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03:10 – Warren Sapp and Willie McGinest debate if the St. Louis Rams have done enough to succeed in the NFC West.

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I don't know why Sapp is surprised that Kendricks is listed as the FB or why he's wondering what kind of team we're going to be (2-back or 3-wide). We haven't head a true FB on this team since Karney in 2010. In 2011 we used Chubby D, and last year we used Kendricks. Pretty clear we're using move TE's instead of 2 backs.

 

[Tony iz Ramlike]

fun watch! lol most analyst have no faith in the Rams but with a gut feeling I think were gonna explode with awesomeness this year

 

[albefree69]

I always like to listen to Sapp because then I know what not to believe.

 

[DR RAM]

I don't know why Sapp is surprised that Kendricks is listed as the FB or why he's wondering what kind of team we're going to be (2-back or 3-wide). We haven't head a true FB on this team since Karney in 2010. In 2011 we used Chubby D, and last year we used Kendricks. Pretty clear we're using move TE's instead of 2 backs.

Sapp isn't very good.

 

[biggame1190]

Kendricks will be the FB in situations where we need a lead blocker but I see our base offensive set being 2 WR, 1 RB, and 2 TEs (one on left, one on right). And I think thats how we maximize our talent. Kendricks was beginning to be a big 3rd down target for Sam late in the season last year. While we will use Kendricks as FB when we need the formation, we will see plenty of Kendricks at TE.

Basically we will not be a base offense of I-Formation team. And there is nothing wrong with that. Hell we weren't last season either, hence why Brit Miller became expendable.

 

[bwdenverram]

I don't know why Sapp is surprised that Kendricks is listed as the FB or why he's wondering what kind of team we're going to be (2-back or 3-wide). We haven't head a true FB on this team since Karney in 2010. In 2011 we used Chubby D, and last year we used Kendricks. Pretty clear we're using move TE's instead of 2 backs.

Sapp was a great DT, but I can't stand him as an analyst. I get it, if you're not a Ram fan and you don't know the team you're probably not going to think much of some of the young, unproven guys. Come September these guys will find out just how good some of these young kids really are. Can't wait for the crow eating. :doink:

 

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I wouldn’t say more pass happy, but it’s definitely going to be a different offense. I think if you look at the speed we have now compared to the speed we’ve had in past years, we have significantly more speed this year. Obviously with Steven gone, we don’t have a big, physical running back. The running backs we have now are a little smaller, but they’re quicker in space. I don’t know if it means if we’re going to throw the ball more. I’d be fine with that. I would definitely think we’d probably move more to the one back world, spread people out. I think that’s probably the direction we’re going.

-- Sam Bradford

 

[Ramhusker]

I wouldn’t say more pass happy, but it’s definitely going to be a different offense. I think if you look at the speed we have now compared to the speed we’ve had in past years, we have significantly more speed this year. Obviously with Steven gone, we don’t have a big, physical running back. The running backs we have now are a little smaller, but they’re quicker in space. I don’t know if it means if we’re going to throw the ball more. I’d be fine with that. I would definitely think we’d probably move more to the one back world, spread people out. I think that’s probably the direction we’re going.

-- Sam Bradford

And I think that back is going to be Zac Stacy most of the time. Not saying Pead or Richardson won't see plenty of carries but I feel a "Zac Attack" coming!

As for Sapp and McGinnis, under impressed to say the least.

 

[A55VA6]

I understand the concerns at RB and all that. But I think this team will be good this year. If our defense can continue where we left off last year, and our offense becomes more explosive and puts points up... we could win alot of games.

 

[RamFan503]

K - seriously. Do we really think these guys do ANY kind of in depth analysis on TEAMS in the NFL? I loved Warren as a player but do I give two shits about his take on offensive formations and personnel decisions? Helllll no. If he was even a MLB, I might give him some credence here. But - and no offense to DTs as the great ones study their position and what they need to do - he has VERY limited knowledge in the make-up of an offense.

