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znModeratorAndrew Whitworth has wins against 31 of the 32 NFL teams. On Sunday, he'll try to make it 32 of 32
Things to know for Rams-Bengals https://t.co/Y54vzcwbya
— Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) October 23, 2019
October 23, 2019 at 10:38 am in reply to: tweets + other things (w/ VB Q&A) … 10/21 thru 10/23 #107191znModeratorDOWNTOWN RAMS [DTR]@DowntownRams
Are the #Rams moving Gerald Everett to more of a WR type of role? Johnny Mundt had 20 snaps in this game. This is one of only three games he had been active. He’s made some significant strides as a blocker. He’s first on the team in run and pass blocking grade per PFF.Worth mentioning Mundt is a stellar athlete but injuries have held him back going back to his Oregon days.
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#LARams Dante Fowler was ELITE this week, earnings grades of 90.0+ in Overall Defense and Pass Rushing for Week 7
Fowler is currently on track to earn his highest career grades in Overall Defense, Rush Defense, and Pass Rushing for 2019 pic.twitter.com/Rk9QYM0Ejq
— PFF LA Rams (@PFF_Rams) October 22, 2019
October 23, 2019 at 1:28 am in reply to: highlights Falcons game … + a lot of Waldman & other play-focus vids #107189znModeratorAaron Donald edge reps >>>>
Aaron Donald edge reps vs. Kaleb McGary? Okay, now you are just being cruel. pic.twitter.com/mw8lagpXAs
— JAKE OLIVER ELLENBOGEN (@JKBogenDTR) October 23, 2019
znModeratorVincent Bonsignore@VinnyBonsignore
Got some questions from fans about the #Rams O-line and how guys are “grading” out on various sites. One thing to keep in mind, there is often context and nuance involved that sometimes goes undisclosed. It’s just part of the “no excuse mentality.”As a for instance, Austin Blythe was in a walking boot after rolling the heck out of his ankle against the #Saints. He came back after missing one game, but my instincts after covering sports as long as I have tell me there’s zero chance he was completely healthy on return
Good chance he’s playing through something. Good chance that in time he works through the issue. It’s just part of the deal sometimes. Not making excuses at all. Just trying to add some context.
znModeratorDavid Edwards displays “locked in” mentality in first career start
Stu Jackson
https://www.therams.com/news/rams-david-edwards-first-career-start
ATLANTA – Late in last Sunday’s game against the Falcons, Rams WR Robert Woods wanted to check on LG David Edwards and ask him how he was doing.
Why? Because Woods seemingly hadn’t heard a word out of him up until that point.
“He had that mindset all game, he was so locked in,” Woods said. “Fourth quarter, I looked over and I’m like, ‘Yo, what’s up David? You didn’t say nothing all game,’ because he was over there dominating.”
Yes, Edwards was that focused during first career start. He said his mindset was intentional.
“After the first couple plays, it felt like I eased into it and was able to kind of quiet my mind, let me technique (work) and just go play,” Edwards said.
It was a performance that garnered praise from teammates, coaches and a national expert alike. Per scouting service Pro Football Focus, Edwards’ grade of 60.9 against Atlanta marked the highest by a Los Angeles left guard this season.
“I thought he displayed really good poise and maturity for a younger guy making his first start, especially when you look at just the sliding inside at that guard position, things happen a little bit quicker,” Rams head coach Sean McVay said. “I think he did a nice job. I think he’s only going to get better. I thought he played with great length and protection. He did a good job getting his hands on guys and I think that was a big part of why we were able to keep (QB) Jared (Goff) clean most of the day.”
Similar to last week, Edwards credited Rams starting left tackle and 14-year NFL vet Andrew Whitworth for helping him adjust and prepare.
Edwards primarily played right tackle during his Badger career and didn’t begin playing left guard until he got to Los Angeles. Playing alongside Whitworth made the transition much easier.
“Anytime he talks in a meeting, on the field, you take notice, take notes and try to absorb it, because the guy has played so much football,” Edwards said. “Having him, especially (Sunday), just to be able to learn and bounce stuff off of (him based on) what I was thinking was awesome. He was great, too.”
Unfortunately for Edwards, he didn’t have any family members in attendance at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. He said they were unable to make it because his younger brother Joe had a championship game and his father David is one of the team’s coaches.
If Edwards plays like he did last week, though, it’s safe to say they will have plenty more opportunities to catch him in action.
“He played really, really big time for us,” Woods said.
