What are the weakest position groups after cuts?

[Elmgrovegnome]

It was hit and miss but he was pretty good on the move and 2nd level. Blythe was atrocious at both those, so I am confident we will be better in those ways.

I recall him taking bad angles and completely whiffing on his second level blocks. He wasn’t hitting anyone.

 

[Tano]

I recall him taking bad angles and completely whiffing on his second level blocks. He wasn’t hitting anyone.

He did that constantly.

There were times where if he just got in the way, Akers and Henderson would have been gone

 

[Tano]

It was hit and miss but he was pretty good on the move and 2nd level. Blythe was atrocious at both those, so I am confident we will be better in those ways.

I just hope he doesn't do OLE blocks on pass protection like Blythe would do at least 2 to 3 times a game

 

[Merlin]

I recall him taking bad angles and completely whiffing on his second level blocks. He wasn’t hitting anyone.

He had good and bad outings yes. But he definitely had a couple games where he was getting it done when he pulled. I recall that because I put up a stills of at least one of the games where he was better than folks realized. Either way I admit he was hit and miss but he moves well and if he's really better this year i.e. stronger then I think we'll see an uptick in run blocking.

If not well we're fucked either way.

 

[Mojo Ram]

ILB. Same as last year and the year before that and the year before that.

The Rams philosophy is to continue bringing in fringe talent there and developing them to plug n play alongside an elite DT, CB & EDGE guy...where the money is spent.

 

[ProGen]

ILB. Same as last year and the year before that and the year before that.

The Rams philosophy is to continue bringing in fringe talent there and developing them to plug n play alongside an elite DT, CB & EDGE guy...where the money is spent.

London Fletcher is the last decent ILB I can recall....am I missing someone?

 

[CGI_Ram]

I sort of laughed off the choice of RB, because it feels Michel replaces Akers and we sort of net out even…

But, RB is a big part of this offense.

Henderson hasn’t proven to stay healthy. It feels like a bigger drop off than I’d prefer from 1a/1b to the next man up (Funk). Then… behind him, we are totally unknown there.

 

[bubbaramfan]

ProGen, I'd include Will Witherspoon.

 

[ArkyRamsFan]

CB I can't remotely see why anyone is worried here. We have 2 top ten DBS and imo 2 top 5 DBS only Miami has that imo. Long or Rochelle or Burgess or Reed/Hughes will take over some duties. To me the DBs are better.

Malibu,
Are you serious? Your comments on our Corners are overly optimistic at best and dangerous at worst.
While I'll agree that Ramsey and Williams are studs you and both know that David Long had been an underachieving disappointment to say the least.
He is supposed to replace Troy Hill a guy who was in the field for 95% of defensive snaps last year?
Rochelle went to a DII school that played nobody and is as green as my snap peas.
And Burgess is coming off ankle surgery and is a SAFETY not a Corner back.
Yeah, if we stay healthy mebbe my concerns are much to do about nothing, but I don't like to gamble with the most crucial position on defense - especially in today's pass happy NFL.

~ArkyRamsFan~

 

[TK42-RAM]

The one that bothers me the most is OLB. Obo will be on IR soon and Lewis is a walking injury - I like and hope that Garrett gets playing time, but we need another body there

I like Lewis .. I’d love to see him go through this season injury free , would be massive for us.

 

[LARAMSinFeb.]

He had good and bad outings yes. But he definitely had a couple games where he was getting it done when he pulled. I recall that because I put up a stills of at least one of the games where he was better than folks realized. Either way I admit he was hit and miss but he moves well and if he's really better this year i.e. stronger then I think we'll see an uptick in run blocking.

If not well we're fucked either way.

The other day D'Marco said our season hinges on Brian Allen. And I don't disagree.

 

[oldnotdead]

Akers down, Xavier Jones down, Calais down.....
The Rams have a guy who can’t stay healthy and hasn’t done much in Henderson, in Michel a guy who has been an effective back but has injury issues too and a rookie with two ACL replacements.
Fing yikes.
Rams gotta pick up someone else at RB.

Sorry, I beg to differ. Akers, had his own injury issues remember? He only played part of last season. He had 145 carries for 625 yds. He averaged 4.3 yds per carry and had 2 TDs. He's the proven workhorse?

Henderson had 138 carries, for 624 yds. He averaged 4.5 yds per carry with 5 TDs. So how can you say he's done nothing? He did more with less. Funk has recovered from both ACLs and that is an injury players can return from. Cooper Kupp had an ACL injury in 2018 and has actually returned faster and stronger. He's played 2 seasons with no issues. That is not to say Funk won't get hurt, but that can be said of any RB in the NFL. But to assume he will get injured again can't be said with any more certainty for Funk than any other RB in the NFL. Remember Funk was treated by a collegiate medical staff. The fact it happened to the same injury is testimony they were wrong in their treatment regime. He's got a professional staff now to strengthen his ACL the same way Kupp did.

Michel has had minimal injuries over his career i.e., he's missed only 3 games. He's had over 900 yds rushing in 2 of his three seasons. He's a complete RB who can move the chains, pass block, and catch. He's a more complete RB than either Cam Akers or Henderson. IMO he will end up with more carries and probably over 1000 yds this year. They can use Sony exactly like they were going to use Akers, so McVay's original offense won't change. Michel will be the grinder lead RB and Henderson the knife at their throat type of RB.

The Rams never carry more than 3 RBs active on the game-day roster so that won't change. They will be no thinner there than if Akers had not gotten hurt.

