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  • September 24, 2017 at 3:18 pm in reply to: NFL Players Respond to Trump on Anthem Protesters… + Kroenke #74913
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    Zooey wrote:

    The “STFU” crowd is demonstrating rank hypocrisy.

    I agree with Kroenke on this, fwiw.

    But I also think we should keep our diction more mellow. Encourage exchange.

    Not singling you out, Z, it’s just that this is the first remark like this I noticed (haven’t read the whole discussion yet), and IMO it kind of creeps up to the line a bit (cause it can be taken not just as aimed at “off board” political groups but also at people right here in the discussion.)

    No heavy moral upbraidings or stern admonishments intended here, just a smiling mod who is still a bit traumatized by the pre-2014 version of huddle board political discussion.

    September 24, 2017 at 3:01 pm in reply to: Going to watch a game or 2? who? #74910
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    zn wrote:

    Just looked at some scores. In former Rams news, Case Keenum, former Ram, replacing Sam Bradford, former Ram, playing in the offense of Pat Shurmur, former Ram, is at the moment 13 of 18 for 151 yards and a TD. Vikes lead Bux 14-3.

    …

    Or, 28-3. Keenum 18 of 23 for 291 & 3 TDs.

    I didn’t tivo this one to watch though (I have to finish splitting wood in the daylight so I tivo one 1 PM game).

    (Not a real pic, it’s from off the net):

    September 24, 2017 at 2:09 pm in reply to: Going to watch a game or 2? who? #74906
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    Just looked at some scores. In former Rams news, Case Keenum, former Ram, replacing Sam Bradford, former Ram, playing in the offense of Pat Shurmur, former Ram, is at the moment 13 of 18 for 151 yards and a TD. Vikes lead Bux 14-3.

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    September 24, 2017 at 1:17 pm in reply to: SF game reactions thread #74901
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    Something that has not been noted. Run defense.

    Because of the SF game, I am assuming that the Washington game and its abysmal run defense was a 1 time event. I am not predicting a great run defense but most likely it is not going to be THAT bad again.

    Look at the SF game—the 9ers ran on Seattle to the tune of 159 yards, and then managed 113 against the Rams but that was on 33 carries for 3.4 a carry.

    So I notice that in a few days, they contained the run better than they did against Washington.

    And that was against a team that had just run all over Seattle (to the tune of 8.36 a carry).

    It’s too soon to make safe predictions about an unsettled unit, but it’s fair to assume that they won’t repeat how bad they were against Washington.

    ,,,

    September 24, 2017 at 12:37 pm in reply to: NFL Players Respond to Trump on Anthem Protesters… + Kroenke #74899
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    September 24, 2017 at 11:39 am in reply to: Goff, the word after game 3 #74893
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    Zooey wrote:

    Goff is already better than Bradford ever was (with the Rams).

    I agree and I like Bradford.

    The next question is how he (eventually) compares to (alphabetical order) Bulger, Everett, and Warner.

    Anyway, like all Rams fans, I can only hope that he turns out in the long run to be AT LEAST as good as Austin Davis.

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    September 24, 2017 at 10:28 am in reply to: SF GAME highlights #74888
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    SACKS

    September 24, 2017 at 2:13 am in reply to: reporters on the SF GAME #74879
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    September 24, 2017 at 1:57 am in reply to: every Goff pass from 2017 week 3 vs SF #74874
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    This is the same thing but just the highlights.

    So no passes thrown away or WR screens to Cooper that don’t go anywhere or any of that.

    Just the more dramatically good passes.

    September 24, 2017 at 1:47 am in reply to: Goff, the word after game 3 #74873
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    InvaderRam wrote:

    i’m encouraged by the fact that as good as he’s played so far i still don’t think it’s even really all clicked for him yet. i think a lot of what he’s doing right now is based purely on his natural throwing ability and instincts.

    Good write up, well put. I agree with pretty much all of it.

