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March 18, 2022 at 11:01 am in reply to: Rams sign Allen Robinson… & the trade talk this sets off (Woods?) #137697
canadaramParticipantAnd Atwell can go join the Hall of Shame along with Trung Canidate, Mike Schad, Greg Robinson, Lawrence Phillips, Wayne Gandy, Jimmy Kennedy, and Bill Hawkins.
I would like to add Jason Smith to this list. I am also considering Tye Hill and Jimmy Kennedy. Will let you know.
canadaramParticipantI will always remember 2022 as the year that I learned what “run it back” means.
canadaramParticipantWe’re also isolating in our house as we deal with Covid. The snow in our yard is just below waist level so I am not doing any work in the garden.
Speaking of the Rams being Super Bowl Champions, the thing that brings me the greatest joy is knowing that the Rams beat the Niners in the Conference Championship on their way to becoming the best team in the NFL. I think about that daily.
February 20, 2022 at 2:23 pm in reply to: when you have 40 min of time, watch this… NFL Films Mic’d Up Super Bowl LVI #136803canadaramParticipantMy favourite Mic’d Up of all-time.
canadaramParticipantBtw, I predicted Kupp would be injured at some point this year. But he proved to be quite strong and durable. Instead, Higby, Woods, and OBJ went down. w v
Me too. Back in September I thought there’s no way Kupp gets through the entire season without missing at least a game or two. His willingness to run after the catch is something you don’t see from every receiver.
Also, zn mentioned Mundt earlier in this thread. The Rams really missed his blocking in the run game. I loved that McVay’s commitment to the run never wavered. I never would have predicted such a scenario back in November.
canadaramParticipantI stopped believing in the third quarter.
What a storybook drive to win the game. Aaron Donald finishes it off. Wow! What a season from Kupp. Exhausted.
February 13, 2022 at 2:15 pm in reply to: the superbowl (us, media, etc)…updated w/ nice long article #136381canadaramParticipantNo matter what happens today, nobody will care about it in 2000 years or so…
Thanks, that’s better.
February 13, 2022 at 10:09 am in reply to: the superbowl (us, media, etc)…updated w/ nice long article #136375canadaramParticipantI feel queasy. Somebody do something to soothe me, please.
canadaramParticipantLos Angeles Rams UK@LARams_UKA round up of the overnight awards:NFL Honors – Andrew Whitworth won the Walter Payton Man of the Year award Cooper Kupp won Offensive Player of the Year Hall of FameDick Vermeil enshrined Torry Holt snubbedIt is interesting to read fan reactions to the HOF announcement on social media. It seems the most outrage regarding players being snubbed was reserved for Zach Thomas. Not that that means anything, it could just be that Dolphins fans are the most passionate and are on social media more than any other fan base.
Anyway, clearly many Rams fans are bothered by Holt not making it. I am strangely ambivalent. Yet I felt strongly about Bruce making it. I really wanted Ike to get in and was disappointed each year that he didn’t make it. I am not sure why I don’t feel the same way about Holt.
canadaramParticipantCome back, Ag.
canadaramParticipantPlease say hi to Jack for me. Also, please ask him for his home address as I have a few items that I would like him to sign.
February 1, 2022 at 5:49 am in reply to: highlights/breakdowns, title game, w/ Baldinger etc., massively updated 2/7 #135987canadaramParticipantI’m guessing that the counterfeit t-shirt people should have their “Bow up!” merchandise ready to ship in a few days.
January 31, 2022 at 11:16 pm in reply to: highlights/breakdowns, title game, w/ Baldinger etc., massively updated 2/7 #135973canadaramParticipantThese break down threads are always my favourite to browse through after a Rams win. So thanks for putting them together, zn.
I don’t know if I just wasn’t paying attention during the regular season, but A’Shawn Robinson has stuck out to me in a good way these playoffs. Good to see Baldy acknowledge him.
canadaramParticipantI would be remiss if I let this thread fade away without declaring my love for Cooper Kupp. I don’t know how he would have held up in a different era, but what he is doing in this era is incredible. The biggest game of the season might have been his best game of the season.
I’m still exhausted. I so desperately did not want the Rams to lose to the Niners. The next two weeks will be a fun time for Rams fans. I’m glad that I was around for the McVay years.
canadaramParticipantMy favourite part was when the Rams won.
canadaramParticipantThe Niners defensive line dominated the Rams offensive line for most of the second half of their last game and seemingly for all of their first game on MNF. I don’t know how the Rams can possibly scheme for that. To win this game the Rams will need an extra possession or two, and a big contribution from special teams
I’m not confident.
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canadaramParticipantMaybe now you will all believe when I say that Kupp is a great receiver and a valuable contributor to the Rams offense. Wow.
One of the knocks on Akers coming out of Florida State was fumbles. Until today, it hadn’t been an issue. Hopefully he got that out of his system now. Michel will be fresh next week, he didn’t have much work today.
Hopefully Rapp is back next week, I struggle knowing that Weddle is on the field.
What a legendary, unforgettable game. I’m just glad the Rams came out on the right side. However, to be honest I’d rather them have lost to the Buccaneers in this round than the Niners in the NFC Final. Does that make me a bad fan?
Anyway, I’ve got the feeling back in my left arm now. Carry on.
canadaramParticipantLots of good things to discuss, but I’m too tired. Before I go to bed, I will say that A’Shawn Robinson was impressive. He was active and intense. I never talk about A’Shawn, so I thought that I would give him his props. I think that he will be pleased knowing this
canadaramParticipantI was in disbelief at McVay’s actions at the end of the 1st half. I was surprised he didn’t go for it on 4th down, but then thought he was just going to run out the clock, and regroup at halftime. Then he started calling the TOs, and I was incredulous. Why get aggressive AFTER punting? But it looks brilliant in retrospect. It put the pressure on Baltimore, and they made a mistake that the Rams capitalized on. I don’t remember ever seeing anything like it before.
