Rams team has a lot of potential

by DLions4Eva on Oct 10, 2010 7:51 PM CDT

I'm a diehard Lions fan that wanted to come over here and talk about the Rams for a minute. I hope you fans all realize that I speak from experience and know a good team when I see one.

Yeah, the 2010 Rams had one bad game on the road against an 0-4 Lions team. Thing is though, that 0-4 Lions team is actually a lot better than the record indicated. The game didn't bode well for the Rams after that onside kick that was recovered by the Lions, but had that been recovered by the Rams, everybody would've said how Sean Payton-esq that decision was and would've cheered about it, especially if points came out of it. That wasn't a bad decision, it was just poorly executed. The Rams didn't play well, but the playcalling wasn't nearly as good as it could've been either. I believe that offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur probably called the most conservative game thus far for the Rams. The constant checkdowns and handing the ball off to Steven Jackson with 8-10 guys in the box was ridiculous, Bradford should've been bombing them deep against that Detroit secondary. I don't care if the Rams receiver corps isn't stellar, I'd expect the same from the Lions if Matthew Stafford were in there, too. I also don't care if Bradford is just a rookie and the Rams lost Clayton, you need to show this Lions team just how serious the Rams offense is. Bradford is a stud rookie QB and you have a top-5 running back there in Steven Jackson. You need to utilize them both to be effective on offense in the future.

The defense for the Rams wasn't terrible, but they gave up too many easy yards at the worst times. I believe the Rams defense has a lot of potential, I really do, but today they just seemed content giving up chunks of yardage and touchdowns in the redzone, which was the supposed apparent strength of the Rams defense. Defensive coordinator Ken Flajole also called way too much of a conservative game, not blitzing enough and not triple teaming the best receiver on the Lions roster in Calvin Johnson in the redzone. They should've been way more aggressive with Johnson and tried to blitz a lot more. I think this game wasn't so much execution on the Rams players as it was just being outcoached by the Lions coaching staff. Plain and simple, the Lions coaches game planned this game perfectly while the Rams coaches simply didn't do their homework.

Overall, the 2010 Rams have a lot of promise and the sky is the limit for this young team. Rookie quarterback Sam Bradford reminds me a lot of our last years rookie quarterback in Matthew Stafford, not willing to give up and tries to win the game anyway he can for his team. I really like Sam Bradford, a very smart and talented rookie quarterback, he will be talked about as the savior of that franchise just like Matthew Stafford has been the last couple of years for the Lions. Bradford is a bright young quarterback with a bright future and the Rams and their fans have a lot to be happy about. I also like the Rams defense and think James Laurinaitis is one of the better young linebackers in this league, along with numerous other players on this roster. It's one bad game out of sixteen and the Rams still have a shot to make the playoffs. Keep your heads up Rams fans, the future will be very bright for you. St. Louis is still rebuilding and like the Lions, they are one draft and productive offseason away from being a playoff contender.

Be proud of your team because if I were a Rams fan, despite the outcome of this game, I would be. Good luck in the future. I wish you the best.

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good team win for the lions

i didnt see any fire on our team.. esp on defense.. the only one who was emotional was sjax.. he seemed super pissed, rightfully so.

by mh39 on Oct 10, 2010 8:16 PM CDT reply actions

Thanks for the post.

I know I’m feeling a bit bummed after this game, but I do know that we’re rebuilding; even if people wanted to crown us NFC West champs after last week. Patience is just a tough thing. Good win, Detroit!

THIS year's the year. I hope....

by thisguy on Oct 10, 2010 8:41 PM CDT reply actions

I agree with your last sentence,

but I refuse to say it because that was such a bad game lol. You guys needed it more though, that’s for sure.

"If Dr. Frankenstein were to steal body parts and construct a perfect QB, the final product would look like Bradford. He has John Elway's size, Dan Marino's arm, Kurt Warner's accuracy and Stephen Hawking's brain."

by douchiedude on Oct 10, 2010 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions

Honestly,

the people who are going overboard with this loss need to get their heads out of their asses. It was one bad game, horrible. Execution was bad, coaching was bad, we didn’t blitz a lot because he probably felt our front four could dominate like they did the Seahawks, which obviously did not happen one bit. We have a promising future, I’m not tripping at all over this loss. Obviously, I’m pissed that we played so poorly and it was clear that Steven Jackson was the only one with fire in him, that better not happen ever again. We’ll come back. Believe when I tell you that this was not even close to the Rams, they played horribly from the start and it was evident that they never showed up mentally. In a rematch, we’re capable of beating the Lions as well as plenty of teams in the NFL, though this game certainly says the opposite. For us who watched them the last 4 weeks though, we know this was just a young team who didn’t show up mentally and prepare for this. We’re better than that. My rant is done, bring on the Chargers.

