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  • Avatar photoInvaderRam
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    i don’t think there’s any way they can trade gurley. who’s gonna take on that salary? their best bet might be trading cooks.

    either way i draft a running back this year if i’m the rams. not too impressed by henderson.

    in reply to: Higbee #109988
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    What, if anything, do you blame McVay for this year? Anything? Did he do anything wrong ?

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    well. a lot of the problems on offense came down to the oline. i think we can all agree on that. and as a result of that goff had some growing pains this year. so how much could mcvay really do? and on top of that gurley wasn’t gurley anymore.

    i’m just surprised that mcvay took this long to get higbee going. if gurley is saying that the players could see it in practice, then why not go to him earlier in the season?

    i think sometimes mcvay is slow to adjust to what’s happening. maybe as he gets more experience he’s quicker to make those changes. sometimes it’s easier to do what’s more comfortable to you.

    in reply to: welcome to 2020 #109979
    Avatar photoInvaderRam
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    happy new year.

    here’s hoping for a wonderful decade.

    in reply to: Higbee #109978
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    i’d take cooks off. i just think they’d be more dynamic with two tight ends.

    the running game especially.

    in reply to: tweets … 12/30 & 12/31 #109969
    Avatar photoInvaderRam
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    Chris@BiggameCB
    J.Goff finished the Rams final 5 games with a 98.6 QB rating, 66% completion percentage, averaging 328 yards per game, 11 touchdowns, 4 INTs, 0 fumbles. IMO a promising finish to the season after a rough stretch.

    this is the stuff i like to see.

    goff got better as the season wore on. he was learning. he was adapting.

    and i don’t know about the last five games, but the last three games at least, the rams were still passing the ball. a lot. they ranked first among all teams. rams have to stop passing so much. but it is at least promising to see that goff was improving under these less than ideal circumstances. this is going to make him better in the long run. sucked to see it this season. but i’m encouraged.

    in reply to: now that it’s over — the assessments (Snead, Klein, etc.) #109968
    Avatar photoInvaderRam
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    if they can bring back littleton, i think it’s worth it. i would not bring fowler back.

    they need to upgrade on brockers. they need edge rushers. i don’t think it’s possible to do it in one offseason.

    in reply to: what’s goin’ on with Goff #109966
    Avatar photoInvaderRam
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    he finished first in pass attempts. and i think it’s worth noting that tannehill, jackson, and brees who finished top three in passer rating ranked 29th, 26th, and 27th in attempts. tannehill only started 10 games, but still would have finished 26th approximately on per game average i think. brees started 11 and would have still been around the twenties on per game average.

    just to look a little further.

    the top five teams in pass attempts per game.
    1. atlanta
    2. carolina
    3. los angeles rams
    4. tampa bay
    5. new england

    i didn’t look at the passer ratings of the team as a whole. just the qbs who started the majority of games for those teams.

    1. matt ryan – 92.1 (14th)
    2. kyle allen – 80.0 (30th)
    3. jared goff – 86.5 (22nd)
    4. jameis winston – 84.3 (26th)
    5. tom brady – 88.0 (18th)

    on the flip side. from 32 – 28. the teams with the lowest pass attempts per game.

    32. baltimore – lamar jackson 113.3 (third)
    31. tennessee – ryan tannehill 117.5 (first)
    30. minnesota – kirk cousins 107.4 (fourth)
    29. san francisco – jimmy garoppolo 102.0 (eighth)
    28. washington – case keenum 91.3 (fifteenth)

    brees who finished second in passer rating at 116.3 – saints finished thirteenth in pass attemps per game.

    mahomes was seventh with 105.3. his team finished fifteenth in pass attempts per game.

    rams gotta find some balance back in their offense.

    if the rams can fix the running game and the oline. i don’t see why goff’s passer rating can’t shoot back up the rankings.

    • This reply was modified 4 years, 10 months ago by Avatar photoInvaderRam.
    in reply to: what’s goin’ on with Goff #109964
    Avatar photoInvaderRam
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    well.

    https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2019/passing.htm

    some interesting things.

    he finished first in pass attempts. and i think it’s worth noting that tannehill, jackson, and brees who finished top three in passer rating ranked 29th, 26th, and 27th in attempts. tannehill only started 10 games, but still would have finished 26th approximately on per game average i think. brees started 11 and would have still been around the twenties on per game average.

    he finished fourteenth in ypa.

    finally despite being first in attempts and playing behind a revolving door at oline he still ranked third in sack percentage behind brees and mahomes. i think that’s a pretty encouraging stat actually.

    i think the long term prospects of goff are still very good.

