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RG 3 - Today
Not predicting it per se. But he is going to be running a different offense. Forget the pistol. He's going to be more of a drop back passer. And any thought that he is going to run wild anymore? Forget it. Oh, he'll be capable in time. But he'll be far more cautious with his body from this point forward. And so will Shanahan. Luck and Kap will be running the same offenses. No chanby RockRam - Ramsrule.com Football Forum
Fisher isn't "wild" with his praise about anybody. - Yesterday
So he must really feel that he has something special in Brockers. One thing is for sure; if he is as good physically as he is mentally and personally, they have the makings of a star that's going to get a lot of ink. He is well spoken, upbeat, and seems to be just a real good human being. Just a real HUGE human being.by RockRam - Ramsrule.com Football Forum
This is the first real statement of confidence from Sam - Yesterday
His words, the force of his speech, eyes, body language, says: I know what I'm doing. I understand what to do. I know this offense. Now I'm coaching the young guys so they do things right. Not heard that before from him, or seen him look like that.by RockRam - Ramsrule.com Football Forum
Well, this is starting to make sense. - Yesterday
Folks were wondering how only a 1 game suspension was handed out. Apparently, whatever it was, was pretty dubious. And Fisher is standing behind Watkins essentially saying he didn't do anything that deserved a suspension. No dog house for Watkins (at least about this). And we can probably put to rest any kind of concern in that regard as to his behavior or character. Chalk up to the chby RockRam - Ramsrule.com Football Forum
Let the Crabtree analysis be a lesson: young WRs are problematic - Yesterday
Rams fans need to pay attention to their own analysis of the Niner's woes re: loss of Crabtree. The Niners aren't going to just plug in some rookies and 2nd year guys who hardly played and expect the same results. So I suspect they'll be looking for veteran help. So we have to be reasonable and temper the expectations put on the Rams rookies Austin and Bailey, and also on the 2nd year guysby RockRam - Ramsrule.com Football Forum
He may play late in the year, but not contribute much. - Yesterday
First: Crabtree is not a game changer. He's a RAC guy. He doesn't beat you deep. He catches short passes and runs over smaller CBs. Second: The Niners have several guys that they can use to make up for some of his catches. Third: They will probably sign a vet WR to help out. Fourth: Crabtree might return late in the year, but his effectiveness will be greatly diminished. Being medically clearby RockRam - Ramsrule.com Football Forum
it is certainly lacking. This board is my source. - 3 days ago
Even with all the fussin' and fightin', this board is where I go for hard news and info, as well as insightful thoughts about the Rams at every level. I might fundamentally disagree with several posters here, but it doesn't matter. Often even those opinions are at least well thought out (other times not so much!!) and so give me food for thought.......at times even changing my hard headed mind.by RockRam - Ramsrule.com Football Forum
Very risky to project a player to a new position. - 4 days ago
Erick Crouch is the poster boy for believing you can take a good athlete and mold them into anything you want to. It was as much Martz and the Rams arrogance as it was Crouch's lack of desire to play WR that is to blame. It's hard enough to take a good college DI WR and make then a good NFL WR. It's equally as hard to take a superior college DII WR and make them a good NFL WR. But to takeby RockRam - Ramsrule.com Football Forum
Let me tell you why Bradford is the real deal. - 5 days ago
Yeah, I'm igniting the argument again. And no, I'm not calling him a star, a Tom Brady, or any such thing. But I am calling him a good starting NFL QB who has the tools and the intangibles to become elite or close to it. 1) He has the size and the arm. 2) He has the accuracy. 3) He has a cool, calm demeanor and exhibits patience. 4) His teammates love him and think the world of him. 5)by RockRam - Ramsrule.com Football Forum
This wasn't at all meant to be a replace Schotzy thread - 6 days ago
You have misunderstood. This isn't about replacing anyone, putting anyone's job on the line. Rather, just as Snead is on the hotseat for making decisions on the Draft and FA, the question is who on the Rams is going to be under scrutiny the most this year. And I happen to think the focus has got to be on Schottenheimer to develop and use of the weapons he now has. Even if he doesn't do it asby RockRam - Ramsrule.com Football Forum
