New Defense - Ongoing season discussion

[El Chapo Jr]

Omar Speights impressed Sean McVay in his defensive debut vs. Vikings

Rams linebacker Omar Speights was a fan favorite during the preseason, making a name for himself as an undrafted rookie with standout performances against the Cowboys and Chargers. He played so well in those two games that the Rams held him out of the third preseason…

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What the fuck took you so long to pull your head outta your ass McVay? Love coach but he needs a "Slap The Shit Outta Me" coach for times he's doing dumb shit. Reeder and Rozeboom make turds look good

 

[So Ram]

Omar Speights impressed Sean McVay in his defensive debut vs. Vikings

Rams linebacker Omar Speights was a fan favorite during the preseason, making a name for himself as an undrafted rookie with standout performances against the Cowboys and Chargers. He played so well in those two games that the Rams held him out of the third preseason…

theramswire.usatoday.com

What the fuck took you so long to pull your head outta your ass McVay? Love coach but he needs a "Slap The Shit Outta Me" coach for times he's doing dumb shit. Reeder and Rozeboom make turds look good

Yeah - I wouldn’t say that. I’d say his play calling lost more games than those 2. You can CHIT talk all you want.

Why EK13 is a HAG & not a Ram though ? Not upgrading the LBer position is another.

—Shula is in control of the development of Omar Speight.
He just needed to gain TRUST in him.You don’t want to ruin a players confidence either.

-T’ White is that guy who Chit the field.I watched him right in front of me get burned for 40.Then held a guy for a PI. Still Mcvay had a chance to win it,but got Stafford sacked(fumble) that put The Rams defense in another bad situation.
-His Red Zone play calling has STUNK for awhile.

Against the Vikings he got conservative after a defensive stop in the end of the first half ?? It’s all how you want to look at it.

Look forward to Mcvays offense though with Kupp & Pucka to finish out the season.
If Omar Speights can step up & play better than those 2(turds) Lbers it’s all good.
—I wonder about this LBer The Rams just signed as well.

 

[OldSchool]

I follow the team pretty closely and never saw those reports. Is there something you can link?

And.. Tennessee is having a fire sale and turned him for a profit, because he was playing so well... although his PFF grade and his counting stats are remarkably similar to Troy Reeder's.

I and others linked Andrew Whitworth talking about issues with Jones in camp in the trade thread.

 

[Allen2McVay]

Cameron DaSilva article dated August 28th has a detailed discussion and analysis of the Ernest Jones move, including many of Whitworth's comments.

Looking at possible reasons for Rams' shocking Ernest Jones trade, from a bad knee to a talent regression

Things happen remarkably quickly in the NFL, especially when you’re on the outside looking in. Take the Ernest Jones trade, for example. On Saturday, he was viewed by the general public as a key player for the Rams and likely a captain of the defense once again. On Sunday,…

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[dang]

Cameron DaSilva article dated August 28th has a detailed discussion and analysis of the Ernest Jones move, including many of Whitworth's comments.

Looking at possible reasons for Rams' shocking Ernest Jones trade, from a bad knee to a talent regression

Things happen remarkably quickly in the NFL, especially when you’re on the outside looking in. Take the Ernest Jones trade, for example. On Saturday, he was viewed by the general public as a key player for the Rams and likely a captain of the defense once again. On Sunday,…

theramswire.usatoday.com

So there’s no chance that Jones play regressed below Reeder and Rozeboom. It also doesn’t look like the knee was going to be a short term issue. So there was likely a personal conflict. Either McVay didn’t like Jones attitude especially as a leader on defense -or- Jones camp made a big issue of not getting extended. It’s done now so what can Rams do to strengthen the ILB. Speights is a start but I’d like to see another addition.

 

[Allen2McVay]

It’s done now so what can Rams do to strengthen the ILB. Speights is a start but I’d like to see another addition.

I think that Ship has Sailed ... and then it Sunk.

Devin White was out there for 10 days before signing with Houston. His cap hit is under $700,000.

Jamin Davis was out there for a week before signing with Green Bay ... to the Practice Squad.

The Rams seem satisfied with what they got. For the life of me, I can't figure-put why.

 

[Ramstien]

I will tell you why this staff does not seem to value the ILBer position, and it is beyond frustrating.

 

[OldSchool]

View: https://x.com/gregbeacham/status/1851742323996242188

 

[Allen2McVay]

View: https://x.com/gregbeacham/status/1851742323996242188

Well, THAT certainly clears everything up for me.

 

[PhillyRam]

Verse makes more sense for that because he has 5T size and strength. He could stand up a Tackle on early downs then slide out on pass downs.

I think Young is best served outside.

I am talking Young as a MLB, not DT.

