Some very interesting player stat comparisons between former Rams and their replacements.

[shovelpass]

I don't think that we are going to see Fowler like production out of Floyd, they are different types of players and our scheme is different under Staley. Floyd is a do it all type of OLB where Fowler is a pass rusher.
I don't remember Fowler doing this in the regular season..


Also credit Staley for adjusting, this play killed us vs the cowboys.

 

[kurtfaulk]

I don't think that we are going to see Fowler like production out of Floyd, they are different types of players and our scheme is different under Staley. Floyd is a do it all type of OLB where Fowler is a pass rusher.
I don't remember Fowler doing this in the regular season..


Also credit Staley for adjusting, this play killed us vs the cowboys.

so much for kiser being slow. he converged like a heat seeking missile. and unlike ogletree he can make the tackle.

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[Classic Rams]

I think Robert Quinn and Rodger Saffold are the only two who did fine after departing.

Sammy says Hi.

 

[Malibu]

There are a ton of factors.

First off McVay is a great coach. Look a McVay vs Fisher. Dramatic turnaround. Rams have won alot of games in the last 3 years. Players tend to look better when team wins. Not taken away any of their talent. I loved Saffold, Littleton and Cooks. Gurley I loved his game until he got hurt and he was not the same guy.

Like I said there are many factors. Overall all these guys are really solid players who left it was financial more than anything.

 

[Robert]

It’s 2 games in the season. I’m not on the bashing former rams bandwagon it’s all about the current team to me and what they can do. All I’m saying is wait till the season over then compare!!

Who the hell am I bashing? did you see who I was responding too? I wasnt talking about the guys the op was talking about I was referring to this list Jamon brown, Trumaine Johnson, Tavon, Lamarcus Joyner, Maurice Alexander, Sammy watkins. These guys have played a lot more then a full season and some have gone downhill and in a big way. Some are still mediocre. Nobody here was bashing Gurley, cooks, Littleton, open your eyes and stop being so sensitive

 

[Ram_Rally]

Sammy says Hi.

Sammmy has definitely underwhelmed lol. He's found a nice niche though.

 

[nighttrain]

Sammmy has definitely underwhelmed lol. He's found a nice niche though.

ahhhhhhhhhh, Lizard Lips
train

 

[Classic Rams]

Sammmy has definitely underwhelmed lol. He's found a nice niche though.

More catches each year than he had with the Rams plus a SB win.

Can't deny that ol' liz.... I mean Watkins isn't doing fine since leaving the Rams. Hasn't exactly fallen off the face of the earth.

 

[Mackeyser]

More catches each year than he had with the Rams plus a SB win.

Can't deny that ol' liz.... I mean Watkins isn't doing fine since leaving the Rams. Hasn't exactly fallen off the face of the earth.

Watkins is doing well in KC, but he wasn't doing well here.

I dunno... just wasn't a good fit.

However, I will say that he didn't quit on the team and it looked that his effort was there. Just seemed like he wasn't a fit.

Best for both to move on. I think both made out.

 

[iamme33]

it is still early but there are some nice comparisons. you done a lot of work digging those stats up and it is appreciated keep up the good work. we should remember that last year we were 3 and 0 at 3 games into the season then things went down hill. i'm feeling really good about this year but won't know for sure until we play our own division. anyway its good to get those stats it hopefully gives us a look into the future.

 

[rams1fan]

Corey is playing the wil in a 4-3 so not a suprised his tackle numbers are down

 

[Ram_Rally]

More catches each year than he had with the Rams plus a SB win.

Can't deny that ol' liz.... I mean Watkins isn't doing fine since leaving the Rams. Hasn't exactly fallen off the face of the earth.

Actually you know what? That's not bad for him. I meant more based on that fat contract he signed.

 

[Ram_Rally]

Corey is playing the wil in a 4-3 so not a suprised his tackle numbers are down

His pff grade is awful too (if you believe them to be accurate)

 

[CoachAllred]

Through just 2 games, of course, but still...

Leonard Floyd. 5 total tackles, 3 solo, 2 asst, 1 sack [www.espn.com]
Dante Fowler. 6 total tackles, 2 solo, 4 asst, 1 sack, 1 FF. [www.espn.com]

Micah Kiser. 23 total tackles, 17 solo, 6 asst, 1 FF, 3 pass defended. [www.espn.com]
Cory Littleton. 9 total tackles, 5 solo, 4 asst. [www.espn.com]

Josh Reynolds. 3 receptions on 3 targets, 50 yards, 16.7 average, 3 FD. [www.espn.com]
Van Jefferson. 5 receptions on 8 targets, 76 yards, 15.2 average, 3 FD. [www.espn.com]
Brandin Cooks. 7 receptions on 13 targets, 115 yards, 16.4 average. [www.espn.com]

I don’t need to research the stats for our Brown/Akers/Henderson trio vs Todd Gurley, do I?

When looking at the above comparisons at those 4 positions that many pundits feared would be huge net Ram losses, it seems clear that not only have the 4 former vets been replaced, but they have been improved upon.

Yeah, it’s only 2 games so far, but that’s the only data that we can go on.

Kudos to the Ram FO, coaches, and especially the players. Also, clearly the Rams brain trust correctly analyzed their position situations at OL, RB, edge, WR, and ILB then made the correct picks in the draft (without a 1st, mind you) and in FA.

Good times to be a Ram fan, don’t you think?

Just a very nice thread idea Rams43.
Hadn't even crossed my mind until I saw the title.
Glad you thought to post it.

 

[CoachAllred]

Kiser was a tackling machine at UVA.....Actually made some plays in coverage too, will need him to run down Josh Allen come Sunday, because like Forrest Gump, Josh Allen is always running.

Coach was it just me or did he remind you just a tinge, dare I say it
of Mr Fletcher

 

[CoachAllred]

Yeah looks like we understand how scheme masks a players struggles

Or how good coaching compares to not as good coaching.

 

[Merlin]

Watkins is doing well in KC, but he wasn't doing well here.

I dunno... just wasn't a good fit.

However, I will say that he didn't quit on the team and it looked that his effort was there. Just seemed like he wasn't a fit.

Best for both to move on. I think both made out.

I suspect the prob was Coach McVay not liking him taking plays off. He gets away with that now but Coach strikes me as a taskmaster especially with his wideouts. Just like with Gurley, it's a hunch here by me but I think McVay will wear on the guys who aren't up to snuff because he probably notices everything in his film review.

 

[CoachAllred]

Glad we didn’t over pay Fowler, wish we got someone better than Leonard.

Still early, Leonard is very solid in run defense.
And I think the sacks will come.

 

[Dxmissile]

Who the hell am I bashing? did you see who I was responding too? I wasnt talking about the guys the op was talking about I was referring to this list Jamon brown, Trumaine Johnson, Tavon, Lamarcus Joyner, Maurice Alexander, Sammy watkins. These guys have played a lot more then a full season and some have gone downhill and in a big way. Some are still mediocre. Nobody here was bashing Gurley, cooks, Littleton, open your eyes and stop being so sensitive

 

[Dxmissile]

Who the hell am I bashing? did you see who I was responding too? I wasnt talking about the guys the op was talking about I was referring to this list Jamon brown, Trumaine Johnson, Tavon, Lamarcus Joyner, Maurice Alexander, Sammy watkins. These guys have played a lot more then a full season and some have gone downhill and in a big way. Some are still mediocre. Nobody here was bashing Gurley, cooks, Littleton, open your eyes and stop being so sensitive

Lol I quoted your post but I wasn’t necessarily taking about your post I’m just talking about this thread in general.