Wrap your mind around this

[Farr Be It]

Well, he'll be back next year. Will be interesting to see if McVay keeps using him like he has been. If he does, Higbee could easily post 1000 yards.



Farr, you know I respect, but Higbee isn't as good as Kittle. Kittle is a better blocker and a better receiver. He's better in all phases. But Higbee flashed Zach Ertz-like ability to finish the year. And that's still damn good.

And I respect your eye. I will look at more footage. I think Kittle does have a bit better speed. But the blocking? Higs has taken strides. I’d be curious, by the end of 2020 where the overall value falls. I like both players abilities.

 

[fearsomefour]

I think we have at least 3 starters on the Oline right now.
Corbett / Edwards / Evans /

Corbett - has been solid to above average. With limited prep time he's come in and played well. Hasn't been All Pro but one would think with an off season program and coaching, he should improve for next season.

Blythe - He's been pretty decent at center. Again, he's been decent. He flipped from playing Guard when Allen went down and honestly we didn't skip a beat. If anything we got better. But I would put that mostly on the talent around him and not him moving to Center. I don't know if he'll be back.

Allen - I honestly think he's nothing more than a good backup. I'd keep him around but only as a solid backup C/G. and TBH honest I don't know if he can even play Guard. Blythe might be a better option for a backup.

Whit - I love this guy. I want him back. But I want him back for cheap. He's olllllllld. Like ancient old. He CAN still play but once that last domino falls he'll be washed up and we'll clamoring for his head on a pike next season, and people will be questioning McVay. So why even chance it? How many times have we seen this happen to a team. Keeping an older player past his prime and not having a viable replacement. It's how coaches and GM's get fired.
[Edit] If Whit doesn't came back as a player, I hope McVay is smart enough to see this guy can coach as well. He's great with the young players and he's one of the best to play at his position. It would be smart for us to keep him in the building. I can see him becoming a good coach.

Edwards - This guy has Tackle written all over him. He has the measureless and the footwork but will it translate to a starting Tackle? We all know he can play Guard and play it rather well. He played better than the Vet Blythe so that's a great start. I want to see what he has at LT/RT next season. I think He'll be a stud and if nothing more we have a good RG for the time being.

Evans - He got exposed a bit in the Card game. He missed some big blocks in the Run and Pass game. Overall this season he played well but teams didn't have much time to figure out his weaknesses due to lack of film, but I think we started seeing it towards the end of season. I don't think he's a LT, but more or a RT. And I definitely do not think he's a Guard as some others have talked about. If he can improve at RT he can probably replace Big Hav.

Rob Havenstein - Interesting player. Started out so Solid for McVay in 17/18' and completely fell off the Map in 19'. What happened to this guy? Did he get paid and not prep like he usually does? Doesn't strike me as the type of player to do something like that, but who knows. I do know that defense keyed in on his weaknesses and completely exploited them and he had absolutely no answer for it. It's unacceptable for a pro player to go from one of the best to one of the worst in the prime of his career. I would love to blame his right Guard (Blythe) but I can't because I've watched film and 1v1 he got his arse whipped more often than not. Will be interesting to see what we do with him this offseason. I would think he gets traded for picks or FA help.

Noteboom - Again another guy that I wasn't all too impressed with. Corbett came in and outplayed him. However, I don't think Noteboom is a guard but a Tackle only. Some guys are just built that way. He doesn't anchor well at the Guard position which makes him a liability. Tackles don't have that same problem because it's a different technique which he is probably better at. However, his career has a big question mark next to it as he had a gnar injury and he probably wont be back until mid next season. So lets just call him a backup for now.

Brewer - Back up, back up, back up. I know some of you like him.....buuuuuuuuuuut he's nothing more than depth. If he even makes the roster next season. It's going to be a crowded Oline room.

McVay has his work cut out for him this off season. He really needs to focus on the trenches, not only does he need to get a little more physical inside (center) but he needs to figure out our Tackle positions if he's going to be consistent next season on offense. Not to mention if Edwards moves outside who takes over his spot?
Lots of question marks ATM but I have faith they'll get it figured out.

You’ve confirmed what I was saying.
Like I said, a bunch of question marks.
I would have more faith if their plan, which they executed, with Allen and Noteboom worked. It did not.
I think both guys could develop still. Not giving up on anyone.
The picture you painted is accurate. A lot of unproven potential that could go either way.

 

[dang]

I love love Whit. Probably my favorite Ram OL of all time based on his role in turning a shite offense into a NFL excellent offense. With that said how many holding penalties did he have this year? There needs to be an heir apparent by beginning to middle of next season. We also have to add a stud center to shore up the run game. I don’t see that anywhere on Rams roster.