    September 23, 2017 at 11:15 pm in reply to: SF game reactions thread #74867
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    BobCarl wrote:

    The game is slowing down for Goff … this is my favorite play of the SF game.

    It is 2nd and 6 from the 33yrd line (1st quarter) score tied 7-7

    Woods and Watkins to run deep 30 yrd hitches, TE Carrier to run a 15 yrd curl up the left seam, and TE Higbee to run a 20 yard curl up the right seam. One of the LBs are expected to rush up the middle to stop a run by Gurley, which will leave Carrier or Higbee with a seam to turn into. The play is designed for Goff to throw to the TE that gets the the open seam.

    Pre-snap … Goff looks left hoping to lure the deep safety towards Watkins.

    Three things go wrong …

    (#1) During the 3 step drop both LBs keep the seams zippered shut, (#2) Gurley doesn’t chip the rushing DE, and then (#3) the pressure from stunt blows up the pocket and Goff has to scramble.

    Time to throw it away or take a sack, right? … except …

    Four things go incredibly right… (#1) Goff doesn’t panic during the pressure. (#2) He throws it up to his final checkdown hoping that Woods does what he is supposed to do. (#3) Woods hits his route timing and spot on the field perfectly and makes his hitch well after the ball is thrown. (#4) Woods makes a great back-shoulder catch while being harassed by the CB.

    31 yard gain … a play that takes both an elite WR and Qb to make. Great confidence builder for a QB to be able to trust his WR on future plays.

    September 23, 2017 at 11:05 pm in reply to: Goff, the word after game 3 #74865
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    I’m going to repeat my opinion a little bit here.

    I would say Goff IS a franchise qb RIGHT NOW. Just a young one. How far he develops or how fast he develops into a mature one? That’s unknown. But I ain’t sweating it.

    In terms of the mental/emotion make-up for the game, he’s got that. We knew that from the way he survived his first year at Cal.

    In terms of just the artistry of the thrower, he may yet turn out to be the best Rams qb since I started following the team in the 70s. IMO his pure throwing talent is just THAT good.

    I think that a few times a game, he will make a throw that is just so perfect for the situation you wonder if he has magic cyborg wrists with special refined wiring. The kind of pass where the ex-player color guy calling the game exclaims a lot with admiration during the slo-mo replay. Think of the throw to Woods on the sideline he made against SF while running to the right. And the deep alley-oop to Watkins on the left sideline. Or the TD to Kupp against IND that started as a line drive and then dropped like a touch pass right into Kupps hands there. Those are all completely different passes and yet each was thrown with exactly the right physics and math for what it was.

    Back to the checklist.

    In terms of reading defenses seeing the field and always being a step ahead mentally when the bullets are flying, he’s a work in progress. Not sure how far he will go when it comes to that. I don’t have any particular reason to expect a low ceiling…though there will probably be some bumpy games before that matures. (He’s very different from R.Wilson when it comes to that, who seemed like he was born with that stuff.)

    In terms of his “come from behind in the 4th quarter in close games” skills (which are very important in my view of qbs), it’s just impossible to say yet.

    But so far, although it’s not clear what his ceiling is, I think he’s the real thing.

    September 23, 2017 at 10:20 pm in reply to: NFL Players Respond to Trump on Anthem Protesters… + Kroenke #74860
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    This one’s hard to copy so follow the link:

    NFL executives, players respond to President on social media

    http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20796234/nfl-owners-respond-president-trump-player-protest-comments

    September 23, 2017 at 10:18 pm in reply to: NFL Players Respond to Trump on Anthem Protesters… + Kroenke #74859
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    NFL owners respond day after President Trump criticizes player protests

    http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20796234/nfl-owners-respond-president-trump-player-protest-comments

    Owners for the San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants were among those across the league who responded Saturday to President Donald Trump, who one night earlier said he wished NFL players who protest during the national anthem would be fired and later Saturday called out commissioner Roger Goodell directly.

    Reaction across the NFL was widespread, with many players and several team owners either posting their thoughts on social media or issuing statements.

