Dallas game reactions

wv wrote:

The Robert Woods ‘touchdown’ was an awesome play too. Such great hands and body control by that guy. A wonderful addition.

Snead/McV — have they made any personnel mistakes so far? Looks like they’ve hit several homeruns. Woods, Watkins, the LT, the Center. Critical additions.

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Critical additions.

The difference between the worst offense in the league, and 4-12, and a top offense contending for the division.

Plus I think it’s safe to say that McVay is better at offense than Boras.

I may have to start believing this team is for real. I’m not there quite yet. I won’t attach my emotions to a “Greatest Show On Turf” type run but this is a fun team to watch and certainly much improved on offense. The thing I am buying into first is the offensive line. I really believe these starters are rock solid. I believe that line is legit. I worry about the depth a bit but that starting line is legit.

Coaching. McVay is just doing an outstanding job. He brings so much energy. He reminds me of a young Dick Vermeil when he came to Philly–but I hope he doesn’t burn himself out. And it’s the position coaches too. Everyone is doing a great job.

I hope that Wade is starting to get the guys on track with the defense. Great second half performance.

Things I’m not one hundred percent sure about yet–but getting there:

Goff.

He has done an outstanding job. He’s doing what they need. But I don’t think he’s at a level where he can take over a game. Certain QBs can make a bad team decent. Rogers, Luck, Brady.

I’m pretty sure Goff can’t do that yet. He needs great receivers, solid running game and protection. A lot of Qbs could do very well in this offense right now. So I’m not ready to crown him elite yet–but that doesn’t matter. He’s playing great and using the weapons he has available. That’s good enough. And he hasn’t reached his ceiling yet. He’s still learning.

Gurley.

I know, I know. He looks fantastic right now. What more could you want? But we’ve seen this before. I just need to see it for several more games before I completely buy into the Todd Gurley resurgence. His use as a receiver is particularly impressive. He’s in a good offense and it suits him well. But he can be moody if things don’t go well–and who knows how one or two bad games might effect him? Still, I love what he’s doing. I just want to see more of it for awhile.

The defense.

It’s hardly where it needs to be–yet. I hope over the next four games we see things click and see that the Rams do not have to score 35 points a game to win. There is certainly talent on the roster. They just have to put it together for a whole game.

So….I’m thrilled with the Dallas victory.

2 road games, back to back. That’s special.

It’s fun to be a Rams fan again.

And with what’s going on in the world today I NEED this distraction. The Rams have made football fun this year.

If we beat Seattle, I might actually pee in my pants

Herzog wrote:

If we beat Seattle, I might actually pee in my pants

…as if we need any more incentive to root for the Rams.

not quite the gsot. this is a young group of skill position players. goff isn’t quite 23 yet. gurley is only 23. cooper kupp is older than both of them weirdly enough at 24. watkins is only a day older than cooper. everett is 23.

that gsot team was way more experienced. even warner had played a lot of football before he got his big break. torry and az were the two young guys, but they weren’t expected to do a lot that first year.

good thing though is this group had a little bit of time to grow and gel together. should be fun.