 

[oldnotdead]

At CB they are basically 6 deep. They are carrying the four roster CBs but Burgess can play both CB and safety giving them 5 on the active roster. Since they play zone most of the time with their heavy safety unit I don't see a probem on game day. Beyond that they have Deayon they can call up on the PS. IMO Deayon is better than Hill as he can play outside or inside. Hill struggled at SCB and can only play a zone scheme. Deayon can play both man or zone. This has been addition by subtraction this year at CB.

OLB they have Floyd, Hollins, Lewis, and Garrett but they can shift Jonah Williams to DE That makes them 5 deep at 3 positions. I don't see a problem there either. If they want they can play Robinson or Hoecht at DE in a pinch or as a change of pace. Don't forget they also frequently rotate AD to DE as moving Robinson to 3T or Hoecht to 3T.

 

[fearsomefour]

Sorry, I beg to differ. Akers, had his own injury issues remember? He only played part of last season. He had 145 carries for 625 yds. He averaged 4.3 yds per carry and had 2 TDs. He's the proven workhorse?

Henderson had 138 carries, for 624 yds. He averaged 4.5 yds per carry with 5 TDs. So how can you say he's done nothing? He did more with less. Funk has recovered from both ACLs and that is an injury players can return from. Cooper Kupp had an ACL injury in 2018 and has actually returned faster and stronger. He's played 2 seasons with no issues. That is not to say Funk won't get hurt, but that can be said of any RB in the NFL. But to assume he will get injured again can't be said with any more certainty for Funk than any other RB in the NFL. Remember Funk was treated by a collegiate medical staff. The fact it happened to the same injury is testimony they were wrong in their treatment regime. He's got a professional staff now to strengthen his ACL the same way Kupp did.

Michel has had minimal injuries over his career i.e., he's missed only 3 games. He's had over 900 yds rushing in 2 of his three seasons. He's a complete RB who can move the chains, pass block, and catch. He's a more complete RB than either Cam Akers or Henderson. IMO he will end up with more carries and probably over 1000 yds this year. They can use Sony exactly like they were going to use Akers, so McVay's original offense won't change. Michel will be the grinder lead RB and Henderson the knife at their throat type of RB.

The Rams never carry more than 3 RBs active on the game-day roster so that won't change. They will be no thinner there than if Akers had not gotten hurt.

138 carries is nothing.
That’s just my perspective, nothing more.
They are paper thin at RB.
It interesting Henderson ypc average is higher.

 

[Kupped]

I think a lot of perceptions about the Rams’ ILB group are kind of stuck in a narrative.
Reeder is an interesting athlete. Don’t believe me? Go look up his RAS.. he’s really athletic. He’s fast for his weight and explosive. He PLAYED slow and clunky as a rookie. As a 2nd year player he got better every game and started flying to the ball. I expect more of that this season. Kenny Young is a plus athlete as well and it sounds like the head really connected with the body this off-season.
Not suggesting they’re the Bucs, but I think they’re FAR from being a liability.

 

[ProGen]

ProGen, I'd include Will Witherspoon.

Yep, that's true.

 

[So Ram]

The one that bothers me the most is OLB. Obo will be on IR soon and Lewis is a walking injury - I like and hope that Garrett gets playing time, but we need another body there

I don’t know how that bothers you. I’m actually excited. Don’t be surprised to see Floyd lining up on the Right side more,then Hollins switching more as well & getting more downs.

 

[So Ram]

What is scary re: the OL is the unknown. How can we project Allen and the top 5 when we have only seen depth types. Allen is two years out on film, we have to wait and see with him.

What is scary re: the RBs is we are depending on what might be a fragile room with injury. I like the room, I just don't like Hendy's glass bones or Funk's bad knee. This room might torture us all season. Hope not, but meh.

The ILB position is definitely the weakest room on the team. But we probably have enough and once Jones steps in things should look pretty good.

The Rams basically know Xavier Jones can handle some of the load.Say what you want about HENDO.He is electric & his Azz is looking Beefy.I don’t about looks,but Brian Allen’s Azz is looking beef as well.
Kevin O’Connell really talked about his thoughts on Brian Allen & from watching him in training camp it was easy to see his improvement.I was one against him playing guard 100%,but Bonifay’d kept saying how he was a guard.If you went to training camp you’d been able to see it as well.I had to see it to believe it.This is his 4th season & sitting out a year doesn’t mean you don’t mentally prepare.
Not saying your crying wolf.
I also thought Kenny Young was going to get cut because he was missing tackles.He had to miss them I believe now because there was no tackling aloud & he got to the play so fast.
You know pisses me off,& even more after looking at The Rams practice squad.The lack of RESPECT for Ram players.I know I get into it a little,but wow it just kills me.
Micah Kiser,Justin Lawler,OBO have all been hurt.The Rams made some tough decisions on certain players & positions. Earnest Brown is going to be a good NFL player Imo.Anyway just go down the list,it doesn’t freaking matter.
All I know was when Troy Reeder & Kenny Young were starters The Rams defense became The Best Defense in The NFL.I think they are getting discounted for that.They we’re the starting LBers.

 

[Merlin]

HENDO.He is electric & his Azz is looking Beefy

 

[So Ram]

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Scary HOT!! Stafford will be feeling one pair of Beef cakes in Brian Allen & watching the other in Hendo from behind. I like how HENDO always seems to just make plays.