    “The callous and offensive comments made by the President are contradictory to what this great country stands for,” 49ers CEO Jed York said. “Our players have exercised their rights as United States citizens in order to spark conversation and action to address social injustice. We will continue to support them in their peaceful pursuit of positive change in our country and around the world.”

    On Friday during a political rally in Alabama, President Trump said of player protests: “Wouldn’t you love to see one of these NFL owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, to say, ‘Get that son of a b—- off the field right now. Out. He’s fired! He’s fired!'”

    Responding to those comments in a statement Saturday morning, commissioner Roger Goodell said the NFL is at its best “when we help create a sense of unity in our country and our culture.”

    “Divisive comments like these demonstrate an unfortunate lack of respect for the NFL, our great game and all of our players, and a failure to understand the overwhelming force for good our clubs and players represent in our communities,” Goodell said, in part, in a statement, referencing Trump.

    The president responded to that statement later Saturday.

    Donald J. Trump ✔ @realDonaldTrump
    Roger Goodell of NFL just put out a statement trying to justify the total disrespect certain players show to our country.Tell them to stand!

    Other owners or team presidents backed the commissioner after his initial statement. Among those who spoke out:

    Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy: “It’s unfortunate that the President decided to use his immense platform to make divisive and offensive statements about our players and the NFL. We strongly believe that players are leaders in our communities and positive influences. They have achieved their positions through tremendous work and dedication and should be celebrated for their success and positive impact. We believe it is important to support any of our players who choose to peacefully express themselves with the hope of change for good. As Americans, we are fortunate to be able to speak openly and freely.”

    Stephen Ross of the Miami Dolphins: “Our country needs unifying leadership right now, not more divisiveness. We need to seek to understand each other and have civil discourse instead of condemnation and sound bites.”

    Giants owners John Mara and Steve Tisch: “Comments like we heard last night from the President are inappropriate, offensive and divisive. We are proud of our players, the vast majority of whom use their NFL platform to make a positive difference in our society.”

    The NFLPA also released an expanded statement Saturday morning, saying that it makes “no apologies” for protecting the rights of its members, which include freedom of speech.

    Quarterback Colin Kaepernick, then with the 49ers, began the wave of protests in the NFL when he sat during the national anthem before a preseason game in August 2016. During the regular season, Kaepernick modified his protest of social injustice and knelt during the anthem.

    Trump didn’t mention Kaepernick or any other NFL player specifically during his Friday speech. Earlier this year, Trump took credit for the fact that Kaepernick hadn’t been signed.

    Kaepernick opted out of his contract with the 49ers during the offseason. He has not been signed by a new team. Several players have continued to protest during the anthem this season.

    September 23, 2017 at 8:36 pm in reply to: NFL reportedly considering moving Chargers back to San Diego #74854
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    Chargers moving back to San Diego? Not much of a chance

    Sam Farmer

    http://www.latimes.com/sports/nfl/la-sp-chargers-back-to-san-diego-20170922-story.html

    The Chargers’ move to Los Angeles has been more underwhelming than any franchise relocation in memory.

    The club doesn’t have a big fan base here, and failed in its debut to sell out the 27,000-seat StubHub Center, less than half the size of the next-smallest NFL stadium. Although the team has talent, it lost two close games to slip to 0-2 in a division where everyone else is 2-0. It has been a turbulent start made even bumpier by the recent success of the Rams, who are finally gaining some traction after stumbling last season and going 4-12.

    San Diego is seething about the Chargers, and — as many predicted before their final decision to move — Los Angeles greeted them with a yawn.

    There are a lot of people in the NFL who likewise were (quietly) unhappy about the Chargers leaving San Diego, and thought the decision of owner Dean Spanos was impulsive — even though he had flirted with the idea of moving the team north for more than a decade.

    Recently, there have been rumors in NFL circles that the Chargers might wind up moving back to San Diego, talk that has gone crazy on the radio and web. While that ostensibly might avert a situation that could go from bad to disastrous in L.A., there’s nothing to suggest at this point that it’s anything but a remote possibility.

