[PARAM]

How many times does a team need to get humiliated before they grow a pair?

Really? That's the problem? They need to "grow a pair"? I guess the crux of that statement is "only wussies get blown out in the NFL"? Like the 2020 Bucs getting beat by the Saints twice? 38-3 and 34-23!!! If somebody needs to "grow a pair", it ain't the guys on the field!

[Haden]

Actually, they do need to grow a pair. The Rams start believing their own press and lack the hunger. Even the FO is to blame with their "We're al in" social media post. I'll never forget the year the rams won the SB. Things were cruising and Dre Bly was asked about how good the Rams were. His response was "We are hungry dogs" and he was having none of the BS. The Rams went to work each and every game. This Rams team needs to get their heads into being mentally tough and forget the LA press. They need to be able to play smash-mouth when required. The online got absolutely abused and rag-dolled last night and McVay did not have the pair necessary to call run after run, which was what the Titans were daring them to do.

[PARAM]

Actually, they do need to grow a pair. The Rams start believing their own press and lack the hunger. Even the FO is to blame with their "We're al in" social media post. I'll never forget the year the rams won the SB. Things were cruising and Dre Bly was asked about how good the Rams were. His response was "We are hungry dogs" and he was having none of the BS. The Rams went to work each and every game. This Rams team needs to get their heads into being mentally tough and forget the LA press. They need to be able to play smash-mouth when required. The online got absolutely abused and rag-dolled last night and McVay did not have the pair necessary to call run after run, which was what the Titans were daring them to do.

So "they" need to grow a pair and McVay needs to grow a pair? I think we fans "need to grow a pair" and man up. Admit the Rams got their asses kicked last night not because they "need to grow a pair". Not because they've been reading their own press clippings. Not because they aren't hungry. And certainly not because the front office tweeted "All in". They got beat because the Titans had a plan and executed it well. It happens. Fans always need to find reasons. There usually are many reasons in a blowout but some focus on just one thing. And many times it's something they always focus on.

"They need to grow a pair"....like some tough fan could bitch slap them and they'd cower.
"The O line sucks"....like they were faking it really well for 8 games and finally got exposed.
"They were reading their press clippings"....like they actually have time to read media BS.
"They aren't tough".....see first one above
"They aren't hungry".......yeah. Stafford languished in Detroit; he's not hungry. Donald's not hungry. McVay couldn't form a coherent sentence for hours after SB53.

Yadda, yadda, fucking yadda.

[Haden]

So "they" need to grow a pair and McVay needs to grow a pair? I think we fans "need to grow a pair" and man up. Admit the Rams got their asses kicked last night not because they "need to grow a pair". Not because they've been reading their own press clippings. Not because they aren't hungry. And certainly not because the front office tweeted "All in". They got beat because the Titans had a plan and executed it well. It happens. Fans always need to find reasons. There usually are many reasons in a blowout but some focus on just one thing. And many times it's something they always focus on.

"They need to grow a pair"....like some tough fan could bitch slap them and they'd cower.
"The O line sucks"....like they were faking it really well for 8 games and finally got exposed.
"They were reading their press clippings"....like they actually have time to read media BS.
"They aren't tough".....see first one above
"They aren't hungry".......yeah. Stafford languished in Detroit; he's not hungry. Donald's not hungry. McVay couldn't form a coherent sentence for hours after SB53.

Yadda, yadda, fucking yadda.

You're right. You're such an expert. All of us must be wrong, including the NFL pundits. Way to set everyone straight Mr. Expert. I wish I understood football as well as you do. Maybe someday. I'll try harder. Thanks again for the expert info. You're the best.

[Haden]

Titans answer questions while Rams create them in Tennessee's easy win at Los Angeles

Published: Nov 08, 2021 at 02:26 AM
Jim Trotter
NFL.com Columnist


INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- Everything Sean McVay said after Sunday night's 28-16 loss to the Tennessee Titans in SoFi Stadium was correct: He didn't coach a good game; it's tough to get into a flow with 12 penalties for 115 yards; the Titans did a nice job overall and particularly in some one-on-one pass-rush situations.

Here's what he did not say that he could have said: A disturbing pattern is developing with the Los Angeles Rams' offense.

The unit is a thing of beauty when able to play with pace and have the down-and-distance in its favor. Points are as plentiful as Southern California sun rays on those occasions. But the sky turns gray when the Rams are matched against physical defensive fronts that are complemented by speed and coverage ability on the backend. In those instances, Los Angeles' offense -- and the pass protection, in particular -- can give the appearance that it is overmatched.

