[Hacksaw]

This is going to be McVay's biggest test in his short career. It doesn't look good right now.

That is a mouthful in one sentence. And so unfortunately true.

[actionjack]

The Rams fielded a 3rd string center who never took a snap from Staff, a backup tackle at LG and another backup tackle at RG (who is playing well), all against the best front 7 in football.
I say they did enough to keep us in the game.

A stat that gave me some perspective on the game.
Niners were in the redzone once for 3 points, the Rams were 3 times for 9 points.
Rams gave up two big plays for the niners offensive TD's.

So overall great job by the defense and the Rams need to get healthy on the o-line.
It wont be much easier against the Cowboys front, but I do think it will be easier....

[ramsman34]

The Rams fielded a 3rd string center who never took a snap from Staff, a backup tackle at LG and another backup tackle at RG (who is playing well), all against the best front 7 in football.
I say they did enough to keep us in the game.

A stat that gave me some perspective on the game.
Niners were in the redzone once for 3 points, the Rams were 3 times for 9 points.
Rams gave up to big plays for the niners offensive TD's.

So overall great job by the defense and the Rams need to get healthy on the o-line.
It wont be much easier against the Cowboys front, but I do think it will be easier....

Agree to a degree. One of the things that will make it easier is that they aren’t the 49ers. Just something about that team and MCV. Also, this current 5 OL will practice together all week. Communication shouldn’t be an issue and the will have some level of “gel”. Lastly, the Cowboys offense doesn’t scare me like the whiners does as far as having big play making ability. So the D should one again help out the O. Man, I’d like to see Staff and the O, especially ARob light it up and drop 5+ TDs on merica’s team.

[Elvis]

The Oline was a question mark (for some) going into the season and now they've had a ton of injuries. For me the one question was replacing Whitworth. LT is a high value position so you have to get that one right, more so than the others.

Being down to your 3rd center and 3rd guard is tough but that's the job. Plus we've been going against the NFL's best defensive fronts. Tough sledding for sure but it's doable plus we should be getting guys back and the competition will lighten up defensive front wise, giving the Rams a chance to get their offense on track, one would hope anyway.

[actionjack]

Agree to a degree. One of the things that will make it easier is that they aren’t the 49ers. Just something about that team and MCV. Also, this current 5 OL will practice together all week. Communication shouldn’t be an issue and the will have some level of “gel”. Lastly, the Cowboys offense doesn’t scare me like the whiners does as far as having big play making ability. So the D should one again help out the O. Man, I’d like to see Staff and the O, especially ARob light it up and drop 5+ TDs on merica’s team.

I agree the niners are just different, we seem to be their Super Bowl for whatever reason. Their pass rush and overall speed on defense (especially at LB) are a problem. I do think if we are healthier when we play them after the bye we should do better protection wise.

I am with you, I would love to see an A-Rob breakout game!! We need another threat!

[actionjack]

The Oline was a question mark (for some) going into the season and now they've had a ton of injuries. For me the one question was replacing Whitworth. LT is a high value position so you have to get that one right, more so than the others.

Being down to your 3rd center and 3rd guard is tough but that's the job. Plus we've been going against the NFL's best defensive fronts. Tough sledding for sure but it's doable plus we should be getting guys back and the competition will lighten up defensive front wise, giving the Rams a chance to get their offense on track, one would hope anyway.

I agree, you just have to soldier on, BUT it does have an impact, we your are on the 3rd string guy you are going to have a drop off in play. But like you said, it should get better after the bye with easier fronts and hopefully much more healthy.

[Elvis]

I agree, you just have to soldier on, BUT it does have an impact, we your are on the 3rd string guy you are going to have a drop off in play. But like you said, it should get better after the bye with easier fronts and hopefully much more healthy.

And let's not forget the offense/Oline had their moments last year too: SF, Tennessee, AZ and that was a SB team.

So i don't think we need to be overreacting just yet...

[safer]

I do think Jackson is a find in all of this misery.

[BobCarl]

Does anyone know how far into the future our next 1st round draft pick we have that can be traded away for a premier OL player?

Oh wait ... Zager And Evans already gave us the anwer ... and that is ... if man is still alive

[ramsman34]

And let's not forget the offense/Oline had their moments last year too: SF, Tennessee, AZ and that was a SB team.

So i don't think we need to be overreacting just yet...

Ya, there’s another thread for that

This is a bit different E. Our starters were getting there asses kicked in those games, regrouped and delivered. Now we are losing starters and the top end of the depth. They too can recover. But, Anchrum isn’t coming back, Allen is a game away, and Shelton 3-5/6 games away. PS center, swing tackle back up at RG for Dallas and probably Carolina. Then AJax for a few more games until Shelton gets back. It’s different in my eyes although the feel of the struggle is similar.