    For the Chargers to unwind this relocation, which would be unprecedented, it would almost certainly mean the Spanoses would have to sell the team, which the family has long insisted it has no plans to do. Certainly Spanos couldn’t bring the team back; he’s loathed in his former city. His sons might have better luck, but it’s highly debatable whether even they could rebuild that blown-up bridge.

    And the NFL wouldn’t simply let the family turn around and sell the team, reaping the benefits of moving to Los Angeles. Financial penalties are in place to discourage owners from acting like house flippers, even if they were they so inclined. That goes for the Rams, too.

    Say someone did buy the team and move it back. San Diego would still have the stadium problem Spanos complained about for so many years. Unless someone is willing to privately bankroll a billion-plus-dollar stadium (on top of buying the team), that’s not going away. What’s more, the Chargers’ former home will be imploded at some point, so it’s not as if a return is an infinite possibility.

    The NFL knows the Los Angeles situation is a problem. The attendance part is unquestionably embarrassing. But there will be political spin from all corners — “This is only the first quarter … ” or “It’s far too early to judge … ” — but there’s no denying this has been a colossal belly flop.

    There is a caveat to that, and a big one: winning. The Rams’ worldview looked very different before the offense came alive, and they started scoring points and won a couple of games. The Chargers are banking on the notion that if they can win some games, they will win over a lot of undecided fans.

    Is a return to San Diego realistic? Probably not. But the fact that people are ruminating about it now, nine months after the move, speaks volumes.

    September 23, 2017 at 5:39 pm in reply to: I'm happy about this…. #74845
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    wv wrote:
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    I cant understand what Buffalo’s braintrust was thinking.

    I really dont. It would be like jettisoning Ike and Torry.

    I dont get it.

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    New GM.

    Just starting over.

    Wanted the picks (and in Woods’ case, the cap space) and not the players.

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    Well, i know, but it seems to me, the new GM made two idiotic decisions.

    Tossing away a real solid, competitive, route-runner, possession receiver with great hands, and a fucking NO.1 WR…..

    He gets RID of THOSE for cap space?

    I hope he makes more deals with the Rams.

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    Well it was the case that Woods did not seem worth paying for compared to other needs, and Watkins had been hurt a lot and they wanted picks.

    What they did not expect was to see them both on the same team thriving. Not thriving which I bet they did expect, but on the same team. That just magnifies the whole thing.

    Personally I am never for getting rid of top players. You keep them and build around them. So if I were a GM, I would never do what Buffalo did.

    ,..,,

    September 23, 2017 at 5:01 pm in reply to: The Ken Burns version of Vietnam #74844
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    wv wrote:

    I interpret Pilger’s writing differently. He just seems the same as Howard Zinn to me, and i never thought of Zinn as a ‘screamer.’ To me, Pilger IS doing “cold hard detailed history”…blah blah blah, we see it differently. No big thing.

    Well specifically I was remarking on the paragraph I quoted, but, in general that essay doesn’t do much toward explaining Vietnam. When it comes to that, and I don’t take any pleasure in saying this, Burns does more. Though in terms of the overall view, Burns is just wrong and Pilger is right about that.

    I have a thing about left outrage. You know this, and you know it’s a quirk of mine. I can summon outrage on my own. I don’t need someone to do it for me. What I like is cold blooded open-eyed analysis. The USA was not in Vietnam just to be genocidal. And for that matter when it came to just murdering opponents and those around them, for a long time, until they re-thought their policies, the North Vietnamese were not much better. They just didn’t have air forces.

    What caused Vietnam? Interesting question. Lots of things. It’s a hard history lesson…hard both in the sense of “harsh lesson learned the hard way” and in the sense of “not easily determined or explained.” IF we are just going to reduce it to a big general moral question, though, Burns is wrong and Pilger is right. It’s just that…I already know that. So when I read people I care more about the details.

    Are we of a similar age? I had a draft number. They stopped the war before it was my turn.

