So incredibly sad.

Did Hayes have a setback with his ankle, or is his DNP just precautionary?

http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/10/30/nfl-week-8-jared-goff-starter-blake-bortles-jarvis-landry-hit-fine-packers-receivers

1. I understand why Rams fans want
Jared Goff under center when they return from their bye week to host the Panthers next week. You’re not only tired of watching Case Keenum, but you’re tired of watching Case Keenum and then hearing from analysts how two interceptions weren’t Keenum’s fault but also ignore the four other throws that absolutely should have been intercepted but instead fell incomplete.
We’ll see if there’s fire with the smoke of Steve Wyche’s report that the Rams are getting Goff ready. But it’s not a surprise if Goff isn’t ready yet. While the NFL has borrowed elements of the Air Raid offense, it isn’t an NFL offense. Goff’s time at Cal, unlike Carson Wentz’s time at North Dakota State, didn’t prepare him to run an NFL offense. He needed to be programmed, and that’s fine. I’ve run this list out about 14 times (and I’ve only written about 30 of these columns), but these are quarterbacks who also sat for a lengthy amount of time to begin their NFL careers: Tony Romo (three-plus years), Aaron Rodgers (three years), Philip Rivers (two years), Tom Brady (one-plus year), Drew Brees (one year), Carson Palmer (one year), Eli Manning (half a year).
So all the Goff questions we get around here: Is Jared Goff a bust?, Is it fair to say the Rams should have taken Carson Wentz since Jared Goff can’t even beat out Case Keenum? On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being the worst bust of all time and 10 being merely the worst bust of the last decade, how would you rate Jared Goff? Jared Goff is clearly not good at football. Sorry, I forgot to ask a question. Just because he’s not playing doesn’t mean he won’t be good. There’s no such thing as “too late” for a developing quarterback to ascend to the starting role (maybe for the head coach’s tenure, but not for the QB’s development). And you can do real damage by sending a guy out there too early. For instance…

wv wrote:

I would think the Bye would help. One would think that. Ya know.

Yes, this bye week comes at a good time. I don’t know how far away Brockers and Johnson are from returning, but Quinn will be another week healthier and if Brockers and Johnson are back on the field the defense will be good enough to win some games.

I’ll take Fisher at his word about sticking with Keenum. However, I wonder if the other part of his quote means that he intends to make other changes on offense. I’m not trying to read too much into Fisher saying that he would make other changes before changing QBs, but if he were to make changes does he mean at WR? And if he does would that mean Cooper and/or Spruce would play more? Who would they replace? Does it mean more targets for Thomas? Does it mean changes on the o-line? Does it mean more carries for Cunningham and Brown? All of the above? He’s made post bye week changes before, so it will be interesting to see what happens over the next couple of weeks.

I agree. He’s he same guy. He’s just in the right place and in good health. I’m happy for him. I’m still disappointed that he was traded by the Rams. I hope he stays in Minnesota and keeps tearing it for a few more years. That’s hard for me to say because I dislike the Vikings so much.

My annoyance with the show really began in season 5 though. I thought that the Gareth storyline ended way too abruptly and then the show just meandered along with the characters. I was really bothered with the way that Eugene’s solution was all just a big lie. Yep, season 5 is where I began to turn on the show. I stuck it out last year, but I doubt I make it through this season if things don’t change.

At least the Rams have a bye week after London. Perhaps he returns after that rest week. That’s would be only two games missed. High sprains can really linger though, so who knows?

How incredible is Aaron Donald? He continues to amaze me.

All Brian Quick does is catch touchdowns.

From Dane Brugler’s 2016 Draft Guide:

27. MARQUI CHRISTIAN | Midwestern State
YEAR (GP/GS) 2012: (11/0) 2013: (10/10) 2014: (9/8) 2015: (12/12) Total: (42/30)
TKLS TFL 24 1.0 95 2.5 81 3.5 95 2.0 295 9.0
SACK FF PD
0.0 0 1
0.0 1 4
1.0 0 6
1.0 2 3 1 2.0 3 13 3
INT 1
0
1
SUMMARY: Under-recruited out of high school, Christian signed with Division-II Midwestern State and became a starter as a sophomore, leading the Mustangs in tackles each of the last three seasons from the “whip” and free safety positions. Christian finished his senior season with 95 tackles, two forced fumbles and one interception to earn the 2015 Cliff Harris Award (top small school defensive player) and All-American honors. He is eager to throw his body around as a tackler, loading behind his pads and playing with violence to deliver bone-jarring hits – holds the all-time school record for career tackles (295). While physical, Christian arrives too hot and needs to clean up his technique to eliminate the missed tackles. He waits for the action to unfold before reacting, lacking the play anticipation needed for the NFL, but he is rangy with the requisite speed, toughness and competitive appetite for the position – one of the top Division-II prospects this year.

PA Ram wrote:

Discuss.

I’m happy…and I deserve to be happy.

I’m also happy to see Zuerlein off to a good start. I hope he’s turned a corner, or whatever.

If by rebound you mean put some points on the board, then yes I think that they will rebound. If by rebound you mean beat Seattle, I say no. I don’t think it will be all that close of a game either.

You fool.

canadaram wrote:

…the Rams running game will be solid…

I wonder if Arkin gets shuffled to the PS?