Los Angeles Rams thread

[Angel Oracle]

Need to improve the outside LB and DB depth, and maybe not give all key players the week off in week 17.

Gurley was more than fine on the ground, but for whatever reason couldn't do anything with his 4 receptions.

The experience gained Saturday night is huge.   Just one question, who kidnapped Cooper and who impersonated him Saturday night?  He played like a college freshman after excelling all season on both kick and punt returns.

Calling it, Atlanta beats Minnesota to go to Super Bore 52.  Defense is solid, they can run and pass the ball well enough, and they have the Super Bore 51 experience to draw from. 

[Blarg]

4 hours ago, Adam said:

They need to give up less than 4.7 yards per run next year if they want to have any chance of winning a playoff game

According to the post game stats the Falcons averaged 3.2 yards per carry over 39 runs. The Rams had an astounding 7.2 per carry over only 16 attempts. The Rams averaged 5.6 yards per play, the Falcons 4.5. 

The Rams had 361 total yards to the Falcons 322 but the Falcons didn't have to work for two of their scores being gifted muffed punt returns by Cooper. 

The Falcons had 15 more minutes of game clock control than the Rams. It was like they got four quarters and the Rams only played three. 

This was a game the Rams should have been able to win.

[Angel Oracle]

Matt LaFleur is leaving to become the Titans' offensive coordinator.

OL coach is assuming run duties and TEs coach is assuming pass duties, as McVay will continue to oversee the offense. 

[m0nkey]

Word on Twitter is that they’re trading for Marcus peters 

[Angel Oracle]

A CB acquisition like Peters would be huge for a team having struggled some in the defensive secondary.

[m0nkey]

I wonder how many picks he’s going to cost. Was he a problem in KC? Either that or they’re going to get a load of picks because he’s still on his rookie contract

[Catwhoshatinthehat]

Peters was suspended last year when he threw an officials flag into the stands and also got into an argument with a KC coach.  Since coming into the league 3 years ago he's posted the lowest passer rating against.  Not sure what the cost is but the Rams won 11 games last year (could have been 12 if they didn't rest starters week 17) and while they will likely  have some growing pains adding him is huge for their defense as long as the change of scenery works out.  He'll be playing for his next contract which could be big so barring injury the Rams really should benefit the next year or two.

[Brandon]

the clubhouse cancer type that has enough talent you have to choose how much you can take.

chiefs selling high because they won't want to pay him when the time comes because of the $ it will take while rebuilding.

need to see what the haul will be, but hope it works out for both.

[Angel Oracle]

It's take the good for as long as you can.   If he curtails the issues, it's a great pickup now and beyond.   If he doesn't curtail them, the Rams still get great DB play for the time remaining on his contract.  

[Brandon]

i think the chiefs got hosed on the deal but have been pretty prudent in this area. kind of says something about the issues if this is the best they can net. a lot more behind the scenes stuff is coming out regarding his character in kc. many wanted him gone, but i liked him and wanted him to stay.

[Angel Oracle]

Wonder if a fresh start under a new coaching staff will give him a new direction, and not the same stuff that he did in KC this past season.

[Catwhoshatinthehat]

Rams acquired Talib from the Broncos for a 5th round pick.  Denver was going to cut him if they couldn't find someone to take him and I think it's worth it for the Rams as they now have Peters and Talib to replace their starting CB's who are both FA's.  In the last week the Rams also traded Ogletree and Quinn who they felt didn't fit into their defensive scheme.  The Rams were fund to watch last year and aside from when they play Denver I'll be rooting for them.

[Angel Oracle]

Nothing like totally rebuilding the CBs group

[Tank]

I liked Ogletree. Hope he does well with his new team.

[Angel Oracle]

On ‎3‎/‎9‎/‎2018 at 8:33 PM, Tank said:

I liked Ogletree. Hope he does well with his new team.

He apparently wasn't as good of a fit in the 3-4 scheme, same with Quinn.  

[Tank]

1 hour ago, Angel Oracle said:

He apparently wasn't as good of a fit in the 3-4 scheme, same with Quinn.  

our defense is going to have a ton of new players next season. hope we choose the right guys.

[Angel Oracle]

The DL will hopefully have Easley back after missing the 2017 season.    Donald, Brockers, and Easley with Westbrooks, Longacre, and Fox in reserve = rock solid?

LB is the area of concentration now on the defensive side.

On the offensive side, can they keep aside enough money to re-sign Watkins?   Started slow early, but started coming on later on.   

[Brandon]

On 2/26/2018 at 5:42 PM, Angel Oracle said:

Wonder if a fresh start under a new coaching staff will give him a new direction, and not the same stuff that he did in KC this past season.

He had the same issues at UW which is why he slipped in the draft/ people thought KC were crazy for picking him at 18.

Looks like we are signing Watkins.

[Angel Oracle]

Rams sign N. Suh to a one year, $14 million deal.    That's a nice front 3 of Donald, Suh, and Brockers.  

[Brandon]

that's going to be a fun locker room. suh, peters, and talib. pretty brash personalities and potential clashes and suspensions....but a ton of talent.

i can generally tolerate the bullshit as long as the team wins (i could care less about someone's character issues or what they do in their personal life as long as they bring it on sunday's) and while the rams have the potential to be like those dirty ass raider teams that lead in penalties every year, they also have a ton of talent.

big ask of a very young coach to handle and manage those personalities. 

[Angel Oracle]

17 hours ago, Brandon said:

that's going to be a fun locker room. suh, peters, and talib. pretty brash personalities and potential clashes and suspensions....but a ton of talent.

i can generally tolerate the bullshit as long as the team wins (i could care less about someone's character issues or what they do in their personal life as long as they bring it on sunday's) and while the rams have the potential to be like those dirty ass raider teams that lead in penalties every year, they also have a ton of talent.

big ask of a very young coach to handle and manage those personalities. 

This is a good point.   The good thing though is that while McVay is still quite young for a head coach, he seems to have an even keeled way of operating.

Plus Suh, Peters, and Talib might take this as a second chance, playing for new contracts.

For sure, it will be an interesting mix at training camp.  

[NJHalo]

18 hours ago, Brandon said:

that's going to be a fun locker room. suh, peters, and talib. pretty brash personalities and potential clashes and suspensions....but a ton of talent.

i can generally tolerate the bullshit as long as the team wins (i could care less about someone's character issues or what they do in their personal life as long as they bring it on sunday's) and while the rams have the potential to be like those dirty ass raider teams that lead in penalties every year, they also have a ton of talent.

big ask of a very young coach to handle and manage those personalities. 

Maybe Odell Beckham Jr. too?

 https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/odell-beckham-reportedly-telling-rams-players-he-wants-in-on-possible-trade-to-l-a/

 

 

[Blarg]

Coming off of a fractured ankle and is only 5'11", I'm skeptical this is the guy you want to go big money and first round draft picks for. 

[Brandon]

i'm down with the rams and the circus if he comes too. i actually like what they are doing if they can keep those players in check. the one thing we all know about personalities and sports is that winning has a way of clearing a lot of issues up. if they play well things should be fine, if they lose or hit a bump in the road.....or worse, if one of these players doesn't play well....there will be a media circus like what's going on with the cleveland cavaliers this nba season....underachieving, injuries, talent, etc.

[NJHalo]

2 hours ago, Blarg said:

Coming off of a fractured ankle and is only 5'11", I'm skeptical this is the guy you want to go big money and first round draft picks for. 

Please take him