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ZooeyModeratorOf all the chatter I’ve encountered so far, I think I agree with Colin Cowherd’s assessment the most.
ZooeyModeratorSeriously, though, in terms of “I don’t believe what I just saw,” the only game that comes to mind is the 1979 game against the Seahawks where the Rams held them to -7 yards on offense.
There is just no way in the world a QB arrives on Tuesday night, plays on Thursday night, and leads an unfamiliar team 98 yards in the final 2 minutes with no timeouts left. Especially a team without an OL, and only #3 and #4 WRs.
It simply isn’t possible in any timeline.
ZooeyModeratorThat was perhaps the most stunning thing I’ve seen in 55 years of following the Rams. I didn’t think Baker could even play with less than two days to prepare, let alone play nearly the entire game. He showed his arm on the first play. The man has physical gifts, that’s for sure. 98 yards with less than 2 minutes, and no timeouts, and he barely knows anybody’s name he’s giving the ball to. I just can’t believe it. If it was a movie, I would certainly observe that this ending is why I hate sports movies. They have preposterous “come-from-behind” storylines in the games.
Anyway, Baker is going to be the focus of attention in the final 4 games. I’m still skeptical of his character (based on innuendo I’ve been exposed to in the media), but he can throw the football, that much I know.
In spite of some of the worst officiating I’ve seen, the Rams ended up benefitting from a couple of calls on that final drive. Even with the penalties the Raiders gifted them, the Rams still made those plays. Skowronek’s catch was superb, and the dime to Jefferson was a spectacle. The Raiders contributed to this loss (which is devastating to them, I am happy to observe). They tried to walk through this game. Carr barely cracked 100 yards passing, and they didn’t play Prevent defense on the final drive, and it cost them the game.
The silver lining of this devastating season is that a lot of guys are getting live experience, and the team (as Hram observed) is still playing with heart. There is depth going into next year.
And maybe an heir apparent at QB?
ZooeyModeratorOops sorry I meant Jerome Bettis.
I forgot about Bettis. I always remember him by his nickname: Sweetness.
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ZooeyModeratorI’ve always hated the Raiders, and I’m not going to stop now.
Don’t think I haven’t noticed that everybody is giving me the Silent Treatment over this.
I see you. I know everybody on this board admires the Raiders. Your veil is pretty thin.
As for me and my house, though, we will serve the Rams.
ZooeyModeratorWe will rally around Baker Mayfield, and play disastrous football.
Did you watch the video joemad posted?
I was surprised by Bayless’ strong support of Mayfield.
ZooeyModeratorThe high point of the season:
Bobby Wagner won’t face criminal charges for tackling the fan who ran onto the field during Rams-49ers in Week 4 https://t.co/ZfAbVZcYoK
— Rams Wire (@TheRamsWire) December 8, 2022
ZooeyModeratorWhy on earth would they play Mayfield tonight unless Perkins gets injured? That would be absurd. And insulting to Perkins. And for what? He’s had no reps.
ZooeyModeratorI’ve always hated the Raiders, and I’m not going to stop now.
ZooeyModeratorSorry!
My objection was to the idea of starting Mayfield as a means of evaluating and developing the WRs in the last 5 games.
I don’t mind bringing him in to play scout QB, and see if he has learned anything about leading a locker room. He’s low cost, low risk, and potentially high upside.
I just don’t see him starting for the Rams this year. I see this more as early OTAs.
ZooeyModeratorFrom my living room vantage point, this looks like a cheap way to kick the tires on a guy who might compete for the #2 QB slot next season.
He’s not the answer to anything this season. It’s low risk, anyhow. He has a chance to regroup in the next month, or he’s on the street again, having gone 0-3 in the NFL.
ZooeyModeratorHere is an idea that I do not love:
The #Rams 100% should claim Baker Mayfield. Would give them the best chance to evaluate the WRs and develop them in the last 5 games.
— JAKE ELLENBOGEN (@JKBOGEN) December 5, 2022
ZooeyModeratorI do think that Stafford will say he wants the OLine upgraded. In other words, get a LOT in free agency or he’ll retire. There is a rumor the Titans may cut Taylor Lewan in a cost cutting move, and if that is true, I think a one year or two year deal, would be good sign for us then.
The problem isn’t lack of talent.
It’s lack of health, and a musical chairs rotation throughout the line.
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ZooeyModeratorI saw some of it.
Powell made some use of himself, and that was encouraging.
Considering how many frontline players were out, I will take it.
December 2, 2022 at 2:14 pm in reply to: Left-Wing Voices Are Silenced on Twitter as Far-Right Trolls Advise Elon Musk #141910ZooeyModeratorAndy Ngo.
ZooeyModeratorVery smart 😊 pic.twitter.com/ObFYvIjuZo
— Tansu YEĞEN (@TansuYegen) May 24, 2022
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ZooeyModeratorThis is how I explain the 8 year war in Donbass to my British friends. I find it a pretty good analogy. Imagine if an English nationalist gov took power in London. And announced the suppression of Scottish culture…. Like ukr did to its Russian pop in 2014. What would happen?
— Johnny miller (@johnnyjmils) November 22, 2022
ZooeyModeratorWhat the hell is going on in the RB room?
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ZooeyModeratorYeah, I don’t think it’s Super Bowl hangover, either. You can win with a few players going down here and there, even a couple for the season, but you cannot win with an incoherent OL. It can’t be done.
The defense, I gather, is still holding its own.
This is the last game I’m going to miss this season, I think, although I may miss a weekend or two in January. Anyway, it’s nice to pull up my chair and begin watching during garbage time….
ZooeyModeratorA very good boy, just wants a hug!@PastorAlexLove pic.twitter.com/iow8F033YD
— Ŧɭเק (@Flip5ide666) November 15, 2022
ZooeyModeratorOkay.
I just watched that for the second time.
And I am open to different interpretations. Maybe there is something I’m missing. But I don’t see a single thing in that monologue – or in his comments on trans people – that strikes me as unfair, or untrue, or even hurtful. Granted, I am a member of a privileged demographic, and I haven’t experienced the pain that plagues trans people, or Jews, or the Black people, or anything else.
But I don’t get anything from Dave Chapelle that makes me think he is willfully, or even inadvertently, harming any group of people.
And I think that Chapelle and Carlin are the best comedians that the USA has ever produced.
ZooeyModeratorWell, Kupp is having surgery, but they say out 4 weeks.
Alaric Jackson is out for the year. Chandler Brewer is out for a month.
This is an opportunity to try Robert Rochell at OT, seems like.
ZooeyModeratorI picked a good season to miss, it seems.
The only games I’ve seen this year are the Buffalo game and the 1st 9ers game. I’ve missed every Sunday game all season long for…reasons.
I had some hope a week ago because it looked like the OL was returning to health, but this is now a lost year.
I also have to think OBJ is not going to sign into this train wreck, so we’ve probably permanently lost him as well.
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