The real "hot seat" guy on the Rams? Schottenheimer. - 6 days ago
Bernie says the same thing. The idea that Bradford is on the hot seat resides only in the minds of some fans. Bradford is the man as far as Fisher, Snead, Demoff, Kroenke and his teammates are concerned. They are convinced. And when you compare his stats (as if that's where you make the decision on whether a QB is all that), he had a very good year and was about the same as Flacco. No, theby RockRam - Ramsrule.com Football Forum
Doesn't it bother you what that stuff might do long term? - 6 days ago
Seriously. Have you considered that these chemicals could do some pretty bad stuff to you eventually? Not saying that I know. But it worries me when I see the "supplements" folks are taking. And somehow just because they are "legal", makes them healthy and OK. I have a friend who is a Harvard trained Pathologist who warns that even taking too many vitamins and minerals aby RockRam - Ramsrule.com Football Forum
Oh yeah. I would be shocked if we didn't score 7 more ppg - 6 days ago
It would blow me away if we didn't score 7 more ppg this year. Heck, we could have scored something near that last year, even with all the absurd oline injuries, if we only had WRs with reliable hands.by RockRam - Ramsrule.com Football Forum
Perfect time is after this year. - 6 days ago
The Rams who already think they have their QB will know this year for sure (assuming he doesn't get injured and is out for a long period of time). So at the end of this coming season they can extend him, add even more to their cap space, cement in their franchise QB, and go FA big time if the players match the need. They can also extend some other guys like Quinn if he has a big year. And affordby RockRam - Ramsrule.com Football Forum
If the Rams score 7 more, the D will allow 3 or 4 less per game. - 7 days ago
The amount of time the O has the ball and is scoring points has a direct relation to what the D can do. If the Rams were to score 1 TD more per game. our D will hold the other team to at least a FG per game less due to less time of possession for the opponents offense. And, one also has to assume that if the Rams O really is 7 points better, they will also maintain better overall field positiby RockRam - Ramsrule.com Football Forum
I don't think the NFL really wants the read option. - 7 days ago
The problem is that good QBs are so valuable. The other problem is concussions (which RG3 had 1 or 2 last year). Why on earth would the NFL want their QBs to be runners? I don't think they do, and so I don't think they're going to emphasize protecting a running QB. Rather, by making it clear that he'll get the same consideration as any other running back, I think it'll discourage coacheby RockRam - Ramsrule.com Football Forum
Is the Pistol here to stay, or is it just a passing fad? - 7 days ago
I don't buy the "era of the running QBs". I think we have a couple of guys, namely Kap, Wilson and RG3, who came in and caught an unprepared NFL by surprise. But, look at the price RG3 paid. Now, as a formation? Perhaps the Pistol has something to offer on certain downs and distances. But as a base offense where the QB is a runner? No. It is an NFL fact of life that RBs haby RockRam - Ramsrule.com Football Forum
Barrett Jones is going to turn out to be a fantastic pick. - 7 days ago
I readily admit, Jones was high on my personal list so I was thrilled to see the Rams get him in the mid-rounds. The guy couldn't have been brought into a better situation. His best position is probably center, due to his size and his smarts. Having played every position on the oline, he understands oline assignments like few ever will. And now he'll have the chance to learn behind a Proby RockRam - Ramsrule.com Football Forum
Yes, of course able Guards are necessary. - 7 days ago
Yes, you need Guards who can keep DTs from getting in the QBs face, and can open holes for RBs. But the difference that a HOF Guard makes, versus a solid NFL Guard just isn't that much. I couldn't, ethically, post the rest of the article because it is a paid subscription. But he goes on to say that CENTER is a far more valuable position. And you want to draft CENTERs who can play Guard, or Gby RockRam - Ramsrule.com Football Forum
Boylehart says taking Guards high, even in 1st round, is a bad idea - 7 days ago
Peter Boylelhart at HuddleReport is always good for telling it like it is. I don't always agree with him, but it's hard to question that over many years he's proven that he understands player evaluation, ranking, and has a solid philosophy of drafting players. And this recent article picks up a debate that we had on this board about defining "impact" players (on Offense), and the valby RockRam - Ramsrule.com Football Forum
