tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91986624752153617832024-03-05T17:47:58.019-08:00LSURAM's SpotlightOne of Planet Rams long time writers speaks his mind here.lovemyramshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09589040261113018056noreply@blogger.comBlogger161125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9198662475215361783.post-27317084091287595942012-12-05T11:02:00.002-08:002012-12-05T16:02:17.375-08:00Rams vs 49ersQuick thoughts:
Told ya'll last week that Jenkins was a playmaker!
Bradford was poised in the pocket and used his legs very well in OT. We would all love to see numbers that Andrew Luck is putting up in Indy but the Rams still lack big play WRs outside of Amendola and Givens. Most plays the 49ers were blanketing the Rams wideouts.<br />
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OL did'nt open too much in the way of rushing lanes but did a much better job in pass protection. Again the WR's didnt create space.
DL Brockers and Langford made running tough on Frank Gore and the big runs were cutback runs. Brockers is credited for 11 tackles which is amazing for a DT.<br />
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CBs did a nice job keeping all the plays in front of them. Most folks would have preferred Rams' corners playing more bump and run but Safety Mikell was in the box to stop the run leaving Dahl to play centerfield so Rams corners had to play off. Frustrating I know but scheme dictated the formation and the soft coverage.
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Great win!<br />
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Geaux RamsLSURAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05072429249798996247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9198662475215361783.post-8221639304820766962012-11-28T07:57:00.000-08:002012-11-28T10:44:06.103-08:00Rams vs CardinalsQuick thoughts:
Janoris Jenkins is a play maker even before the Arizona game. Jenkins will take risks and most good corners do beacuse some degree of risk is needed to force turnovers.<br />
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If you had a chance to watch Jenkins at Florida he was a ballhawk and was sent on blitzes off the corner. Complete corner that has to refine his skills but so far a rookie to get excited about.<br />
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Scott Wells at center with Turner sliding over to guard made the line instantly better. Wells had a few early protection issues and the bad holding call but for the most part he did a great job especially with the running game.<br />
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Concerns about our d-line generating pressure from the front four. Long and Quinn have had games that they have disappeared I'm not sure if it's the scheme or the fact that Brockers and Langford are getting a push up the middle. Brockers is doubled almost every play so Langford needs to win the one on one matchups.<br />
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After a shaky start the Rams forced tunovers and pulled out a road win. Early on they had some issues stopping Arizona but kudos to coaches for making halftime adjustments and winning a game they should have.<br />
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Geaux Rams LSURAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05072429249798996247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9198662475215361783.post-66560974440304264752012-11-01T11:17:00.001-07:002012-11-03T08:18:44.526-07:00Stinker across the pondWell Rams fans, we have become too accustomed to this type of game. The Rams defense put up little struggle against Tom Brady and the Patriots.
This team will improve and will compete after this disappointment.<br />
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The Rams have addressed and bolstered certain areas but many positions still need serious upgrades in talent.
Have faith that the second part of the season the Rams will compete and win more games and then they will have another offseason that the team can address some of those key areas.<br />
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Geaux RamsLSURAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05072429249798996247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9198662475215361783.post-34309374843838916092012-10-25T09:37:00.000-07:002012-10-25T09:37:01.133-07:00State of the RamsSorry for my long absence.
The 2012 Rams have been transformed into a competitive team that other teams probably don't want to play. The talent level has improved over last year due to sound drafting and key free agent signings, as well as subtractions. I will quickly address each position on offense as the Rams approach their bye week.