    September 23, 2017 at 2:07 pm in reply to: I'm happy about this…. #74834
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    Zooey wrote:

    Good lord, I just can’t believe the offseason the Rams had retooling their offense.

    Yeah, all the key offensive players have been acquired in the last 3 off-seasons.

    2015: Gurley, Hav.
    2016: Goff
    2017: Whitworth, Sullivan, Woods, Watkins, Kupp.

    Though I hafta tell ya. I don’t like 41-39 nail biters any more than 9-6 nail biters.

    September 23, 2017 at 1:21 pm in reply to: I'm happy about this…. #74832
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    wv wrote:

    I cant understand what Buffalo’s braintrust was thinking.

    I really dont. It would be like jettisoning Ike and Torry.

    I dont get it.

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    New GM.

    Just starting over.

    Wanted the picks (and in Woods’ case, the cap space) and not the players.

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    September 23, 2017 at 12:49 pm in reply to: Goff, the word after game 3 #74830
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    PFF: Rams QB Goff continues strong start to 2017

    https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-rams-qb-goff-continues-strong-start-to-2017

    2016 first overall pick Jared Goff continued his strong start to the 2017 season Thursday night against the 49ers, earning an 80.0 overall grade, raising his season grade to 74.3 (up from 45.6 his rookie year).

    Under the tutelage of Sean McVay, Goff already has more than twice as many yards on deep passes (304) in three games than he did all of last year (142).

    He has been especially good when kept clean, earning a 127.1 passer rating on his 56 dropbacks without pressure.

    September 23, 2017 at 12:06 pm in reply to: I'm happy about this…. #74827
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    Zooey wrote:

    Bills fans have to be face-palming themselves.

    September 23, 2017 at 12:00 pm in reply to: The OPI Call #74824
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    InvaderRam wrote:

    a clock running down to zero can’t be left to interpretation.

    I think they were just protecting the quarterback.

    September 23, 2017 at 11:44 am in reply to: SF game reactions thread #74819
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    Agamemnon wrote:

    I am going to trust Wade to get the defense going. I blame most of their problems on the starters who didn’t practice or play much in preseason and training camp, some because of injuries, some because the starters just didn’t play in preseason. This slowed down the install of Wade’s defense. Although it can be considered close to their old system, it is still new. I expect them to do much better against Dallas.

    Remind me who missed time. It includes Barron, Quinn, Donald obviously, and I think Alexander.

    September 23, 2017 at 11:05 am in reply to: The Ken Burns version of Vietnam #74811
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    The “meaning” of the Vietnam War is no different from the meaning of the genocidal campaign against the Native Americans, the colonial massacres in the Philippines, the atomic bombings of Japan, the leveling of every city in North Korea. .

    That’s all a big blur and means nothing to me.

    I always prefer cold hard detailed history.

    If the only intention of Vietnam was genocide, that was an awfully inconvenient place to go do it.

    Vietnam was a product of many things, including policies and mindsets and ideological assumptions, and I would rather know that stuff.

    Other people can get into undifferentiated outrage. Personally I can’t hear it. It’s like screaming, to me.

    None of which defends or justifies or excuses or exonerates Vietnam. I guess we just have to assume an alliance between the screamers and the analysts. Some people are both.

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    September 23, 2017 at 3:16 am in reply to: Goff, the word after game 3 #74801
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    The Rams built a team for Jared Goff, and it’s starting to pay off

    The Rams made a series of moves to help their QB succeed. Retired NFL lineman Geoff Schwartz shows why that has Goff looking like a totally different player.

    Geoff Schwartz

    https://www.sbnation.com/2017/9/17/16320036/los-angeles-rams-jared-goff-development-breakout-rams-nfl

    Update: Goff and the Rams showed again Thursday night in 41-39 win over the 49ers just what a difference this all makes. Goff was nearly flawless on Thursday night, completing 22 of 28 passes for 292 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions.