October 22, 2019 at 11:50 pm in reply to: highlights Falcons game … + a lot of Waldman & other play-focus vids #107184znModeratorGerald Everett absolutely toasts Jamal Carter who has to hold on for dear life. Goff overthrows Everett but the hold is the reason for the likely overthrow. One thing I’m going to say. I think the #Rams are slowly pulling the plug on TE Everett and riding with him as a weapon. pic.twitter.com/4oE9ZwGqpH
— JAKE OLIVER ELLENBOGEN (@JKBogenDTR) October 23, 2019
October 22, 2019 at 10:29 pm in reply to: highlights Falcons game … + a lot of Waldman & other play-focus vids #107181znModeratorWhy is Johnny Mundt on the #Rams roster? This block right here. Outstanding job to get over to the running side after being motioned away. Mundt comes sprinting into the scene to destroy Vic Beasley and clear the way for Darrell Henderson’s impressive run. pic.twitter.com/ybMBuAAyNI
— JAKE OLIVER ELLENBOGEN (@JKBogenDTR) October 23, 2019
October 22, 2019 at 10:28 pm in reply to: highlights Falcons game … + a lot of Waldman & other play-focus vids #107180znModeratorOgbo is going to get his sacks. It’s coming soon. This a back to back rep where he puts a pressure on Matt Ryan. Look at the first round OT the Falcons traded up with the #Rams to get?!? Devonta Freeman? Nope. Okoronkwo comes close again to getting a sack. Great stuff out of 45 pic.twitter.com/jstTwYE9Km
— JAKE OLIVER ELLENBOGEN (@JKBogenDTR) October 23, 2019
znModeratoralyoshamucci
Blinkscout Game 7 … Falcon blowout.
Needed the rest that only comes with that kind of win … dominant …
The Great
1) Our DB coaches getting Ramsey up to speed to at least participate in only 4 days. Standing ovation here.
2) Donte Fowler presenting us with what is a great problem to have. If he keeps it up we’re going to have a serious decision to make. I think he commands too much for us to shell out and we take a 3rd round comp pick, personally.
3) Littleton’s INT. Thing of beauty.
4) Holding Matt Ryan to 170 yards passing with a new trade acquisition and 4 non starters (including Christian).
The Good
5) Obo getting snaps and getting to see his corner agility.
6) Getting closer and closer to hitting Everett on deep balls. He’ll have a matchup or 5 every game where he can get deep … definitely need to get the timing down there. I actually think he is the missing piece of our offense that will change the way we play.
7) Troy Hill solid.
8) David Edwards with a solid game in his first start.
9) Coming back off that hard loss last week.
10) Ramsey’s FF.
The Bad
11) What was that running the clock out garbage with 3 minutes left in the 3rd quarter?
12) Mediocre run designs … maybe getting vanilla after the game was in hand?
13) What’s the deal with the refs missing 2 TDs? Like, you call it a TD and then reverse it if it’s not … you don’t make a coach waste a challenge.
Not actually that much to talk about in this game … regular handling of a struggling opponent.
October 22, 2019 at 9:23 pm in reply to: tweets + other things (w/ VB Q&A) … 10/21 thru 10/23 #107177znModeratorRich Hammond@Rich_Hammond
Woods was an absolute beast in this game, in ways that didn’t show up on the stat sheet. Goff did well in general. Whitworth had a nice bounce-back game.Stu Jackson@StuJRams
The Rams defense’s five sacks today marked a season-high and matched their combined total across Weeks 4-6.Work of Rams CBs Jalen Ramsey, Troy Hill, Darious Williams, Nickell Robey-Coleman, etc. against one of NFL’s top passing offenses was a key part of that.
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October 22, 2019 at 9:22 pm in reply to: highlights Falcons game … + a lot of Waldman & other play-focus vids #107176znModerator1Q | first drive | 3rd & 1
DT Grady Jarrett has a chance to force a 3nOut. Henderson turns -4 into +3 and a first down. pic.twitter.com/Vtn0PED3O1
— J.B. Long (@JB_Long) October 22, 2019
October 22, 2019 at 9:21 pm in reply to: highlights Falcons game … + a lot of Waldman & other play-focus vids #107175znModerator3Q | 2nd & 5
Here's the part about McVay, who preaches "set backs are set ups for comebacks." Well, how do you put that into practice? DH fumbled a toss right on the first play of the 3Q last week. What does Sean do? Runs toss right on the 2nd play of the 3Q this week. #LARams pic.twitter.com/OXaqw6mDy4
— J.B. Long (@JB_Long) October 22, 2019
October 22, 2019 at 9:15 pm in reply to: non-Rams NFL tweets + some college FB too … 10/13 thru ? #107174znModeratorThe @patriots Cov 0 blitz package is historic and generational to me. It made @nyjets QB see “GHOSTS” last night & this is why. You would too, and Sam isn’t alone… @mikegiardi @richcimini @briancoz @patsfans @getupespn @damienwoody pic.twitter.com/22ZzeMpIUJ
— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) October 22, 2019
October 22, 2019 at 9:09 pm in reply to: tweets + other things (w/ VB Q&A) … 10/21 thru 10/23 #107173znModeratorRams Q&A: Vinny Bonsignore
https://theathletic.com/1311748/2019/10/21/live-qa-with-rams-writer-vinny-bonsignore-on-tuesday-from-1-to-2-p-m-pt-7/?=twitteredThe unfortunate part of the salary cap is guys will inevitably have to leave. But the Rams feel comfortable they can retain their priority players. They also believe in their draft/UDFA process but also their ability to add in older, still productive players on inexpensive deals who want to finish up in a winning environment and, in a lot of cases, closer to home.
