The rams were pretty terrible last year, winning only 4 games. With a new coach and staff to go along with a young qb and a damn good defense (they did take a step back last year) I think the rams can compete for a wild card this year. I dont think seattle will be as good as theyve been. Like the Giants their line is not an asset, or hasnt been for a few years. I dont think Eddie Lacy will be very productive as the new RB over there. The 9ers are looking like theyll be trash for at least another season or two and the Cardinals took a step back last year as well, they also lost Calais Campbell in the off-season
Their young qb, jared goff, has some weapons at his disposal with the explosive Tavon Austin and reliable #2-3 in Robert Woods formerly of the Buffalo Bills.
They beefed up their o-line by adding andrew whitworth to play LT. This moves former #2 overall pick Greg Robinson to RT. LG is manned by the veteran Rodger Saffold. They also brought in former Viking John Sullivan who was a staple in Minnesota for some time. Todd Gurley should have a bounce back year behind this improved unit. They also added FB Sam Rogers in the draft who is a violent lead blocker and can be a threat (for a FB) with the ball in his hands as well
In the draft the rams added 2 notable weapons to Goff's disposle. They got TE Gerald Everett in the second round. Everett will give Goff a reliable tight end target, tightends can be a young qb's best friend and Everett is an all around player who could contribute immediately. They also drafted WR Cooper Kupp in the 3rd round. Kupp is a wildly athletic receiver, who catches the ball well and is elusive with it in his hands, though he played at a small school he was pretty highly regarded in this draft. I could see him fighting his way up the depth chart and becoming a starter sooner then later.
Their defense is pretty stacked,and will have a very good DC in Wade Phillips there to run scheme.. Aaron Donald is an animal, Michael Brockers is a very good NT in their 3-4 D. Robert Quinn and Connor Barwin man the OLB positions while Alec Ogeltree and MArk Barron man the middle of the field. They have Trumaine Johnson coming back on the tag, paired up with EJ Gaines who quietly played well with 56 tackles, 7 pd, and a FF.
The game isnt played on paper but right now it looks like the Rams are heading in the right direction and have a formidable roster.
*** I apologize for a non-Giants thread, I just like to analyze football as a whole and the Rams kinda stood out to me. aaand there isnt much to talk about this time of year. Happy weekend to you all.
They have Seattle's number, so they have that going for them. Other than that - not much at all.
In reality, change is constant. Young players mature. Older players age. Luck, good or bad, swings games, and a couple of games swing a season. (Luck doesn't always even out over a season.)
The Rams have a fair amount of talent, and the upheaval of the move west is behind them. Their fan support should be a little better. Their young QB isn't a rookie anymore. They're in a good position to surprise a lot of people if their young talent develops. The Seahawks seem to have moved out of their window and need to retool; the Cardinals are kind of an enigma; and the 49ers are rebuilding. It's a great opportunity for a "miracle" team to rise up. The Rams could do it.
I'm starting to see Rams gear in stores more. I have yet to see a single piece of L.A. Chargers gear anywhere. That'll take a while, I expect.
He's not a #1, he has the ability to break away and make a big play, thats really all i meant by explosive. he has top end speed and can make defenders miss. but no hes not a #1
The last few years they have been an extremely tough out about 4-6 times a year and the rest of the season they have been pretty mediocre. Their thorn in the side of the Seahawks and victories against Indy, New Orleans, Denver show they can live up to their potential at times. At times.
Should be a good watch to see how McVay and the coaching staff take the Rams to the next level. If Goff is a decent QB, McVay will handle that O and Wade will figure out the D. The ceiling will largely rest on Goff I think. And if we are going by last year, not so good so far.
I would also caution writing off the 49ers as a perennial loser going forward. Niner fans might have been overestimating the last two offseasons, but now I think even the fanbase may be underestimating what to expect this year and next.
What makes Phillips so good is that he builds his defense around the strength of his players. Jay Ratliff was an undersized DT and he was a pro bowl NT in Phillips' scheme.
Or you could just read the part that says "LA Rams" and figure that out...
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in front of the title so everyone knows its a non-Giants thread.
Or you could just read the part that says "LA Rams" and figure that out...
Too simple.
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in front of the title so everyone knows its a non-Giants thread.
Or you could just read the part that says "LA Rams" and figure that out...
lol ...
The man can flat out coach defense
Rams will be improved just because of his presence imo
watch the tape Capt. You to BillT
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In comment 13477090 PatersonPlank said:
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in front of the title so everyone knows its a non-Giants thread.
Or you could just read the part that says "LA Rams" and figure that out...
Too simple.
i should have youre right, but read the title