QB: Bradford looks much more like he did hs rookie year running a west coast offfense. Protection as well as sound running game are necessary for his success. B
RB: Richardson has surprised many by leap froggging second rounder Isiah Pead and is sharing carries with SJ39. The future may be with a 7th round draft pick but the Rams has a break away runner with speed for the first time in awhile. B
WR: Gibson, Amendola are returnees with Amendola playing great pre injury. Gibson has made some spectatcular catches as well as costly drops. Veteran Steve Smith has been inactive and a non factor. 4th round Chris Givens is a playmaker and should only improve. 2nd rounder WR Quick is slowly aclimating into the NFl but coaches are high on him so we should try to be patient with him. C+ without Amendola B+ with Danny
TE: Kendricks looks legit and his blocking is overlooked at times. The other blocking TE's are helping due to injuries on the OL
OL: Saffold has been injured twice, and Scott Wells who missed all training camp broke his foot and has played very litte. Kudos the Paul Boudreaux the Rams OL coach for taking a few castoffs and making them play quite well at times. Barry Richardson (KC), Wayne Hunter (NYJ), and Joe Barksdale(OAK) all were released or traded by their former teams and have come in a played solidly thus far. B+ (mainly due to injury issues)
LSURAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05072429249798996247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9198662475215361783.post-1651630394803006732012-07-03T17:47:00.001-07:002012-07-05T08:19:08.208-07:00State of the Rams- my best guess- Offense editionIt's a total shot in the dark since it's July and the team hasn't put pads on yet but I will try to highlight a few areas to keep an eye on as training camp approaches.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">QB- This team will go as far as Sam Bradford goes. He's back in a West Coast offense that is based on timing that he excelled at in his rookie year. This hopefully is the year that Bradford solidifies the notion that he is a true franchise QB.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">WR- For Bradford to be successful he has to trust that his WR can get open and run correct routes. Influx of young players and speed added to returning players. Here's hoping that Brian Quick is the second coming of TO, and Steve Smith, and Danny Amendola are fully healthy. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">OL- Again the OL will directly effect Bradford's success. Can Saffold and Jason Smith play more like two years ago? Scott Wells from Green Bay should be a vocal confident leader at center, Harvey Dahl was hands down the Rams best lineman last season, LG is the wild card with several guys competing for the spot.
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<span style="background-color: white;">TE- Fisher had some very capable TEs that moved the chains when he was with the Titans. Kendricks is the key at "move TE". Are the drops just a case of rookie jitters? Can these guys stay heathly? Logjam of about 10 players on the roster. I'm a huge LSU homer but TE Deangelo Peterson has a ton of potential, as he was a converted from WR to TE at LSU. Substandard QB at LSU hurt Peterson's production. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Defense next time </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">GEAUX RAMS</span>LSURAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05072429249798996247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9198662475215361783.post-18490670537970739672012-06-14T09:24:00.002-07:002012-06-15T13:49:16.484-07:00Mini Camps<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS9IJ4by_bEpuTCmVfa2ch1zxY9jKTG-2zVu-LCD3uF81yZvioRk0VUBdC6yLTvbiLFcQJODheahOKBTwMDNLnmJHAExaGKm8zcJbgWCSwjhH7XTFkPpe2EP8XbRB21s1zcUr0hliTmDA/s1600/fisher-ap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS9IJ4by_bEpuTCmVfa2ch1zxY9jKTG-2zVu-LCD3uF81yZvioRk0VUBdC6yLTvbiLFcQJODheahOKBTwMDNLnmJHAExaGKm8zcJbgWCSwjhH7XTFkPpe2EP8XbRB21s1zcUr0hliTmDA/s320/fisher-ap.jpg" width="300" /></a>
As we are enter into summer the final OTA's/ mini camps are upon us. Fisher and company still have some holes to fill especially in the LB corp, but most positions seem to be set and have more depth. <br />
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No one can predict injuries or how some of the camp battles will turn out but a few areas intrigue me.<br />
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CB: Can rookie Janoris Jenkins start game one over Jermome Murphy and Bradley Fletcher? Obviously the two veterans are coming off injuries but all comments thus far have been very positive on Jenkins who is running with the first team.<br />
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RB: Well another year provides SJ39 with two new backups. Out goes the grizzled vets enter the two rookies. Isiah Pead, MVP of the Senior Bowl, seems to not only be able to provide a change of pace back to Jackson but also is an accomplished returner. Pead and Richardson both have impressive speed so I hope the show in preseason they can provide depth and a breather for SJ39.
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K/P: Not a glamorous topic but the Rams will have rookies and both positions so I hope they can make the transition easily.<br />
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LB: The biggest issue in my opinion. MLB, and one OLB seems set with Laurinitis, and Dunbar. Depth is a concern im not familiar enough with OLB Mario Haggans to figure out if he can solve the SOLB issue for the Rams. OLB Rocky McIntosh had a tryout yesterday with the Rams so I am glad they are still searching for players to help that position.<br />
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GEAUX RAMSLSURAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05072429249798996247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9198662475215361783.post-79761113522413122912012-05-24T18:42:00.000-07:002012-05-26T08:26:34.048-07:00OTA'sWith the Rams fully emersed in offseason training activities, hope has officially returned to Earth City.<br />
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<b>Quick thoughts:</b>
Am I the only one that loves the almost common sense approach by Fisher and Snead?
