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I have watched about 18 games (full) from week 1 and 2:
State of the NFL:
1. Schemes seem a lot more important than the athlete in the passing game: Meaning, on most 3rd downs the WRs aren't beating corners, the scheme is putting them in the position. I know, some WRs are...but, it looks pretty rare to me.
2. 1/2 the teams seem to have a worse O line than the Rams---that says a lot considering our line is not so special.
3. Many offenses are struggling; I wonder if the defenses have caught up from the last 5-6 years of heavy abuse.
4. The Falcons have a small, fast LB, too (Jones?)---like Buchanon, Trevian, Barron etc...I think in a few years every team will have small LBs who can cover the slot like a FS, but are tough enough to play the run.
*Many LBs are sill in the 230s---which they were in the 1980s, too (and many in the 1970s, too).....while all the other positions are much bigger.
*So, maybe the hybrid LB/Safety becomes like a slot corner in that they become 'starters' on 2nd-3rd down.
5. In general, I am not so sure there is a team that looks so great; Denver with that QB--maybe....come on, can he be that good....What other team looks so good in all phases? Atlanta---their Defense is not that good, is it?
NFC West:
The rams in comparison to the Division:
*might have the best WRs (beating ARiz)
*For sure the best O line
*The best "in pocket" QB. (Have you seen Wilson in the pocket?)
*A good enough running game in comparison; 49ers might be better....might, might;we will see Thursday
Seattle:
* Wow, their O line is worse than the atrocious 2016 version. I mean, 'wow', bad.
*Seattle has a new 'tough' RB in Carson--tougher as Turbin and as tough as Rawls.
* Their pass rush looks better than every; Sheldon RIch is a probowl-level player...The rams could have cut Barron for him and I would be happy. He along makes the whole defense 'different'.
*Their offense looks like the 2016 Rams...without Wilson they are getting 180 yards out of that offense. Jimmy Graham is doing nothing, and Baldwin only 'wins' on 8-12 yard routes (if you know NFL, you know what I mean, here)
* I truly believe if we put up 17 points in each game, we can beat Seattle twice (assuming Wade gets it together)
*We could have a shot at the division, because Seattle looks soooo bad. HOwever, the last 2 years Wilson has dug them out of the grave, so he will do it again and get them to 10-6 at least. He made an amazing throw to win it on Sunday. IF the Rams can approach 9-7, it will be a nice dog fight this year...
* How does Pete allow the worst O line 3 years running? Really, wow, he believes in O line coach Cable too much.
Arizona
*Arizona has their LT hurt, and their O line looks bad. Lupati is hurt, but really, he is a mediocre at best in pass pro.
* They lost David Johnson for a while---that is like us losing Faulk and Bruce.
* Palmer is 'shorting' a lot of throws. Larry Fitz 3 catches on 6 targets for 21 yards--wow, bad. They had 3 points against the Colts with about 10 minutes to play in the game...then Palmer let it rip...but, that ONLY works against the Colts.
*Their D does not look dominating at all. Calais Campbell was awesome...big loss. Buchannon their 215 LBer also is hurt, I believe. Their 2nd corner J Bethel looks really bad to me...and their 3rd corner is the FS, I guess.
49ers
*Their O does not look good because it is a whole new system and their WRs don't look ready. Garcon hasn't done a thing. M Goodwin won on two fly/9 routes, but the ball wasn't there...that looks like their only chance to beat us (and turnovers of course).
* Their D looks pretty good to me; Reid, the FS, is out.
* Next year they may have a top 5-8 D, but this year maybe top 15???
*HOyer did great with Shanny before, but they don't have a 'NFL' line. He threw 3 balls the entire game over 10 yards past the line of scrimmage. He was mauled....
It was an 'upset' to beat Arizona and Seattle---now it should just be like one 8-8 team beating a 9-7 team....big, big change from the last 3 years with AZ and 6 years with Seattle.
Maybe I will edit and add more.
Summary as it regards the Rams:
The Rams aren't a 10-6 team, nor a 9-7 team right now.....but in the next 5-6 weeks they will play like a 10-6 team I believe....Wade just has to get the Defense 'right'...YOu all know that Barron, Ogletree, Quinn and good NFL players....the system seems to be against them right now. Barwin is done,and our corners need a great pass rush.
So, I hope the Rams could somehow go 4-3 at the bye and then tear it up. Honestly, I think they are capable to beat every team left on the schedule except for the high powered Saints (and I don't think they match up well with Mariotta in Tenn, but maybe I am wrong on that).
