Sanity Check Stafford

[Merlin]

I also wouldn't object to taking the Notre Dame Running Back.

He's an interesting player. Rare speed when he gets rolling. So yeah I'd be good with us taking him.

You know what's really fucking me up with him is he reminds me of Cleveland Gary. Who did not have his speed. But just in how he looks, and even how he runs, for some reason reminds me of him.

 

[Coliseum Ram]

He's an interesting player. Rare speed when he gets rolling. So yeah I'd be good with us taking him.

You know what's really fucking me up with him is he reminds me of Cleveland Gary. Who did not have his speed. But just in how he looks, and even how he runs, for some reason reminds me of him.

Taking Running Backs is always scary. Even when we nailed it on Gurley his career was over before he got started.

 

[rdlkgliders]

Adams, he comes with some drawbacks, most notably that being he's not a monster over the middle.

The caveat is that yes, Adams has had some difficulty bringing in balls with bodies on him, but. You and I both know he is a beast in the middle of the field due to his elite ability to run in-breaking digs. I realize you were likely referring to shallow seam routes or hooks.

I also wouldn't object to taking the Notre Dame Running Back.

I am more of a fan of Love more than Prince, but both are beasts.
My favorite player that I would love in horns from the Irish is CB Leonard Moore

 

[Merlin]

The caveat is that yes, Adams has had some difficulty bringing in balls with bodies on him, but. You and I both know he is a beast in the middle of the field due to his elite ability to run in-breaking digs. I realize you were likely referring to shallow seam routes or hooks.

I wasn't getting into the nuance of which routes he favors. I think it comes down to how he's crowded, and it seems to have an effect on his ability to get after the ball. Alligator arms, hearing footsteps, there's a lot of terms for it but he's got it I think.

And some will think I am shitting on him but I'm not. I recognized we are better for having him on this offense. He adds other elements we did not have. He has still made us more dangerous in the redzone. I see his value.

But going forward I think it positions the Rams where they are in trouble if Nacua misses time. Because he is the only automatic option over the middle, i.e. regardless of whether he's got defenders near him or in his six. And this is a first world problem by the way. Some teams don't have what we have. I'm just observing that for the playoff run the Rams could really use another weapon for over the middle.

Vs SF the TE position stepped up big time and minimized those concerns from myself for a week. But we saw them take a step back vs Seattle. So projecting this offense for the playoffs I think it's an important question to consider who is going to be our chain mover over the middle if Nacua is out, or taking a rest on the sideline, or otherwise eliminated by the defense we face in the playoffs.

 

[majrleaged]

I wasn't getting into the nuance of which routes he favors. I think it comes down to how he's crowded, and it seems to have an effect on his ability to get after the ball. Alligator arms, hearing footsteps, there's a lot of terms for it but he's got it I think.

And some will think I am shitting on him but I'm not. I recognized we are better for having him on this offense. He adds other elements we did not have. He has still made us more dangerous in the redzone. I see his value.

But going forward I think it positions the Rams where they are in trouble if Nacua misses time. Because he is the only automatic option over the middle, i.e. regardless of whether he's got defenders near him or in his six. And this is a first world problem by the way. Some teams don't have what we have. I'm just observing that for the playoff run the Rams could really use another weapon for over the middle.

Vs SF the TE position stepped up big time and minimized those concerns from myself for a week. But we saw them take a step back vs Seattle. So projecting this offense for the playoffs I think it's an important question to consider who is going to be our chain mover over the middle if Nacua is out, or taking a rest on the sideline, or otherwise eliminated by the defense we face in the playoffs.

It is time for Fergy to be a big part of this offense. So far they are only throwing him the ball down the sidelines but, I think he is huge, has great hands and would be dynamic over the middle. McVay just gets comfortable with what he knows and it takes injury sometimes for him to make the move we all see as essential. Examples: Evans the oline, Reeder starting middle LB. 13 personnel. Tutu LOL just kidding.