    Jared Goff was the first pick in the 2016 NFL draft, by the Los Angeles Rams, because he’s uber talented. He’s got a lively arm, he can make all the throws, and he understands the game. He also wasn’t ready to play in 2016. He came from a college offense that was nothing like what he’d have to run the NFL, and he was drafted by a staff that wasn’t designed to help him achieve success in his first season.

    I believe it’s imperative for young quarterbacks in the modern style of football to play under offensive-minded head coaches. The learning curve for a quarterback can be steep because of the college systems they play in.

    When you have an offensive-minded head coach, the entire operation in the building is geared towards the offense. Practice is set up with a nod towards the offense. The free agent pick ups are geared towards helping and protecting the quarterback.

    Look no further than the Rams. Out is Jeff Fisher and in is Sean McVay, the youngest head coach in the NFL. He was brought in to fix Jared Goff. What did the Rams do right away? They signed left tackle Andrew Whitworth and center John Sullivan. Give Goff protection. They drafted Cooper Kupp, signed Robert Woods and traded for Sammy Watkins. Give Goff weapons.

    Next in line to help Jared Goff start reaching his potential is the offensive scheme. This is why Sean McVay was hired. Coach McVay worked wonders in Washington with Kirk Cousins.

    With McVay calling the plays, Cousins threw for 4,166 and 4,917 yards in 2015 and 2016. Washington ran a steady diet of play-action passes off its zone run game. This gives easy reads for the quarterback and opportunities for big-chunk plays. It builds confidence in a young quarterback

    This is exactly what the Rams offense was last week against the Colts. Steady run game, followed up with play action passes. In 2016, Goff had a dreadful 5.3 yards per pass attempt. In the first game of the 2017 season, that number jumped to 10.6. Yes, it’s a small sample size, but this is just the start of this offense.

    Let’s dive into some of those completions.

    This first play is something that should fire up Rams fans. Goff is under center, turns his back to fake a handoff to Gurley, squares around, and without hesitation, throws a dart for a completion.

    This is important because it shows that Goff read the defense correctly, and knew the timing of the route. There was zero doubt when he turned around, he was slinging the rock into that open window. This is much improved from last season.

    Here’s a long play-action pass to Cooper Kupp, one of his new weapons. Kupp was a great pickup for the Rams, a reliable route runner with great hands

    One more easy pitch and catch for Goff. Setting him and the offense up for success.

    The Rams also used formations to help Goff with defensive reads and he did the rest. Here the Rams line up their tight end in a 1×3 formation, allowing him to be alone on the top of the field. This lets Goff to see it’s man coverage, with a linebacker trying to man up the tight end. He recognizes this, as he should, and drops off a dime. This is the special arm talent that got Goff drafted so high.

    This was my favorite play of the game for the Rams offense.

    1) Look at the protection. What a difference for a young quarterback. Goff has all day to throw.

    2) Goff has all day to throw, goes through his progression and throws a dart to Kupp for a touchdown. His mechanics are maybe not the best here, but the throw was outstanding. You can work on the footwork.

    This play right here should get Rams fans fired up!

    This wasn’t a perfect game for Goff. He still has room for improvement. He needs to continue to work on throwing on the run.

    Here he gets a tad bit of pressure, moves to his right, has room to work and throws a worm finder into the turf. Making these types of throws when the pocket breaks down will take his game to whole another level.

    Week 1 was a huge improvement for Jared Goff. Sure, it was against the lowly Colts, but Goff looked confident and the offense looks to be in a good rhythm. He’ll have some ups and downs this season, but if I were a Rams fan, I’d be excited about where this is headed.

    September 23, 2017 at 1:25 am in reply to: SF game reactions thread #74798
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    alyoshamucci wrote:

    Holy cow … was not expecting that kind of show on a Thursday night in week 3 of a slow starting season.

    I know there has not been a better, more hard fought game this year. Makes me happy. Just gonna start with that gratitude.

    The Great

    1) Jared Goff. Those were some good throws …

    2) TG … that’s more like it. Running hard and dependable out of the backfield.

