Still not a fan of Martz but at least he manned up and admitted he was wroing.

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Mike Martz changes tune on Sean McVay: 'He should be Coach of the Year'
Rams Wire 5 hours ago
By: Cameron DaSilva

When the Los Angeles Rams hired Sean McVay, there were mixed feelings among those around the NFL. Some thought it was a brilliant move to bring in an offensive-minded coach with Jared Goff and Todd Gurley in the mix, while others doubted his ability to lead a team at the ripe age of 31.

After 10 weeks, it’s obvious that the Rams made the right decision. They’re 7-2, lead the league in points and are poised for their first postseason appearance since 2004. There were plenty of high-profile doubters during the summer, though, including former Rams head coach Mike Martz.

Martz was quoted as being very critical of the hiring back in August in an excerpt from Thomas George’s book, “Blitzed: Why NFL Teams Gamble on Starting Rookie Quarterbacks.”

“What is he, a couple of months older than Jared? They hired a buddy for Jared,” Martz said, per the book. “The NFL has nothing to do with being the friend or the buddy of the quarterback. You’ve got to coach them and work them hard with respect. But buddy? And this guy is a quarterback expert? An offensive expert? Wait a minute while I puke.”

Martz has denied ever saying that, but he’s since put that controversy behind him. Now, he’s all aboard the McVay wagon. He told Robert Klemko of The MMQB that McVay deserves to be Coach of the Year, saying “he has changed the culture there.”

“McVay should be coach of the year,” Martz said. “Balanced team, offense, defense, special teams, all playing well. His attention to detail and leadership is remarkable!”

Martz is the only first-year head coach in NFL history to have his team score more points than McVay’s Rams have in the first nine games of the season. That year, Martz’s team scored a franchise-high 540 points, but was bounced in the divisional round of the playoffs.

Martz has a great deal of respect for what McVay’s done, particularly with Jared Goff.

“Amazing what he has done,” Martz said. “Remember, a year ago everybody thought Goff was a bust. [He] just needed to be coached.”

The Rams still have a long way to go, but they’re on track to make a deep run in the playoffs with the fourth-best odds to win it all this season.

I dont think it will be a huge issue. The way the Offense has been operating, coming to the line with 15-20 seconds gives plenty of time to give effective instructions. Either direct from Goff or their buddy closest to them. We've seen that all year.

I'm certainly excited for these games. They will show us what kind of team we actually have. No question our opponents to this point have been on the softer side. Let's earn that playoff berth baby!

Legatron4 said:

Because you mentioned playing all QBs the same. And that’s simply not true.

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No I did not say that.
I said that those techniques that I quoted would work/help to contain all quarterbacks;
Contain them in the pocket.
Take away their lines of sight.
Collapse the pocket.
Clog the throwing lanes.

That would hinder all quarterbacks.
Whether they are a pocket passer, a guy who loves to scramble outside of the pocket to make plays or even a college quarterback who would rather run it then throw it.

What they quoted Martz as saying didn't bother me, just found it interesting. Of course there were some detractors after the hire. Including a posted chart where the youngest 1st year HC's all had losing records. Even Shula's bloodlines didn't help his son as a HC. So yeah, credit to McVay... the guy is even more amazing than I thought, and I was liking the hire.

LACHAMP46 said:

of all the sites, stats....new stuff....Football Outsiders is the best...I wish PFF would combine with them....merge....

I'd love to see us in the SB...versus the Pats....

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I would like to see a rematch of either SB XIV or SB XXXVI Both would serve as great revenge games! But Whipping-Up on the Cheatriots would be most pleasing!!:yess:

Since we are going to the Super Bowl this whole pro bowl talk seems silly. I dont want our guys playing in a scrimmage game the week before the Super Bowl lol.

His rookie year I thought he was showing huge promise and so was Havenstein. Than Brown got injured and 2016 happened and they both just looked awful. Glad to see them getting the proper coaching again.

I don't think it can be said enough though how much McVay's system and play calling has made EVERYONE on the offense better. 2016 was thee most predictable, awfully designed offensive system I've ever witnessed watching football on any level. When the other defense knows what you are going to do 100% of the time and none of your play designs try to misdirect or exploit anything you are setting up everyone for failure. Now, defenses have no idea what we are going to do... it gives the entire offense a split second edge to beat their man... and in the NFL that's all you need.

TLDR: Coaching and play calling makes a huge difference

Well the 2017 version gave up zero sacks in post season so they must be better right?

What's telling is the Rams played 6 teams who are in the bottom 10 in def points allowed. Could be bottom 10 because they played the Rams, but I think those stats are more about consistency throughout the 1st half of the season.

