[faulkrram]

Listen, I am elated as any other Rams fan. However, do these 2 ever stop f'ing up. I have never seen a guy like Reeder get into position and just miss tackles. And Skowronek would mess up a wet dream. His special's are atrocious and I never knew catching with the thumbs was a thing. Just because you go to ND does not make you smart!

What I see with Reeder is he Goes after a "SPOT" instead of reading a players hips. Our College coaches insisted we play a half step behind and only square up when the hips turn. Reeder takes guesses at where he thinks a player is headed, then He DIVES at their feet!! If you watch ALL of his misses it's because he DIVES at their feet rather than square up with balance reading their hips. How many times has he been laid all the way out like off of a diving board? That's what I see his problem is, but to be fair, when he get's through the hole and gaps of the line of scrimmage he is a stud with his strength against run blocking. If the rams keep him out of open space he's fine, but being a MLB that's impossible.

[faulkrram]

What I see with Reeder is he Goes after a "SPOT" instead of reading a players hips. Our College coaches insisted we play a half step behind and only square up when the hips turn. Reeder takes guesses at where he thinks a player is headed, then He DIVES at their feet!! If you watch ALL of his misses it's because he DIVES at their feet rather than square up with balance reading their hips. How many times has he been laid all the way out like off of a diving board? That's what I see his problem is, but to be fair, when he get's through the hole and gaps of the line of scrimmage he is a stud with his strength against run blocking. If the rams keep him out of open space he's fine, but being a MLB that's impossible.

Skworonek, he's a mess. Very good physical blocker and a decent ST's guy, but with the Talent in the receiving core , he can not be given the ball. He's clumsy and all thumbs as some one stated....

[HopHead Ram]

These 2 weeks should help shore up some of the issues. You gotta think the Rams coaches see that Reeder is a liability back there but they had few alternate choices. especially as he was the one with the green dot. That needs to go back to Jones or better yet, Weddle. I would go with Jones and Howard to start and rotate in Reeder on situational plays. Hoping we get SJD back as rotation as well to keep our DL as fresh as possible.
As far a Skworonek, the only time I want to see him on the field is to be a blocking WR and on ST. No more deep shots to stone hands. Van should be healed up and more available and those opportunities should be gong to him. The only other concern I have is with Akers. Any update on his shoulder? And Higbee but we kinda know whats going on with him.

[Flash]

What I see with Reeder is he Goes after a "SPOT" instead of reading a players hips. Our College coaches insisted we play a half step behind and only square up when the hips turn. Reeder takes guesses at where he thinks a player is headed, then He DIVES at their feet!! If you watch ALL of his misses it's because he DIVES at their feet rather than square up with balance reading their hips. How many times has he been laid all the way out like off of a diving board? That's what I see his problem is, but to be fair, when he get's through the hole and gaps of the line of scrimmage he is a stud with his strength against run blocking. If the rams keep him out of open space he's fine, but being a MLB that's impossible.

I think Reeder needs to get stronger and/or tackle lower. I just watched the replay form Sunday's game he got bulled over a few times when tackling above the waist.

[LARams_1963]

Noticed during the game that Reeder had the green dot. That’s scary

[Elvis]

Noticed during the game that Reeder had the green dot. That’s scary

He's had it since Jones got hurt and the defense has played really well. So maybe Reeder is really good at calling the defense even if he's not so good at playing it?

Weddle played every snap against SF. Does he get the dot for the SB?

[faulkrram]

I think Reeder needs to get stronger and/or tackle lower. I just watched the replay form Sunday's game he got bulled over a few times when tackling above the waist.

That too, he seems to bounce off people more than not. A perfect example of what i was saying is rewatch the Fournette TD on 4th and 1 at the goal.....Reeder Dives and is LOW......Low down aweful!!!

[ramsman34]

Don’t get all the hate on Skow. He didn’t drop the ball at Notre Dame. He’s had a couple here with the Rams; none bigger than the would be TD. But, he is faster than people think and his hands are better too. If OBJ stays, we have Kupp, OBJ, Van, Woods, Skow, Tutu, Powell (KR/PR), Harris (TE?). And Higs, Blanton, Mundt at TE - I think Hopkins is a goner. That’s a lot of talent and only 1 ball. Some dude are role guys but we have a left 6-7 cats that have serious and diverse skills.

Reeder has been and will be replaced again by Jones. He and/or Weddle can wear the dot as 2 players on D can be designated with only one dot allowed on the field at a time.

[phoenixrising]

I’m willing to give Skow a rookie pass. Remember Kupp dropping one in the endzone to lose a game with Seattle? Skow blocks like a maniac. He had good hands at ND but was a primarily a red zone threat so maybe not a lot of over the shoulder work. Though anyone who calls themself a WR should make that catch.

As for Reader, I’m pretty much done.

[ramsman34]

Heck, Kupp dropped one Sunday. It happens. Skow just gripped a bit. Doubt he thought Staff would go to him, he was clearing out for Kupp underneath, who was also open. He will learn, be always ready - open or not, no matter the route/assignment. I think he will be a very good match up player who makes chunk plays as with his size/speed/catch radius, he is very hard to defend in man and can destroy zones too.