tweets & other bits … 12/28

Rams Q&A: Vinny Bonsignore

There is a ton that goes into being an NFL RB – including having a command of the playbook and blocking assignments. They were really impressed with [Anderson’s] vision and ability to play off those blocks. Also how he’s continually moving forward. He was quite the get for themKelly will get there but he’s still a rookie. Takes time. Anderson is proven

He will definitely be the primary backup. Depending on how the game goes I can see him getting a few more touches

I asked [TG] yesterday if there was any indication a clean-up surgery might be needed in the offseason but he said he wasn’t focused on that right now. So we’ll have to see. Hard to argue the past injury and the inflammation aren’t connected….there was an MRI. I think ideally it’s just a rest and recuperation situation. But at the end of the year, I’m sure the medical staff will take another look to decide if some clean up is necessary. I think he’ll push through in the playoffs

Critics say it means nothing because the Cardinals are that bad. While true, what do you think are the key takeaways from that game? Goff looked a lot better and Cardinals are okay against the pass.

They had gone three straight games under six yards on first down and throwing more than running it on first down. They got back to what they do on first down and it showed: Run more than pass, dominate the distance by averaging more than 7 yards a pop. That opens everything up for them on second and third down. That and taking care of the ball were my big takeaways….more than anything they’ve been trying to play to win games and get back on track. And as we saw Sunday, get back to what really works: Balance, stick with the run, and then use the run game to help set up play-action pass.

…the sense I get is they would love another shot at the two teams they lost to: Bears and Saints. And the Bears are lining up as a very likely first-round opponent should the Rams hold onto the second seed.