 

[rdlkgliders]

It is time for Fergy to be a big part of this offense

We will see Fergz more, but we can't be overly anxious. A TE in this offense must be familiar with all its assignments and proficient with their responsibilities. It has taken Parkinson and Allen a couple of seasons to get where they are, which is light years ahead of past seasons., We see a big guy who can run and create mismatches.
Coaches may see a guy who isn't ready for all the responsibilities and limits our playbook, as well as limiting pre-play audibles due to his lack of completeness.
His time will come. Seattle was a bad matchup for him.

 

[fanotodd]

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Here is a possible explanation.

Running a 13 formation vs a stout defensive front puts TEs against bigger defenders who are GOOD. Putting more receivers out in formation puts stress on the secondary.
Against the seahawks and eagles, the Rams can’t keep all of their options in line to block and try to force the run.

NExt up are the bucs. I believe more 13 formations will work. The run game will flourish and baker will be on the sidelines watching.
… and I’d like to see more play action out of that formation that tries to hit Ferguson running down the middle of the field—like his TD.

 

[Merlin]

It is time for Fergy to be a big part of this offense. So far they are only throwing him the ball down the sidelines but, I think he is huge, has great hands and would be dynamic over the middle. McVay just gets comfortable with what he knows and it takes injury sometimes for him to make the move we all see as essential. Examples: Evans the oline, Reeder starting middle LB. 13 personnel. Tutu LOL just kidding.

Ferg would be ideal I agree. If I had to guess I'd say what is limiting him from being that guy is his ability to be trusted in option routes. Kupp and Nacua were/are monsters in that regard. I think Adams will continue to improve in his connection with Stafford in it as well. But if Ferg could take that step it would be a hell of a shot in the arm for this offense.

 

[Pupped]

Ferg would be ideal I agree. If I had to guess I'd say what is limiting him from being that guy is his ability to be trusted in option routes. Kupp and Nacua were/are monsters in that regard. I think Adams will continue to improve in his connection with Stafford in it as well. But if Ferg could take that step it would be a hell of a shot in the arm for this offense.

Yup.
I think that will come with time.
A passing game built around Ferg and Puka will be the future.. and what a foundation.

Chiming in on the RB discussion.. Kyren has been great. Period.
But… I dream of what this offense would look like with a Gibbs at RB. My goodness.

 

[majrleaged]

Yup.
I think that will come with time.
A passing game built around Ferg and Puka will be the future.. and what a foundation.

Chiming in on the RB discussion.. Kyren has been great. Period.
But… I dream of what this offense would look like with a Gibbs at RB. My goodness.

Maybe one of our 1st rounders. Problem though is would he see the field the way mcvay insist on pass pro

 

[WestCoastRam]

I wasn't getting into the nuance of which routes he favors. I think it comes down to how he's crowded, and it seems to have an effect on his ability to get after the ball. Alligator arms, hearing footsteps, there's a lot of terms for it but he's got it I think.

And some will think I am shitting on him but I'm not. I recognized we are better for having him on this offense. He adds other elements we did not have. He has still made us more dangerous in the redzone. I see his value.

But going forward I think it positions the Rams where they are in trouble if Nacua misses time. Because he is the only automatic option over the middle, i.e. regardless of whether he's got defenders near him or in his six. And this is a first world problem by the way. Some teams don't have what we have. I'm just observing that for the playoff run the Rams could really use another weapon for over the middle.

Vs SF the TE position stepped up big time and minimized those concerns from myself for a week. But we saw them take a step back vs Seattle. So projecting this offense for the playoffs I think it's an important question to consider who is going to be our chain mover over the middle if Nacua is out, or taking a rest on the sideline, or otherwise eliminated by the defense we face in the playoffs.

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Runs digs all day into traffic out of traffic with arms up late (so DB can't read, no alligator!) and is still one of the best doing it!! (Last clip is a great example of him doing it in traffic). Nothing's automatic but Davante is about as close to it as you can get over the middle. I'm sure there's video of him hearing steps out there but it's like 1:20 ratio compared to what he does game in and game out over the middle.