Frontline “League of Denial”

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/league-of-denial/

teams with most penalties last year… #1 Seattle….#2 was New England.

URL – http://www.nflpenalties.com/

wv wrote:

Laram reacting to Fisher/Boudreau’s decision to move Saffold and
the rookie Guard such a short time before the Seattle game.

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Laram

Just unbelievable that an NFL HC with experience would do this.

I’ve seen (I know you have as well) o-lines with a positional strength on one side or the other, cover-up deficiencies.

This line has weak links all over. I dunno how you mask them, and I certainly don’t think that Bouds is the guy to do it.

I can’t point to one area of strength on this line. If Saffold could stay on the field I could identify him, but we’ve seen enough to know he can’t.

GRob’s development is concerning. I had concerns when he came out, but said that if Bouds felt they were correctable, he would be a good pick.

Well..I’m not seeing the improvement there yet. Will he ever develop into a top level LT?

Barrett Jones and Rob Havenstein are both train wrecks. Jones no power or athleticism, Havenstein, slow feet, no lateral quickness and a waste bender.

They have about 7-8 games I believe against 34 defenses. A defender on the nose and teams running 3-4 Eagle fronts, they won’t have any idea what to do with that.

This is a disaster man. Just really sickening.

It’s always fun to read LARAM’s take on the team…

I know Fisher knows that the o-line needs work, but does he know what it takes to get it better? Do the Rams have a plan to get there…. It’s a been a problem for many seasons……..let’s hope that Havenstein’s feet get quicker…..

most people will say….., “music started to suck in 19XX” XX = your HS year of graduation.

I had 2 older brothers that exposed me to a lot of music as a kid (6 years and 12 years older than I) From Elvis, Rolling Stones, the British invasion, Rare Earth, Motown, to Santana to KC and the Sunshine band, etc….

however, When I was 15, I bought this Van Halen 8 track tape just because of the Kinks cover tune of “You Really Got Me” then I heard this …i still remember, it’s the 1st song of track 2……it struck a musical chord in me that blew me away…… to this day, this is still on of my favorite all time songs….

lyser wrote:

He took over a disaster – worse than an expansion team. They “should” take a step forward this year, but even if they don’t Fisher ain’t going anywhere until the stadium/moving issue is resolved. He has another 2 seasons before his seat even gets warm I would think. Plus, I get the sense he would really have to bungle things for SK to make a move – he wants that Pats/Billicheat stability.

Me? I have warmed up to Fisher. I think he will have success either this year or next year. The Rams are well positioned to have sustained success.

I agree…Stan likes coaching stability……

Stan owns both the Denver Nuggets and Arsenal from UK Soccer… his soccer team has had the same manager since 1996…..

Nuggets had George Karl as coach for 9 seasons before canning him….

I think part of the reason Fisher was hired was based on his relocation experience with the Oilers to Tenn along with the stability he brought with the Oilers / Titans…..

Me, I wish the Rams hired Marty Schottenhiemer rather than Fisher…. I’m ok with Fisher, but I’d take Haslett, Marty Ball, or Jack Del Rio back in 2012 over Fisher…..

I liked Keenum, Mannion and Watts

I want to see Gurley…

that was a good report by rabblerousr, but he is no Mike Franke…….

7. With so many starters out in the secondary for the Cowboys, the biggest battle in 1-on-1 drills was cornerback Morris Claiborne against Rams receiver Kenny Britt. Britt easily won three of the four matchups with Claiborne batting down one pass.

I hope Foles can gel with Britt… I think Britt is underrated.. I wish Bradford had more time with him…..

is this freaking serious? Evidence in preseason game ONE???? REALLY??????

Well, if it matters that much to you.

The last time that the Rams faced the Raiders to open up preseason and allowed 18 points, they won the Super Bowl.

I like LA’s take on this,

Jeff Fisher was DC for Ryan in Philly, John Robinson later hired him to replace Frtitz Shurmer

Randall Cunningham led the 89 team in rushing….Keith Byars was # 3 in rushing… For 5 Eagles Trivia points… Who was #2 in rushing for Philly in 1989?

one of my favorite Ram playoff games…nobody but John Madden gave his childhood friend (John Robinson) the Rams a chance to win this game.

From wiki:

The Los Angeles Rams, ignoring the weather, the fans, and the Eagles mighty defense, rode a quick start to defeat the Eagles at Veterans Stadium, 21–7 on New Year’s Eve, 1989. The Eagles came into their first home playoff game in 8 seasons against the Los Angeles Rams with injury concerns. Several players came limping into the game, but perhaps the most concerning injury was that of Eric Allen, whose ankle had been injured a few weeks prior. Allen was an outstanding cover corner and without him, the Eagles would be forced to start reserve cornerback Izel Jenkins. The Rams at the time had a potent and versatile offense, especially in the passing game. Quarterback Jim Everett, running back Greg Bell and wideouts Henry Ellard and Willie “Flipper” Anderson rounded out the Rams offense. However, none of this seemed to concern head coach Buddy Ryan, who reportedly was asked the week leading up the game his impression of Rams running back Greg Bell. Ryan gave a curious vanilla answer to the reporter then turned and walked away saying, “Greg Bell my ass.” Most of the media that had gathered exploded in laughter.