They can, but charges are pretty minor - 8 days ago
In the end, the NFL can certainly get involved. However, since he was not convicted of DUI, I don't see how substance abuse (which is the biggie) comes into play. A NFL fine for being arrested and the other stuff? Could be. Suspension? Too minor, I think.by RockRam - Ramsrule.com Football Forum
Hold the phone. Who says Wells has a knee problem? - 10 days ago
The guy injured his knee and foot last year, and I've heard nothing to suggest that he is not healed from it, or that it is going to be a problem going forward. The guy was an iron man before that. And when he came back, he played VERY well. And now he's had an offseason to rest. And Fisher is notorious for protecting his veteran players. In fact, notice that in the last two games of the yby RockRam - Ramsrule.com Football Forum
I think they like this Nseke OT. - 10 days ago
I get this feeling the Rams have some hope for Ty Nseke. This giant 6'8" 325 lb. OT they picked up last year. I doubt he can be a good LT, but he might make it as a blot-out-the-sun RT. If he can do that, then Saffold becomes the starting RT, sub for LT guy. So I could easily see Nseke and Jones as our 2 game day subs for the Oline unless Barksdale or someone else shows up big inby RockRam - Ramsrule.com Football Forum
Never was "any trade possibilities". - 11 days ago
This "trade possibilities" about Saffold was a complete media invention. They manufactured the unhappy Saffold that would have to be traded to avoid problems, and now have managed to backtrack by happily announcing that "any trade possibilities" have ended. Notice also that Peter King and the Rams made no mention of having any of the OTs on their radar. Rather they wereby RockRam - Ramsrule.com Football Forum
Well, the reason DA is gone is injury vs. $$ - 13 days ago
Danny was used just fine. And when he played, he caught a lot of passes. In fact last year he even lined up wide sometimes. And caught a lot of passes. The issue is that he only managed to play in 12 games over the past 2 full seasons. And that the Pats took a bit of a risk is their business. The Rams decided Tavon Austin would be the better slot guy. Anybody want to say they're wronby RockRam - Ramsrule.com Football Forum
If has great year at RT, he'll get happy about it. - 13 days ago
As I've said before: happy about it? Heck no. What competitor would be? But a disgruntled player? No way. And if he has a terrific year at RT, maybe even an All-Pro year, he'll be one happy dude. And if the Rams win a lot of games to boot, he'll get all kinds of press. Which will merely enhance his status and value. He knows that. This whole Saffold hand wringing exercise was media anby RockRam - Ramsrule.com Football Forum
No kidding. Couldn't get open. Couldn't catch. - 13 days ago
I remember on the games that Martz did as the color man that he regularly commented that WRs have got to get open. That there's nothing Bradford can do when NOBODY is open and especially when nobody can beat man coverage; it blows up the whole play. But what was just as bad was that we had guys that simply dropped the ball a lot. Gibson was inconsistent. Kendricks a major offender. Pettis proby RockRam - Ramsrule.com Football Forum
As you allude to, there is depth and then there is quality depth. - 13 days ago
The Rams are not only trying to get the best talent at each starting position, they are tying to upgrade their depth. Depth is a given. You will always have 53 guys with X amount of guys per position. The issue is getting quality guys for depth, and the process is to put talented rookies and 2nd year guys behind starting vets. But in the Rams position you trying to complete your starters witby RockRam - Ramsrule.com Football Forum
Classy guy. Understands reality. - 13 days ago
Bottom line: Sure he wasn't crazy about the Rams getting Long to take his spot. But it is what it is. It's not all that easy to move over to RT, but he'll get it down. He and Long are already like they're good friends. Is here to play and have a great oline. I hope this puts to rest the Saffold is unhappy, trade Saffold, mindset. What a great young man. Says all the right things toby RockRam - Ramsrule.com Football Forum
I will be shocked if Bailey isn't a "starter". - 14 days ago
Calling a WR a "starter" is kind of a misnomer anymore. It's all about packages. I would be awfully surprised if Bailey isn't in the rotation from game 1 and getting a lot of playing time. Probably on STs too. I readily admit I can't breakdown technique. However I have watched college and Pro football for longer than I care to admit. And some guys just "get it". They havby RockRam - Ramsrule.com Football Forum