 

[Dodgersrf]

I love love Whit. Probably my favorite Ram OL of all time based on his role in turning a shite offense into a NFL excellent offense. With that said how many holding penalties did he have this year? There needs to be an heir apparent by beginning to middle of next season. We also have to add a stud center to shore up the run game. I don’t see that anywhere on Rams roster.

Well, that was suppose to be Noteboom, but I doubt hes ready to play at the beginning of next season.
We really need Whit back. Hell be more than fine with better play at LG.

Center is my main concern. A solid veteran at Center, is #1 on my wish list.

 

[kurtfaulk]

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Higbee and Everett have the potential to be as good as gronk and gangsta boy. The cheats were virtually unstoppable with those two on the field.

If mcvay doesn't use them in tandem next season I'll be very disappointed.

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[Loyal]

Well, he'll be back next year. Will be interesting to see if McVay keeps using him like he has been. If he does, Higbee could easily post 1000 yards.



Farr, you know I respect, but Higbee isn't as good as Kittle. Kittle is a better blocker and a better receiver. He's better in all phases. But Higbee flashed Zach Ertz-like ability to finish the year. And that's still damn good.

you Niner homer bastid!

 

[1maGoh]

Well, he'll be back next year. Will be interesting to see if McVay keeps using him like he has been. If he does, Higbee could easily post 1000 yards.



Farr, you know I respect, but Higbee isn't as good as Kittle. Kittle is a better blocker and a better receiver. He's better in all phases. But Higbee flashed Zach Ertz-like ability to finish the year. And that's still damn good.

But Higbee doesn't look like meth addict, so not all phases.

 

[SteveBrown]

I have alays liked Higs the same. He is not so much better now than in 2017....McVay schemed him open.....he ain't gonna beat corners in man coverage like the best TEs. A good player, not near great.

 

[Petrowsky]

I will be drafting Higbee in fantasy next year.

I waited on TEs this year and got Andrews and Hooper. I’m hoping to have the same luck next season with Higbee.

 

[OldSchool]

Something else to wrap the minds around. QB passing yards.


View: https://twitter.com/ESPNNFL/status/1212034541864587264

 

[den-the-coach]

he NFL's top 5 passers this season all failed to reach the playoffs

Run the dang ball!

 

[OldSchool]

Run the dang ball!

Yes but in a team manner not just one guy. The top 4 rushing teams made the playoffs but only 1 guy in the top 4 individual rushing made the playoffs.

 

[den-the-coach]

Yes but in a team manner not just one guy. The top 4 rushing teams made the playoffs but only 1 guy in the top 4 individual rushing made the playoffs.

You need two at the very minimum thunder & lightning...I believe the Rams have that in Henderson, just needs to stay healthy, now, they need to stay committed with either Gurley or Brown in between the tackles IMHO.

Problem with Brown is, when called upon, his durability has been an issue, he has the size and the ability to pick up the blitz, however, struggles to stay healthy IMO.

 

[Rams43]

Why do so many posters claim that Boom won’t be ready until midseason?

He’ll have 4-6 weeks longer to rehab than Kupp did and we all know how THAT worked out.

And I agree that McVay is sitting on an exciting gold mine of O weaponry in Higbee/Everett. Sure hope that McVay focuses on those two Next year. Bet that they would be a nightmare to defend along with all of our other fine weapons.

 

[den-the-coach]

Why do so many posters claim that Boom won’t be ready until midseason?

IMO, Noteboom will be on the PUP list and most likely ready by week two or preseason or so, maybe sooner...Have to await the reports on how the rehab is going, but you have to have a solid option and I would not mind the Rams drafting Trey Adams out of Washington.

 

[hotanez]

Something else to wrap the minds around. QB passing yards.


View: https://twitter.com/ESPNNFL/status/1212034541864587264

Yeah most passings yards. I never thought of that stat as a good way to judge a QB or how well a team did. Usually means a team is behind or can't run the ball.

 

[Zaphod]

A strong, positionally sound center would do wonders for a consistent rushing attack.

Allen disappointed honestly, really curious to see who’s even playing the backup role at center next year, and I just assume they’ll acquire more depth at the center/guard position.

 

[Dodgersrf]

Why do so many posters claim that Boom won’t be ready until midseason?

He’ll have 4-6 weeks longer to rehab than Kupp did and we all know how THAT worked out.

And I agree that McVay is sitting on an exciting gold mine of O weaponry in Higbee/Everett. Sure hope that McVay focuses on those two Next year. Bet that they would be a nightmare to defend along with all of our other fine weapons.

Because Kupp was already proven to be a good player at his position.

Noteboom is still mostly an unknown at LT. He's in a position where he should have to earn that spot. That is unlikely, if he wont be on the field in camp.