So what is safe to blather about? A team that hasn't done much to earn your limited attention span? I think not.

 

[rams24/7]

Classic national TV BS broadcasters who don't do their homework on teams not named 49ers, Pats, etc. They make assumptions off of lack of exposure to the team, which in turn leads to terrible insight for fans who know anything about the Rams. Just my 2 cents

 

[nighttrain]

I wouldn’t say more pass happy, but it’s definitely going to be a different offense. I think if you look at the speed we have now compared to the speed we’ve had in past years, we have significantly more speed this year. Obviously with Steven gone, we don’t have a big, physical running back. The running backs we have now are a little smaller, but they’re quicker in space. I don’t know if it means if we’re going to throw the ball more. I’d be fine with that. I would definitely think we’d probably move more to the one back world, spread people out. I think that’s probably the direction we’re going.

-- Sam Bradford

not pass happy, but I'm with the pass first crowd. We have a lot more talent on the offensive line, giving SB more time. I can see a lot of Tavon coming
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[kurtfaulk]

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the "huge" hole by the departing sjax was one that the rams wanted. sjax doesn't fit in their plans for rb. they want pead to run the show and brought in a mini sjax in stacy to do the inside running when needed. don't any national talking heads ever listen to what fisher has to say?

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[A55VA6]

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the "huge" hole by the departing sjax was one that the rams wanted. sjax doesn't fit in their plans for rb. they want pead to run the show and brought in a mini sjax in stacy to do the inside running when needed. don't any national talking heads ever listen to what fisher has to say?

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Agreed. Steven just doesn't fit this roster anymore and it was time to move on and re-unite when he retires.

 

[bluecoconuts]

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the "huge" hole by the departing sjax was one that the rams wanted. sjax doesn't fit in their plans for rb. they want pead to run the show and brought in a mini sjax in stacy to do the inside running when needed. don't any national talking heads ever listen to what fisher has to say?

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Agreed. Steven just doesn't fit this roster anymore and it was time to move on and re-unite when he retires.

Yep, that's the case... I, like most Rams fans, will always love Jackson and appreciate what he did for this team, but the time was right. He deserves to chase that ring, and we need to go in a new direction.

But if the Rams reach the promise land before he retires, I'm still going to laugh a little.

 

[A55VA6]

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the "huge" hole by the departing sjax was one that the rams wanted. sjax doesn't fit in their plans for rb. they want pead to run the show and brought in a mini sjax in stacy to do the inside running when needed. don't any national talking heads ever listen to what fisher has to say?

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Agreed. Steven just doesn't fit this roster anymore and it was time to move on and re-unite when he retires.

Yep, that's the case... I, like most Rams fans, will always love Jackson and appreciate what he did for this team, but the time was right. He deserves to chase that ring, and we need to go in a new direction.

But if the Rams reach the promise land before he retires, I'm still going to laugh a little.

Yeah, I'll probably laugh and shake my head a little. There'd probably be alot of memes of Steven after that. lol

 

[PressureD41]

I understand the concerns at RB and all that. But I think this team will be good this year. If our defense can continue where we left off last year, and our offense becomes more explosive and puts points up... we could win alot of games.

Sick logo man!!!!!

 

[CGI_Ram]

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the "huge" hole by the departing sjax was one that the rams wanted. sjax doesn't fit in their plans for rb. they want pead to run the show and brought in a mini sjax in stacy to do the inside running when needed. don't any national talking heads ever listen to what fisher has to say?

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Exactly.

I don't want to diminish SJ's contribution... because let's face it; for many years he was THE MAN in St. Louis. The face of our franchise. I will always be grateful for the 9 years he fought proudly in Blue and Gold.

But to your point; the team has reshaped. The structure is different today. I have no doubt the Rams are completely comfortable with what they have at RB right now (with the only exception being experience blocking).