Lets Play GM: STL Rams (1 Viewer)

[Eminence]

Interesting idea that I've had quite a few times. Let's pretend that WE are the head of an NFL Franchise. You are given the team in the condition that it is now. Since they finished in absolute last place; last season we will start with the anemic St. Louis Rams. Question is:

1.) What's our game plan for this year?

2.) Who do we target in the draft?

3.) What type of identity do you want to establish?

4.) What do we do with our aging vets (Steven Jackson)?

5.) What other concerns should we have?

6.) Should we considering moving our Franchise back to LA or somewhere else.

7.) Whatever other questions you feel should be addressed.

Next week we do the Detroit Lions.

 

[DepthCharts]

Interesting idea that I've had quite a few times. Let's pretend that WE are the head of an NFL Franchise. You are given the team in the condition that it is now. Since they finished in absolute last place; last season we will start with the anemic St. Louis Rams. Question is:

1.) What's our game plan for this year?

2.) Who do we target in the draft?

3.) What type of identity do you want to establish?

4.) What do we do with our aging vets (Steven Jackson)?

5.) What other concerns should we have?

6.) Should we considering moving our Franchise back to LA or somewhere else.

7.) Whatever other questions you feel should be addressed.

Etc. Etc. Etc. I'm running back off to class now; so I will post my plan and reflect on yours later.

1.) What's our game plan for this year? Build Offensive unity and mature the QB2.) Who do we target in the draft? Trench Bodies

3.) What type of identity do you want to establish? Hard Nosed running the ball, dink passes, not a speed show, tall body/target at the X, welker like at the Z

4.) What do we do with our aging vets (Steven Jackson)? sjax will be key for 3 years in maturing QB

5.) What other concerns should we have? D-line, must control run to to force minimal # of plays in game, rendering low scoring games

6.) Should we considering moving our Franchise back to LA or somewhere else. no

7.) Whatever other questions you feel should be addressed. if by chance we get through 1/2 of the season with a better than .500 record, prices should be raised immediately for the following years season tickets

 

[Otis]

Interesting idea that I've had quite a few times. Let's pretend that WE are the head of an NFL Franchise. You are given the team in the condition that it is now. Since they finished in absolute last place; last season we will start with the anemic St. Louis Rams. Question is:

1.) What's our game plan for this year?

2.) Who do we target in the draft?

3.) What type of identity do you want to establish?

4.) What do we do with our aging vets (Steven Jackson)?

5.) What other concerns should we have?

6.) Should we considering moving our Franchise back to LA or somewhere else.

7.) Whatever other questions you feel should be addressed.

Etc. Etc. Etc. I'm running back off to class now; so I will post my plan and reflect on yours later.

1.) What's our game plan for this year? Build Offensive unity and mature the QB2.) Who do we target in the draft? Trench Bodies

3.) What type of identity do you want to establish? Hard Nosed running the ball, dink passes, not a speed show, tall body/target at the X, welker like at the Z

4.) What do we do with our aging vets (Steven Jackson)? sjax will be key for 3 years in maturing QB

5.) What other concerns should we have? D-line, must control run to to force minimal # of plays in game, rendering low scoring games

6.) Should we considering moving our Franchise back to LA or somewhere else. no

7.) Whatever other questions you feel should be addressed. if by chance we get through 1/2 of the season with a better than .500 record, prices should be raised immediately for the following years season tickets

Disagree completely on the bolded. Yes, a good tough running game is a plus, but you don't draft Sam Bradford and then plan to be a dink n dunk running offense. That's a waste of talent, and this kid has tons of it. You go vertical too. Think Colts/Saints type offense.

 

[perry147]

Interesting idea that I've had quite a few times. Let's pretend that WE are the head of an NFL Franchise. You are given the team in the condition that it is now. Since they finished in absolute last place; last season we will start with the anemic St. Louis Rams. Question is:

1.) What's our game plan for this year?

2.) Who do we target in the draft?

3.) What type of identity do you want to establish?

4.) What do we do with our aging vets (Steven Jackson)?