My exact reaction as well. With their cannon-legged kicker, I thought for sure the Ravens would at least get a field goal out of it.
I think Michel was in for all but one or two snaps yesterday. He definitely could use some relief. I guess he wasn’t used as much earlier in the season, so hopefully he doesn’t run out of gas come playoff time.
canadaramParticipantI like how the defense responds to adversity. Even if Lamar Jackson wasn’t playing they made key plays when they needed to. They’re a scrappy bunch, but the pass defense seems vulnerable between the 20s. I’m not sure if the stats back me up on that, or it’s just my angst talking.
Fuller’s INT at the end of the first half was big, but it probably doesn’t happen if McVay kept the timeouts in his pocket and let the clock run out.
I’m glad that Akers didn’t play. If he dresses this week I hope that he doesn’t see the field. I’d rather the Rams rest him for as long as possible.
My fears that the Niners game would be meaningful have come to fruition. Stafford’s turnover problems have not gone away. Not an ideal scenario given that the Rams are playing important football in January.
canadaramParticipantI was watching a Vikings wrap-up show from a Minneapolis station last night. The two dudes on that show were both critical and grateful that McVay did not run the ball more often.
canadaramParticipantMy favourite scenario would be that whatever happens this week results in the final Niners game to being meaningless. I don’t want the Rams to have to play the SF with the division on the line. Ideally, I would like scenario where the Rams don’t have to play the Niners in the first round of the playoffs. If the Rams and/or the other relevant NFL teams could make that happen, I would be most grateful.
The Ravens pass defense sure seemed vulnerable yesterday. Similarly, the Rams passing game looked pretty shaky itself. I would love to see McVay become run-centric over the next couple of weeks. Five seasons worth of evidence suggests that won’t happen, but still.
canadaramParticipantxoxo
I don’t know if you guys celebrate Christmas up there, since Jesus was an American and all…
We are aware of him (Him) because we watch so much American television up here.
canadaramParticipantxoxo
canadaramParticipantOne more thing, I like Skowronek. Perhaps he can put up some Josh Reynolds type numbers over the next few seasons as well as being a reliable downfield blocker in the run game.
canadaramParticipantThe team has rebounded nicely from that ugly stretch versus 3 good teams. Even though it worked out, I did not like the play call on the long pass to Kupp on 3rd and 1. That’s the kind of stuff that can burn a team. I’m too conservative I suppose. Not enough praise is possible for what Kupp is doing this season. I appreciated McVay sticking with the run again this week. Nice to see Henderson back out there contributing. Matt Gay is steady, what a good late addition he was last year. The NFC appears to be wide open, but I think the Packers or Niners are currently the best teams. Go ahead, take away my Rams fans membership card.
canadaramParticipantI would like to request that one of the moderators edit my post in the “Setting up the AZ Game” thread so that it says something about how I see the Rams stepping up in a big way on Monday night. That was my intended message, it’s just that sometimes translating Canadian English to American English gets messy.
Anyway, when I saw that the Rams would be playing with a high school secondary tonight I thought that Aaron Donald will need multiple sacks to even keep this game interesting. I love Ernest Jones. If I were a jersey wearing kind of guy, I think I’d buy his jersey. Kupp is having a generational season.
Hope that the Covid guys are back for the Seahawks. Seattle has been playing well. Not a game to take for granted.
December 6, 2021 at 6:13 am in reply to: Monday’s ARZ game…what do we have to say about this one? #134398canadaramParticipantI have already seen enough of this year’s Rams to know what’s going to happen on Monday. They look like world beaters vs. Sub .500 teams, but aside from the Tampa game, their weaknesses are easily exploited by good teams. I would expect Arizona to target any player not named Ramsey all night. I think that Murray will have plenty of time to sit in the pocket to find his open receivers. I think the Cardinals defense will pressure Stafford into a couple of turnovers. I don’t expect his game to be all that close. Cardinals win by at least ten to thirteen.
canadaramParticipantHappy for Goff. It will be interesting to see what this upcoming offseason brings for him.
As for the Rams, I am officially a bad fan who can’t live in the moment. I feel nothing but indifference about this win. I got more excited about wins during their losing seasons. I can’t help but focus on the dread I feel about the upcoming MNF game vs. Arizona. There was nothing in this win over Jacksonville that made me think that the Rams have turned a corner… BUT I will say that my favourite part about the game was Michel’s running and McVay’s willingness to run the ball. Twenty plus carries from one back is the kind of football that I enjoy watching. Kupp is a good all round receiver, as he made some nice blocks in the running game today. On defense, I liked that Ernest Jones continues to play solid football. They seem to trust him in coverage. I don’t think he’s ever going be a superstar, but he looks like he could be one of the better ILBs that the Rams have had since Laurinaitis.
canadaramParticipantIt seems as though the Rams will finish the year either one game on either side of .500. I’m assuming they beat Jacksonville next week but I’m certainly not considering a gimme, however. In the off-season I expect to hear stories coming from the Rams about how they got away from being who they are, or not playing Rams football or something of that ilk, but the problems seem bigger than that. I appreciate that this all-in approach comes from the right place, striking while the iron is hot and all that sort of thing, but if it didn’t work it was bound to prove costly at some point. The current from office probably was hoping that they’d have sailed off into the sunset before the real ugliness started or that they’d have a Super Bowl victory to point at while they rebuilt from this approach. Unfortunately, it looks like the ugliness has already started. Unless they fall ass backward into a franchise QB surprise, it’s difficult to imagine a situation where the franchise is able to make a quick turnaround next season.
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