So, just how much “eliteness” is on this ‘18 Ram team, anyway?

[Rams43]

Depends on how one defines “elite”, first of all. Top 10%? Top 5%?

Here’s my take on Ram elite players and/or position groups...

Goff. Not quite there yet but he’s headed in right direction. Top 5 QB, IMO.

Gurley. Duh!

Entire OL. Rated the best by multiple sources.

Big Whit.

Saffold.

Hav. Yeah, Hav, dammit!

Cooks. Top 10%, I think.

Woods. Another top 10%.

Kupp. Best slot WR in the league?

Ram DL as a whole.

AD. Another duh!

When healthy, is there a better CB tandem? Elite unit, definitely.

NRC. Probably the best nickel corner in the league.

JJ. A case for top 10% could easily be made for him.

Hekker. C’mon...

Healthy GZ. Yup.

McQuaide. Sure.

Then there’s the coaching staff. Definitely elite.

McVay
Phillips
Kromer
Fassel
Barry
Pleasant
Yarber

Among others. What a group!

We is blessed with an embarrassment of riches.

 

[Merlin]

I look at it as a ratio of somewhere around 7 to 0.

 

[RamWoodie]

In many cases today the "elite tag" is hyperbole. This team has many excellent players...but there's only one elite player right now...Aaron Donald!!!

 

[jap]

McQuaide. Sure.

I'm glad you remembered our Invisible Man.

 

[Adi]

Each unit other than linebackers has a top 5- 10 player.

No other team comes even close to that .

Has a team ever had OPOTY, DPOTY and Coach of the year. Not that I can remember

 

[1maGoh]

In many cases today the "elite tag" is hyperbole. This team has many excellent players...but there's only one elite player right now...Aaron Donald!!!

Gurley's going to be upset with you.

 

[RamWoodie]

Gurley's going to be upset with you.

He may be...but he's right on the line. That 2nd year under Fisher is the reason.

 

[Rams43]

He may be...but he's right on the line. That 2nd year under Fisher is the reason.

C’mon, Woodie.

Gurley’s on track for an MVP type season.

Leading the league in scoring.

On pace to break Tomlinson’s all-time scoring record.

And you’re saying that isn’t elite? That doesn’t pass the laugh test, man.

 

[1maGoh]

He may be...but he's right on the line. That 2nd year under Fisher is the reason.

uke:

 

[RamWoodie]

C’mon, Woodie.

Gurley’s on track for an MVP type season.

Leading the league in scoring.

On pace to break Tomlinson’s all-time scoring record.

And you’re saying that isn’t elite? That doesn’t pass the laugh test, man.

Like someone else said...it depends on what you mean by "elite". For me, to be elite your play needs to be over an extended period of time...not a couple of seasons, I'll be glad to put him there after this year.

 

[Merlin]

Like someone else said...it depends on what you mean by "elite". For me, to be elite your play needs to be over an extended period of time...not a couple of seasons, I'll be glad to put him there after this year.

You're over-thinking it. Gurley is elite zero question.

 

[Dxmissile]

Like someone else said...it depends on what you mean by "elite". For me, to be elite your play needs to be over an extended period of time...not a couple of seasons, I'll be glad to put him there after this year.

2 out of 3 yrs of being the best running back in the league and you penalize him for the atrocious offense of Fisher last year. Even that year wasn’t as bad as people made it out to be.

 

[RamWoodie]

2 out of 3 yrs of being the best running back in the league and you penalize him for the atrocious offense of Fisher last year. Even that year wasn’t as bad as people made it out to be.

If it's ok with you bro...I don't throw out the elite tag as early as others. This season will make 3 years straight for Gurley and he impressed the heck out of me with that late catch.

Heck...I didn't even consider Brady or Rodgers elite until they hit 5 seasons.

 

[dang]

What's elite about this team is the sincere "We Not Me" mentality - its not just a rally cry - its a core value in everyone on the team! It allows different people to find different ways to contribute to the common goal each week - a win for the team!!