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This issue raises all sorts of other thoughts.
In 2013, there were several linemen taken high in the 1st round and all but 1 struggled. In fact this summer, both Warmack and Cooper were still struggling.
That’s not the Rams way. Boudreau does things differently. And (I submit) for good reasons.
#1. Starting young OL immediately is not a universally good idea. As I said, all but one of the linemen picked in the top 10 last year, for example, struggled. That is probably because with increased emphasis on the passing game, the defense counters with increased emphasis on the pass rush, which in turn means that linemen need to be able to read defensive fronts and execute an array of protections–and they have to process all that quickly. Rookies will not always be good at that.
#2. The days of year to year OL continuity are over. Since 93, according to a study I posted here, teams on avg. replace 3.5 OL starters every 2 years. One response to that is to coach in flexibility. Notice for example that Person plays all 5 positions. GR plays 2. That means that in the short term their heads will be swimming but in the long term your line is better off.
#3. One way to handle the flexibility issue is to rotate linemen. Give the younger players some snaps, so they get a feel for it, but don’t just plop them in there to learn the hard way.
So we notice that instead of making a lineman struggle on a team that already lost 1 qb, they’re taking their sweet time with him. That’s not a bad thing, it’s a good thing–especially since they already provided for this scenario by signing Joseph.
The issue will be Long, not Robinson. But even then they have Saffold. It is a RARE team that is 3 deep at LOT. Long, Saffold, Robinson, and Person as the emergency utility guy. So they clearly thought about this.
Another thing this tells us is that Fisher is not acting like he is on a 3-year plan. He does things that favor future pay-off, not immediate pay-off. And for good reason–ownership backs him. Kroenke has owned teams before and his pattern is clear–he hires a proven vet coach or manager. He gives that guy time, and free rein (or, free reign…same thing). He does not sweat it if their are speed bumps on the way, as long as the team is clearly developing the right direction.
Fisher has a 5 year deal. He won’t be in trouble after year 3. It’s not SK’s way of doing things. So there is no make or break year 3.
I agree with all
that.They have the ‘talent’ now. The Players.
Will they stay ‘healthy’ is
the question for ‘talented’ teams.
If they can stay healthy they can compete
with any team in the West. In fact i think
they match up better with the West-teams
than teams like GreenBay.It will be interesting to see
if patience paid off with
Brian Quick btw.I am ready
for some
football.w
vhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Case_Keenum
Wiki “…Houston faced Air Force in a rematch of the previous year’s Armed Forces Bowl. However, this time, Air Force emerged victorious. In cold, windy conditions, Keenum threw 6 interceptions in the game, and was held to only one touchdown. Keenum finished the season, though, with over 5,800 yards of total offense and 48 touchdowns…
2010… Keenum tore his ACL during the Cougars’ third game of the season against UCLA…”
——————Six INTs in one bowl game. Not bad.
Apparently the lad is not afraid to keep winging it.w
v“…In Keenum, the Rams are getting a third-year player with some actual game experience, something current backup Austin Davis lacks. The Rams placed tight end Justice Cunningham on injured reserve with an ankle injury to make room for Keenum. Having Davis allows the Rams to have a backup who knows coordinator Brian Schottenheimer’s offense and should also allow Keenum to take his time getting acclimated in St. Louis…”
Well, i think all the regulars Know,
i like mobile-QBs — so….YaY!Let the quarterback controversy
Begin.Btw, how does Keenum know Brian Shottenheimer’s system?
Goes without saying that is a BIG deal. Very important
attribute.w
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