We saw it in the first two quarters Sunday, when defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons became just the second player since 2016 to have six quarterback pressures and three sacks in a single half, per Next Gen Stats, once putting guard David Edwards on roller skates and bull-rushing him into Matthew Stafford. We saw it earlier this year in a 37-20 loss to the Cardinals, when the unit followed a solid first quarter by being held to a field goal over the next 43-plus minutes. We saw it last season in the 32-18 playoff defeat to the Packers, when L.A. gave up four sacks and converted on just 2-of-8 third downs. And we saw it three seasons ago in the 13-3 Super Bowl loss to the Patriots.

There is the growing perception that the more physical and muddy an opponent makes the game, the less the Rams like it. Their offense is about motion and misdirection and creating advantages by making defenders a half-step slower while processing all that they are seeing. But that potential edge vanishes if opponents are able to change the line of scrimmage and get upfield, as the Titans consistently did in passing situations.

[AvengerRam]

I'd like to thank those of you who have posted such over the top comments that you have made my reaction to last night's fiasco seem calm, cool and reasonable by comparison.

[PARAM]

You're right. You're such an expert. All of us must be wrong, including the NFL pundits. Way to set everyone straight Mr. Expert. I wish I understood football as well as you do. Maybe someday. I'll try harder. Thanks again for the expert info. You're the best.

Anytime I can help!!

But there's always a spot for you and yours. Who needs reasonably logical thinking if there aren't a lot of whiners and complainers who think they know the answers?

[HopHead Ram]

We had a bad game. PERIOD. It happens. No excuses. We got outplayed in the trenches and it killed us. You could tell this team wasn't mentally sharp by the uncharacteristic penalties. Stafford was holding on to the ball waaaay to long and instead of just tossing the ball, he held on to it for unnecessary sacks. He said it himself, he was looking for the big play too much and wasn't taking what the Defense was giving him. Burn the tape and move on to Niners week. We take care of business on Monday night and we head into our bye week at 8-2. We need the rest.

To those "Fans" that emotional post....I get your frustrated, we are all frustrated with the teams performance THIS week but to make blanket statements that we suck and you are out is pathetic. Your choice but we do not forget and we have receipts. One amazing and unique thing this RFU community has is the level of intelligence and maturity when it comes to this team. We can call out a bad game or bad play without sounding like a child....usually

This team is still learning and growing. The Defense is getting better and the Offense is still elite ( one bad game does not wipe that away). I truly believe that the NFC West is still the Rams to win (AZ is no joke) and we will be the #1 seed in the NFC when the playoffs roll around.

[bremillard]

Really? That's the problem? They need to "grow a pair"? I guess the crux of that statement is "only wussies get blown out in the NFL"? Like the 2020 Bucs getting beat by the Saints twice? 38-3 and 34-23!!! If somebody needs to "grow a pair", it ain't the guys on the field!

Oh who would that be...the messenger? We can sling arrows at each other or dissect what is actually taking place on the field. In both losses the team was manhandled. Apparently that's ok with you. They didn't lose close games where the opposition just made one more play, they were physically and soundly beaten. What I can tell you is that merely 12 hours later the word around town is the team is soft. That's fine if they are the 2001-2002 team. They haven't yet showed that level of skill.

[RamDog]

Toughness vs Finesse….Southern hospitality and hard work vs Tinsletown and Showtime.

The LA Rams are what they are. Snoop is in the house. We’re fans and we know theres a Hollywood edge to the team. Look no further than the trade for Von Miller- Wasnt that splashy! Yet we lead the league in sacks when that trade was made, so that was a wierd day. We sold the farm to trade in a pretty good QB for an older, very good QB. Our draft war room is at a beachy Malibu estate, not a smoke filled boiler room in the basement of an iconic downtown building. And we dont care about draft picks anyway! Our coaches lady is so physically attractive that our own QB at the time was quoted “I’d PIPE that”… um….ok grasshopper, insert drama.

With this knowledge, it appears we need to get used to the trend where we allow others to come into our house and smack us around alittle bit. I mean, wasnt there an LACMA red carpet gala last night? You know….distractions.

We’ll be in the show at the end of the year. But along the way, try to be realistic about the nature of this team. I really wish we’d lay our eggs on the road though. Hate getting beat up at home.

Hey McVay, Hey team captains. Im talkin to you…..Please protect this house.