5.) What other concerns should we have?

6.) Should we considering moving our Franchise back to LA or somewhere else.

7.) Whatever other questions you feel should be addressed.

Etc. Etc. Etc. I'm running back off to class now; so I will post my plan and reflect on yours later.

1. Get SB a year worth of starts under his belt - and for god sakes do not let him get killed like David Carr.2. O-Line.

3. Depends on SB plays. Can he be a top throwing QB or does he need help. For this year but stay with the ground game and each week opwn the playbook up a little bit more.

4. Keep Steven as long as he is able to keep the defenses from terrorizing SB.

5. Defense needs to be addressed, you also need a go to wide receiver.

6. NO

7. Find a new GM

 

[jurb26]

Interesting idea that I've had quite a few times. Let's pretend that WE are the head of an NFL Franchise. You are given the team in the condition that it is now. Since they finished in absolute last place; last season we will start with the anemic St. Louis Rams. Question is:

1.) What's our game plan for this year?

2.) Who do we target in the draft?

3.) What type of identity do you want to establish?

4.) What do we do with our aging vets (Steven Jackson)?

5.) What other concerns should we have?

6.) Should we considering moving our Franchise back to LA or somewhere else.

7.) Whatever other questions you feel should be addressed.

Etc. Etc. Etc. I'm running back off to class now; so I will post my plan and reflect on yours later.

1. Run the ball while we can and develop our young QB with easy, simple reads in the passing game.2. Offensive playmakers particularly at WR. This draft appears to be chalk full of elite WR talent, take advantage of it. Pass rushers at DE and LB.

3. A winning one of course. Fast tempo on offense and attack the whole length of the field. Opportunistic defense who gambles but creates big plays and turnovers to put our offense back on the field.

4. Depends on who they are and what they will cost. Jackson isn't a guy I would be letting go though.

5. Sure up the Dline with more athleticism and guys who can get to the QB.

6. Absolutely not.

7. Not sure I know what you're looking for here.

 

[DepthCharts]

Interesting idea that I've had quite a few times. Let's pretend that WE are the head of an NFL Franchise. You are given the team in the condition that it is now. Since they finished in absolute last place; last season we will start with the anemic St. Louis Rams. Question is:

1.) What's our game plan for this year?

2.) Who do we target in the draft?

3.) What type of identity do you want to establish?

4.) What do we do with our aging vets (Steven Jackson)?

5.) What other concerns should we have?

6.) Should we considering moving our Franchise back to LA or somewhere else.

7.) Whatever other questions you feel should be addressed.

Etc. Etc. Etc. I'm running back off to class now; so I will post my plan and reflect on yours later.

1.) What's our game plan for this year? Build Offensive unity and mature the QB2.) Who do we target in the draft? Trench Bodies

3.) What type of identity do you want to establish? Hard Nosed running the ball, dink passes, not a speed show, tall body/target at the X, welker like at the Z

4.) What do we do with our aging vets (Steven Jackson)? sjax will be key for 3 years in maturing QB

5.) What other concerns should we have? D-line, must control run to to force minimal # of plays in game, rendering low scoring games

6.) Should we considering moving our Franchise back to LA or somewhere else. no

7.) Whatever other questions you feel should be addressed. if by chance we get through 1/2 of the season with a better than .500 record, prices should be raised immediately for the following years season tickets

Disagree completely on the bolded. Yes, a good tough running game is a plus, but you don't draft Sam Bradford and then plan to be a dink n dunk running offense. That's a waste of talent, and this kid has tons of it. You go vertical too. Think Colts/Saints type offense.

I agree Otis....I should have been a little more clear and not typed dink dunk as that does eliminate the strong arm of Bradford and not my true intent (like a claussen who has to dink/dunk to survive), but which is why I want the "tall, go get ball" X receiver for when they do stretch it. I see a lot of slants and quick in's underneath if they have someone to get vertical.

