On to San Diego — Same ole Rams?

wv wrote:

they beat a good team but cant sustain it.

Can they win two in a row
against winning teams?

w
v

Well it’s impossible to win EVERY game. A real Rams fan would understand that.

Rivers is playing hurt.

Bad ribs or some such thing. He’s a tough guy but if the Rams hit him and hit him?

Yes–the Rams CAN win this game.

But as a Rams fan I know that what you see this week may not look like next week. I HOPE they win. But I’m not making any bold prediction.

wv wrote:

joemad wrote:

>PA Ram wrote:
Rivers is playing hurt.

Bad ribs or some such thing. He’s a tough guy but if the Rams hit him and hit him?

Yes–the Rams CAN win this game.

But as a Rams fan I know that what you see this week may not look like next week. I HOPE they win. But I’m not making any bold prediction.

hurt his knee yesterday and was able to play through it….

I won’t be surprised if we see Clemens next week.

Well, if Clemens beats the rams
i think we all have to seriously consider
insisting that Zooey commit
Hari Kari

w
v

On the Chargers offensive line problems:

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http://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/2014/11/17/7235501/how-to-fix-the-san-diego-chargers-offensive-line

Problem number one is interior blocking. Nick Hardwick is not coming back, Chad Rinehart has been terrible, Johnnie Troutman has been woefully inconsistent, and Rich Ohrnberger is decent when healthy (which is rare). This group has not been able to push the line and help the running game.

Problem number two is speed rushers. Every defense in the NFL has at least one guy who gets to QBs based on his speed and athleticism instead of pure strength, and they’re been having great success pointing them directly at a (possibly injured) D.J. Fluker at Right Tackle.

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http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2014/11/17/team-grades-chargers-outslug-raiders-in-13-6-affair/

(SD v. Oakland)

After being held scoreless (37-0) a week ago last Sunday in Miami, San Diego’s offense wasn’t exactly barnstorming on this Sunday afternoon. Chargers were a meager 4-of-15 on third down conversions, finishing with 300 yards of total offense (120 rushing). The return of starting running back Ryan Mathews (out since week two with a knee injury) did help, as the fifth-year back out of Fresno State finished the day with 70 yards on 16 carries. The biggest problem for San Diego was the offensive line’s inability to give Rivers and the running game consistent protection. Rivers took a number of hits, including a pair that had him in noticeable pain (knee, chest). Although he finished the game, he likely needed a long time in an ice bath after this snoozer of an offensive performance by the team as a whole. Keenan Allen led San Diego’s receivers with eight catches for 63 yards.

I think the same kind of game they played against Manning and the Broncos beats the Chargers. Both Broncos and Chargers are very similar in how they play offense and why not? Chargers head coach was Mannings OC is first year in Denver.
Rivers is a similar type of QB to Manning.

Antonio Gates is Rivers security blanket. If they can take Gates away this should give them a good chance. Also, pressure, sacks and hits on Rivers is most important.

I think the Rams can utilize their TEs in this game against San Diego. I’d love to see the Rams stack their receivers in much the same manner the Patriots did versus the Colts last week.

Tre Mason should play a huge role in the offenses and team’s success.

Grits

With the SD game, the Rams will have played 6 top 10 defenses in 7 games, going back to the 1st SF game. In a row that’s SF (4th), Seattle (3rd), KC (8th), SF (4th), ARz (13th), Denver (5th), & then SD (9th).

Then there’s Oakland (18th).

from off the net

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RamfanDave

Chargers have played an easy schedule

the Raiders twice, the Jets, Jacksonville and Buffalo are five of their six wins. They did beat Seattle but lost to Miami, Denver, KC and Arizona. We have a chance and then the schedule gets a whole lot easier.