DT was a problem sign one starter in free agency, and draft the other one.
CB was a disaster last year and even when healthy it lacked the playmakers to make a clutch play or generate a turnover. Free agency and draft x 2!<br />
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Bradford lacks weapons to fully reach his potential. Change of pace back and possible heir apparent to SJ39, plus two good looking prospects at WR with SPEED!
Blocking tight ends, new special teamers, depth on the OL, and a slew of rookie FA's that provide competition at virtually every position.<br />
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It sure seems like the new regime assessed the situation and are addressing it in a logical methodical way.
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GEAUX RAMSLSURAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05072429249798996247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9198662475215361783.post-1496529424451581952012-04-30T16:20:00.003-07:002012-05-01T09:01:52.734-07:002012 Draft<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well in case anyone was wondering the four pillars have come and gone. Jeff Fisher's led Rams took more than a couple of players with character concerns. Our hope as fans as they have learned from past transgressions and will mature in the pros. The Rams had some serious issues going into this offseason and on paper have addressed some of those.<br />
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<b>1. Stopping the run</b>
- The Rams let a group of guys not named Adrian Peterson to gash them repeatedly. The Rams jettisoned older DT like Fred Robbins and replaced them with #1 draft pick Michael Brockers from LSU, and signed a pass rushing DT in Kendell Langford. SO the DL looks much more promising with Long-Brockers-Langford-Quinn then it did last season.<br />
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<b>2. CBs</b>
-The Rams could have opened a cornerback hosiptal last season losing all three penciled in starters and then guys freshly signed off the street as well to injuries. Bartell was released while Fletcher and Murphy continue to rehab their respective injuries. The Rams signed Courland Finnergan in free agency then drafted Janoris Jenkins, and Trumaine Johnson. Jenkins has the ability to be a shut down corner and from watching a quite a bit of Florida games he has that playmaking abilty. Finnergan-Fletcher-Jenkins (slot) looks pretty good if Fletcher recovers.<br />
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<b>3. Targets for Bradford</b>
-The Rams had no passing game last season due to injuries and ineffective skill players. Even with the saftey in the box to stop the run, the Rams could not get the passing game going. Amendola returns from IR and it should be interesting to see how draftees: Brian Quick and Chris Givens develop in traing camp. Smith-Quick-Amendola-Givens
Also the drafting of Isiah Pead gived the Rams a change of pace back and a homerun threat. Check out this guys highlights if you get a chance, wow.<br />
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The Rams still need OG, WSLB, and another safety but progress has been made. As Rams GM Les Snead put it "Now its up to the players"<br />
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GEAUX RAMSLSURAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05072429249798996247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9198662475215361783.post-8448565835958336962012-04-22T20:01:00.001-07:002012-04-22T20:01:30.938-07:00Draft decisions and the futureWith the draft less than a week away, it has officially signaled time to cash in on that Redskins trade. New Rams GM Les Snead will be judged in large part by how well the team uses the extra picks from this years trade. Rams of a certain age do not want another Dickerson trade fallout. The Rams will have opportunites via the draft for the next 3 years to reshape the talent and finally acquire some playmakers. What will the Rams do in the first round is very, very important, but with an extra second rounder, as well as high picks in each round minus the 5th, it is vital the Rams hit on these picks and hopefully get around 4 starters from THIS draft. The list of names that have been high draft picks makes us squirm in our seats by just reading off those names. If the Rams plan to continue the momentum of getting a proven head coach, solid assistant coaches, and a promising rookie GM, the draft will provide another big step in the rebuilding process.
