Rocky Landing

Sammy, Woods, Goodwin, Salas, Lewis, Powell, Clay, Gragg, McCoy, Gillislee... where, exactly, is the weak link that keeps us out of the playoffs?

I think if we're afforded one more guy, as a result of releasing Gay, and at that point, you're talking about depth, we'd be wise to retain someone who is also valuable on special teams. I don't think Powell is on the bubble- I think he makes the 53, regardless. But, some other players, Wilder Jr., Little, Boykin, Albright, have all gotten ST play in the preseason, and can contribute. I think it's a question of BPA at the end of the roster.

It seemed to me that the weakness on the left side was more on Groy than Kujo. But, even so, Glenn gets beat from time to time, also. Every LT gets beat from time to time. For the most part, it seemed to me that our O-line provided a stable pocket against the Giants first string D, and Kujo was out there with TT, as well. I also think some of this O-line improvement comes with Tyrod's (and Manuel's for that matter) comfort in the pocket. I felt like last season, TT would drop back so far from the LOS, always giving himself an escape route, that it became difficult to hold. I think Miller, and Mills looked better yesterday, too.

It would be a different argument.

There is sometimes a weird, knee-jerk reaction to players that makes the absurd assumption that a player won't improve from year to year. In Kujo's rookie year, he was the youngest player on the team (IIRC), was overwhelmed, and poorly coached under Marrone. His line coach called him "Venus De Milo" to his face. Then, in his first offseason, he worked tirelessly to improve, joined an O-line camp, and fully committed himself to his position. (What would K. Williams look like right now if he had the same offseason work ethic?) And, he was clearly improved last season. So, why should we assume that he had reached his ceiling? Kujo kicked ass today. Hell no, he's not a bust.

Good stuff! I've been rooting for Kujo since the end of last offseason, when it was clear that he was fully committed to improving his play. Compare his offseason work ethic to K Williams! Regarding Gay, I made the assumption that in giving Gay field goal duties, and Carpenter kickoff duties, they are looking to see which one can do the other's job, and which one to cut. Arrow up for Carpenter, perhaps? His kickoff was admirable, and Gay is gone. Little's reception that wasn't a reception: What the hell??? Little took four steps with both hands around the ball with the defender hanging off of it, and then dropped it on his way to the ground out the other side of the end zone. Four steps! How is that not considered a catch?

I think Little stood out early in camp, but hasn't shown much since. Can't see how he would make the roster. But, I think there are players they want to succeed more than others. I think they want Lewis to succeed to where they can put him on the roster more so than Boykin for the type of player he is. Having a 6'4" WR with exceptional high-point ability is awfully handy. I'm hoping (and expecting) Lewis to be given plenty of opportunities today. But, as it stands, it seems pretty obvious that Goodwin is the most likely #3. And, who knows? Maybe this is his year.

Hey, Marcel, did you give Goodell Naw, Karlos. I didn't think I'd pass, that urine sample he wanted? so I gave him yours...

This is the year we make the playoffs.

Was Karlos weed, as well?

This will be the year we make the playoffs.

not sure what you mean by this. I understand that Connor was a Rex favorite. But, he was a good player, and ended up being cut. Baby Gronk stinks.

I love sarcasm.

I believe that kept Fisher so that they could do this season of Hard Knocks. It's branding. There is a very small chance that Fisher won't be gone by the end of the season.

I'm totally jacked. I love watching for the underdogs, and seeing who, if any, step up. Really hoping Kujo takes the next step (and, yeah, I know it has to be a big one), but I think he can. Also, really hoping that Striker, Zimmer, and Wilder Jr. all bring it. All three have such great athleticism, it would be an excellent thing if they could translate that to their respective positions. Looking forward to Cardale, too. Should be fun to watch, when it doesn't matter.

I think both of these sentences are true. Ironically, that is why the kept Fisher this season. "The league is doing whatever it can to help the Rams succeed in LA"-- financially. I believe that Hard Knocks is a big part of that. LA is soaking up Hard Knocks, and if Fisher were gone, they would not be eligible. Fisher is GONE next season, barring some miracle.

Ive been living in LA for 25 years, now. I am of the opinion that the only reason Fisher is still HC is so that they would be eligible for Hard Knocks his year, to help solidify their new fan base. If Fisher doesn't turn it around this season ( which is highly unlikely), he is G O N E. I think he knows this, too. His "pep talks" sound utterly hollow. He doesn't believe his own pitch. Goff is D U M B. Holy smokes! My six-year-old knows that the sun rises in the East, and sets in the West! Their receiver situation is a disaster. There's a scene where Goff works late with Britt on a throw to the EZ, and they looked absolutely pedestrian. And, Britt is the best they've got! BTW- Where was Keenum? They showed his face maybe twice, and mentioned him once. Not a lot of exposure for their supposed starter. Man, Gurley looks good! Not very impressed with the first episode. Very thin on content. It seemed like they didn't have much for the editors to work with-- lots of padding, slo-mo, montages, etc. Hopefully, they'll get a little deeper. So stoked for week 5 vs Bills!

It should be interesting to see what happens in LA. They mortgaged the farm to draft Goff. They have a sketchy O-line- some coming off serious injury. Their #1 WRs are Kenny Britt and Tavon Austin. Beyond that, they have a stable of rookies at WR and TE. If Goff gets thrown out there early, as many suspect will happen, he gets pummeled and turns into Trent Edwards, then what?.

They collided while both watching the ball. That's what pads are for, actually.

yep. According to Graham, one of the problems he had last season was with communication after Aaron went down- communication between safeties, who play on a string in Rex's scheme, being of paramount importance. If we take him at his word (I do), then it's important for Graham/Blanton to have as many reps as possible before the season opener.

This is probably nothing, and if it weren't IK, we wouldn't be talking about it, obviously. That being said, I suspect that in a straight fight, Kujo would clean IK's clock.

Pats* fans do not acknowledge the cheating that has occurred in their franchise, EVER. My wife, and her entire family are from Boston, and my brother lives in Lynn. (He's a Bills fan.) The closest they will ever come is to parrot the tired line, "all teams cheat..." As far as why a Pats* fan would be on a Bills board, have you ever been to the Pats* fan forum? Good God!!! The football IQ is not what it is on here. It really isn't.

Sorry to hear about your avatar, YOLO. Maybe this one would work?

Weird. I didn't even notice that I was doing the same thing until you pointed it out.

This is good news. Spikes was decent against the run, as I recall. And, maybe a good switch out with Striker, as well? Spikes for obvious run downs, Striker for obvious passing downs?