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First, let me say, my opinion of the type of team the Rams can ultimately be this year(a little below .500) was not fundamentally altered by this game. Its the preseason. It means very little. If we play poorly in preseason games 3 and 4, then I may downgrade my opinion.
The main reason this game didnt alter my view of this squad is, for the most part, our schemes were very basic. IMO this reflects the fact that the new offense and defense are still being implemented. They havent really explored the more exotic play calls.
Some of my observations:
Very underwhelmed by Conrath. He was in there early and often. He didnt eat blockers, wasnt very good against the run, and showed little pass rush abilities. I know its hard to expect much out of a undrafted rookie in their first preseason game, but given the reports from camp I did expect more. On the flip side, while I wasnt super attentive the whole time he was in the game, I was impressed with Cudjo.
Hopefully Stewart will beat Dahl out for the starting job.
Wasnt overly stoked about the way Murphy played. Was stoked about Jenkins play. Instinctual, talented CB. Zone coverage was poor. I think our personell is suited more for man D anyway.
Oline wasnt pretty. Richardson is bad. We all know Smith is more physically gifted but apparently the staff favors Richardson(unless theyre playing games with Smith). If Smith cant beat him out. We are screwed. Although Smith got whipped by Jerry Hughes twice. Quinn wasnt great as the starting LG and IMO Rok was the most impressive lineman in the game when he played. I still expect to see him make a push for that job. Starting oline looked decent in the run game. Backups missed assignments.
Pettis played well. A couple really nice snags. Salas played late, with the guys that wont make the team. Would have expect the opposite on both accounts. I liked the way Steve Smith played too.
Pead is quick. His cuts remind me of Shady McCoy. Maybe not quite as explosive. He was a little overly excited. He needs to improve ball security. I think we have a keeper of a back up RB. DR has only practiced for about a week, but I didnt see much out of him.
What are y'alls opinions?
The main reason this game didnt alter my view of this squad is, for the most part, our schemes were very basic. IMO this reflects the fact that the new offense and defense are still being implemented. They havent really explored the more exotic play calls.
Some of my observations:
Very underwhelmed by Conrath. He was in there early and often. He didnt eat blockers, wasnt very good against the run, and showed little pass rush abilities. I know its hard to expect much out of a undrafted rookie in their first preseason game, but given the reports from camp I did expect more. On the flip side, while I wasnt super attentive the whole time he was in the game, I was impressed with Cudjo.
Hopefully Stewart will beat Dahl out for the starting job.
Wasnt overly stoked about the way Murphy played. Was stoked about Jenkins play. Instinctual, talented CB. Zone coverage was poor. I think our personell is suited more for man D anyway.
Oline wasnt pretty. Richardson is bad. We all know Smith is more physically gifted but apparently the staff favors Richardson(unless theyre playing games with Smith). If Smith cant beat him out. We are screwed. Although Smith got whipped by Jerry Hughes twice. Quinn wasnt great as the starting LG and IMO Rok was the most impressive lineman in the game when he played. I still expect to see him make a push for that job. Starting oline looked decent in the run game. Backups missed assignments.
Pettis played well. A couple really nice snags. Salas played late, with the guys that wont make the team. Would have expect the opposite on both accounts. I liked the way Steve Smith played too.
Pead is quick. His cuts remind me of Shady McCoy. Maybe not quite as explosive. He was a little overly excited. He needs to improve ball security. I think we have a keeper of a back up RB. DR has only practiced for about a week, but I didnt see much out of him.
What are y'alls opinions?