GEAUX RAMSLSURAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05072429249798996247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9198662475215361783.post-18180876424785144272012-03-24T17:22:00.003-07:002012-03-25T04:19:54.751-07:00Good StartSomewhat expected the Rams would sign CB Courtland Finnegan to a long term deal. Finnegan knows this defense and is much more of a physical corner. Later in the week the Rams added a pro bowl Center from the Packers Scott Wells, and a DT with pass rushing ability in Kendrick Langford. These three players should help fill some holes, yet many more remain. <br />
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Key areas include OG, DT, OLB, backup QB, backup RB, and Punter. As the draft nears and the free agency pool dwindles lets hope the Rams run into a few hidden gems before the draft.<br />
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GEAUX RAMSLSURAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05072429249798996247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9198662475215361783.post-1774086515951800902012-02-21T12:34:00.001-08:002012-02-22T12:07:30.103-08:00Combine timeWith the NFL combine a few days away the post SuperBowl spotlight focuses in on infusing each team with new talent.<br />
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Every Rams fan must cheer on RG3 to have a superb combine and pro day. The higher his star rises the more lucractive the Rams #2 pick becomes for a QB needy team.<br />
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Quick thoughts:<br />
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RT Jason Smith is due around $13 million this year. Injuries and inconsistent pass blocking has all but sealed the former #2 pick's fate.<br />
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New GM Les Snead will need to construct almost an entire new OL this year.<br />
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Geaux RamsLSURAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05072429249798996247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9198662475215361783.post-51824530171494655782012-02-09T09:09:00.000-08:002012-02-09T11:04:42.088-08:00Off seasonWell with the Rams still searching for a GM and finalizing their coaching staff all fans should be cautiously optimistic. Three years ago we had the hot up and coming coach and sadly here we are again with a new coaching staff and front office changes.<br />
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With the draft and free agency almost here it is an exciting time to be a Rams fan since we all have hope that this is the regime that turns this team back into a playoff contender.<br />
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GEAUX RAMSLSURAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05072429249798996247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9198662475215361783.post-31559911353853302132012-01-18T06:06:00.000-08:002012-01-18T10:11:25.685-08:00Fisher Era BeginsWell it seems like we as Rams fans experience this kind of press conference way too often. Since Mike Martz we have seen two hot coordinators take the helm and seem overwhelmed as new head coaches. Enter a proven leader and teacher, Jeff Fisher.<br />
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Fisher if nothing else will command respect from all his players. He is proven, he seems focused, and seems most importantly to have a plan in place to fix this franchise. I don't expect any more press conferences where the Rams head coach doesn't have any answers and only says they will go back review the tape and keep playing hard. Fisher seems to be a coach that will demand players to execute or will replace them with ones who can.<br />
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I don't expect miracles but I do expect better fundamental football and players to come in and make plays. Fisher was a guy most long term Rams fans hated because his teams always played to the whistle and more times than not a few seconds after. I hope the "edge and attitude" his previous teams had is brought to St Louis.<br />
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My favorite quote by Fisher on his vision for the Rams "Quite simple, do whatever it takes to win ball games". No more moral victories, no more key areas routinely not addressed. <br />
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GEAUX RAMSLSURAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05072429249798996247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9198662475215361783.post-71976407013667721252012-01-03T16:46:00.000-08:002012-01-04T07:57:46.876-08:00Post Spags and Devaney EraRams ownership looked and listened to the fans and made a quick decision on Spags and Co. Black Monday began and the Rams were the first team to fire their head coach and general manager. A 10-38 record in three seasons doomed them even though Spags players continued to play hard and most folks seemed to respect and like Spags.<br />
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One of the most telling snipets I remember reading was a question posed by the local Rams beat writers who were having trouble describing the teams identity. Well they went and asked Rams players and they couldn't identify the teams identity. After three seasons and a total roster overhaul you team should have an identity. This one didn't, other than kinda laid back, conservative, and playing not to make mistakes. Those attributes also could be attributed to Spags as a head coach<br />
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So what's next? Another total blow up of the front office and coaching staff. I hope like all Rams fans that our new owner gets it right, but we could get the right guy and still play poorly if we don't get playmakers on both sides of the ball.<br />
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GEAUX RAMSLSURAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05072429249798996247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9198662475215361783.post-30583963726417525972011-12-05T18:07:00.000-08:002011-12-07T09:40:16.936-08:00Rams vs 49ersQuick thoughts:<br />
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This offense is so bad it may have surpassed any of the horrible offesive units we witnessed in the 90's.<br />
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Bad player decisions are so rampant I'm sure Billy Devaney will be fired before Spags.<br />
