Rams PFF grades: Best and worst performers in win vs. Panthers

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Carolina has a strong line. When your DL isn't dominating, life is a lot harder on the ILBs.

I think our ILBs are solid but they aren't gonna overcome the DL being handled and blockers getting second level.
I want one more big sloppy to go with Tyler Davis and Poona on running downs. Someone Jordan Davis-esc
 
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Horns up Rams brothers! In what world could the Rams suffer a punt block late in the 4th quarter that led to an opponent TD to take the lead and the Rams still go om to advance to the next round? I can't recall any incident like this. I recall us having a superior team to the vi-queens in the 70's but suffering 2 blocked punts in a playoff game and the result was an ugly and heart breaking loss.
Rams had horrible special teams in 1976. They got 2 punts blocked vs the Cowboys in the playoffs but won, then got a FG and punt blocked in the title game vs Vikings and lost. Their kicker also missed 8 total PATs, once in the playoffs, back when it was snapped from the 2-yard line.
 
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I want one more big sloppy to go with Tyler Davis and Poona on running downs. Someone Jordan Davis-esc
Agreed. I'd like a NT with a lot of mass who can stay on his feet. Haven't really looked at DL at all but usually those guys don't have to be taken at the top.

Think if they're smart they'll come out of round 1 with one of those big wideouts. From there load the shit out of defense and if you draft another offensive player make it OL.
 
They may need another TE because Higbee is a free agent and two more are coming up for free agency after next season. The Rams are typically looking ahead a year.
 
I think Rookie Ty Hamilton had his best game as a Ram.

The Rams defense was more geared to stop the Run and that actually played into Carolina's hands as they took a lot more deep shots and hit on some. Young usually does not throw downfield much. In that final drive the Rams clamped down because they knew they could focus only on the pass. That PI against Lake was a BS call and a killer, which set them up for their score. Forbes had a decent game. I think Durant is actually the weakest link in the secondary as of late but he I guess they thought he was a better match-up than Williams who is only 5-9 against he Panthers big receivers. They did not really did not start making plays downfield until Ahkello went down. His size was missed.

This was not our Rams best performance, which is surprising since it was the playoffs. I was at the game. The Panthers crowd was really loud and I think it fueled that team when they got a little momentum.

Lake was not bad but he was not at the top of his game. He will be better but Chicago is a good offense.

I hope Dotson does not have any rust, we really need him. I actually like Dedich but he is much better suited to be a center with his body type. He is a smart and scrappy player and willing to battle at guard even though he is undersized by NFL guard standards.
 
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Horns up Rams brothers! In what world could the Rams suffer a punt block late in the 4th quarter that led to an opponent TD to take the lead and the Rams still go om to advance to the next round? I can't recall any incident like this. I recall us having a superior team to the vi-queens in the 70's but suffering 2 blocked punts in a playoff game and the result was an ugly and heart breaking loss

Rams had horrible special teams in 1976. They got 2 punts blocked vs the Cowboys in the playoffs but won, then got a FG and punt blocked in the title game vs Vikings and lost. Their kicker also missed 8 total PATs, once in the playoffs, back when it was snapped from the 2-yard lin
To be fair, Tom Dempsey missed three PAT kicks in the RAMS December 59-0 win over the Falcons at the Coliseum because he, and I quote, "didn't want to run up the score".
 
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They may need another TE because Higbee is a free agent and two more are coming up for free agency after next season. The Rams are typically looking ahead a year.
Park doesn’t always have the best body control but he can high point and is a legit red zone target.
 
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