    • This reply was modified 4 years, 10 months ago by Avatar photoInvaderRam.
    in reply to: Higbee #109957
    Avatar photoInvaderRam
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    How come some offensive genius doesn’t figure out how to use two pass-catching TE’s on the field at the same time? Why cant we see Everett and Higbee and Kupp and Woods and Cooks on the field at the same time?

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    wasn’t the washington offense under mcvay a 2 te offense?

    that’s what i’d like to see.

    https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/was/2016.htm

    they had reed and davis that year. both receiving threats.

    i feel like mcvay should have been exploiting this more.

    in reply to: reactions to the ARZ game #109955
    Avatar photoInvaderRam
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    the rams finished with a winning record.

    that can’t be discounted.

    and they’re close. they just need to rebuild the oline. and it’s not like it’s in tatters. they have some young pieces to work with. my main concern is left tackle. even if whit comes back.

    and they need to rebuild the front seven. they need edge rushers and a defensive end to replace brock. but again. they may already have some of those pieces already in place. plus they have the most dominant defensive player in recent history to build around so that ain’t too bad.

    • This reply was modified 4 years, 10 months ago by Avatar photoInvaderRam.
    in reply to: any thotz on the Arizona game? #109795
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    i’d like to see them finish with a winning record.

    in reply to: Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays #109718
    Avatar photoInvaderRam
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    ho ho ho, everyone.

    and a happy new decade!

    in reply to: our reactions to the SF game #109685
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    offensive line needs to get fixed. maybe most of the parts are already in place. and just need seasoning.

    front seven needs new talent. especially edge rush. but also defensive line.

    goff needs to get better. a lot better. i think he will though.

    in reply to: Rams to reportedly shake up coaching staff #109683
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    That article actually thinks it’s viable to talk about Rams possibly trading Donald.

    yeah. trading away the best player in the nfl.

    that’s just a dumb idea.

    are they pretty much tied to gurley until 2022?

    in reply to: Hammond: Rams need O coordinator #109567
    Avatar photoInvaderRam
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    i’m not sure i’m buying it.

    although i’m wondering if goff might need a new qb coach.

    but really the oline needs to get fixed.

    in reply to: tweets … 12/16 thru 12/18 #109445
    Avatar photoInvaderRam
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    PFF LA Rams@PFF_Rams
    #LARams Tyler Higbee has been a completely different animal this year

    His 4th season is the highest-graded of his career in Offense and Receiving. His receiving grade is 10th in the league among all WR/TE

    And he’s been the highest-graded Ram on offense in back-to-back weeks

    highest graded in back to back games.

    yikes. unfortunately, i think that says more about the state of the rams’ offense than it says about higbee.

    he has looked pretty good. but he shouldn’t be the highest graded player on this offense.

    in reply to: tweets … 12/12 thru 12/14 #109366
    Avatar photoInvaderRam
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    Rams Wire@TheRamsWire
    Eric Weddle says Taylor Rapp is “lightyears ahead of most rookies”

    “Anytime I say something to him or relay something to him, even in the middle of the game, he’s on top of it the next series,” Weddle added. “He’s been not only one of the best rookies, but over the last 10 games, one of the best safeties out there. His tackling ability, his covering, his playmaking. Could’ve had three or four picks if he could catch, but those times will come. The sky’s the limit for him, I’m just happy that I can share the field with him and help him as much as I can.”

    and he doesn’t turn 22 until next week.

    young and full of potential. it’ll be a treat to see him develop. can’t wait until jj comes back healthy next year too.

    in reply to: next…Dallas. Thotz? #109235
    Avatar photoInvaderRam
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    I find it hard to believe the Rams OLine has fixed itself. I am a doubter.

    i’m not totally convinced either although i will say there’s potential.

