Chiefs Let's talk about the Rams. - Page 9

Direckshun · 10-19-2014, 11:04 PM

I'm just a casual fan; I'm sure a big-timer like Rams Fan will get in here and correct me where ever he thinks I'm wrong.

The Rams, like seemingly everybody else, are battered by injuries, but they've actually recovered from them fairly well. They just got off winning a dreamer against the Seahawks, thanks in part to a couple ridiculous plays they won't be able to replicate (that crazy punt return, the 4th down fake punt).

They're not a team to scoff at, however.

Austin Davis is a sneaky good QB out of Southern Miss. He's been putting up really good numbers, completing 66% of his passes and has only put up one INT the last two weeks against the Seahawks and the 49ers. That's saying something.

Of course, he benefits from what is now a pretty damn good run game. They are stacked at RB. I've been high on Tre Mason ever since I saw him last year at Auburn, and he looks like a very tough runner who can hit a hole hard. They also have Benny Cunningham who looks even better, and of course Zac Stacy. Wow -- there's not a lot of teams that I think can run better than the Chiefs, but this team is just as good.

Thanks in part to the power of the OL. Roger Saffold sucked at tackle, but he's done very well at guard. Jake Long is also a #1 overall LT, and Joe Barksdale is a favorite of mine from LSU at RT. Davin Joseph I believe was a hell of a guard at Tampa, right? He's RG.

The Rams' offensive weapons is a veritable Who's Who of guys that aren't particularly dominant, but are all capable of a really good game and the occasional brilliant play: Austin Davis, Kenny Britt, Jared Cook, Lance Kendricks, Brian Quick, Austin Pettis, Stedman Bailey... There is not a weak talent in the bunch there, and it's a deep squad that will challenge your NCB and dime backs. Not a great matchup considering how thin we're getting in the secondary...

Of course, the strength of their team is DL. Chris Long is out, but they have one of the best passrushers in the league in Robert Quinn. Aaron Donald will absolutely embarrass whatever guard he's up against, and Michael Brockers and Eugene Sims are very capable too. The Rams have not been getting to the QB this season, but do not take that to mean that they can't -- they got like 3 or 4 sacks today against Russell ****ing Wilson.

They have some brilliant talent at LB -- Alec Ogletree and James Laurinitis are not surprise talents to anybody. I don't know who mans that other OLB spot, I think it's some guy named Dunbar, but yeah. Laurinitis is one of those "always around the ball" types and Ogletree is a crazy athlete.

Corner is the potential weak spot on their defense -- if, of course, we had any WR talent to exploit it. But they're starting rookie EJ Gaines on one side, many of the Missouri folks here are familiar with him, and Janoris Jenkins looks like he's a goner this week, and maybe for the season. I have no idea who they'll start there, but I'm underwhelmed by their options.

I like how this McLeod kid is playing at safety, but I don't like any of their other talents. I'm not too familiar, however, and I'll let someone like Rams Fan set us straight.

They have Legatron kicking kicks, so as long as they can get to midfield, they can nickel and dime FGs all day on us.

I had this game marked down as a sure win at the start of the year. But now it's clear that this is going to be a surprisingly tough game.

ThaVirus · 10-24-2014, 11:18 PM

We get raped by TEs. Expect Jared Cook and Lance Kendricks to have more than a few big catches.

**Easy 6** · 10-24-2014, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

We get raped by TEs. Expect Jared Cook and Lance Kendricks to have more than a few big catches.

That Cook guy is a manster, no doubt.

He's one of those guys you can be perfect in scheme with and he'll still bring it down in traffic somehow.

Him and all the rest are much better than they get credit for... if we dick around with these, guys we'll lose.

ViperVisor · 10-25-2014, 09:51 AM

Aaron Donald vs. Mike McGlynn

Halfcan · 10-25-2014, 09:57 AM

I think the Lambs QB gets a nice "Ryan Leaf" welcome to Arrowhead.

Chiefs by 28.

Chiefshrink · 10-25-2014, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ViperVisor

Aaron Donald vs. Mike McGlynn

Yep !