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Kudos to Chris Long, who has 12 sacks, and has been playing hard all year.<br />
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<b>Why are they on this team?</b><br />
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AJ Feeley - so he knew last years' offense---hmmm<br />
Norwood - brought in to be a 3rd down back (nope) and return kickoffs (nope)<br />
Jacob Bell - huge paycut and still getting worse<br />
Justin King - better as a dime backer <br />
Jason Smith- regressed each year at center<br />
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GEAUX RAMSLSURAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05072429249798996247noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9198662475215361783.post-2739201977692612902011-11-29T19:44:00.000-08:002011-11-30T10:34:34.101-08:00Rams vs CardinalsQuick thoughts:<br />
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Seems like we just saw the Peterson punt return for a touchdown....<br />
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GM is a bigger issue than coaching, but that being said I need to see better coaching<br />
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Playmakers are everywhere on other rosters, where are they on the Rams?<br />
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BD drafted 2 OTs, acquired in free agency 2 OGs, and a C......and it looks like that little project sadly needs to be repeated.<br />
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SJ39 may have to be trade bait, he deserves to be a winner in his career and I'm not sure another rebuilding phase is in the cards for him<br />
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Spags needs to look at big picture and take a few chances, buddy look at your head coaching W-L record!<br />
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GEAUX RAMSLSURAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05072429249798996247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9198662475215361783.post-91218857009757765042011-11-22T17:51:00.000-08:002011-11-23T07:51:29.932-08:00Rams vs SeahawksQuick thoughts:<br />
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Another division game that the Rams had an early lead only to not do much on offense.<br />
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Defense played very well, but can't be expected to play 8-90 snaps a game. Every three and out by the Rams offense lessens the defenses' effectiveness.<br />
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Spags and Devaney have been placed on the hot seat, with multiple sources indicating Rams' owner Stan Kroenke has been exploring and having informal discussions with potential GMs.<br />
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This seaon has been beyond frustrating as a fan.<br />
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GEAUX RAMSLSURAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05072429249798996247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9198662475215361783.post-5662671037318103662011-11-16T09:32:00.000-08:002011-11-16T13:21:35.362-08:00Rams vs BrownsQuick thoughts:<br />
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I will reserve to judge Bradford until he has at least two legit WRs. His quick chemistry with Brandon Lloyd may be coincidence but with Lloyd being the only proven wideout on the team besides Mark Clayton I simply cant properly judge Sam.<br />
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SJ39 is a beast. If any lingering questions are still hanging around him they should have been dispelled long ago. This guy has subpar blocking, no passing game and still churns out tough yards. The bigger question is why aren't all the Rams this enthusaiastic and want to win as badly as Jackson?<br />
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I have never ever seen anything like what has happened to the Rams secondary. Teams have injuries but c'mon! How many Cornerbacks are on injured reserve now?<br />
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This next few games will in my opinion go far in forcasting Spags and Devaney's futures. Lots of division games where Spags said the teams focus was on in preseason.<br />
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GEAUX RAMSLSURAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05072429249798996247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9198662475215361783.post-3074984890087965372011-11-07T14:18:00.000-08:002011-11-08T09:11:15.125-08:00Rams vs CardsWell another week another head scratcher for Rams Nation. I'm not sure that the players at this point have a ton of faith in someone making a play. One week removed from beating a Superbowl caliber team, the Rams struggle and let a team hang around just long enough to steal a victory.<br />
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Good teams find ways to make plays and win ugly games even when they aren't at their best. This is not a team that has playmakers. <br />
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Not much more to say other than on to the next game.<br />
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GEAUX RAMSLSURAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05072429249798996247noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9198662475215361783.post-67713423139264737312011-11-01T17:57:00.000-07:002011-11-02T07:30:21.260-07:00Rams vs SaintsQuick thoughts:<br />
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Growing up in New Orleans for 30years this was my Super Bowl! <br />
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Give Spags some credit the guy hasn't lost his team, even after that debacle in Dallas.<br />
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So Brandon Lloyd seems like this years great pickup just like Mark Clayton was last year.<br />
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Chris Long and Robert Quinn seem like a pretty good DE-duo.<br />
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Re-watched this game twice already!!<br />