 

[PhillyRam]

Omar Speights impressed Sean McVay in his defensive debut vs. Vikings

Rams linebacker Omar Speights was a fan favorite during the preseason, making a name for himself as an undrafted rookie with standout performances against the Cowboys and Chargers. He played so well in those two games that the Rams held him out of the third preseason…

theramswire.usatoday.com

What the fuck took you so long to pull your head outta your ass McVay? Love coach but he needs a "Slap The Shit Outta Me" coach for times he's doing dumb shit. Reeder and Rozeboom make turds look good

Maybe he just wasn't ready from a mental standpoint. .So relax. And I am sure Shula had a lot to say about that.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

Maybe he just wasn't ready from a mental standpoint. .So relax. And I am sure Shula had a lot to say about that.

Nah fuck that, we all need a slap the shit outta me coach (especially on that booty thread), besides I'm trying to create a job here lol. To say it in a more polite way, it took way too long for the coaching staff to put Speights in. He did better than Reeder and Rozeboom who both are bench players and not true starters. Also everytime someone says to relax, this happens lol......

 

[So Ram]

Nah fuck that, we all need a slap the shit outta me coach (especially on that booty thread), besides I'm trying to create a job here lol. To say it in a more polite way, it took way too long for the coaching staff to put Speights in. He did better than Reeder and Rozeboom who both are bench players and not true starters. Also everytime someone says to relax, this happens lol......

I call BS & coach should(Mcvay) let his OC play call.The defense has done its job all season.

Maybe not the stats you like though. You’ll get your wish against the hags & see what Speights brings.

Maybe your right about putting Speights in to late in the season .
I still call BS though because it’s not Rosenboom or Reeder. It’s when Jacob Hummel went in before Speights in the Raiders game.

IMO - after the Bye week a rookie should be ready & have that experience.Mcvay plays & starts his rookies in the preseason.We have seen all the rookies (Ram) stepping up on both sides of the ball.

 

[So Ram]

El Chapo - I don’t get your Rosenboom hate when he is starting next to Speights ?

Also Lake might be the one calling the defensive plays.That might be a nice change.

Let’s see what Omar Speights dies & if he gets more snaps ? Mcvay might have been impressed,but Shula. Covered him up so he wasn’t in on very many throwing downs.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

El Chapo - I don’t get your Rosenboom hate when he is starting next to Speights ?

Also Lake might be the one calling the defensive plays.That might be a nice change.

Let’s see what Omar Speights dies & if he gets more snaps ? Mcvay might have been impressed,but Shula. Covered him up so he wasn’t in on very many throwing downs.

Sorry man but Rozeboom is not a starter. Rams can do much better there. If you can't see that, not sure there isn't much I can say there.

 

[So Ram]

Sorry man but Rozeboom is not a starter. Rams can do much better there. If you can't see that, not sure there isn't much I can say there.

Yeah - sure & Speights is ?? I said that before the season & thought an inside LBer that can go side to side is.

Your right no doubt about The Rams are WEAK there.Like I tell Oldschool & all posters about what Troy Reeder has meant to The Rams.

Almost all don’t understand a simple point.The player isn’t the one who makes the decision of who The Rams have of who they put on the field.

Troy Reeder is a try hard.He give Eddie & as long as he puts The Rams in a position to WIN,what else is there(for that player). ?

Mcvay needs to play call better.Stafford’s throw(INT) is on him. That sack fumble against da Bears was on Mcvay & his play. Calling as examples

 

[Ellard80]

Nah fuck that, we all need a slap the shit outta me coach (especially on that booty thread), besides I'm trying to create a job here lol. To say it in a more polite way, it took way too long for the coaching staff to put Speights in. He did better than Reeder and Rozeboom who both are bench players and not true starters. Also everytime someone says to relax, this happens lol......

He played 22 snaps and really never had to cover anyone.

We are all hoping Speights is better than what we have been running out there.

But long way to go to make any conclusions.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

He played 22 snaps and really never had to cover anyone.

We are all hoping Speights is better than what we have been running out there.

But long way to go to make any conclusions.

The fact that he finally got some play is what I'm ultimately referring to. Our LBs have been so weak that there is zero reason to not have rotated Speights in for a few snaps. The sad part is the injury to Reeder is what ultimately prompted this to occur sooner. Speights is a rookie so of course he's going to have hiccups but he can be developed. We already know what Reeder and Rozeboom are.

 

[DzRams]

Well, THAT certainly clears everything up for me.

You can hear at least an allusion to an admission that they were wrong, right?

 

[Merlin]

I am talking Young as a MLB, not DT.

In that case much less sure on the projecting side of things. Young could probably do it, not sure how well though. Or if he would be willing. Also I think he still has a chance to be a good edge.