    3) Sammy with his first statement game …

    4) Troy HIll and Robey Coleman stepping up … just good enough to get the W.

    The Good

    5) Running Game blocking? Scheming? Pretty impressive YPC.

    6) Great tackle by Barron on that screen, good lord that was important.

    7) Sacks and pressure from Fox and Longacre? Excellent.

    8) Donald getting back up to regular speed.

    9) I like seeing Ebukam getting snaps …

    10) Woods with a nice comeback game.

    11) The first goal line stand … almost the second.

    The Bad

    12) Run Defense … guessing we don’t get the system yet.

    13) Higbee needs to hang on to that ball.

    14) Sammy’s Concussion.

    15) I want to see Johnson in Joyner’s spot rather than Cody Davis …

    16) Jamon Brown is still the weak link.

    The Ugly

    17) Pharoh … dude … WHAT ARE YOU THINKING. Just some basic math … to break even, you have to get to the 25. During that trip to the 25, you can have 3 things go wrong …
    1) Getting stopped by a great special teams play.
    2) Holding penalty
    3) Fumble.

    How much further than the 25 would make that risk worth taking? I may like it at the beginning of the game to energize the special teamers and wake people up if they are lethargic … but other than that I have a hard time justifying it.

    Now, at the end of the game when you’re up by two scores and have control as long as you eat clock … is there any way that risk is worth taking?

    September 23, 2017 at 12:56 am in reply to: Goff, the word after game 3 #74795
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    J.B. Long @JB_Long
    Per @NFLResearch, @RamsNFL Jared Goff’s red zone numbers in 2017:

    11-11, 5 TD, 0 INT, 137.3 passer rating

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    September 23, 2017 at 12:54 am in reply to: Tweets 9/22 #74794
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    Joe Curley‏ @vcsjoecurley
    In his first game of the season, CB Troy Hill played 35 snaps at cornerback (43%). Also played 17 special teams plays (50%). @thrilll_32

    The Rams played 21 players defensively last night. Ethan Westbrooks only played 13 snaps. Tanzel Smart played 23 and Morgan Fox played 16.

    Tavon Austin increased his playtime to 15 snaps last night. Had 7 and 9, respectively, the first two games. @CVRamsClub

    Rookie Austin Blythe played 36 snaps after starting center John Sullivan was injured after playing 31.

    McVay said he was very pleased with C Austin Blythe’s play last night in a crunch. Says he earned a game ball.

    Once again the Rams had significantly less offensive snaps (67) than defensive (82). Last week was 50-71. Week 1 was 65-50 Rams. @CVRamsClub

    Michael Brockers led the Rams with 2 of the Rams’ 6 TFLs. Aaron Donald had 2 of the Rams’ 7 QB hits. Nickell Robey had 2 of the Rams’ 5 PDs.

    Alec Ogletree led the Rams with 9 tackles. Connor Barwin, Aaron Donald, Matt Longacre, Morgan Fox had the team’s four sacks. @CVRamsClub

    Alden Gonzalez‏@Alden_Gonzalez
    Trying to remember what it felt like last year, when the Rams started 3-1. Is the level of optimism really different?

    Not saying things will spiral like they did last year. Clearly, the way they’re doing it is more sustainable.

    Aaron Donald on Thursday: 68 snaps, 20 more than he played four days earlier. Gah.

    Ryan Kartje‏@Ryan_Kartje
    Like, how many of these NFL evaluators would choose Scott Tolzien over Colin Kaepernick right now? Just sayin.

    Lindsey Thiry@LindseyThiry
    You think folks in Buffalo were scratching their heads as Robert Woods and Sammy Watkins tore it up for the Rams?

    September 23, 2017 at 12:32 am in reply to: NFL reportedly considering moving Chargers back to San Diego #74792
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    Vincent Bonsignore‏ @DailyNewsVinny
    #NFL refutes story about sending #Chargers back to San Diego (It’s absolute crazy talk)

    September 23, 2017 at 12:28 am in reply to: Tweets 9/22 #74791
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