 

[Eminence]

My Plan:

The Rams sit in the NFC West; arguably the weakest division in the NFL. They also have again arguably the most talented Quarterback in the whole division. We have drafted a great young Quarterback in Sam Bradford. In my opinion if we develop an ELITE passing-game we can begin to turn this Franchise around and perhaps win the division.

Think New Orleans from 07 - 08. A team with a high-flying offense but a less than spectacular defense. Almost all their games became shoot-outs. They went 7-9 and 8-8 respectively. This type of Offense would immediately get the fans excited and garner more wins... and in the NFC West could possibly get us a Crown. To execute this plan I would do the following:

1.) First and foremost in the draft; load up on Offensive Line talent. Show some respect for your man Steven Jackson; he's been a complete warrior. Give him a competent line and watch him post career numbers. On-top of that, a good-line and Steven Jackson would create the perfect atmosphere for a young Sam Bradford.

1st Round Pick: Offensive Line. I don't know exactly where they need it but giving Jackson larger holes to run through or that extra second for Bradford to make a decision will keep this team in more games.

2.) Acquire Vincent Jackson. It doesn't look like he's going to be traded and if what I've read is correct; that would mean he could be acquired via Free Agency at the end of the season? Absolutely have to snag this guy. Pour a dumptruck full of money for this guy. Look what Bradford is accomplishing with Mark Clayton. Give him Vincent Jackson as a safety net; Bradford will fall in love with him and Steven Jackson will be happy with the sudden disappearance of 8-Man fronts.

If they do not acquire Jackson depending how the draft class pans out; maybe snag a Receiver in the first if there is a stud there. Otherwise pick one up in the second. They should have an early pick so talent will still be there.

3.) Acquire a change of pace back. Whether it be in the draft, trade, or whatever. He doesn't have to be an all-world talent but give Steven Jackson a break. The man is an absolute violent runner and giving him less carries would surely keep him healthier. With the acquisition of a passing-game; it would be a perfect "thank you" to Steven Jackson. Definitely lengthening this guys career.

EDIT: Oh and more importantly if he does go down. Who's his backup? Kenneth Darby...? For an Offense like St. Louis is; it's shocking they've rolled with such lackluster backups to Steven Jackson

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This isn't a team that will be winning 12+ games anytime soon. But giving the Offense a push will garner interest back into the fans; motivate the team; and pushing them into contendership.

(Defense I shall address at a later time.)

 

[jurb26]

My Plan:

The Rams sit in the NFC West; arguably the weakest division in the NFL. They also have again arguably the most talented Quarterback in the whole division. We have drafted a great young Quarterback in Sam Bradford. In my opinion if we develop an ELITE passing-game we can begin to turn this Franchise around and perhaps win the division.

Think New Orleans from 07 - 08. A team with a high-flying offense but a less than spectacular defense. Almost all their games became shoot-outs. They went 7-9 and 8-8 respectively. This type of Offense would immediately get the fans excited and garner more wins... and in the NFC West could possibly get us a Crown. To execute this plan I would do the following:

1.) First and foremost in the draft; load up on Offensive Line talent. Show some respect for your man Steven Jackson; he's been a complete warrior. Give him a competent line and watch him post career numbers. On-top of that, a good-line and Steven Jackson would create the perfect atmosphere for a young Sam Bradford.

1st Round Pick: Offensive Line. I don't know exactly where they need it but giving Jackson larger holes to run through or that extra second for Bradford to make a decision will keep this team in more games.

2.) Acquire Vincent Jackson. It doesn't look like he's going to be traded and if what I've read is correct; that would mean he could be acquired via Free Agency at the end of the season? Absolutely have to snag this guy. Pour a dumptruck full of money for this guy. Look what Bradford is accomplishing with Mark Clayton. Give him Vincent Jackson as a safety net; Bradford will fall in love with him and Steven Jackson will be happy with the sudden disappearance of 8-Man fronts.

If they do not acquire Jackson depending how the draft class pans out; maybe snag a Receiver in the first if there is a stud there. Otherwise pick one up in the second. They should have an early pick so talent will still be there.

