VENT Vent thread - Rams at Falcons

[El Chapo Jr]

This game should end all the overhype of the Rams being the favorites to win the Super Bowl.
Our defense can’t make a stop when it’s crunch time. At times , they can’t stop anyone. The pass rush is nonexistent , and that really exposes the back end. We’ve lost 3 out of the last 4 games. We’re probably the 5th best team in the NFC right now , and the chances of winning 3 straight road games are slim. WTF happened

Honestly, being the favorite means jack shit. If the Rams come prepared to play, we can beat anyone. If not, well last night happens. That's why I keep saying that the Rams need to bring their A game come playoff time.

 

[Soul Surfer]

Yeah I kinda blame Puka for the referee treatment lately.

Well, we know the NFL reviews every call in every game so the refs would actually be putting their own jobs on the line with missed calls.
They get reevaluated with every offseason.
That said, what a bunch of bullshit refereeing.

 

[Tano]

3rd and 8 on Atlanta's second drive and Verse is covering a receiver? What the hell?

 

[InfiniteRam]

McVay teams do go through stretches like this, even in their best seasons. Not usually in December mind you. And maybe this team just doesn't have what they need to make a run in the playoffs. But if the Rams can get healthy this team has just as much of a chance as any of these others. Even from the bottom of the playoff seeding.

I can't recall a time a crumbling team in December made a lengthy playoff run. I'm sure it has happened, and I think this team has the tools to do it, but I don't have much confidence in this team right now to win a big game, nonetheless run a gauntlet of them.

There always seems to be some component that is not firing when we need it too. Last night, the special teams come alive, and Stafford shits the bed. Or the offense will kill it, only to have the defense get steamrolled.

It's maddening. I am truly grateful for the McVay era Rams, but there is some sort of culture issue here that needs to get addressed. This team comes out of the gate too slowly, and often needs to get punched in the mouth to wake up. Doing this against good playoff teams will get you blown out.

I just wish I understood where the sense of urgency is.

We are still +550 to win the SB. Only the hags have better odds.

 

[Soul Surfer]

you expect them to hit the wide open ones...

yeah, you got me no one ever does 100% of anything - good point

I knew you knew that.
My point is it's a team game so you really can't blame any one person but definitely not Stafford's best game.

But I'll keep him.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

McVay teams do go through stretches like this, even in their best seasons. Not usually in December mind you. And maybe this team just doesn't have what they need to make a run in the playoffs. But if the Rams can get healthy I still believe this team has just as much of a chance as any of these others. Even from the bottom of the playoff seeding.

We definitely need all of our o-line back. The one I'm concerned the most about is Dotson. Haven't heard anything about him coming back. We should get Havenstein and Jackson back which should improve our tackle spot immensely.

 

[Ramstien]

Puka is young and I am sure he learned but these refs should be more professional than this and I don't seem to see this type of crap when I watch other NFL games. There is such a thing as being professional and these refs need to be taken to the woodshed. Is anyone else getting tired about bitching about this same thing every week, we ought to fix them and just quit watching this shit show.

 

[Merlin]

I can't recall a time a crumbling team in December made a lengthy playoff run. I'm sure it has happened, and I think this team has the tools to do it, but I don't have much confidence in this team right now to win a big game, nonetheless run a gauntlet of them.

The timing is bad. No doubt. Also the flaws on defense are significant, where we may not have the coverage to make a run.

But one thing I have learned about McVay is not to underestimate his ability to get his boys playing at an optimum level. Also this is a game where the Falcons had a ton more to play for than we did. It was almost a rest-your-starters type deal and the Rams were missing key pieces. Not the first time a McVay team has looked like bullshite with a semi-starter gameday roster.

So I'm not interested in writing our boys off. In fact I think they're gonna be ready for wildcard weekend.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

It shouldn't matter what he said.
Are their egos that bad that they cannot do their jobs properly & with impartiality?
If not they WILL get replaced by robots & AI "referees". You don't see that coming? I do.
Or is it the epidemic of sports gambling -- bookies getting to the refs?? I can only guess but at some point, if it doesn't get better imma just tune out. Like this:

View: https://x.com/AaronDonald97/status/2005828392319402282?s=20

Yes the refs are sensitive pussies like that, it's pretty obvious ever since Puka criticized them. I certainly agree with Puka but he shouldn't have said shit. Everyone in the world already knew what he said but putting it on blast definitely rubbed the refs the wrong way. Fuck those hating ass sensitive bitch ass punk ass attention seeking ass dirty ass ass ass refs and their crusty butthole faces.....ok I feel a little better

 

[InfiniteRam]

The timing is bad. No doubt. Also the flaws on defense are significant, where we may not have the coverage to make a run.

But one thing I have learned about McVay is not to underestimate his ability to get his boys playing at an optimum level. Also this is a game where the Falcons had a ton more to play for than we did. It was almost a rest-your-starters type deal and the Rams were missing key pieces. Not the first time a McVay team has looked like bullshite with a semi-starter gameday roster.

So I'm not interested in writing our boys off. In fact I think they're gonna be ready for wildcard weekend.

