[actionjack]

As my friend was pointing out at the game, the Rams are more of a pass to setup the run team than the other way around. I think all these first down runs are a waste but i would not put my opinion over McVay and the rest of the Ram coaches...

I tend to agree with your friend. But I think it depends on what defense they are going against. I know this, when the Rams play more physical good things happen on offense. I starting to think we miss Jefferson more than I thought, need someone that can stretch the defense consistently.

[Elvis]

It was one game. I'm not ready to draw a bunch of conclusions.

We've had games like this before. The Jets at the Coliseum a couple years ago. Tennessee and AZ last year at Sofi.

We've had an amazing 5 year run but not every game was a gem. There were some stinkers in there.

Is the run over? I strongly doubt it. But only one way to find out: Keep watching...

[actionjack]

It was one game. I'm not ready to draw a bunch of conclusions.

We've had games like this before. The Jets at the Coliseum a couple years ago. Tennessee and AZ last year at Sofi.

We've had an amazing 5 year run but not every game was a gem. There were some stinkers in there.

Is the run over? I strongly doubt it. But only one way to find out: Keep watching...

Come on Elvis dont bring reality here

The game did remind me a lot of the Titans game from last year, out physical-ed, no pass protection, bad game by Stafford etc etc. Then they got smoked by the niners 31-10 in similar fashion.

The Rams always seem to have some clunkers. I know the o-line can play much better and I know McVay can put the players in better position as well. The league studied the Rams over the offseason, now it is time to correct and move on. I would rather lose some early than late.

[ramsww]

I totally agree. I like both if them and as we’ve seen in the past, one player can make a huge difference on the line depending on where they line up.

I hope Noteboom can hold up. I don’t think I’ve ever criticized him but he didn’t tweak his knee until late in the game and he looked good early but faded fast. I know Kupp can block even though he whiffed on Von Miller but I don’t see real double teams on DEs. All I see are chip blocks and missed blocks by TEs, RBs, and WRs. Everyone can’t be Whit and our OTs need real help on the outside. One less receiver but who is that? Tu Tu or Pollard? I hope we can handle Atl with 5 but give these guys some help when they need it.

[max]

If Anchrum comes in and plays well, it could be indicative of a couple of things:

1. Perhaps he is a better option going forward, and
2. He may be more ready to play than the starters due to his numerous preseason snaps.

Looking for the bright side, maybe this becomes a situation in which an injury leads to the realization that a young player deserves a bigger role (much like Greg Gaines established himself, in large part, due to SJD's injury).

Goodness, I hope so.

I would love for Anchrum to be at the level of Gaines. As D'Marco said, he's short with long arms and thats a great combination for a Guard. And he's a wide body so he shouldn't get pushed around.

I just didn't like the combination of Allen and Shelton. Not enough beef.

[PARAM]

If Anchrum comes in and plays well, it could be indicative of a couple of things:

1. Perhaps he is a better option going forward, and
2. He may be more ready to play than the starters due to his numerous preseason snaps.

Looking for the bright side, maybe this becomes a situation in which an injury leads to the realization that a young player deserves a bigger role (much like Greg Gaines established himself, in large part, due to SJD's injury).

Joe Thomas was on the Herd today and he said a lot of O lines looked bad this week (and consequently a lot of D lines looked good). He attributed it to the position and lack of preseason play. He said it takes reps to develop cohesiveness. Pass rushing? That's easy. You don't need a lot of preseason reps for that. Blocking those guys while moving backwards is another thing. His take sounded very reasonable.

[snackdaddy]

As my friend was pointing out at the game, the Rams are more of a pass to setup the run team than the other way around. I think all these first down runs are a waste but i would not put my opinion over McVay and the rest of the Ram coaches...

Running on first down is a good strategy if they weren't so bad at it. I think they have to pass on first down out of necessity. We'll see if the change at center and left guard does any better.

I remember when they were manhandled against the Titans and 49ers last year. That led to the perception of them being a soft team. Buffalo was too physical for them to handle.

[ramsman34]

It has happened often throughout sports history that someone off the bench gets his/her opp and makes the best of it and excels. That could happen here. Also agree with the Staley comment that d lines don’t have to gel like an OL and therefore it takes time and reps for the OL to get their collective legs. That’s the one argument against sitting all these cats in the preseason. We will face a decent number of big, physical DLs this year. Hopefully with better outcomes than we saw Thursday.

Van Jeff needs to be in the lineup and Akers needs to deliver in pass pro, etc.

Sunday can’t get here soon enough.

[actionjack]

It has happened often throughout sports history that someone off the bench gets his/her opp and makes the best of it and excels. That could happen here. Also agree with the Staley comment that d lines don’t have to gel like an OL and therefore it takes time and reps for the OL to get their collective legs. That’s the one argument against sitting all these cats in the preseason. We will face a decent number of big, physical DLs this year. Hopefully with better outcomes than we saw Thursday.

Van Jeff needs to be in the lineup and Akers needs to deliver in pass pro, etc.

Sunday can’t get here soon enough.

Van Jefferson could have made a difference against that shell defense ala Diggs. VJ is no Diggs but he can take the top of off the defense and cause issues.

I hope we see 50-50 share between Hendu and Akers, that would be a good sign that Akers is back in McVays good graces, not counting on it yet. Bottom line o-line has to play more physical and Rams need to take the short passes that are there at least until they can get in a rhythm.

[AvengerRam]

Just signed to our practice squad.