    Avatar photoInvaderRam
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    that’s what gives me hope. how young a lot of these key guys are. goff. the oline…

    except for whit. he’s old. still not confident about how they replace him.

    in reply to: our reactions to the Seattle win #109105
    Avatar photoInvaderRam
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    defense and running game.

    goff played well. one of those ints was a throw away.

    want to see them finish the season strong.

    in reply to: what’s goin’ on with Goff #109018
    Avatar photoInvaderRam
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    With the change in approach, Goff’s time to throw has seen a shift. In 2018, Goff’s average time to throw was 2.95 seconds, which ranked sixth in the league according to Next Gen Stats. Goff’s average time to throw has dropped to a 20th-ranked 2.77 seconds this season. However, Goff experienced a fourth-ranked 25.2% pressure rate in 2018 despite his high time to throw, whereas his lower time to throw in 2019 has been paired with a 21st-ranked 29.9% pressure rate (subscription required). In other words, Goff isn’t holding the ball as long this season, but he’s being pressured far more often.

    well there ya go.

    i guess it woulda helped to read.

    ok. so if i’m reading this correctly. the next gen stats that is. he has the fifth highest expected completion percentage at 67.1% meaning on average his passes are low risk passes. however, he is only completing 62.5% of his passes indicating that he is performing below expectations? that would be third worst just ahead of rosen and haskins.

    he does rank 22nd in terms of time to throw and being pressured more often. so that explains at least part of it. but like the article says. goff is not good at throwing under pressure. how much of that can be improved on?

    in reply to: what’s goin’ on with Goff #109008
    Avatar photoInvaderRam
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    his lcad is pretty high. i’m not sure, but i think it means he on average throws downfield more than most qbs?

    actually i think that’s iay.

    still. his expected completion percentage was very high.

    i think his receivers have let him down a little this season.

    in reply to: what’s goin’ on with Goff #109006
    Avatar photoInvaderRam
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    looking at those stats.

    his lcad is pretty high. i’m not sure, but i think it means he on average throws downfield more than most qbs? someone else would know more. also his expected completion percentage is 67. seems like his receivers are dropping passes they should be catching which would match what i’ve seen on the field.

    • This reply was modified 4 years, 11 months ago by Avatar photoInvaderRam.
    in reply to: what’s goin’ on with Goff #109005
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    https://nextgenstats.nfl.com/stats/passing

    no average though.

    i would also like to know what percentage of dropbacks he’s under pressure compared to other starting qbs.

    in reply to: what’s goin’ on with Goff #109004
    Avatar photoInvaderRam
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    Some of Goff’s problems are byproducts of factors outside of his control. He’s had an average of 2.76 seconds to throw per pass attempt this year, compared with 2.95 in 2018 and 2.93 in 2017, according to NFL Next Gen Stats.

    what i would like to know is what is the league average?

    in reply to: Rams OL as it stands right now #108957
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    Well, I am beginning to think of them as sure things, myself.

    i’ll say that i like what i’ve seen so far.

    but they’ve got 9 games starting experience between the two of them.

    i wanna see how they do these last four games.

    in reply to: Rams OL as it stands right now #108945
    Avatar photoInvaderRam
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    edwards and evans are far from a sure thing.

    and it could get real ugly if whit falls off a cliff which is what it’s looking like right now.

    and i wouldn’t necessarily count on noteboom just stepping right in at left tackle. not after major knee surgery.

    in reply to: reactions to the Cardinals game #108867
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    i just want to see the rams finish out this season strong.

    not even really considering playoffs at this point. if it happens, great. but i really just want to see something that will give me hope for next season.

    good win. let’s see how the oline holds up over the next four games though.

    Avatar photoInvaderRam
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    mmm…

    this is just a guess mind you.

    and i don’t know enough about football to really say this with much conviction.

    but my guess is that defenses are also figuring goff out a little bit and taking some things away from him. and it’s gonna be up to goff to see if he can adjust or not.

    and that’s not to discount the other things. the oline and gurley are also reasons. but i think some of it lies with goff as well.

    but as i’ve said many times. i think goff has the ability to adjust. i really do. his mental makeup is top notch.

    • This reply was modified 4 years, 11 months ago by Avatar photoInvaderRam.
    in reply to: Happy Thanksgiving #108707
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    I am going to cook bacon. Lots and lots of bacon. It think if you have a 12 lb. turkey, you should have an equal amount of bacon.

    you should wrap the turkey in bacon.

    • This reply was modified 4 years, 11 months ago by Avatar photoInvaderRam.
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