[FMulder]

So, I stated stopping the run, moreover, winning the trenches, and not making critical mistakes would decide the outcome. Pretty basic for every game. We lost the trenches on 3 explosive runs and on Limmer anticipating a stunt that never came on that 3rd down sack. We had 2 turnovers that led to 6 points. We lost by 6 points. It was there, multiple times throughout the game, for the taking. This young, yet battle tested team just couldn’t close. Provided the Rams have an offseason like the previous many, this team will be an absolute nightmare for everyone next season. We play a first place schedule. Next year will be an even more difficult ride to the post season. Injuries usually tell the tale - just ask the Lions. And the Rams of recent seasons. It’s going to be a really cool off season. I think this personnel department will absolutely crush it. I think Stafford reworks his deal for the next 2 seasons but only expect him to play one. A Jax will be re signed. Improvements on the DL, ILB and corner will happen on D. The Rams will add explosive players to the Wr, Te, and RB rooms. I think Kupp either retires or restructures to play one last hurrah with Stafford. Tutu is gone. D Rob could stay but Whittington is there to ascend to #3 - unless a legit speed WR is procured (likely). I think they add a stud TE as well. How do they get all that done? They just do. That’s what Les et al do.

Someone needs to start an off season and draft thread soon. Bc I don’t care about the rest of the season all that much anymore. But will enjoy watching win the SB 🤪

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Go Rams.

Nice post-agree. Any type of above average offseason and this team is near the top of the so-called elites.

[max]

The deck was stacked against us. And we still had a shot to win at the end. Frustrating, yes. Should we have expected a good chance to win, not really.

We had a short week playing Monday night, the Eagles had a day and half extra rest.

We had to travel to AZ unexpectedly, then back to LA, then 3000 miles across the country. Eagles got to stay home throughout.

Then we had to play in snow that kills a timing passing game. And totally disrupts our system. The Eagles had a huge advantage in the snow with their physical bully ball system.

It’s amazing we came as close as we did.

Lesson here is to win more regular season games next year, cause the NFL is set up to distort the playing field in the playoffs. There is no fairness in the playoffs. Never has been. That’s what the regular season is all about. Set yourself up for the playoff bias.

Look at the Chiefs. One home game against the weak Texans. Then just one game against a strong team, and at home again. And voilà, they’re in the SB. That was the Pats formula for years. It gives you an enormous advantage.

When you’re playing must win games the entire 2nd half of the season just to make the playoffs, you’re playing uphill in the playoffs. And hoping for miracles to happen with other teams. So let’s start 5-0 next year instead of 1-4. That’s my takeaway.

[rams74]

It’s amazing we came as close as we did.

Yes, and let's face it, the only reason we had a shot at the end was because of two missed extra points and one safety.

But that's football. Get that score at the end and we're probably in the Super Bowl.

There is no fairness in the playoffs. Never has been.

Dr. Z used to say, "If you want fair, go to 19th and McDowell." (The location of the Arizona State Fairgrounds).

No, it isn't fair. On a dry field, the Rams win that game.