Cheers! Anything can happen, on any given day. We all know what this team is capable of.

 

[majrleaged]

Did McVay say starters are playing next week no matter what? We will know Saturday whether Seattle wins or not. If they don’t then our game is meaningless.

They need to re-experience some success. They need to play.

 

[Tano]

No. He was stupid.

He was stupid for telling it how it is.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

December has been a complete disaster for this team. We fumble away the #1 seed and the Division Title, we secure ourselves the worst possible wildcard matchup in Philly on the road in January, we worsen our draft pick, Stafford throws away his MVP case, and we enter the playoffs on a losing streak.

Still everything to play for but I have lost all confidence in this team’s ability to play complementary football.

Not true, we are not locked into the 6 seed. Very possible that Seahawks beat the Whiners. If that happens and we beat the Cardinals, we are the 5 seed. The Cardinals are much worse than Atlanta plus we should be getting some reinforcements back to help.

 

[majrleaged]

Yup and if we have nothing to play for as far as seeding is concerned, playing starters and risking injury is going to be a 100% McVay ego thing.

You don't think the players need some positive reinforcement. You feel like shit and having trouble seeing them win in the playoffs. So do I. Don't you think maybe the players are also losing their confidence? I don't think stewing over the last 2 loses for the next 2 weeks does anything for the players or coaches. They need to focus on winning the next game and get back their mojo.

 

[Jacobarch]

It shouldn't matter what he said.
Are their egos that bad that they cannot do their jobs properly & with impartiality?
If not they WILL get replaced by robots & AI "referees". You don't see that coming? I do.
Or is it the epidemic of sports gambling -- bookies getting to the refs?? I can only guess but at some point, if it doesn't get better imma just tune out. Like this:

View: https://x.com/AaronDonald97/status/2005828392319402282?s=20

Occam’s razor.


Here’s the core issue with what fans keep asking for: absolute consistency and zero missed blatant fouls. That standard sounds reasonable, but it ignores reality.


If AI were calling fouls, the game would grind to a halt. Virtually every play contains some kind of foul, and automated officiating would turn every game into a nonstop flag fest. That would be a massive step in the wrong direction.


Officiating didn’t become a weekly controversy until the late ’90s, when TV broadcasts, HD cameras, and endless angles made it possible to scrutinize every frame. The problem is that referees are watching everything in real time, at full speed, and they’re human.


Are they perfect? No. Are there shady refs in the NFL today? I’m sure there are at least a few. But the truth is, officiating has always been bad—and it always will be—because of those realities.


Realistically, the only improvement would be having New York involved in every game, actively reviewing plays and correcting calls on the field more often than they already do. Even then, they’ll still get some wrong. It would be better than what we have now, but be careful what you wish for—those people can be bought off too.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

No. He was stupid.

Both are true so let me revise....

Puka was right and stupid!

 

[InfiniteRam]

Occam’s razor.


Here’s the core issue with what fans keep asking for: absolute consistency and zero missed blatant fouls. That standard sounds reasonable, but it ignores reality.


If AI were calling fouls, the game would grind to a halt. Virtually every play contains some kind of foul, and automated officiating would turn every game into a nonstop flag fest. That would be a massive step in the wrong direction.


Officiating didn’t become a weekly controversy until the late ’90s, when TV broadcasts, HD cameras, and endless angles made it possible to scrutinize every frame. The problem is that referees are watching everything in real time, at full speed, and they’re human.


Are they perfect? No. Are there shady refs in the NFL today? I’m sure there are at least a few. But the truth is, officiating has always been bad—and it always will be—because of those realities.


Realistically, the only improvement would be having New York involved in every game, actively reviewing plays and correcting calls on the field more often than they already do. Even then, they’ll still get some wrong. It would be better than what we have now, but be careful what you wish for—those people can be bought off too.

NY should be able to get into the ear of the officials on the field and clarify things like roughing the passer and pass interference. They should also be able to fix issues like that dumb ass illegal lineman downfield call against Seattle that couldn't even be a penalty.

 

[Jacobarch]

NY should be able to get into the ear of the officials on the field and clarify things like roughing the passer and pass interference. They should also be able to fix issues like that dumb ass illegal lineman downfield call against Seattle that couldn't even be a penalty.

Totally agree, and I don't know why the NFL hasn't taken the proper steps to make this a reality. Honestly, it wont change until viewership goes down. If we want it to change, we have to simply stop watching... The NFL is raking in Billions each year, until that changes nothing will.

 

[majrleaged]

When you're in field goal range and you're only down 7 to nothing.
That's some pretty crazy analytics!

I really hate analytics. If we were playing a high scoring monster then take the risk maybe. Otherwise it is time to take the points. Especially when you got 2 backups at the line of scrimmage.

 

[InfiniteRam]

Totally agree, and I don't know why the NFL hasn't taken the proper steps to make this a reality. Honestly, it wont change until viewership goes down. If we want it to change, we have to simply stop watching... The NFL is raking in Billions each year, until that changes nothing will.

Unfortunately, I think the "common" fan and this new generation, they love controversy and talking on social media. So it will never change.