Too many mistakes in all phases to be very competitive!

malibu · Post by **malibu** » October 22nd, 2023, 8:57 pm

Collectively we made mistakes all over the entire team.

Whether it's bad tackling, tons of bad Stafford throws, the kicker, CBs in general, the pressure, McVay not adding extra help on pass plays, penalties, Stafford forcing McVay to call wasted time outs, drops - the list goes on and on.

Not consistent enough in all phases which in general it comes down to players we have and most are 1st & 2nd year players not used to winning like the 2021 players were.

It sucks because the Dotson/Witherspoon pickup was brilliant. The draft class was the best in 20 years for the Rams and Stafford and Kupp are healthy this year. I didn't expect much at the beginning of the season due no expecting to hit on so many players like Young, Nacua, Avila, Turner, Evans etc. and most would agree with that assessment but for some reason Stafford statistically is having a terrible year in comp. %, TD to ints.

At the end of the day I just need to go back to my original stance which this is a change over year, the rookies will get a lot of experience and 2024 and 2025 will be more competitive. I doubt a huge upgrade at OLB makes a dent at the trade deadline sure for next year just don't think this team has what it takes to win for 4 quarters.

Glacierjohn · Post by **Glacierjohn** » October 26th, 2023, 2:46 pm

I agree completely. More than enough fault to go around.

Ramsfan08ny · Post by **Ramsfan08ny** » October 26th, 2023, 4:05 pm

They're the 2nd youngest team in the league, and they've been competitive in all 7 games. Hopefully they get better with experience as the season goes on.

This Sunday is a game I feel they don't match up with at all. This one could be their first blowout loss.

crazy-legs · Post by **crazy-legs** » October 26th, 2023, 4:25 pm

I agree Stafford has missed some passes, the D not blitzing in the 4th Q against the Steelers (coaches fault), not running the ball in some games (coaches again), bad penalties etc. have killed us this year. I thought we'd win 3 to 5 games total but after the first 3 weeks we all saw they could be better. We should be sitting at 5-2 IMO if we didn't shoot ourselves in the foot time and again...

With that said my goal going into this year was to see our 1st and 2nd year players improve\earn playing time and look forward to next year. So far so good. With that said now I'm worried we may be up to par next year to compete but Stafford will have declined too much to be effective...

I just hope we don't make a bad trade before the deadline. We better not give up any picks in the first 4 rounds...

NorCal RF · Post by **NorCal RF** » October 26th, 2023, 5:28 pm

They have lost 4 games by a total of 26 points which is less than 7 points per lost with a defense that is playing a ton of rookies and 2nd year players and arguably their best offensive player missing the first 4 games. Explain to me how this team has not been very competitive?……….

They have been in all 7 games with a chance to win almost all of them……….

As Cornell said earlier this week this board……….

Henry VIII · Post by **Henry VIII** » October 26th, 2023, 8:04 pm

If you consider the overall big picture..going back before the Rams stepped on the field this year..the consensus on the Rams was we weren't going to be very competitive and probably get beat like a red-headed stepchild..I would disagree and say the Rams have been fairly successful and quite competitive

for a team made up with a bunch of rookies and UDFA. Of course things could have gone better..but remember the big pictute here. We were going to be a dumpster fire not 2 months ago.

Henry VIII · Post by **Henry VIII** » October 26th, 2023, 8:07 pm

NorCal RF wrote: ↑October 26th, 2023, 5:28 pm They have lost 4 games by a total of 26 points which is less than 7 points per lost with a defense that is playing a ton of rookies and 2nd year players and arguably their best offensive player missing the first 4 games. Explain to me how this team has not been very competitive?……….

They have been in all 7 games with a chance to win almost all of them……….

As Cornell said earlier this week this board……….

^^^there's a lot of that

on this board^^^

malibu · Post by **malibu** » October 26th, 2023, 10:12 pm

Henry VIII wrote: ↑October 26th, 2023, 8:04 pm If you consider the overall big picture..going back before the Rams stepped on the field this year..the consensus on the Rams was we weren't going to be very competitive and probably get beat like a red-headed stepchild..I would disagree and say the Rams have been fairly successful and quite competitive for a team made up with a bunch of rookies and UDFA. Of course things could have gone better..but remember the big pictute here. We were going to be a dumpster fire not 2 months ago.