Also their rushing / passing yards allowed can be misleading because it includes being ahead and teams having to pass. They are 2nd in rushing yards per attempt.

One of the toughest defenses we'll face this season, obviously. The key though is to rough up Keenum with our defense. Can't consistently give him time. Make them make more mistakes. make them go 3 and out.

SteezyEndo said:

Yeah we lost against the Dolphins. I remember that depressing cloudy rainy day.

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Was right there with you brother!

Prime Time said:

Yes.

PFF does dig deep into the minutia of stats, sometimes ridiculously.

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Makes you wonder when a stat may be too specific

IowaRam said:

I have a feeling Britt is no longer here had less to do with his play on the field , and more to do with his locker room presence

everyone has the ability to lighten up a room , some when they enter...............some when they leave

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Both. No way they wanted a wr who didn't run crisp routes hard every down and was known to drop balls in critical situations.

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OldSchool said:

Correct, I believe it's now the only CBS game at that time.

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Yeah so ratings would be my answer

LoyalRam said:

I mean really....We are 7-2, and are obviously legit. Our offensive scheme is superior an the defense just chokes people to death! I go to opposing forums and the act like their team is just so much better, and our team is beneath notice! My phone keeps getting messaged by fools that disagree with my take of how great my team will do against their team....They just need to quit being homers and face the facts....

Fans of:
Saints
Vikings
Rams

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If you'd stop answering your door looking like this, perhaps they'd treat you with more dignity :

OldSchool said:

Wonder if they get bye weeks too.

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Boger needs to be on a permanent bye.

Rambo said:

Thats what the fake punt seemed like. It seems like doing something that didn't really make sense and could be a disaster, but still doing it because they knew they could win anyhow.

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I think it was more about having confidence & trying to change momentum at that particular point in the game. jmo.

Thank You! Great stuff!!!

Bump.... Horns up!

UKram said:

Defensive calls surely are less complicated than the offensive calls ...quicker to call in ?

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Adi said:

He probably doesn't call every play, trusts Ogletree to get the guys set up in the right places .
Wade probably makes changes when things are not going well.

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Yeah in a game there's going to be a lot of down/distance situations where the defense plays its gameplan, it's not like an offense where a given play has to be called every down. The great DCs are the ones who have a strong feel for the adjustments from the gameplan in real time, half time, etc. But make no mistake, Wade's in charge, as it should be.

den-the-coach said:

A stifling defense has carried Minnesota to five consecutive victories. The Vikings allow 3.4 yards per rushing attempt (tied for second-fewest in the NFL this season) and 6.5 yards per pass attempt (tied for fourth-fewest). Minnesota has yet to allow more than 30 points in a game this season,

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This^^ will all change come Sunday when they meet up with the Rams!!!

nighttrain said:

it's ABSOLUTELY awesome that our cuts are being snapped up by other teams, tribute to Snead

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except Maurice Alexander

I can't figure out what happened with the guy. Most improved defensive player of 2016 is then cut and not signed by another team.

I wonder if he had a suspension coming.

Seems like every week analysts are raving about a new wrinkle McVay and company have put in which is a big change, it seemed like we all knew what play was coming last year. This makes Fish look worse and worse.

jrry32 said:

We can't come out flat vs. the Vikings. They're too good for that. We've gotta play our best games over the next two weeks.

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Yup... but, even if they come out flat...

Dodgersrf said:

I wasn't even worried at the half.

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I wasn't either...and won't be if they come out flat because...

jrry32 said:

coming out in the third quarter ready to attack because of half-time adjustments. We have some great coaches.

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tempests said:

Excellent adjustment made by the Rams coaches in the 2nd half.

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bluecoconuts said:

It's nice to see a team that can adjust at halftime,

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LuvMeThemRams said:

I am amazed at how McVay can adjust at halftime,

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Ram65 said:

Nice adjustments.

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shaunpinney said:

the way we can adjust at half-time both on O and D.

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bluecoconuts said:

Honestly I almost feel bad for Fisher,

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I do not - at all. In fact, I resent the guy for wasting all this talent for too many years. Sure, they built up a core in the beginning... gets a pass for that.

But, the last 2 years? NO pass for the record he threw up. I am so glad he's gone... if he ever gets another HC job in the NFL, I hope it's a division foe. Nobody knows how to screw up an offense like Jeff Fisher!

OC_Ram said:

Tavon sucks.

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I'm done with him... one game, good... next game, sideways runs with no gains. Just too inconsistent.

IowaRam said:

But I'm getting used to the blue and whites

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I actually love them.