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Post by Dry Heat on Sept 14, 2024 11:24:17 GMT -7
The Rams have been struck by a wave of injuries, especially on the Oline, with injuries to G Kevin Dotson, tackle Rob Haverstein, C Steve Avila, T Joe Noteboom and a suspension of T Americ Jackson. They have of course also lost standout WR Puka Nacua to IR.
Now it looks like the 49ers are putting premier RB Christian McCaffrey on IR for at least 4 weeks, which would include our Oct 6th game.
Next up, the Packers are facing mounting injuries with QB Jordan Love, RB Josh Jacob’s not practicing due to a back issue, and now star WR Jayden Reed questionable with knee and calf issues.
Finally, after a game against the Chargers, we face Miami who lost QB Tua to yet another concussion. He may go on IR, missing our game. There are even calls for his retirement.
None of us wish injury on any of these young men, but I think it’s worth discussing how this could affect our early schedule. These are some tough teams during a hard early stretch, and injuries to starting QB’s, pro bowl RB’s and WR1’s are no small thing when trying to get a W.
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Post by Redbirdfan62 on Sept 14, 2024 11:56:12 GMT -7
The Rams have been struck by a wave of injuries, especially on the Oline, with injuries to G Kevin Dotson, tackle Rob Haverstein, C Steve Avila, T Joe Noteboom and a suspension of T Americ Jackson. They have of course also lost standout WR Puka Nacua to IR. Now it looks like the 49ers are putting premier RB Christian McCaffrey on IR for at least 4 weeks, which would include our Oct 6th game. Next up, the Packers are facing mounting injuries with QB Jordan Love, RB Josh Jacob’s not practicing due to a back issue, and now star WR Jayden Reed questionable with knee and calf issues. Finally, after a game against the Chargers, we face Miami who lost QB Tua to yet another concussion. He may go on IR, missing our game. There are even calls for his retirement. None of us wish injury on any of these young men, but I think it’s worth discussing how this could affect our early schedule. These are some tough teams during a hard early stretch, and injuries to starting QB’s, pro bowl RB’s and WR1’s are no small thing when trying to get a W. I agree don't wish injury but if we could take advantage of injury this could get them on a roll the Rams though we have to slow that running game and offense needs to get rolling. Don't take your foot off the pedal. |
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Post by game8 on Sept 14, 2024 12:55:16 GMT -7
Possibly can take advantage of these issues but lets be realistic we are not a playoff team so we are better off developing the youngsters and taking our lumps for a high draft pick.
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Post by Dry Heat on Sept 14, 2024 13:58:28 GMT -7
Possibly can take advantage of these issues but lets be realistic we are not a playoff team so we are better off developing the youngsters and taking our lumps for a high draft pick. That was my strategy last year, and I do want to get young guys like our first 4 rounds of draft picks time, but Kyler is not out half the season like last year and I want them to go for it the first half of this season. If they have a terrible record then, fine, move to the 2023 strategy. But if the record is decent our schedule the second half is easier. |
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Post by MT Diesel on Sept 14, 2024 15:14:22 GMT -7
No mercy in the NFL
Cards need to jump on the advantages
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Post by End Zone on Sept 14, 2024 16:14:51 GMT -7
No mercy in the NFL Cards need to jump on the advantages My thoughts, exactly. Did any teams show sympathy to the Cardinals dire situation late in the 2022 season and first 8 games of the 2023 season? No mercy is allowed in the NFL. A quick kill in the first half is the best solution to an ailing team. There is no shame in losing that way. |
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Post by Dry Heat on Sept 14, 2024 17:45:32 GMT -7
Rams are #14, San Fran #2, Green Bay #11 and Miami #9 on the current NFL.com power rankings. Bills, a close loss, are #7. We are #25. Any wins the next 5 weeks would be huge for us. I agree, we need to take advantage.
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Post by MT Diesel on Sept 14, 2024 18:55:45 GMT -7
Rams are #14, San Fran #2, Green Bay #11 and Miami #9 on the current NFL.com power rankings. Bills, a close loss, are #7. We are #25. Any wins the next 5 weeks would be huge for us. I agree, we need to take advantage. Rankings are rank (they stink) I like playing as the underdog and ending as the top dog |
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Post by CardCore on Sept 15, 2024 4:32:02 GMT -7
The Rams have been struck by a wave of injuries, especially on the Oline, with injuries to G Kevin Dotson, tackle Rob Haverstein, C Steve Avila, T Joe Noteboom and a suspension of T Americ Jackson. They have of course also lost standout WR Puka Nacua to IR. Now it looks like the 49ers are putting premier RB Christian McCaffrey on IR for at least 4 weeks, which would include our Oct 6th game. Next up, the Packers are facing mounting injuries with QB Jordan Love, RB Josh Jacob’s not practicing due to a back issue, and now star WR Jayden Reed questionable with knee and calf issues. Finally, after a game against the Chargers, we face Miami who lost QB Tua to yet another concussion. He may go on IR, missing our game. There are even calls for his retirement. None of us wish injury on any of these young men, but I think it’s worth discussing how this could affect our early schedule. These are some tough teams during a hard early stretch, and injuries to starting QB’s, pro bowl RB’s and WR1’s are no small thing when trying to get a W. As we've seen, the powers that be in the gambling world take this into consideration when proposing their line, not to say that's the end all-be all. Still can you imagine how JG and the team overall would feel if they still managed to lose those games? It wouldn't exactly be heart warming.... |
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Post by CardCore on Sept 15, 2024 4:42:11 GMT -7
Possibly can take advantage of these issues but lets be realistic we are not a playoff team so we are better off developing the youngsters and taking our lumps for a high draft pick. I'm thinking we're not going to be able to assess the strength of this team until about week 8 or thereabouts. There are so many youngsters and rookies that the team is bound to solidify as the season progresses. |
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Post by cardinalsins on Sept 15, 2024 4:56:30 GMT -7
If we can't generate a pass rush against a dilapidated Rams OL, then we're in for a very long season.
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Post by Redbirdfan62 on Sept 15, 2024 4:59:46 GMT -7
Possibly can take advantage of these issues but lets be realistic we are not a playoff team so we are better off developing the youngsters and taking our lumps for a high draft pick. Yeah the year we went to the SB I didn't think we were a playoff team either. I have to try to watch my predictions after watching us go to the playoffs and on to the superbowl and last year Houston of saying we ain't, Just never know. |
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Post by Redbirdfan62 on Sept 15, 2024 5:01:48 GMT -7
No mercy in the NFL Cards need to jump on the advantages Yep that should be the plan every game until you realize it's not gonna happen this year. |
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Post by CardCore on Sept 15, 2024 5:16:58 GMT -7
Possibly can take advantage of these issues but lets be realistic we are not a playoff team so we are better off developing the youngsters and taking our lumps for a high draft pick. That was my strategy last year, and I do want to get young guys like our first 4 rounds of draft picks time, but Kyler is not out half the season like last year and I want them to go for it the first half of this season. If they have a terrible record then, fine, move to the 2023 strategy. But if the record is decent our schedule the second half is easier. Another aspect to this is that the next 3 games are all home games. |
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Post by game8 on Sept 15, 2024 12:05:24 GMT -7
Possibly can take advantage of these issues but lets be realistic we are not a playoff team so we are better off developing the youngsters and taking our lumps for a high draft pick. Yeah the year we went to the SB I didn't think we were a playoff team either. I have to try to watch my predictions after watching us go to the playoffs and on to the superbowl and last year Houston of saying we ain't, Just never know. I love all the optimism, and we have some key guys hurt on D so maybe you are correct. I will temper my optomism lol. |
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