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12intheBox

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After years of being one of the whipping boys of Rams fans, Saffold is out there earning his contract this year. Maybe being next to Whitworth makes his job easier, maybe the improved scheme helps him get and keep leverage - but he is playing really well right now. Good thing we didn't cut him because we thought he had been overpayed, huh?
 
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12intheBox said:
After years of being one of the whipping boys of Rams fans, Saffold is out there earning his contract this year. Maybe being next to Whitworth makes his job easier, maybe the improved scheme helps him get and keep leverage - but he is playing really well right now. Good thing we didn't cut him because we thought he had been overpayed, huh?
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Great, now you jinxed it!!!! lol

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I've been hard on Saffold in the past mostly due to his unreliability but he's always been a capable player. Having reliable teammates beside you helps a ton on the o-line as well. That left side from center down is so technically sound and in sync now they are the wall we've dreamed about having. I can't fault any performance issues Saffold may have had over the years with him playing almost every single position at one point and having to play between the junk we have had at LT and center over the years.
 
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Psycho_X said:
I've been hard on Saffold in the past mostly due to his unreliability but he's always been a capable player. Having reliable teammates beside you helps a ton on the o-line as well. That left side from center down is so technically sound and in sync now they are the wall we've dreamed about having. I can't fault any performance issues Saffold may have had over the years with him playing almost every single position at one point and having to play between the junk we have had at LT and center over the years.
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Yup, he's where he's most effective and as long as this OL stays healthy, this team will compete every week.
 
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I never thought he should have been cut for a couple of reasons. In 2015 he had a good year. He was not too far removed from a relatively high level of play. Also, the Rams didn't have much else.
Better scheme. Whitworth helps. And despite all the unwarranted bashing he tended to take here, the guy has skills.
 
LACHAMP46 said:
Always was a favorite of mine....he's pumping the guys up pregame....and he blocks his weight...

Injuries are the only concern with him.
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Really nice play on Sunday when both Saffold and Brown got to the second level and blocked LBs. Ability was never Saffolds problem.
I remember several posters here commenting about Gs getting to the second level in McVays system. Saffold certainly fits that ability description.
 
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I'm terrified to even discuss injury and Saffold in the same conversation. I think we should just enjoy that he's been healthy for a nice run now and is playing well.

He's a guy who isn't going to anchor a line but he's definitely an above average OG. He's a pro. And I'm real happy we have him that's for sure.
 
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My only issue with Him was his inability to stay healthy always thought he was a good player
 
There was a block last week that Sullivan made. I'm trying to remember the play. But he was completely beat on a stretch run play.

Sullivan won with incredible leverage and technique. Ended up flipping the player from his right side all the way to his left and sealed him out of the hole.

That is just one example specific example I have from the game vs. Seattle.

I know this is a Saffold play, I just agree with the post above that the whole unit is playing well. You can tell they know what they are supposed to do and are schemed in a way that helps them succeed.
 
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