3.) Acquire a change of pace back. Whether it be in the draft, trade, or whatever. He doesn't have to be an all-world talent but give Steven Jackson a break. The man is an absolute violent runner and giving him less carries would surely keep him healthier. With the acquisition of a passing-game; it would be a perfect "thank you" to Steven Jackson. Definitely lengthening this guys career.

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This isn't a team that will be winning 12+ games anytime soon. But giving the Offense a push will garner interest back into the fans; motivate the team; and pushing them into contendership.

(Defense I shall address at a later time.)

The Rams already have great young talent on the Oline. I'd say it's one of their strengths.

 

[Otis]

Vincent Jackson is way overrated, and most of the NFL sees that and that's why nobody is running to pay him huge dollars.

No way to I look to him. I want a true WR1, and if I have to wait a year or two and trade up to get one in the draft, I do that. I draft Oline and defense in the meantime. Basically follow the Patriots/Brady model.

 

[jurb26]

Vincent Jackson is way overrated, and most of the NFL sees that and that's why nobody is running to pay him huge dollars. No way to I look to him. I want a true WR1, and if I have to wait a year or two and trade up to get one in the draft, I do that. I draft Oline and defense in the meantime. Basically follow the Patriots/Brady model.

It's pretty likely that R. Moss is a FA next year. If you're the Rams and he becomes available you should be the 1st ones on the phone. Sign him and draft a 1st rounder anyway. They could easily end up with a guy like AJ Green if they are as bad as we all think. Randy Moss and AJ Green would be about as good of an upgrade as you could possibly ask for at WR. Not that it has any chance of happening. I'm thinking if Moss is let go my NE he will try to land with a contender.

 

[Eminence]

The Rams already have great young talent on the Oline. I'd say it's one of their strengths.

Then definitely have to pull the trigger on a prototypical #1 Wideout in the first round. Assuming a guy such as that exists in this Draft-Class. Otherwise you've got to draft a premier defensive player in the first. Again I'm looking at the division.Seahawks49ersCardinalsLooking at that; I'm looking to develop a potent pass-rush. Hasselbeck's years are numbered; Alex Smith's days could easily be over as-well; and the Cardinals don't have a strong horse in the Quarterback race. Create a line for division rivals who will ALL be starting new QBs within the next couple years; give them absolute hell.

 

[lyon812]

1.) What's our game plan for this year?

Develop your players. After multiple years of crappy drafts, they finally have some young talent on both sides of the ball. This doesn't mean everyone's an elite player; it means that the Rams have finally begun having rotational depth.

2.) Who do we target in the draft?

Everyone's a fan of taking a #1 WR with the first pick that can grow along with Bradford. Then a pass rush. We need more of a presence from our non-Laurinaitis LBs, and while Long has looked better since switching sides this year, it hasn't shown up in the box score yet. He needs better help than James Hall.

I think that the investments in the offensive line over the last couple of years will pay off. Last year was injury-riddled and pretty much a wash--that gives us essentially two rookie tackles that both flash a lot of promise. Taking another OL would be fruitless at this point.

3.) What type of identity do you want to establish?

Whatever fits the players. I think the Rams have the potential, while Jackson is around, to have a dynamic offense centered around his versatility. That being said, playcalling has been too conservative at times. Yes, it's good not to put too much on your rookie QB's shoulders if they can't handle it, but Bradford has shown that he can excel with a pass-oriented attack. Things really took off in the second half yesterday when the Rams started running 3/4WR sets. Not only did Bradford's quick release really shine and cause Washington to abandon the blitz, but it opened up running room for Darby to be effective.

4.) What do we do with our aging vets (Steven Jackson)?

Get him a backup.

5.) What other concerns should we have?

As said above, we need a backup RB that's greater than Darby. I think one could be found in free agency, and it was something of a shock that there wasn't one picked up this year, no matter how much Spags likes Darby or Toston.

6.) Should we considering moving our Franchise back to LA or somewhere else.

No.

 

[bulger2holt]

Sign Vjax and draft AJ Green. Rd 2, pass pushing DE. Playoffs in 2011