On a side note, I would never make evaluations of any NFL team after week 1. You see crazy shit week 1 & 2 every year.
Well now, that didn't take long!!!!
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Cards were giving a 2017 Rams vibe, i.e. it's amazing what competent coaching can do even if you don't have dominating talent.
Good, take us off this stupid pedestal media put us on all summer. I'm good with the media anointing someone else for a while.
Quite Frankly, I have not had a good feeling all summer with this. I knew something would happen and it has. Now, I just hope the Rams can stay afloat with Garrett coming back, but it won't be easy. Next four games are the improved & physical New York Football Giants at home then on the Road to face the Denver Broncos and Philadelphia Eagles then back home again for the Buffalo Bills.
Didn't like the schedule when it came out and like it even less now.
Didn't like the schedule when it came out and like it even less now.
Another "away" game at Philly. Isn't that like 3 or 4 in a row at Philly. How come they are not coming to SOFI at all lately. Doesn't seem fair.
I'd rather see all of those green jerseys and stupid fans screaming there in Philly, than here in LA.
And that's where they'll all be if the game is in LA.
Also, there's a good chance of the Philly fan BOOING the eagles ....... if the Rams are on their game.
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brucebruce
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When the rams lay an egg, they are the golden goose. Then they rack off 7 wins in a row.
Simple questions.
Do we overestimate the Rams?
Do we underestimate other teams, especially within the NFC West?
There is always fan bias on your team's forum (s). I'm as guilty as anyone. While the Rams were adding players to improve the defense, the other teams weren't static with their rosters. SF got players who were injured healthy for week on against the Rams. It's like adding free agents with Bosa, Warner, and Kittle back. They bought back Greenlaw as a free agent. The most impactful free-agent acquisition on offense was Mike Evans at a reduced rate. Purdy missed time last year and is healthy to start the season. Other moves: drafting WR De’Zhaun Stribling and others. Trent Williams, extension- you get the idea.
The Hags brought back most of the championship group. Key losses: RB Kenneth Walker III (Super Bowl MVP, to Chiefs); S Coby Bryant; CB Riq Woolen; edge Boye Mafe; some other contributors. Zach Charbonnet is dealing with ACL recovery. Biggest moves: First-round RB Jadarian Price (to replace production); edge Dante Fowler (depth/veteran help); various depth signings and re-signings/extensions for core pieces (e.g., Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Devon Witherspoon, others). They brought back most of the championship group.
Cardinals are in reset mode. They hired Rams OC Mike LaFleur to be their HC, leading the reset to a run-heavy offense. They acquired players in the draft and free agency with RBs Love + Allgeier and OL investment (Seumalo, etc.). They mixed other free agents and draft picks to run the game. They pulled a big upset in week one. They have to deal with another coach who knows McVay and the Rams system inside and out.
After an unorthodox travel strategy backfired, the Rams delivered a dismal performance in their Australian opener. [1, 2, 3] It's only one game. The Rams are going to have to regroup and overcome the injury to Miles Garrett. The offense has to get back on track. They need immediate improvement in all phases of the game before they start playing within the division. The next games- Giants, Broncos, Eagles, and Bills should tell us if we dramatically overrated the Rams.
Do we overestimate the Rams?
Do we underestimate other teams, especially within the NFC West?
There is always fan bias on your team's forum (s). I'm as guilty as anyone. While the Rams were adding players to improve the defense, the other teams weren't static with their rosters. SF got players who were injured healthy for week on against the Rams. It's like adding free agents with Bosa, Warner, and Kittle back. They bought back Greenlaw as a free agent. The most impactful free-agent acquisition on offense was Mike Evans at a reduced rate. Purdy missed time last year and is healthy to start the season. Other moves: drafting WR De’Zhaun Stribling and others. Trent Williams, extension- you get the idea.
The Hags brought back most of the championship group. Key losses: RB Kenneth Walker III (Super Bowl MVP, to Chiefs); S Coby Bryant; CB Riq Woolen; edge Boye Mafe; some other contributors. Zach Charbonnet is dealing with ACL recovery. Biggest moves: First-round RB Jadarian Price (to replace production); edge Dante Fowler (depth/veteran help); various depth signings and re-signings/extensions for core pieces (e.g., Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Devon Witherspoon, others). They brought back most of the championship group.
Cardinals are in reset mode. They hired Rams OC Mike LaFleur to be their HC, leading the reset to a run-heavy offense. They acquired players in the draft and free agency with RBs Love + Allgeier and OL investment (Seumalo, etc.). They mixed other free agents and draft picks to run the game. They pulled a big upset in week one. They have to deal with another coach who knows McVay and the Rams system inside and out.
After an unorthodox travel strategy backfired, the Rams delivered a dismal performance in their Australian opener. [1, 2, 3] It's only one game. The Rams are going to have to regroup and overcome the injury to Miles Garrett. The offense has to get back on track. They need immediate improvement in all phases of the game before they start playing within the division. The next games- Giants, Broncos, Eagles, and Bills should tell us if we dramatically overrated the Rams.