by douchiedude on Oct 10, 2010 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

yeah, I really don't

know where the fire went. It just wasn’t there this week. I’m not taking anything away from the Lions performance for sure. You guys get Kudos this week, and congratz. Still, there was no push like we’ve seen from the defense. Last week we were in the backfield all game.

Yes, Clayton’s out. So, we need to step up and all we saw was dropped passes. This is Professional football guys. Catch the ball and run. Too many passes hit hands and then dirt. In the end, yes watch the film and go after the Chargers.

by Brawnwitch on Oct 10, 2010 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions

Yes our Rams do have a lot of potential, but like you said it, we arn’t the greatest with play calling. Pat Shurmur puts too much pressure on Stephen Jackson and Sam Bradford. It’s great that our coordinator believes in his players, but he needs to learn how to utilize his talents that he has a little better. And I’m just gonna say this again as I did in one of my fanposts, maybe we need to use the spread offense with the way things are going with injuries, that way we could utilize Onobun, Gilyard, maybe Danario one day, use Jackson as a slot receiver sometimes. Whatever it is we do, we just need to make a change with our offensive playbook somehow. I know we can’t just change playbooks quickly, but I’m pretty sure Bradford can learn fast. lol.. But anyways good game DLions4Eva. And good look with the rest of the season, do you guys play on Thanksgiving this year again? lol

by Xmisto on Oct 11, 2010 3:48 AM CDT reply actions

Against the Patriots on nationally televised broadcasting. I will be there at the game cheering on my Lions!

From 0-16 to the Superbowl baby!

by DLions4Eva on Oct 11, 2010 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions

Thank you for your kind post

… it was really refreshing especially coming from a Lions fan.

I wish you the best. You have a great team that should have 3 or 4 wins already. I hope your team wins your division!

by abiRam on Oct 11, 2010 9:53 AM CDT reply actions

I felt it

I kind of thought this was the game, the lions got the win off their chest. Kind of like the 14 point shelacking the Skins received from the lowly Rams.

I’m not concerned, but am disappointed by the poor game planning from the coaches and the lackadaiscal attitude expressed by the players. That is not why Spag put these players on this team.

by 81 Witness on Oct 11, 2010 12:16 PM CDT reply actions

You can take your Potential and well...

Thanks for showing up and this is not a attack on you whatsoever.“Potential” “Cute” “Friend” . I WANT FREAKING RESULTS. Potential time is over especially with a new owner.

by Da Rookie on Oct 11, 2010 2:32 PM CDT reply actions

Thanks for the classy post.

It would have been really easy to come on here after that abominable performance by the Rams and trash the team. I think everyone knew the Lions were a pretty good team waiting to break out, but we weren’t prepared for this kind of trashing; it was the Rams’ worst performance this year by far.

Your Lions are definitely on the upswing and I have a feeling they will be in serious playoff contention next year, which, incidentally, is how I see the Rams as well. Good luck to you and the Lions(except Scott Linehan. He still sucks); if anyone knows how we feel, it’s you guys.

by ViperLjs on Oct 11, 2010 3:41 PM CDT reply actions

Nice 0-16 season, guy

Do me a favor, call Barry Sanders….nope wait, that wont help either

by DCRamFan on Oct 11, 2010 6:49 PM CDT reply actions

thank you for being such a class act

Truly, it is refreshing. I have seen your comments and posts all week, and you truly are a great lions fan but a honarable fan of “the enemy” so to speak. I agree with all you said about the rams. They are a young team and therefore bound to have inconsistant games. That one was tough to watch though because all of us that have watched them finally “bloom” we know they played way way under their potential. Your lions looked awesome by the way, pretty much exactly like I thought they had the potential to play. You guys finally have yourselves a football team to cheer for and that is something to be proud of. They looked stellar and deserved the win. Hopefully the rams I know we have show up to our next game against eachother and we get a real rematch. Again thanks for coming by and being so classy about it.

by stlfan2004 on Oct 11, 2010 9:58 PM CDT reply actions