Rams Fan · 10-25-2014, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Halfcan

I think the Lambs QB gets a nice "Ryan Leaf" welcome to Arrowhead.

Chiefs by 28.

Chiefshrink · 10-25-2014, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Halfcan

I think the Lambs QB gets a nice "Ryan Leaf" welcome to Arrowhead.

Chiefs by 28.

don't think so. When the Rams lost Bradford I think subconsciously most teams go in thinking they have no offense now and forgetting the Rams have a very good defense in spite of Long being out thus most teams 'play down' with some getting beat.

If this game were in St.Louis I would pick the Rams quite frankly. Fortunately, it will be another 'ugly win' in KC tomorrow because we will play down to them as well.

DAT vs Austin. Like watching two water bugs going at it all day. They will be fun to watch. It will be high scoring tomorrow for sure imo.

**Rausch** · 10-25-2014, 11:37 AM

This week I hit full-homer mode.

**** the Lambs and **** their flailing franchise...

Direckshun · 10-25-2014, 11:43 AM

I just don't see how the Rams slow us down, offensively. Maybe Rams Fan can enlighten me.

We have run on everybody we've faced this year. And the Rams lost contain on Russell Wilson all game. Alex Smith isn't going to gain 100 yards on the ground, but he can eat up space without a problem.

Direckshun · 10-25-2014, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefshrink

DAT vs Austin. Like watching two water bugs going at it all day. They will be fun to watch. It will be high scoring tomorrow for sure imo.

Except DAT makes plays.

Halfcan · 10-25-2014, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Rams Fan

Fans are pumped up over the Royals. The crowd should be louder than usual. Rookie QB's have a terrible record at Arrowhead.

I think the Lambs might get a garbage TD and a field goal, but that is it.

Chiefs 38 Lambs 10

ThaVirus · 10-25-2014, 11:48 AM

The Rams allow 145 rushing YPG for 4.8 a pop.

Ogletree is athletic but he's a converted safety and a bit of a pussy in run support. I don't even know who their SLB is so **** him, he's going to get railed. Safeties aren't all that good..

We should absolutely fist these guys on the ground. Anything less than 200 on the ground alone would be considered a failure for me.

Rams Fan · 10-25-2014, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

I just don't see how the Rams slow us down, offensively. Maybe Rams Fan can enlighten me.

We have run on everybody we've faced this year. And the Rams lost contain on Russell Wilson all game. Alex Smith isn't going to gain 100 yards on the ground, but he can eat up space without a problem.

If I am correct, and I may not be, there's only been 2 players who have ran for 100+ yards vs the Rams(Murray and Wilson). The interior of the DL, specifically Brockers and Donald, have been fine for the most part. And it was Ogletree who lost contain on Wilson.

Smith is no Wilson. He can move out of the pocket when need be, sure, but he won't gash the Rams like Wilson did.

Passing wise, as I said before, the Rams have been fine for the most part. I'd be concerned if Roberson starts over Jenkins due to Jenkins being questionable with an illness, but no one on the outside for the Chiefs seems like they'll be able to burn the Rams DBs.

Rams Fan · 10-25-2014, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Halfcan

Fans are pumped up over the Royals. The crowd should be louder than usual. Rookie QB's have a terrible record at Arrowhead.

I think the Lambs might get a garbage TD and a field goal, but that is it.

Chiefs 38 Lambs 10

Davis isn't a ****ing rookie.

Direckshun · 10-25-2014, 11:50 AM

I was actually shocked to watch Ogletree play against the Seahawks.

That was NOT the super athletic linebacker I watched at Georgia. He looks really soft and lost.