It isn't that we are competitive my post is about that there are too many mistakes all around. Take the Steelers game, Stafford throwing that stupid pick, Kendrick trying to undercut that route, Maher missed 3 kicks, all the costly drive killing penalties, not having the time out left because Stafford didn't get the players out of the huddle fast enough I could go on but most of the games it's the endless mistakes.

HellRam · Post by **HellRam** » October 26th, 2023, 10:24 pm

Here's the thing! Not all of us thought the Rams would be bad this year. A few of us floated the idea of playoffs.

I'll put put this way. We are currently 14th in points allowed. If you told me we would have a top 15 scoring D this far into the season. I would have guessed we would have a winning record. If you would have told me our defense ranks higher than our offense. I would have never believed it.

I'm not overly disappointed at being 3-4. But I am disappointed in the manner it happened. We feel like we should be doing better. That's my issue.

brasilrams · Post by **brasilrams** » October 26th, 2023, 10:30 pm

HellRam wrote: ↑October 26th, 2023, 10:24 pm Here's the thing! Not all of us thought the Rams would be bad this year. A few of us floated the idea of playoffs.

I'll put put this way. We are currently 14th in points allowed. If you told me we would have a top 15 scoring D this far into the season. I would have guessed we would have a winning record. If you would have told me our defense ranks higher than our offense. I would have never believed it.

I'm not overly disappointed at being 3-4. But I am disappointed in the manner it happened. We feel like we should be doing better. That's my issue.

Exactly. If we are 3-4 but our offense top 7 and our defense letting us down because it is a bunch of jags, I wouldn't be surprised. But the jags on defense are doing just fine ( for the most part) and the veterans in our offense plus the play caller are the ones actually letting us down. Not supposed to happen.

It is the second season in a row that the defense is doing better than the offense. This is unnaceptable considering our hc is an offensive minded hc.

DelMar · Post by **DelMar** » October 27th, 2023, 8:08 am

HellRam wrote: ↑October 26th, 2023, 10:24 pm Here's the thing! Not all of us thought the Rams would be bad this year. A few of us floated the idea of playoffs.

I'll put put this way. We are currently 14th in points allowed. If you told me we would have a top 15 scoring D this far into the season. I would have guessed we would have a winning record. If you would have told me our defense ranks higher than our offense. I would have never believed it.

I'm not overly disappointed at being 3-4. But I am disappointed in the manner it happened. We feel like we should be doing better. That's my issue.

I think thats because the Seattle game threw us ALL for a loop... Sure did w me...

Post by **GlendoraRam** » October 27th, 2023, 8:10 am

Truth is, Kendrick alone cost us two games.
As far as mistakes, play calling and Stafford’s inconsistent play is what’s glaring.

Henry VIII · Post by **Henry VIII** » October 27th, 2023, 8:41 am

GlendoraRam wrote: ↑October 27th, 2023, 8:10 am Truth is, Kendrick alone cost us two games.
As far as mistakes, play calling and Stafford’s inconsistent play is what’s glaring.

I'm starting think he might be injured again and is fighting through it..

DelMar · Post by **DelMar** » October 27th, 2023, 8:52 am

Henry VIII wrote: ↑October 27th, 2023, 8:41 am
GlendoraRam wrote: ↑October 27th, 2023, 8:10 am Truth is, Kendrick alone cost us two games.
As far as mistakes, play calling and Stafford’s inconsistent play is what’s glaring.
I'm starting think he might be injured again and is fighting through it..

Stafford?

Oh he absolutely is. No doubt in my mind. It's his Hip now. Worst season on record thus far. After you view his history in the link below, I just dont see him making it another season, maybe not even finish this season. Our LT position is an absolute disaster... Just a matter of time. Sorry, dont mean to be a downer here, buts just the reality for us.

Honestly, I think Kelly beats him, so that doesn't help.