Why I'm not worried

[ramsince62]

I am worried. Worried that Todd Gurley is going to injure one of our OLs next week if they get in his way during our victory against Pittsburgh.

I'll say this, if Foles can't exploit the Steeler young secondary, it will be another long day.

 

[Mackeyser]

Fisher plays Strong Mustache.

It's a hybrid position, but he plays it well...

 

[LACHAMP46]

A lil concerned for sure....Our run defense...continually loose coverage....Why play off-man with pressure? Draft better man coverage corners...

This week, it seemed the entire NFL drank some crazy Flavor-Aid. Frankly, it woulda made a whole lotta more sense as a week 1, but it is what it is.

New coaches...and Tampa, the Jags, Cleveland, the Raiders are coming....check out the NEW QB's at all those places. Check out their defenses...

 

[Mackeyser]

I hear you. And THAT, if nothing else, had better get Fisher off the dime because other HCs are expected to get things done before year FIVE.

Seriously, what other HC has been given THIS MUCH talent and done this with it and isn't even on the hot seat going into his fifth year?

Anything less than a winning season and Fisher's lost me. And, honestly, I've been not just on the Fisher wagon, but buckled in.

All that said, like I said in another post, I think this team is much more the team that beat Seattle than the team that laid that egg in Washington.

I think this young team got full of itself and laid an egg on the road. And you know what? Anyone who's ever raised a teenager KNOWS that no matter WHAT you say, most teenagers have to experience some stuff for themselves and be humbled before they will LISTEN to you.

I think NOW, the youngsters will LISTEN more about preparation for every opponent.

 

[yrba1]

I'll start worrying if the O-line still has issues through midseason. It's rather disappointing though that we drafted maulers yet they still got manhandled at the LOS, I was expecting a respectable running team this season. 27 and 32 pass attempts on weeks 1 and 2 respectively is not a run-first team.

 

[Yamahopper]

It's one game. Like they were going to win them all.
Own it, suck it up and move on.

 

[TheDYVKX]

At least 14 games to go. Things happen. For all we know, the Redskins are the 2014 Rams of 2015. A talented team who can beat good teams one week, lose to a bad one the next. We could be a real good team. We just don't know after 2 games. We got the Steelers next and I expect us to stick it to 'em. The sky isn't falling after one loss.

 

[Mackeyser]

True, but that may really illustrate that Benny and Mason are really complimentary backs and once we have Gurley that it all comes together.

Oh, and Gurley is a pass catching fiend. That guy catches like he's got stickum. Was watching him during TC and he was more natural than every WR except Bailey.

Not. Kidding.

I dunno that Gurley changes everything from his first snap, but he has that POTENTIAL. I mean, he breaks tackles and he's as fast as Tavon. Literally. Dude's just sick fast. So when they run him on some sweeps, guys may keep up with him in the first quarter, but in the last 2nd? Whole 4th? That's when a big, fast back like Gurley will overwhelm a defense.

If you look at some of the top Gurley plays, they aren't even TDs, they're 18 yard runs where he hits a super small crease, bounces through, breaks like 4 tackles and drags guys for 9 more yards to extend the drive.

Neither Benny nor Mason are ANYTHING like that. They are very nice backs, don't get me wrong, but Gurley has the potential to be one of the truly elite backs in this game.

And I really, really, REALLY don't say things like that unless I mean it and I've seen enough tape that I think there's evidence to support what I'm saying.

This OL will struggle, but if you watched the Green Bay game, that OL wasn't all that great in Pass Pro. Aaron Rodgers sure helped them out a ton as did their running game.

In our case, someone like Gurley can help the young OL out a bit until they gel and get that run blocking down. Foles is pretty dang good in the pocket and with the run game working, things open up pretty nicely. We've seen it. Heck, it doesn't even have to be slammin', just working. That said, once Gurley's really integrated, I expect the run game to finally click.

 

[bluecoconuts]

If we can prepare accordingly, I think we have the potential to beat anybody. I don't think the Rams went into this game prepared, I think they were expecting an easy win, just as fans were. Nothing is automatic, and we paid for it.... That's going to happen with a young team.

 

[DR RAM]

We have the most inexperienced front line in the NFL, and there is no substitute for experience. They will, learn, they will get stronger, they will play better, or they will be replaced. I am worried about players that do have experience, that continue to make in-game mistakes.

It takes time for our QB, OL, and WR, along with the RB'S to gel. It will take a little time for our OC to gel, and know what we can do, and what we can't. We have a new QB. No excuses for GW, or his defense. They have experience. He needs to figure it out, and quick.

In the end...I am a lifetime Rams fan. I have hope every year. I haven't given up on this staff, because I do believe there are viable limitations. I don't see a team who have quit. I haven't given up on this team, because they have only played 2 games and we are 1 and 1. I am more concerned with sustainability, than a quick fix.

Go Rams, I still love you, and I always will.

 

[Rmfnlt]

The only kool-aid I drink anymore is laced with booze.

Seriously, I can't get too high or too low anymore. I simply have no idea which Rams team will show up week after week.

Now, in entertainment, that's called a mystery... and people love mysteries, right?

So, I keep my emotions in check and watch my weekly mystery show... the Rams are the Perry Mason of the NFL.

I'm on vacation this weekend, so I'll catch the game when I get home Tuesday.