10-19-2014, 11:04 PM
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $4313447	Let's talk about the Rams. I'm just a casual fan; I'm sure a big-timer like Rams Fan will get in here and correct me where ever he thinks I'm wrong. The Rams, like seemingly everybody else, are battered by injuries, but they've actually recovered from them fairly well. They just got off winning a dreamer against the Seahawks, thanks in part to a couple ridiculous plays they won't be able to replicate (that crazy punt return, the 4th down fake punt). They're not a team to scoff at, however. Austin Davis is a sneaky good QB out of Southern Miss. He's been putting up really good numbers, completing 66% of his passes and has only put up one INT the last two weeks against the Seahawks and the 49ers. That's saying something. Of course, he benefits from what is now a pretty damn good run game. They are stacked at RB. I've been high on Tre Mason ever since I saw him last year at Auburn, and he looks like a very tough runner who can hit a hole hard. They also have Benny Cunningham who looks even better, and of course Zac Stacy. Wow -- there's not a lot of teams that I think can run better than the Chiefs, but this team is just as good. Thanks in part to the power of the OL. Roger Saffold sucked at tackle, but he's done very well at guard. Jake Long is also a #1 overall LT, and Joe Barksdale is a favorite of mine from LSU at RT. Davin Joseph I believe was a hell of a guard at Tampa, right? He's RG. The Rams' offensive weapons is a veritable Who's Who of guys that aren't particularly dominant, but are all capable of a really good game and the occasional brilliant play: Austin Davis, Kenny Britt, Jared Cook, Lance Kendricks, Brian Quick, Austin Pettis, Stedman Bailey... There is not a weak talent in the bunch there, and it's a deep squad that will challenge your NCB and dime backs. Not a great matchup considering how thin we're getting in the secondary... Of course, the strength of their team is DL. Chris Long is out, but they have one of the best passrushers in the league in Robert Quinn. Aaron Donald will absolutely embarrass whatever guard he's up against, and Michael Brockers and Eugene Sims are very capable too. The Rams have not been getting to the QB this season, but do not take that to mean that they can't -- they got like 3 or 4 sacks today against Russell ****ing Wilson. They have some brilliant talent at LB -- Alec Ogletree and James Laurinitis are not surprise talents to anybody. I don't know who mans that other OLB spot, I think it's some guy named Dunbar, but yeah. Laurinitis is one of those "always around the ball" types and Ogletree is a crazy athlete. Corner is the potential weak spot on their defense -- if, of course, we had any WR talent to exploit it. But they're starting rookie EJ Gaines on one side, many of the Missouri folks here are familiar with him, and Janoris Jenkins looks like he's a goner this week, and maybe for the season. I have no idea who they'll start there, but I'm underwhelmed by their options. I like how this McLeod kid is playing at safety, but I don't like any of their other talents. I'm not too familiar, however, and I'll let someone like Rams Fan set us straight. They have Legatron kicking kicks, so as long as they can get to midfield, they can nickel and dime FGs all day on us. I had this game marked down as a sure win at the start of the year. But now it's clear that this is going to be a surprisingly tough game.
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10-24-2014, 11:18 PM	#121
ThaVirus 20 Menthol KOOLs Join Date: Sep 2007 Casino cash: $2002369	We get raped by TEs. Expect Jared Cook and Lance Kendricks to have more than a few big catches.
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10-25-2014, 09:51 AM	#123
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10-25-2014, 11:43 AM	#129
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $4313447	I just don't see how the Rams slow us down, offensively. Maybe Rams Fan can enlighten me. We have run on everybody we've faced this year. And the Rams lost contain on Russell Wilson all game. Alex Smith isn't going to gain 100 yards on the ground, but he can eat up space without a problem.
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10-25-2014, 11:48 AM	#132
ThaVirus 20 Menthol KOOLs Join Date: Sep 2007 Casino cash: $2002369	The Rams allow 145 rushing YPG for 4.8 a pop. Ogletree is athletic but he's a converted safety and a bit of a pussy in run support. I don't even know who their SLB is so **** him, he's going to get railed. Safeties aren't all that good.. We should absolutely fist these guys on the ground. Anything less than 200 on the ground alone would be considered a failure for me.
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10-25-2014, 11:50 AM	#135
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $4313447	I was actually shocked to watch Ogletree play against the Seahawks. That was NOT the super athletic linebacker I watched at Georgia. He looks really soft and lost.
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