Who are the top 3 Rams you want to see take the next step?

  • To unlock all of features of Rams On Demand please take a brief moment to register. Registering is not only quick and easy, it also allows you access to additional features such as live chat, private messaging, and a host of other apps exclusive to Rams On Demand.
WestCoastRam

WestCoastRam

Legend
Joined
Nov 17, 2014
Messages
9,645
ROD Credit 2025
59,835
Okay, so we've been talking about rookies, vet acquisitions at WR, etc... but what I want to know is who you'd like to see take the next step. In the first three years it's normal but not always a given for many guys to take a step forward in their development, who would you like to see make that step - or take that leap! - and in what order.

1) Jared Verse: Verse had an electric first year where his bull rush caught everyone by surprise. A year of tape, lack of changeup rush and a middling secondary led to a regression in how he how he was able to affect the QB. He did improve as a run defender though from year one to two. Really want him to take another step with a changeup to his rush.

2) Terence Ferguson: Would love to see him own the playbook, continue his surprisingly fast development as a blocker, offer even more flexibility at Y TE and work on contested catch situations. It would be fantastic if he could show that he can run a more diverse route tree but I don't think that's gonna happen with how his athleticism is stacked.

3) Konata Mumpfield: Again, can the kid work on his hands? Can you put on a little weight to block better and muscle defenders in the run game and at the catch point. Seems like a good route runner, can he step it up even more. If he can take another step, we really don't have to worry about having the horses to run 11 personnel at will.
 
  • 6Like
Reactions: bwdenverram, André, BC Ramfan and 3 others
1. Omar Speights - Needs to improve coverage and sideline to sideline anticipation.

2. Special Teams on Punts - Since GSOT, I’ve never viewed the Rams as a team that is competitive in punt coverage. Gunners are left consistently unblocked on punts, and our gunners and players cannot get downfield fast enough for punt coverage. Hopefully the new coaching staff helps.

3. I’m with @WestCoastRam on Ferguson.
 
  • Like
  • High Five
Reactions: den-the-coach and WestCoastRam
WestCoastRam said:
Okay, so we've been talking about rookies, vet acquisitions at WR, etc... but what I want to know is who you'd like to see take the next step. In the first three years it's normal but not always a given for many guys to take a step forward in their development, who would you like to see make that step - or take that leap! - and in what order.

1) Jared Verse: Verse had an electric first year where his bull rush caught everyone by surprise. A year of tape, lack of changeup rush and a middling secondary led to a regression in how he how he was able to affect the QB. He did improve as a run defender though from year one to two. Really want him to take another step with a changeup to his rush.

2) Terence Ferguson: Would love to see him own the playbook, continue his surprisingly fast development as a blocker, offer even more flexibility at Y TE and work on contested catch situations. It would be fantastic if he could show that he can run a more diverse route tree but I don't think that's gonna happen with how his athleticism is stacked.

3) Konata Mumpfield: Again, can the kid work on his hands? Can you put on a little weight to block better and muscle defenders in the run game and at the catch point. Seems like a good route runner, can he step it up even more. If he can take another step, we really don't have to worry about having the horses to run 11 personnel at will.
Click to expand...
Agree on 1 and 2
Verse I would add, learn to finish. He must stop whiffing. Maybe if he aimed for the waist instead of the shoulders he wouldn't get shook off or juked out of his jock.

Ferguson just needs to stay healthy and have breakfast with Stafford every morning so they can sync up.

3 my choice is Forbes. I feel the Rams are very exposed after the 2 chief recruits. This is his second full season and if he doesn't make a marked improvement... well only as strong as your weakest link.
 
  • Like
  • High Five
Reactions: WestCoastRam and BC Ramfan
Allen2McVay said:
Ferguson ... McClendon ... Fiske ... Kinchens (I am mathematically impaired)
Click to expand...
Kinchens taking a step would be a real nice feather in this D's cap. He's definitely flashed so far in his career. I do think with better corner play that teams won't be able to avoid our safeties as much this year.
 
1) Kinchens. He came out as a big play guy and has already had a few big time plays. Most of all though, he’s a hitter. I love that in a safety. With improved coverage from CBs, which leads to improved pass rush, I can see him having a big year.

2) Ferguson. I get all of the offensive expectations. I see those as necessary to validate the pick. But if he flames out, then we won’t get to see shots of his stacked GF jumping up and down in celebration.

3) Puka Nacua. I don’t want to see this offseason “become something “, even though we will constantly be reminded every week. With the increased multiple TE sets, he should be a ridiculously tough cover. I want to see this guy destroy secondaries this year. I don’t see the Rams winning a SB w/o him having a huge year.
 
1. Blake Corum ; he had an excellent season last year. But I want to see more carries for him, which should mean more production. Make it a true 2 headed monster.

2. Jordan Whittington ; I haven't given up on him.

3. Josiah Stewart ; I think he will be a force this year
 
  • 5Like
Reactions: Ramstien, fanotodd, hotanez and 2 others
Verse - easily a double digit sack all-pro if he can develop a secondary technique to his bull rush
Fiske - just needs to stay healthy and work on his hand fighting to be a pro-bowl DL
Ferguson - could be the key to making 13 personnel work long term if his ball skills improve down the field
 
  • Like
  • High Five
Reactions: BonifayRam, Ramstien and BC Ramfan
Neil039 said:
Put this man in charge of Accounting ASAP
Click to expand...
1780056074081.webp
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom
Back