Eric Allen, as it turned out, did not start the game, which was played on an overcast, drizzly New Year’s Eve. The Rams immediantly attacked Allen’s replacement, cornerback Izel Jenkins. Jenkins was burned on the Rams first touchdown; a 39-yard touchdown pass from Jim Everett to Henry Ellard on the Rams first possession. Jenkins was again burned for another long pass, this time to Willie Anderson and by midway through the second quarter, head coach Buddy Ryan had all but no choice to insert the limping Allen with the Rams already leading 14–0.

The Eagles offense, led by All-Pro quarterback Randall Cunningham had no answers for a unique zone implemented by Rams defensive coordinator Fritz Shurmer, who at times during the game only rushed two defenders and dropped everything back in coverage. Cunningham, while completing 24 of 40 pass, only threw underneath the zone for the majority of the game and simply was unable to get anything downfield. It certainly did not help matters not having All-Pro receiver Mike Quick unable to play due to a season-ending injury earlier in the year. The Eagles had less than 100 yards of offense at halftime, and did not have a single first down till midway through the second quarter. The Eagles first four possessions where three (3) three and outs and an interception. When the Eagles finally did score on a one-yard Anthony Toney touchdown plunge to make the game 14–7 with just under 11 minutes to go, there was hope. The Eagles defense, after their shaky start, had by and large held the Rams in check. Indeed, after the Eagles only touchdown of the afternoon, the Eagles defense held the Rams twice and gave the Eagles good field position on their next two possessions, which began at their own 31- and 40-yard lines. However, the Eagles would manage just one first down on those two possessions.

The Rams finally put the nail in the coffin with just under three minutes left, when Greg Bell ran for a 7-yard touchdown for the final score of 21–7. This touchdown run came a few plays after Bell ran 54 yards down to the 10-yard line. The Eagles defense, especially the front four, had finally collapsed after keeping the Rams in check for so long during the game.

After the game, Eagles quarterback Randall Cunningham admitted that he was confused by the Rams complex zone and stated he had never seen anything like it on film. He also pointed the need for the Eagles to acquire some speed in the wide receiving department. The fans, who did not have a beer to cry in during the game due to the Eagles banning beer sales earlier in the year due to “Bounty Bowl II”, were frustrated, wet and as gloomy as the weather leaving the stadium. The Eagles were expected to take a step forward after the previous years’ loss to the Chicago Bears in the “Fog Bowl”, but once again were bounced out in the first round.

What, No Mannion????? very interesting read…. sad to see Foles (and Bradford) ranked so low, only ranked above rookies, greenhorns and marginal journeyman.

I think Joe Flacco, Eli Manning, and Carson Palmer are very underrated on this list….

They kind of bash Russell Wilson as a product of the system in Seattle, but most QBs are a product of their “system”.

Curious to see how the Rookies (Mariotta and Winston) and young QBs do this season (David Carr)

Top 3 QBs on this list, (Rodgers, Brady and Luck) all have SF Bay Area roots…..

Can’t wait until football starts…..

speaking of Eli Manning, he’s no Rob Lowe, but still a pretty good commercial, much better than Tony Romo’s DTV pitch……

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvJiMiJcghA

have you ever been caught in a tide? I had a very tough time once swimming back to shore in Panama Beach Fl……. not a fun experience, remain calm if and when that happens…….I start breathing deeply just thinking about it….

anyway, Manhattan Beach is only 8 miles from Inglewood, I wonder if this guy was checking out the new digs…..

bnw wrote:

Light firecracker and get away. Too complicated for some people.

I think it was a bit stronger than a firecracker. But you’re correct, light fuse and get away,

I only seen Foles twice last season vs the Rams and vs SF.

the game against the Rams where the Rams gift wrapped the game to Philly in the 1st half, which made Foles look great in the 1st half, but then Foles looked not so good in the 2nd half.

The SF game, Philly and Foles looked like crap.

ZN, I’m sorry to hear. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Your niece’s reflection is beautifully written. Thank you for sharing.

like Colin Cowherd said on his radio show this week. “Its’ tough to win an argument against a smart person…it’s even harder to win an argument against a dumb person”.

Even with these facts, it’s to tough to reason with some people… some people just “filter” “over generalize” and “polarize” the thought process……