[Goff] No doubt they are trying to do as much as possible to get him better, longer looks downfield. So there is flexibility in what they are doing, including getting him on the move a little bit. He’ll never be the “great” athlete at QB, but he and I have talked about his baseball playing days, and he was a middle infielder, and the footwork required to cover 2B and turn double plays translates to his football playing. He’s got good footwork. And he’s shown that
[Gurley] certainly isn’t acting – around us anyway – like a guy that’s really happy. Could be a bunch of reasons why. If there is a condition he’s managing, that can be frustrating. And then always having to be asked about it. That doesn’t help.
The question is, when [Gurley’s usage] does get ramped up is the knee strong/healthy enough for him to be the Todd Gurley we remember before last December? I don’t have that answer. We’ll all have to see
I know they still want to get him rolling a little more by any means necessary. He does appear annoyed, especially around us. He seems great in the locker room.
Henderson gives them the home run threat they have been lacking this year. I can’t imagine his role diminishing. To me it should be expanding
[Run game v. Falcons] To me there were some issues inside, especially on the right side where Austin Blythe didn’t have a good day. I also think in Todd’s case, there was some hesitation. I thought he missed some holes as a result. I do like that they stuck with the run. They need to remain committed, even if the yardage is hard to come by. I feel like Henderson is close to breaking a long one
Brian [Allen] is actually getting praised for his communication at the line of scrimmage. That said, given his inexperience, it’s not always going to be perfect. I’m sure there have been mistakes made and the wrong coverage calls. The key is learning from those mistakes and minimizing them
I think improving the defense and being proactive on addressing CB – Talib and Peterson were both likely to leave as FA’s – with a premier player and an ideal fit for their scheme was just too good a chance to pass up
The defensive dynamic has absolutely changed.
[Hill] is very undervalued, in my estimation, by fans. The Rams have always expressed confidence in him as a starter, but I think their bigger picture would be Troy as a reserve (playing a lot) and one of the younger guys – Long or Williams – taking that starters role
[David Long] They like the potential. They like where he is and how he’s developing.
Higbee is very valued by the team for his blocking in both the run and pass game. I think it’s getting overlooked a bit because the run game hasn’t been as strong – thought not his fault. Everett is really coming into his own, which is good to see. Room for both of them
October 22, 2019 at 8:52 pm in reply to: the one-shot tweets thread (diff'rent stuff, funny angry interesting) #107172znModeratorIn Honor of that Buzz Aldrin baseball/YouTube promo.. here’s Buzz punching a moon landing denier right in the kisser. pic.twitter.com/DKHvMcMK4d
— trey wingo (@wingoz) October 23, 2019
October 22, 2019 at 8:49 pm in reply to: tweets + other things (w/ VB Q&A) … 10/21 thru 10/23 #107171znModeratorJ.B. Long@JB_Long
Quick @DarrellH8 thread, as I’m psyched about his performance in ATL. First tackler might as well not bother. 27 is way too slippery for first contact.Don’t look now, but the #LARams jumped from 11th to 5th in defensive efficiency this week [F.O. DVOA: 13th vs Pass, 2nd vs Run].
Can this defense be elite?
Wouldn’t say they’re there yet. But despite some injuries, they’ve got a chance.
