PREGAME Rams at Seahawks Pregame Thread

[simonblaze]

I want to see Avila dominate, beside Jackson. I will be focusing on Avila!

Same...i'll be locked in on our OL, excited for the left side's potential, esp in the run game.

 

[Allen2McVay]

... I will be focusing on Avila!

Admittedly, I'm not optimistic about the upcoming season. However, is it a bad sign that before the first snap, your focus will be on a Left Guard.

 

[Loyal]

Admittedly, I'm not optimistic about the upcoming season. However, is it a bad sign that before the first snap, your focus will be on a Left Guard.

THAT'S on offense! On defense, it's on a 3 Tech DT, named...umm...I think his last name is Donald?

 

[Young Ram]

In enemy territory

 

[OntarioRam]

I have no idea what to think about this one. A lot of this roster is completely unknown as Rams. Lots of turnover and young players.

I believe 15 (?) rookies made the roster? Either we just had the best draft of all time, or we have a lot of holes and just need bodies....

Divisional games are always tough to win, whether as underdog or the favorite. McVay typically has the boys ready to go. We usually play the Seahawks tough. We almost beat them with Wolford and Mayfield. Stafford should be healthy now which is huge, but losing Kupp is obviously enormous. If the o-line can play well - I'm not sure it can, but we'll see - I think the Rams make this competitive.

 

[Merlin]

I want to see Avila dominate, beside Jackson. I will be focusing on Avila!

He's not gonna fill that hole left by Creed Humphrey.

In enemy territory

Gross. Watch out for heroin needles.

 

[Londoner]

Just for fun, could there be a “predict the Rams’ starting 22” competition?

Whoever gets the closest to the first down XI on both offence and defence wins bragging rights.

Just an idea.

 

[fanotodd]

Just for fun, could there be a “predict the Rams’ starting 22” competition?

Whoever gets the closest to the first down XI on both offence and defence wins bragging rights.

Just an idea.

Great idea.

Offense:
Stafford (QB)
Akers (RB)
Higbee (TE)
Jackson, Avila, Shelton, Noteboom, Havs (OL)
Nacua, VJ (WRs)
Here’s the fun part. The Rams come out running with Hopkins (TE)
then sub him out for Atwell and the bomb.

Defense:
Jones, Reeder (ILBs)
Young, Heocht (OLB/Edge)
Donald, BB3, EB4 (DL)
JJ3, Fuller, Durant, Witherspoon (DBs)

No clue who will be returning kicks.

 

[Londoner]

No clue who will be returning kicks.

They don’t matter.

 

[Londoner]

I hate putting Noteboom at RG, and perhaps McVay is trying to lull Pete Carroll into a false sense of security, but I’ll go:

Jackson
Avila
Allen
Noteboom (sadly)
Rob
Higbee
Tutu
Van
Puka
Stafford
Cam

AD
Bobby Brown
Hoecht
Byron Young
Desjuan
Earnest Jones
ZVV
Tomlinson
JJ3
Witherspoon
Fuller

 

[fanotodd]

Londoner:
Yeah, I’m not too excited about Noteboom starting, but it looks that way.

I notice you have Tomlinson starting over Durant. Is Durant your nickel?

I like ZVV too. I just think the Rams aren’t seeing some of these guys being quite ready. That’s why they brought in guys like Reeder, Witherspoon, and even JJ3. They know guys like Tomlinson, Durant, Kendrick,Yeast, and Lake will have to play a part in the future of that defense or else it’s back to the draft board.

 

[Tumak61]

Have to remember that it's a loud stadium and McVay wants his 5 starters on O Line to be able to hold their water. I think Noteboom will be fine. It's the left side I'm a little concerned about.

 

[Loyal]

Have to remember that it's a loud stadium and McVay wants his 5 starters on O Line to be able to hold their water. I think Noteboom will be fine. It's the left side I'm a little concerned about.

But those on the left are the stud-muffins!

 

[Londoner]

I notice you have Tomlinson starting over Durant. Is Durant your nickel?

Nah; I’d had a few beers yesterday and completely forgot about Durant.

 

[ozarkram]

IMHO this game will define our season. Yes I no its way early and with any team you expect it to get better as the season progresses. This game will answer all our questions for good or bad.