Next year, have a game in Hawaii and make the Aussies travel.
I have no idea what we have. We could go 13-4. Or 5-12. Or anywhere in between. It does appear to me this is not the super team we were promised. They could get better as the season progresses. But they have to win at least a couple of the next 4 games.
You need to listen to this man with a long ball.
There's extra testosterone in there.
I hope McVay is watching. The chiefs blitzing is shutting Broncos down
I can defintely see us starting 0-5 or 1-4
I think we go on a 7-1 or 6-2 win streak after that. Assuming the defensive scheme changes or Garrett gets back quick and is healthy.
Big ifs.
The changes in the secondary are going to be felt as we go forward. This secondary is going to be fine.
The concern is the run defense. Rams were middle of the pack last season vs the run (among 5 teams T-11th in yards per rush), and they got worse towards the end of the season when Poona was out. Nobody could perform that role of the depth chart types. Rams drafted a NT in round 6 (Keenan), who looked like a random fatass who got pushed around and predictably ended up cut. The same issue we saw last year, thus, is still effective. And to make things worse Poona played like shit vs SF.
So I assume that Poona's gonna get his act together. But that's not a given. And I don't know if they're going to be able to find someone to come in and help them out in the rotation for the nose role. There are teams ahead on the sched, though, that it sure would be nice to have that role covered.
I agree that the run defense is improved by Garrett by the way, because Verse was not good in contain. He got caught inside way too much. But now not having Garrett for a month makes things worse. Maybe Stewart steps up big time, I am hopeful there. But again as it comes to projecting this defense, there's a lot of concern for the secondary but it's the run defense that's gonna determine whether this defense can get their shit together. I think if they can solve that issue, as the secondary comes online this can still be a top defense. There is no such thing, however, as a top defense that cannot stop the run.
The concern is the run defense. Rams were middle of the pack last season vs the run (among 5 teams T-11th in yards per rush), and they got worse towards the end of the season when Poona was out. Nobody could perform that role of the depth chart types. Rams drafted a NT in round 6 (Keenan), who looked like a random fatass who got pushed around and predictably ended up cut. The same issue we saw last year, thus, is still effective. And to make things worse Poona played like shit vs SF.
So I assume that Poona's gonna get his act together. But that's not a given. And I don't know if they're going to be able to find someone to come in and help them out in the rotation for the nose role. There are teams ahead on the sched, though, that it sure would be nice to have that role covered.
I agree that the run defense is improved by Garrett by the way, because Verse was not good in contain. He got caught inside way too much. But now not having Garrett for a month makes things worse. Maybe Stewart steps up big time, I am hopeful there. But again as it comes to projecting this defense, there's a lot of concern for the secondary but it's the run defense that's gonna determine whether this defense can get their shit together. I think if they can solve that issue, as the secondary comes online this can still be a top defense. There is no such thing, however, as a top defense that cannot stop the run.
Cardinals looked good but they looked good early in the season last year and fell off a cliff. Jockoby Brissett is a serviceable backup but he’s not an NFL starter. They will likely end up where they usually do and draft another QB.
pvtdragon39
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Not gonna be popular opinion, but dont care. Im sorry, If hes not gonna play, then why the fuck are we paying him so much money? If not get the fuck out, pay back the money ,and grab someone who will fucking play!
Theres guys who are back who had severe career ending injuries back on the field in 6 months and are playing at top level! I love AD as much as the next person, but If youre not ready, then get out. We need Someone NOW! Its not like he sat on his couch the last 2 years.
pvtdragon39
Pro Bowler
Honest take.We Underestimate other Teams 100% and Maybe overestimate our team but because we are Baised
This is Honesly the 9ers Division to lose. They are the Super Team, not us. This has been the 9ers Division to lose Since We won the Super bowl and went 5-12 the next year. Injuries Screwed them, but they are the Team to beat. Seahawks know this, and thats why they are talking shit all the time.
The Rams Have been playing like the 2022 Panthers, the last 10 games or so. It started after TB, when we lost to Panthers. Lost to the Falcons. Played better than the bears, but still almost lost. Almost got upset again by the Panthers in 1st round. Lost to Seattle x2. Something is off but I dont know what it is. Its not Stafford, and Something on Defense and I point to Shula! Shula is the Problem, and Mcvay wont get rid of him because he picked him and is his Friend.
Offense is Play calling for sure! We dont run the ball when we need to, and Just PASS PASS PASS, even when we are grinding them away. We dont stick with it.
If we dont beat the Giants, then we are lucky if we are even a Wild Card team. Broncos got spanked like we did so thats a toss up. Eagles will kill us with thier defense, ! Offense is thier Weakness but will strike if not pressured a lot. Bills Feast on High Scoring games and will win a shoot out. Need to keep them off the field!
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I honestly can't believe what I'm reading/skimming through.
I can't wait until the Rams win a couple of games so I don't have to waste so much time scrolling through so many posts.
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I honestly can't believe what I'm reading/skimming through.
I can't wait until the Rams win a couple of games so I don't have to waste so much time scrolling through so many posts.
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