Rams Vs. Redskins: Rams Receivers Vs. Redskins Secondary
by Tevin Broner on Sep 28, 2011 4:57 PM CDT
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This week the St. Louis Rams will play the Washington Redskins (2-1). The Rams look like they are on a downward spiral after the loss to the Ravens last week. The Rams haven't looked great thus far. They have to get their first win before looking further down the road to the playoffs. The Redskins won't be the easiest team to break the ice for a win, but you have to start somewhere.
The Rams wide receivers haven't exactly shocked the world. In fact, they have been called out as being horrible. Hell, even Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo has said the WR's aren't getting separation. This week, the Rams wide receivers will have to stand up to the task of looking like they belong in the NFL.
There has been only one game where the Rams wide receivers looked good and that was against the New York Giants. There hasn't been as many drop passes since the Philadelphia Eagles game, but the Rams WR's have to do a better job of getting open. Torry Holt and Issac Bruce aren't walking through that door, so it's time for the wide receiver group to start showing up come game time.
They won't be playing against the Eagles' secondary, but the Redskins secondary is no bunch of slouches. Their secondary consists of DeAngelo Hall, Josh Wilson, LaRon Landry, and the former Ram O.J Atogwe. This secondary is pretty good, and you know O.J will be ready to play this game.
The Rams will be hoping that one of their wide receivers can show that they can get open and help Sam out. Can Mike Sims-Walker get it together this week? He had a good game against the Giants, but against the Eagles and Ravens he wasn't a factor. Danario Alexander had a great game against the Giants. The same can't be said for the game against the Ravens, but he was targeted 8 times.
Maybe the rookies can start impressing? Austin Pettis made a couple of catches, for a grand total of 8 yards. Greg Salas could help this team. He shouldn't return punts, but if he can prove he's over the bobbles, he will be a good addition. Brandon Gibson isn't a number one; he's a number two. With that being said, he needs to show more on the field. The game was over against the Ravens, but that dropped ball against the Ravens could have been a great confidence builder.
Also, has anyone seen the Rams tight ends? After all the talk and hype about using the 2-TE system, the absence of the tight ends is troubling. Lance Kendricks flashed his ability in the preseason, and it would be nice if he showed some of his talent this week.
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How has Mike Sims-Walker been doing?
I haven’t had a chance to see Rams play yet. What would you say his strengths and weaknesses are?
The biggest question going into this game is how are your tackles b/c Orakpo and Kerrigan especially (on the right side) has been bringing pressure.
"It's a dog eat dog world, and I'm wearing Milkbone underwear." - Norm Peterson
Saffold might hold his own
but Jason Smith has been terrible, especially in pass protection. In fact, he was benched sometime during the game against the Ravens.
My thoughts...
1. Rams need legitimate receiver[s].
2. It annoys the hell out of me when I see Spags clapping after bad plays.
3. Billy Bajema and Justin King need to get the boot.
4. Hoom is injury prone. Hist talent means nothing if he's not on the field. Needs to be replaced.
More to come...
Eh,
I’m not surprised. He was always a 3-4 player drafted onto a 4-3 team, couldn’t make that transition for the Rams.
"Vick’s 100x the player Warner was.
Desean’s not quite at Holts level.
McCoy’s giving Faulk a run for his money.
Maclin’s better than Bruce.
"Warner never took over games."
Signed, wild_eagle - the most delusional person in the entire universe.
Hines picked up by Indy
There goes a 5th round pick after 3 games, real nice Spags/BD
by King Sam Rules! on Sep 28, 2011 5:16 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
+1
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They really had no choice
at this point though. We NEED bodies at CB.
"Vick’s 100x the player Warner was.
Desean’s not quite at Holts level.
McCoy’s giving Faulk a run for his money.
Maclin’s better than Bruce.
"Warner never took over games."
Signed, wild_eagle - the most delusional person in the entire universe.
Good read Tev-meister!