State of the NFL:
1. Schemes seem a lot more important than the athlete in the passing game: Meaning, on most 3rd downs the WRs aren't beating corners, the scheme is putting them in the position. I know, some WRs are...but, it looks pretty rare to me.
2. 1/2 the teams seem to have a worse O line than the Rams---that says a lot considering our line is not so special.
3. Many offenses are struggling; I wonder if the defenses have caught up from the last 5-6 years of heavy abuse.
4. The Falcons have a small, fast LB, too (Jones?)---like Buchanon, Trevian, Barron etc...I think in a few years every team will have small LBs who can cover the slot like a FS, but are tough enough to play the run.
*Many LBs are sill in the 230s---which they were in the 1980s, too (and many in the 1970s, too).....while all the other positions are much bigger.
*So, maybe the hybrid LB/Safety becomes like a slot corner in that they become 'starters' on 2nd-3rd down.
5. In general, I am not so sure there is a team that looks so great; Denver with that QB--maybe....come on, can he be that good....What other team looks so good in all phases? Atlanta---their Defense is not that good, is it?
NFC West:
The rams in comparison to the Division:
*might have the best WRs (beating ARiz)
*For sure the best O line
*The best "in pocket" QB. (Have you seen Wilson in the pocket?)
*A good enough running game in comparison; 49ers might be better....might, might;we will see Thursday
Seattle:
* Wow, their O line is worse than the atrocious 2016 version. I mean, 'wow', bad.
*Seattle has a new 'tough' RB in Carson--tougher as Turbin and as tough as Rawls.
* Their pass rush looks better than every; Sheldon RIch is a probowl-level player...The rams could have cut Barron for him and I would be happy. He along makes the whole defense 'different'.
*Their offense looks like the 2016 Rams...without Wilson they are getting 180 yards out of that offense. Jimmy Graham is doing nothing, and Baldwin only 'wins' on 8-12 yard routes (if you know NFL, you know what I mean, here)
* I truly believe if we put up 17 points in each game, we can beat Seattle twice (assuming Wade gets it together)
*We could have a shot at the division, because Seattle looks soooo bad. HOwever, the last 2 years Wilson has dug them out of the grave, so he will do it again and get them to 10-6 at least. He made an amazing throw to win it on Sunday. IF the Rams can approach 9-7, it will be a nice dog fight this year...
* How does Pete allow the worst O line 3 years running? Really, wow, he believes in O line coach Cable too much.
Arizona
*Arizona has their LT hurt, and their O line looks bad. Lupati is hurt, but really, he is a mediocre at best in pass pro.
* They lost David Johnson for a while---that is like us losing Faulk and Bruce.
* Palmer is 'shorting' a lot of throws. Larry Fitz 3 catches on 6 targets for 21 yards--wow, bad. They had 3 points against the Colts with about 10 minutes to play in the game...then Palmer let it rip...but, that ONLY works against the Colts.
*Their D does not look dominating at all. Calais Campbell was awesome...big loss. Buchannon their 215 LBer also is hurt, I believe. Their 2nd corner J Bethel looks really bad to me...and their 3rd corner is the FS, I guess.
49ers
*Their O does not look good because it is a whole new system and their WRs don't look ready. Garcon hasn't done a thing. M Goodwin won on two fly/9 routes, but the ball wasn't there...that looks like their only chance to beat us (and turnovers of course).
* Their D looks pretty good to me; Reid, the FS, is out.
* Next year they may have a top 5-8 D, but this year maybe top 15???
*HOyer did great with Shanny before, but they don't have a 'NFL' line. He threw 3 balls the entire game over 10 yards past the line of scrimmage. He was mauled....
It was an 'upset' to beat Arizona and Seattle---now it should just be like one 8-8 team beating a 9-7 team....big, big change from the last 3 years with AZ and 6 years with Seattle.
Maybe I will edit and add more.
Summary as it regards the Rams:
The Rams aren't a 10-6 team, nor a 9-7 team right now.....but in the next 5-6 weeks they will play like a 10-6 team I believe....Wade just has to get the Defense 'right'...YOu all know that Barron, Ogletree, Quinn and good NFL players....the system seems to be against them right now. Barwin is done,and our corners need a great pass rush.
So, I hope the Rams could somehow go 4-3 at the bye and then tear it up. Honestly, I think they are capable to beat every team left on the schedule except for the high powered Saints (and I don't think they match up well with Mariotta in Tenn, but maybe I am wrong on that).