VENT Rams fall to Cardinals

[Rmfnlt]

The McVay "magic" is gone. He's a Coach now. Sometimes good, sometimes not so good. Took the league by storm and nobody knew how to counter him for a while. As a play caller, he's clearly not the best. Shanahan in SF, and I suspect Johnson in Chicago are better.

Good analysis! Happens all the time in all the sports.

New guy comes in with fresh ideas and is almost immediately successful. Martz was a real controversial HC, but he created an offensive system that few could stop. But, these supernovas eventually burn out and get beat.

It happens... and it is very possible it's happening to McVay.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

What's wrong with this picture?

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Dotson just day dreaming and not blocking shit..... protection should have ultimately slid to the left starting with Dotson.

 

[Pupped]

I was talking about this too a couple weeks back and it still has a bit of that feel. Injuries & subpar performances are the nexus between the two seasons.
Coaching aside, I think we are getting ready to find out what kind of leader Sean is.

That’s what I’m saying, though… we KNOW what kind of leader he is.

He’s awesome.
He also has vulnerabilities.

Without that real voice.. like Raheem.. or Chris Petersen.. he can be lost.

 

[GoodBadUgly]

Stafford was staring at Davante because he was literally the only eligible receiver out in a route. There was no one else to throw to. It was a max protection where we left 9 guys in to protect to give Stafford time, and we still had a missed assignment in protection. Watch the replay.


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I watched the replay. Kyren comes out of the backfield with nobody guarding him and I've seen Stafford find him in this exact location dozens of times. He was definitely the outlet on this play. Watch it again.

 

[GoodBadUgly]

I watched the replay. Kyren comes out of the backfield with nobody guarding him and I've seen Stafford find him in this exact location dozens of times. He was definitely the outlet on this play. Watch it again.

Here is the image of the place and time Stafford hits a wide open Kyren heading to nothing but grass/turf in an alternate universe:

 

[Spider2YB]

I watched the replay. Kyren comes out of the backfield with nobody guarding him and I've seen Stafford find him in this exact location dozens of times. He was definitely the outlet on this play. Watch it again.

Lmaoo what are you talking about?? Watch Kyren from the start of the snap til the time Stafford gets hit. Freeze frame it right when Stafford is about to get hit. Kyren and Whittington are literally standing right next to each other on the one yard line. They are so close they could hold hands. And neither is in the endzone or running any kind of route. Whittington still has his back to Stafford. This was a max pro one read play. Adams just got jammed right at the line and sort of driven towards the pylon. Stafford was waiting to see if he could wiggle free.

But Adams was the only one in an actual route.

 

[Spider2YB]

Here is the image of the place and time Stafford hits a wide open Kyren heading to nothing but grass/turf in an alternate universe:
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You cannot be serious right now. If you zoom out you’ll clearly see why he didn’t throw it. Jordan Whittington and 2 Cardinals defenders are right there. This is why freeze framing plays can be so deceptive. The notion that this was some kinda easy walk in for Kyren is not based in any kind of reality.

One of the two defenders circled would’ve jumped the flat route you think Kyren was running (which he wasn’t).

 

[Rmfnlt]

There was a 4-5 play span in the 3Q where I was positive Stafford was gonna get hurt. He got absolutely drilled on two consecutive drop backs. One was an absolute headshot that should’ve been a penalty.

I said last week... McVay is gonna land Nacua on the IR or out for the season - the way he leans on the pass (and Puka, in particular).

When the opponent KNOWS what your going to call (pass, pass, pass), they can blitz and pin their ears back and attack. Even a mediocre defense can make your life miserable.

But, more importantly, it can get your players injured.

Williams is a top tier RB and Corum is a very good breather. McVay refuses to lean on them and it's costing us games. Hopefully, it won't cost us players.

 

[GoodBadUgly]

You cannot be serious right now. If you zoom out you’ll clearly see why he didn’t throw it. Jordan Whittington and 2 Cardinals defenders are right there. This is why freeze framing plays can be so deceptive. The notion that this was some kinda easy walk in for Kyren is not based in any kind of reality.

One of the two defenders circled would’ve jumped the flat route you think Kyren was running (which he wasn’t).

We can agree to disagree then. I've seen Staff make throws of 30 yards with anticipation (even no-look). 2 yards with this in mind seems completely reasonable:

 

[Faceplant]

The Cardinals have won more games at SoFi this year than the Rams and chargers combined. Let that sink in.

 

[Spider2YB]

We can agree to disagree then. I've seen Staff make throws of 30 yards with anticipation. 2 yards with this in mind seems completely reasonable:
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you are cropping the picture so it doesn’t show 2 Arizona DBs right there. They are literally standing right in front of Whit. The route you are suggesting is not open *and* it would’ve taken away Stafford’s throwing lane if Adams got outside leverage and ran a slant.

Look at the other 4 eligible receivers when Stafford cocks back his arm to throw. All 4 are inside the hashes, none of them are in the endzone. All of them are helping in protection.

 

[Merlin]

I'd rather he get a fucking sack instead of being livid?

Exactly. I could care less what AD thinks. The dude came back to cash in on the team he thought had all the pieces and got burned.

We'll see if he has the leadership and toughness to help lead this team back to something resembling a playoff unit. And if not go back to fucking off in retirement.

 

[Rmfnlt]

I don’t think this is true and I don’t understand people wanting McVay gone. The chance the Rams replace him with a better coach are basically zero.

I think Pvtdragon might be a "visitor" from another fan base?

I'm not calling for his head but he seems lost right now. He needs to seek advice (and NOT from Shula and Ventrone!!).

 

[Coliseum Ram]

Here is the image of the place and time Stafford hits a wide open Kyren heading to nothing but grass/turf in an alternate universe:
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Stafford looked like a total amateur on that play, have to say. The way he locked in and didn't look around. Very strange.

 

[Rmfnlt]

Gruden is fun to listen to but there’s nothing he’s done over the last 20 years that proves he is still capable of being an elite football coach. Look at his last 6 seasons before he got fired….4-12, 9-7, 9-7, 4-12, 7-9, 8-8.

Jon Gruden = Jeff Fisher

 

[OldSchool]

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[Rmfnlt]

#23 and #24 are BADASS mother fuckers. Sean McVay is the issue. Maybe he should try kicking too. I'm tired of his endless excuses. His grandfather must be so proud.

Calm down, son.

 

[OldSchool]

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[GoodBadUgly]

Stafford looked like a total amateur on that play, have to say. The way he locked in and didn't look around. Very strange.

I really wouldn't want any other QB. Off the chart skills and gunslinger attitude, and so fun to watch. But yes, on this play, I have to wholeheartedly agree.

 

[Spider2YB]

Stafford looked like a total amateur on that play, have to say. The way he locked in and didn't look around. Very strange.

What in the world is he supposed to look around at??? I honestly feel like I’m taking crazy pills. Davante was the only option on the play. It was a one man route. The other 4 eligible receivers stayed in to block. Kyren kind of turned around at the very last minute but he had a safety right over top of him. He was covered.

Look at where Puka, Parkinson, Whit, and Kyren are at when he cocks back to throw. None of them are in a route. Not a single one. They are all bunched in the box between the hashes. None of them are in the endzone. There is no second or third read on this play.