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GEAUX RAMSLSURAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05072429249798996247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9198662475215361783.post-67518626434269423092011-10-18T21:04:00.000-07:002011-10-18T21:10:51.501-07:00Rams vs PackersNo big surprise that the Rams had lots of trouble against the Champs.<br /><br />Ramdom thoughts:<br /><br />I like not love the trade fro WR Brandon Lloyd. He is proven in this system, and may provide the most help as an on field tutor to the Rams young WR's. He has the ability to make tough catches and brings a deep play ability.<br /><br />Welcome back Mark Clayton! Clayton certainly was a surprise last year. Hopefully fully recovered from a knee injury, Clayton and Bradford seemed in sync last season.<br /><br />MSW well we hardly knew you!<br /><br />WR week 7-8: Lloyd, Clayton, Salas, Alexander hmm starting to look better.<br /><br />This was a awful stretch of games and the next two certainly continue that trend. If the OL takes care of protections, and the new WR core provide Bradford with better separation and sure hands; maybe the Rams can make this season respectable.<br /><br />GEAUX RAMSLSURAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05072429249798996247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9198662475215361783.post-61252921983006335772011-10-04T12:52:00.000-07:002011-10-05T12:22:51.237-07:00Rams vs RedskinsAt the quarter mark in the 2011 season we have a clearer picture of this team moving forward.<br />
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Rams depth pre-injury may have been improved but losing two of your top three CBs would debilitate most teams, and the Rams are no exception. <br />
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The OL we all thought was a strength has been very poor in pas protection, with Bradford being harassed on 40% of his dropbacks so far.<br />
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SJ39 being injured early on seemed to affect the teams identity.<br />
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Fred Robbins and James Hall may have let age catch up to them. They dont seem to have the same ability this year to disrupt plays.<br />
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Mikell has been a bright spot, but the other safety position is a liability.<br />
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Mix those issues with bad tackling, penalities, drops, and lack of fire bring us to an 0-4 start with three brutal games after the bye.<br />
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Not many positives to hold onto at the moment.<br />
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Geaux RamsLSURAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05072429249798996247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9198662475215361783.post-9081815290377803942011-09-21T08:36:00.000-07:002011-09-21T08:41:30.526-07:00Rams vs NYGIf injuries weren't enough the Rams continue to be slowed by penalities, turnovers, and poor red zone efficiency. This team that lacks playmakers and the skill positions continues to do very well between the 20's, and then stall. <br /><br />Quick thoughts:<br /><br />It might be time to make a trade for a CB. The Rams have another injury with RFA Atchinson down with a hamstring injury. Couple that injury with Al Harris looking his age sometimes, something needs to occur to give that position stability.<br /><br />Bradford needs to look of DBs more. In zone coverage the DBs are looking back at Bradford. May be a reason that our yards after catch are non existent.<br /><br />Lets hope for better luck and a few calls go our way this week.<br /><br />GEAUX RAMSLSURAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05072429249798996247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9198662475215361783.post-42024073341670735372011-09-04T11:41:00.000-07:002011-09-05T09:43:06.007-07:0053 team namedQuick thoughts:
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QB: I really like Thadeus Lewis and thought he outplayed Feely. Since Lewis still is elligible for the practice squad I hope he ends back with the Rams.
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RB: No surprises
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WR: Avery played well but mainly in the 2nd half of preseason games against inferior competition. Mardy reminded me of all the bad traits of Az Hakim.
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TE: Again Fendi Onubun is still raw and eliigible for practice squad.
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OL: Surprised by the release of Foster and the FA from the Patriots. I am not a Hank Fraley fan so maybe we can upgrade via waiver wire.
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DL: George Selvie is a heck of a player, and simply got caught up in the numbers game. He was sideline to sideline effort guy and was solid on special teams.
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OLB: Zac Diles was much like Avery, played mainly against backups and didnt stand out
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CB: Only 4 CBs so expect a trade or a pickup before week 1.
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S: No surprises
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Geaux RamsLSURAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05072429249798996247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9198662475215361783.post-90166582213285109262011-08-28T12:12:00.000-07:002011-08-28T12:18:34.931-07:00Rams Preseason #3If as many people beleive that in the NFL teams use that as a dress rehersal for the regualr season, the Rams are almost ready. In a hostile environment the Rams were more physical, efficient, and executed better than the Chiefs.
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<br />DE Robert Quinn had a sack, forced fumble, and a blocked field goal. As he matures and transitions from college and a year off he might be the real deal. Starter James Hall should be an excellent mentor for Quinn.
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<br />Bradford seemed to get the ball out very quickly. It is so great to see him becoming the leader of this team.
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<br />The running game looked fantastic with both SJ39 and Cadillac getting chunks of yards.
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<br />I like the potential of S Darian Stewart
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<br />Geaux RamsLSURAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05072429249798996247noreply@blogger.com0