Sosa K@QBsMVP
Jalen Ramsey’s first game as a Ram (via @pfref ):– 6 targets
– 3 completions
– 50% completion rate
– 69 yards
– 23 yards/completion
– 11.5 yards/target
– 91.7 rating
– 8 yards after catch
– 0 missed tacklesSolid game versus Julio Jones after 3 weeks off + only 4 days with team
October 22, 2019 at 12:21 pm in reply to: highlights Falcons game … + a lot of Waldman & other play-focus vids #107155znModeratorOL was bad most of the day at run blocking, but this split zone play was blocked really well. Whitworth/Edwards Allen/Blythe work combo blocks with Whit/Allen working to the 2nd level and grabbing LB's. Higbee seals the backside DE, leaves a huge gap for Gurley. pic.twitter.com/jyCYkZjFQ5
— Sosa K (@QBsMVP) October 22, 2019
October 22, 2019 at 12:20 pm in reply to: highlights Falcons game … + a lot of Waldman & other play-focus vids #107154znModeratorThis was easily the best and most high-quality sack from Dante Fowler (RE) this season. Chop-rip. He was awesome on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/7g1zDIK5pE
— Sosa K (@QBsMVP) October 22, 2019
October 22, 2019 at 12:19 pm in reply to: highlights Falcons game … + a lot of Waldman & other play-focus vids #107153znModeratorWatching @robertwoods block is one of the most enjoyable parts of covering the #LARams.
Something special about Whitworth (over 200 starts) and Edwards (1st start) getting out to the left numbers from a right hash snap to lead Everett into the end zone, too. pic.twitter.com/S9cDa6LJD5
— J.B. Long (@JB_Long) October 22, 2019
October 22, 2019 at 12:17 pm in reply to: highlights Falcons game … + a lot of Waldman & other play-focus vids #107152znModeratorGoff with the presnap adjustment with pass pro and hits Gerald Everett pic.twitter.com/qv0sHUYr4I
— Matt Waldman (@MattWaldman) October 20, 2019
znModeratorThe true left doesn’t seem to like Gabbard or Warren.
Is that true? I like Gabbard, she’s one of the most articulate gub’mint people I ever knowed of. And I like her a lot of her views. I never saw her as equivalent to Warren.
October 22, 2019 at 2:47 am in reply to: highlights Falcons game … + a lot of Waldman & other play-focus vids #107143znModeratorDarrell Henderson is getting comfortable. People act like because he’s short he can’t break tackles. He sheds this tackle attempt from DeVondre Campbell with ease and picks up the valuable first down on third and one on a somewhat broken play. Love the balance. pic.twitter.com/QltpMrgGx7
— JAKE OLIVER ELLENBOGEN (@JKBogenDTR) October 21, 2019
October 22, 2019 at 2:45 am in reply to: highlights Falcons game … + a lot of Waldman & other play-focus vids #107142znModeratorI love this play design. On 2nd and 11 it goes for a healthy 9 yard gain. Look at Todd’s acceleration and the way he finishes this run. One of the reasons I do not get the sudden souring of him. This is a big hole but it’s important how low stays and how quick he accelerates. pic.twitter.com/WhIQmXK9A5
— JAKE OLIVER ELLENBOGEN (@JKBogenDTR) October 21, 2019
October 22, 2019 at 2:35 am in reply to: (must read?) Ramsey removed handcuffs from Rams’ defense #107141znModeratorIn terms of injuries…the Rams secondary is so deep they could work around missing Johnson.
i’m not quite sure i buy that. rams routinely use three safeties.
They had Weddle, Rapp, and Christian though. Rapp had 54 snaps, Weddle 46, and Christian 44. Each of them were on the field more than any linebacker though Fowler was close with 43. So they kept it to 3 safeties a lot of the time.
I agree about the Rams offense…they played a piss poor bad Falcons front 7. The Falcons are 28th in passing yards allowed, 30th in yards per pass allowed, 32nd in sacks, and a miserably woeful 32nd in sack percentage (at 2.1%). So they’re 8th in passing attempts against. Cause. Why wouldn’t you pass against them.
I am only saying that the Rams defense didn’t just beat up a bad offense. Before Sunday that offense was considered a good one.
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October 22, 2019 at 1:20 am in reply to: (must read?) Ramsey removed handcuffs from Rams’ defense #107139znModeratorbut i also know that the rams defense is at less than 100% right now. both through injury and the fact that the rams were not able to use the full playbook.
That whole plabook stuff has to do with subpackages and the defensive backfield, which has a complicated series of disguised zones they use. Ramsey was just saying they cut that stuff back for his sake and gave him a simpler role. That does not mean the entire D played in a lesser mode.
In terms of beating the Atlanta OL, I think that’s just the front 7 lining up and playing ball. I don’t think that would have much to do with the reduced playbook for the secondary (cutting back on all the head games and disguises they use.) Also they blitzed more than they have since Phillips got there. They could blitz because they left Ramsey out there on his own and so had the room to be more aggressive.
