over or plows thru defenders regularly. It is just denial to claim he doesn't have this option. Also, not sure why Staff doesn't just bullet the pylon at least. Either a TD or DPI...
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All stafford has to do on this play is throw to Davante and it will be called PI. But he froze.

 

[Coliseum Ram]

No he should’ve gotten rid of the ball but the reason they leave all 9 in to protect is to give him a longer than usual amount of time to get the throw off. Parkinson just got beat and Adams couldn’t get free. He should’ve just thrown a jump ball to Adams. I’m just telling you the play is designed to give Stafford and Adams longer than usual.

Stafford looked downright "Goff-ian" on that play.

 

[Spider2YB]

Gotta hope that this will be similar to 23'. A 3-6 start, finsh 10-7 and while they lost in rd 1, they easily could have beaten Detroit and would have been capable of doing more. That was a young group. Now this is a more veteran team that could be more dangerous, like the 24' team, that was a Jalen Carter sack away from hosting the Commodes in the NFCCG. That team also started slow and was that close to getting to the SB.

I think Sunday is a make or break point. And I think it’s going be a really tough game to win. The Raiders played both Buffalo and Kansas City down to the wire in their building. And I think some of the vets on the roster are cognizant of the fact that they are a couple more losses from them turning the keys over to Mendoza and it turning into a season that’s more about getting the next QB ready than winning games. And guys like Crosby could be shopped around. They are gonna play hard. We have to play really good ball to win.

 

[Ram65]

Dotson just day dreaming and not blocking shit..... protection should have ultimately slid to the left starting with Dotson.

That's probably why teams are blitzing Stafford and the Rams more. Dotson's been not blocking anyone on a number of plays. Shelton is supposed to be good with line calls as well as Stafford. They need to work this out.

 

[PhillyRam]

I think Sunday is a make or break point. And I think it’s going be a really tough game to win. The Raiders played both Buffalo and Kansas City down to the wire in their building. And I think some of the vets on the roster are cognizant of the fact that they are a couple more losses from them turning the keys over to Mendoza and it turning into a season that’s more about getting the next QB ready than winning games. And guys like Crosby could be shopped around. They are gonna play hard. We have to play really good ball to win.

Hopefully, that Bills game and the Chiefs loss, took something out of them... and the Rams leaders need to step the f#ck up!

 

[Stl2La]

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[Jacobarch]

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[Merlin]

Gotta hope that this will be similar to 23'. A 3-6 start, finsh 10-7 and while they lost in rd 1, they easily could have beaten Detroit and would have been capable of doing more. That was a young group. Now this is a more veteran team that could be more dangerous, like the 24' team, that was a Jalen Carter sack away from hosting the Commodes in the NFCCG. That team also started slow and was that close to getting to the SB.

Yeah I do hope that happens.

I just think this team is done. They lack fire and heart. This is going to be looked back on as a transition season in many ways.

 

[DzRams]

I'm fine with the disagreement. Not like my take on this has been popular at any point with the faithful. It's just my take.

Using a first round pick for a QB is not an "all in" year for giving Stafford everything you can for this short window. There were very good WR options and DL options even some OT options who as rooks could conceivably be felt at some point down the stretch if required, by strengthening our depth.

This felt like a "hey we fixed that problematic secondary issue so the defense should be good" offseason. And don' t get me wrong, I think the moves on defense were sound. McDuffie was a great addition. But this offseason was more strategic than it was all in. What made it look like it was all in was the availability of Garrett.

Speaking of Garrett there is still room for the Rams to get him back and see this defense take that next step. Assuming we're healthy on the back end by then of course. Even with the weak ILB group with Garrett's presence this front is going to feast. Question is whether we're too far back in the standings at that point for it to matter.

I agree with the Simpson pick not aligning with an "all-in" approach. All I will add is that they never said they're going all-in. That they were was a fan and media creation.

 

[PhillyRam]

Yeah I do hope that happens.

I just think this team is done. They lack fire and heart. This is going to be looked back on as a transition season in many ways.

That could easily be the case. Whether Stafford's last year or not, there will be a lot of new faces next year. They have money to spend and some bodies who they could move. If they are gonna crash & burn, do it now and sell off some assets before the deadline. Maybe BY, Dotson, AJ, etc...

Wouldn't it be something if they moved Garrett for some picks?

 

[Mojo Ram]

I read a comment on X that made some sense. The Rams do not have freak athletes on offense that many other teams have. Guys that can make a play on their own and get a quick score or huge play. That includes a QB who can't make plays with his legs when things break down. So they have to beat teams with X's & O's and precise execution

Yeah no one on this board has been banging the table about this for the last 2 years

 

[Q729]

I hated that the media ran with the Super Team hype early on. Nothing hyped like that ever ends well. Now you have people saying haha good you deserve it as if we even asked for it. I know I don't have control over any of it, but still. It's like, "People, just stfu already."

 

[PhillyRam]

I agree with the Simpson pick not aligning with an "all-in" approach. All I will add is that they never said they're going all-in. That they were was a fan and media creation.

We got spoiled by the 23' draft where we had instant impact with Nacua, Turner, and BY. That doesn't happen very often. Does anyone think Makai Lemon would have made a difference here? In Philly, the fans are just hoping that he won't be awful, and can be a serviceable #2 or #3 WR.

Every draft is mostly about the future, with hopes some guys can fill a role or plug a hole in year 1.

If not for Simpson, I would have a lot less hope for the future. Thats with the Garrett trade and fewer high picks, abd less draft capital over the next 3 yrs.

 

[DzRams]

We got spoiled by the 23' draft where we had instant impact with Nacua, Turner, and BY. That doesn't happen very often. Does anyone think Makai Lemon would have made a difference here? In Philly, the fans are just hoping that he won't be awful, and can be a serviceable #2 or #3 WR.

Every draft is mostly about the future, with hopes some guys can fill a role or plug a hole in year 1.

If not for Simpson, I would have a lot less hope for the future. Thats with the Garrett trade and fewer high picks, abd less draft capital over the next 3 yrs.

Agreed. I seriously doubt whoever they picked at 13 and in the 2nd would be huge difference makers right now.

I think what's happening on offense this year shows that it's about time for the whole unit to be rebuilt...with a mobile QB. They have no explosive players and no margin of error.

 

[Fire Ants]

A lot I mean a ton of estrogen on this site. I guess your pathetic wives and girlfriends control you. McVay has to go. Nate Shellegase next HC please

Dude, what is the matter with you?

 

[RhodyRams]

Dude, what is the matter with you?

Yeah.. he's gone