Rams 17, Seahawks 27: Pictures from a spanking
by VanRam on Nov 30, 2009 9:32 AM CST
in 2009 St. Louis Rams regular season
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There aren't many words that can explain away the mess that has become the St. Louis Rams, so how about some pictures to try it. Click on the photo above to view the full gallery.
Sure, it's overreaction Monday, but the fleeting feeling of meh I had yesterday faded overnight into sheer disappointment...and concern. The Rams fell off a steep cliff yesterday, falling a long way from the progress they had showed in recent weeks. Well, really, they fell further off the cliff, since they didn't look so hot last week against Arizona either.
Watching the game yesterday it's hard to look at this team and feel like they're making progress. Are they? Losing week in and week out has to be tough. All the good coaching in the world can't beat the confidence a team gets from winning, and that's a big part of the problem the Rams are struggling with right now, in my opinion.
I'm not convinced of what player the Rams should take in the draft, where they'll likely have the first overall pick. Right now, as much of a liability as the defensive line is, I lean toward taking a QB. It's going to be tough for this team to win more than 4-5 games next year as it is. I also think that no matter how much you upgrade the defense it's still going to be tough to win games with an offense that plays like this version. Seriously, how do when games when you score 11 points per game and convert just 33% of your third downs? You don't, and the defense can't be counted on to steal a winning record. As far as the "all these QBs look questionable" talk, take it with a grain of salt; it's just the cylical nature of predraft talk. Come February, all that will change again. Besides, we''ve got plenty of time to dissect potential draft picks and free agents. The offense stinks and there's no player on that side of the ball more important than a QB, something the Rams don't have right now. Maybe you can make the case to wait another year before drafting a QB, but you can always make the case to wait another year, for any position, most of the time. To me the most important part of the rebuilding project will be getting a QB, and if you wait another year, it just adds another year before the Rams can compete. Maybe there's a better option in free agency, or trade; whatever route they go, I'd like to see the Rams get the best QB available. Otherwise, more wasted drives, more easy points for opponents and more losses.
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draft decision is pretty simple
If they can identify a franchise-caliber, no-doubt quarterback in the draft, then they should definitely make that choice in round 1. However, there is no consensus #1 QB in the draft right now. If there’s no one they’re sure about, then it would be better to draft one of the top DT’s and see if one of the highly-rated QB’s drops to round 2. There is a good chance of that given the questions on those guys and the fact that there aren’t that many teams that need QB’s right now.
That's what i've been saying
strong possibility McCoy or Clausen falls into our lap.. I like McCoy personally.. he has balls, accurate and extremely mobile, but I’m not a college guy and I know a lot of names have been thrown around..
Suh in first → QB in second, then whatever (OLB, DE, WR in no particular order)
"The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall." - Vince Lombardi
What is accurate and extremely mobile?
McCoy or his balls. Sorry couldn’t resist. I’ve been up too long.
Hahaha, I wouldn't have seen that
What is with the recent obsession with balls around here?
Can't think of a good sig
Stout defense usually beats offense...
…if a franchise defensive playmaker seems more clear cut and sure fire, I don’t see why we would reach on a QB. By the way, when you say “by February things will change,” does that mean ESPN will have hyped someone in particular up by then? Because I think it’s fairest to judge the QBs by their performance in college, not a few workouts/interviews. They’re all on their best behavior come draft time. Something needs to happen between now and the BCSNCG.
"I was just letting the shots fly. You know, I don't leave any bullets in the chamber."
"Everything negative- pressure, challenges- is all an opportunity for me to rise."
-Kobe Bryant
A mantra for all athletes.
by TrojanRam on Nov 30, 2009 10:12 AM CST via mobile reply actions
sure they hype has an impact
but pro teams will get to spend some time with prospects, work them out privately and get another perspective on what they can do in the pro team’s system.
Turf Show Times
True...
…and something tells me Clausen’s pro offense background is going to give him the early edge, if he doesn’t already have it. It’s just so hard because we know we can’t afford to miss. This entire regime would fail miserably if we blow it in the draft, and QBs are usually the riskiest.
"I was just letting the shots fly. You know, I don't leave any bullets in the chamber."
"Everything negative- pressure, challenges- is all an opportunity for me to rise."
-Kobe Bryant
A mantra for all athletes.
by TrojanRam on Nov 30, 2009 10:27 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Which is why (in my opinion)
they’re better off going with defense with the first couple of picks, then a QB in the 3rd or 4th round, all after signing a FA QB whom they have confidence in that he can be competent. Not a franchise QB, just competent.
When you have a kick ass defense, all of a sudden you’re quarterback looks much better.
Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
absolutely QBs are the riskiest
how many people said Stafford would be a bust? He makes rookie mistakes and has a crap o-line in front of him, but he look like he’ll be just fine.
Sanchez, I don’t know about. I am glad we didn’t draft him, but he didn’t have much experience coming into the draft, starting experience anyway.
The top names this season – Bradford, Clausen – have enough experience to get a more thorough understanding of
Turf Show Times
Also.
if you think the Rams or any other organization gives any credence to the espn hype machine than you are sadly mistaken.
Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
Oakland's not professional.
They’re run by an insane ego-maniac in plastic pants who does his best to hire the absolute worst/immature head coach he can find because no one in their right mind would work for Al Davis.
And as far as the Jets go, I think that stuff gets pushed down their throats. Honestly, head coaches worth a damn don’t have time to read newspapers and visit blogs. Their job is practially a 24 hour a day job. Most of ‘em spend little to no time away from the film room and meeting rooms and when you do hear them say something about the media its usually misinformed because they’ve heard it second hand.
Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
Oakland!? you're not serious, are you?
This is the franchise that just about made Mel Kiper’s hair explode by taking Darrius Heyward-Bey over Michael Crabtree.
hahaha classic (plastic pants)
"The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall." - Vince Lombardi
Neither of them have really done anything yet...
…both have struggled at times this year. I wouldn’t mark that one down as a mistake just yet, despite Chris Long’s struggles.
"I was just letting the shots fly. You know, I don't leave any bullets in the chamber."
"Everything negative- pressure, challenges- is all an opportunity for me to rise."
-Kobe Bryant
A mantra for all athletes.
Yeah I don't question the Long decision
Hell I still want to go defense in the draft. Until we are the Ravens, I’ll always want to go defense.
I'd have to agree somewhat.
Great offense can make up for a lack of defense. If we had the Saints offense and our current defense, we would win plenty of games. I think this is true more than defense making up for lack of offense. You still need to score points. While both are true, I believe offense is more important, but that is a philosophy many people disagree on. Its just my point of view. I’d rather have a greatest show on turf offense than a shut down defense. While both can win a lot of games, I’d rather have the offense. Probably because a 49-42 game is more exciting than a 10-3 game in my opinion. I’m not really sure what my point is but the bottom is, I like offense.
Can't think of a good sig
I think...
It should be a QB or a DT. There will be quite a few free agent number-one-type WR’s on the market and hopefully, we can acquire one.
Although, given that we’ll have, most likely, a top three pick, I’d be okay with trading down a few spots in order order to get additional picks.
I've heard a lot about Suh and McCoy at DT...
But what about Terrence Cody? Can he operate effectively in a 4-3? Would we ever consider a 3-4?
terrence cody is like 350 pounds or 400 idk
i dont think we would waste a rung clogger basically a 2 down NT on a 1st round pick thats for a team that has the luxury to pick the best player available and i would take clausen with atop 3 pick and if not projected to be a franchise QB than suh and colt mccoy in the 2nd round mobility and accuarcy fits in with th west coast offense and take legarrete blount as a FA or 5-7th round
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