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That drop by Gibson
would have been huge for his confidence. Honestly, that was one of the most beautiful throws you’ll see in the NFL. And Sam’s touchdown pass was beautiful as well. Who said he didn’t have an arm? NOW GIVE HIM SOME FRICKIN’ TIME! I hope benching Smith lights a fire under his ass. Either that or Goldberg is an improvement, either one is fine.
"Vick’s 100x the player Warner was.
Desean’s not quite at Holts level.
McCoy’s giving Faulk a run for his money.
Maclin’s better than Bruce.
"Warner never took over games."
Signed, wild_eagle - the most delusional person in the entire universe.
Sam and company must mix it up, and play at a faster pace this week.
The ball must come out fast as usual, and our WR’s must get open quick, because Orakpo, Kerrigan, Carriker, and Fletcher will be coming hard. This will be an excellant test for our Coaching staff. We need to get Norwood involved, and SJax must be able to carry some of the load. A frequent 2-minute-drill / No-Huddle type offense will keep the Skins off gaurd! Pettis better hurry up and get involved, and Salas better start looking like an NFL player, because with money available, one of them could be involved in a package deal.
thats all fine but to runa hurry up offense you must catch the ball and keep moving otherwise your defeating
the purpose and getting the other team on the field quicker…..and for our defense thats bad
Can't tell if Sam Bradford is looking at Justin B. or Alshon Jefferey in that pic. : )
Maybe both, thinking hmmm, “which one?”
Max Protection
Haslett did a great job using the blitz vs The Cowboys. This leaves The Skins vulnerable. It leaves the opportunity for a receiver to break free. IMO’ against this agressive D, The Rams would do better with max protection and go for screens to Cadillac Williams and Jackson if healthy. Over commitment by their D will leave openings. I also think The Rams should get Norwood involved more. Once inside the RZ ; they can target DX against DeAngelo Hall, the weak link in The Skins secondary.
If he gets the playing time...
Than I have a feeling Austin Pettis is going to break out. I know he has the potential in him to be great, it’s just a matter of him translating that potential onto the field. Hopefully he’ll be getting more time with Salas being injured/not performing and Amendola seemingly being out for another week. It’s going to be put up or shut up very very soon for these rooks.
Austin Pettis...show me what I've seen from you all those years in Boise St.
The Skins havent won in years, and its because of their offense
which is improved this year, with Shanahan(s) and Bruce Allen. Their D is legit, though. Obviously, they raped us with the Coefield pick, they drafted a solid DE in Kerrigan, and Orakpo’s been a stud for [at least] the last 6 years of his life. All that before the LB’s and DB’s. Anybody see Laron Landry help that receiver poop himself with that hit last week?
If our OLine doesnt get their ish together this week, it’s going to be a lot of ‘highlights’ of Sam getting up off his backside, with furrowed brow
with our wr's we have no shot
its like it has been for the past few years. 8 men in the box. we let avery go and at that point i knew we were f’d but u guys thought mcdaniels wanted to stress the d lol. i cant wait till OJ gets a pick 6 and i hope we lose alot so we can fire these losers in the FO and the coaching staff. ATHLETES win ATHLETIC events not good 5 pillar guys we need SPEED we gottta be the slowest team in football. i am not sayign speed is the only thing but we gotta stop getting these losers that we keep drafting because spags likes them. he needs to go now i still wish we could keep him as a DC thou but i would just keep our current DC with a new HC and OC
Rams Bulls and Mets allllllllll day also i do love white castle
Carriker and other Ex-Rams
The Ghost of Carriker comes back to haunt us. How true. I live in the DC area and love the Rams but Adam Carriker and Ryan Pickett and D. Lewis and Shane ? ( the LB in New Orleans) and a dozen other players or more have gone on to other NFL teams and done well, AFTER THE RAM FANS called them BUSTS. Personally, I do not think Rams Fans know how to judge talent and should stay out of that business.
We will be likely if Chris “The Bust” Long doesn’t leave town afte being called out.
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