In terms of injuries…the Rams secondary is so deep they could work around missing Johnson.
So I wouldn’t say the Rams D was hampered for various reasons and just played an inferior offense. That offense was 2nd in the league in passing. That’s the first game this year where the Falcons were beat that soundly on offense.
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October 21, 2019 at 11:28 pm in reply to: highlights Falcons game … + a lot of Waldman & other play-focus vids #107128znModeratorJared Goff…This is perfect protection and Cooks is open…This has to be made. Imagine this is a playoff game. You can’t miss that throw! pic.twitter.com/4M9pGreZwP
— JAKE OLIVER ELLENBOGEN (@JKBogenDTR) October 21, 2019
October 21, 2019 at 10:46 pm in reply to: (must read?) Ramsey removed handcuffs from Rams’ defense #107125znModeratorThis bit from a post-game autopsy (Falcons press source) seems to fit the discussion here about the Atlanta OL.
link: https://thefalconswire.usatoday.com/2019/10/20/falcons-rams-week-7-winners-and-losers-nfl/
Falcons offensive line
This Atlanta Falcons offensive line has been about average throughout most of the year. But it was even worse against the Rams. They allowed five sacks during the game and only opened enough holes for the offense to gain 39 yards on 14 carries. Matt Ryan got hurt because of how bad they played. Atlanta needs to get their offensive line together.They have Mack at center and Matthews at LOT so I just assumed they shouldn’t be THAT bad. But…I guess they’ve been struggling and the Rams then came in and ate em up.
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October 21, 2019 at 7:43 pm in reply to: highlights Falcons game … + a lot of Waldman & other play-focus vids #107122znModerator.@RamsNFL @jalenramsey got a chance to play his style of football. He wants to be used as a “shut down” corner and you can’t have a bigger test than @juliojones_11 after 2 practices. Have a look sis. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/L3KOmNRgn4
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) October 21, 2019
October 21, 2019 at 7:35 pm in reply to: non-Rams NFL tweets + some college FB too … 10/13 thru ? #107120znModeratorThe Green Bay Packers are the best team in the NFC.
This is indeed factual. And that’s no disrespect to the conference’s last remaining undefeated team, the 6-0 San Francisco 49ers. I appreciate these Niners and love that the great Kyle Shanahan gave his dad, Mike, the game ball after he went into Washington and beat the Redskins 9-0 in a weather-waylaid contest. Yes, the Niners have played the easiest strength of schedule in the NFL entering Monday night’s contest, but you can only play the games on your slate, all of which San Fran has won. And how about Sean Payton’s Saints, who have now prevailed in five straight games without the injured Drew Brees? Simply remarkable.
But it’s Aaron Rodgers’ world, and we are all just living in it.
Rodgers has been playing well all season, despite how his fantasy owners felt about the 35-year-old QB over his first six games. It was all building to a vintage performance from the two-time MVP — and on Sunday, we got it. In Green Bay’s 42-24 win over the Raiders, Rodgers completed 80.6 percent of his passes for 429 yards and five touchdowns, while also running for an additional score. And for the first time in the storied history of the Packers franchise, Green Bay’s quarterback finished a game with a perfect passer rating of 158.3. Did I mention Rodgers accomplished this without Davante Adams, working with hobbled and no-name wideouts? Sunday’s showing by No. 12 was, as my on-the-scene colleague Jeffri Chadiha put it, a frightening statement to the rest of the NFL.
The Packers have a great defense that currently ranks ninth in points allowed. They’re clearly starting to come into their own offensively. And most importantly, you don’t hear any more foolish chatter about Rodgers’ relationship with first-year head coach Matt LaFleur. Green Bay was my preseason pick to represent the amazing NFC in Super Bowl LIV, and seven Sundays into the season, I have no reason to think otherwise.
October 21, 2019 at 7:33 pm in reply to: tweets + other things (w/ VB Q&A) … 10/21 thru 10/23 #107119znModeratorThe NFC West is the best division in football.
An obvious fact. San Fran is for real, with a sensational defense leading the way. Seattle is still strong, despite Sunday’s setback against the Ravens. The Rams needed a get-right game, and everyone gets right against these defunct Falcons. Not to mention, I loved L.A.’s aggressive trade for Jalen Ramsey. Lastly, don’t look now, but Kyler Murray, Kliff Kingsbury and the Cardinals have won three straight! Great effort and win by Patrick Peterson, Chandler Jones, Chase Edmonds and Murray.
I trust the totality of the teams in the West over that of the NFC North.
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