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Well, that game was entertaining.

Until Mcvay thought it was OK to trust the kicker to kick a 50 yarder. Then it was a horror show. That kick was going to miss badly if it wasn't blocked.

Stafford was unstoppable at the end of the game. Let him finish the game.

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I've gone from being upset to simply disappointed. We have a fundamentally flawed special teams unit, and I'm not convinced a few personnel changes can fix it.

Championship contenders consistently convert field goals, cover returns, have legitimate return threats, and flip field position with effective punting. We're deficient in virtually every area.

Replacing Mevis or having open try outs is warranted, but that's merely plugging one hole in a boat taking on water from every direction.

It's like watching a fighter give away rounds in a championship bout, knowing he doesn't have the knockout punch to overcome the deficit. And sometimes, as the fight progresses, you come to the painful realization that the fighter has gotten old, the game has passed him by, and he's simply not who you thought he was anymore.

Maybe that's where we are with the Rams. Perhaps we're closer to needing a significant retooling than we are to competing for another Super Bowl. Sorry, but that’s the lack of confidence that is starting to sink in right now.

That's not anger talking anymore. That's disappointment setting in. For the first time, I’m dreading going back to So-Fi Sunday after this showing. Like a shitty day of work with overtime and having to go back to the circus to unfuck a problem that you know won’t be going away any time soon. Sorry for the vent, but it is the title of the thread LOL. GO RAMS! Oof

 
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At the game when we’re on like second down in OT and in range Mevis just wandered on the field for some reason. Some kind of break was going on but it was if he was slowly walking to make a kick. Then he realized something and just wandered back.

It was strange and right in front of us. It was a bad look not long before a missed kick.

I don’t think that would have come close anyways. To me the replay looked like he shanked it to me anyways. Hence the block.

Soul crushing for that moment.

A couple games ago I thought he would be gone.

McVay needs to figure this out fast.

GO RAMS!!!
 
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Like I said in the GDT, if I hadn't spent this past Thanksgiving weekend at the cottage with the smoker, the sauna and the hot tub I'd be a lot more frustrated with this game.

I just wish I could still drink. My bottle of Eagle 17-year-old Just looks so sad on the shelf with his undrunk brothers.
 
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El Chapo Jr said:
I remember saying we should have kicked the tires on him but got push back. Bet we'd consider him now.
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Horrible idea, Chapo. I sure as hell wouldn't want that sexual-assaulting POS anywhere near our team. Justin Tucker is a sleazebag.

 
I knew this game had a good chance to end badly. Rams fought hard but shit the bed. They're basically a second tier contender right now, hopefully that changes when they get Garrett back but it's a shitty deal between the injuries and the refs and the brutal schedule.

This is going to be yet another season where, if the Rams get in the playoffs, nobody will want to play them. Because if they're healthy for that run they'll be hungry as hell and dangerous as fuck and battle tested vs the best teams in this league.

I'm pissed of course but not gonna rant when this is expected. Bills are a better team overall because special teams matters, and they got the dub because of that. But what everything will come down to in the end is who the best team is in the playoffs. Assuming of course we get in so we'll see.

I am tired of being the second best team though. And I am tired of not being able to challenge for home field advantage but if we get in this year I still like our chances.
 
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XXXIVwin said:
Horrible idea, Chapo. I sure as hell wouldn't want that sexual-assaulting POS anywhere near our team. Justin Tucker is a sleazebag.

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Sorry but if Watson can play, I'm ok with signing him as a kicker. He's obviously not a choir boy but if he can kick field goals and stay out of trouble, then I'm ok with it. Not like we have a kicker anyways if we sign him for cheap and can cut him at any sign of trouble.
 
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It's easy to say it but you absolutely need to learn from the issues that caused the loss here.

Don't just say we need to get better, identify the issues and go aggresively after them.

1. Landman should never EVER EVER be on the field in non clear rushing situations. Even then hes mid. Figure out your plan for running QB's because you might see them if you are lucky enough to get a playoff bid.

2. Special Teams needs to be reconstructed. Coaching and kicker at a minimum.

3. Mcvay needs to self reflect. When you are throwing for 400 yards and the defense has the worst secondary in football and you can close out the game with another pass or two then do it. Don't rely on a 50 Yard FG for F sakes.

Fix these things. Don't just talk about them.
 
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The tackling technique of Rams defenders is appalling.

Just wrap your arms around the player so he can't move any further.

How many times did Allen run past Landman like he wasn't there. It should never be that easy.

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We went conservative and made our game winning FG harder. So frustrating.

I need to rewatch Mevis’ kick but I think he makes the kick if not for the unblocked guy grabbing a cup of tea on his way through our line.

LOTS of football left and the schedule gets MUCH easier now. Still frustrating to give 2 games away (this plus Broncos).

Let’s get to 3-3 next week. Hopefully this is a SB rematch and the Rams will be hungry for payback on their way to a Championship.
 
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PhillyRam said:
Wouldn't surprise me if they trade a future 7th for a kicker from a bad team who is decent. Same for a return guy
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Why only a 7th?

I've been banging on about this for years. Kicker's are the most underappreciated and undervalued player on almost every team.

A top-five kicker is easily worth a second-round pick to a team like the Rams.
 
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Exactly…why settle for a FG that far away when Mevis had already missed one???
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I can't wrap my mind around this.

The Bills were down their best CB too.

Usually I can understand a McVay decision, but that one is completely indefensible. Just made absolutely zero sense.

Officiating was fine overall....at least they made some ticky tacky calls in our favor on this one.

The false starts, special teams.....I'm not writing this season off, but we have to go on a run and fix special teams on the fly
 
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Just frustrating
McVay is the issue but he's also the reason they are as good as they are
Rams havent made a 2 point conversion in 4 years but have given up like 5 or 6 successful ones in a row
 
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