Any excitement over the Rams and their return to Los Angeles was pretty much decimated after Monday night’s debacle in San Francisco. Given how boring that game was, the San Francisco 49ers dominated the Rams on all fronts.
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The pain finally could stop.
And how many deplorable performances will the Rams stomach before making the switch – be it to Goff or second-year man Sean Mannion? The unit were limited to a total of 10 first downs and 186 yards of offense in the contest.
Yes, the 49ers’ defense looked fast and deep and swarmed a Rams offense that had absolutely no answers, no play-makers, and no chance. “They just do it well”. One problem they did have however was containing the quarterback and stopping the run.
Nothing the Rams tried on offense worked.
Whatever the 49ers could do, the Rams could do. worse. Todd Gurley didn’t have a ton of space to run, so he didn’t do squat.
Fisher saw several reasons for the Rams’ offensive struggles, largely centering on their inability to establish a running game. Let’s not forget Gabbert showing off his athleticism by rushing 9 times for 43 yards, proving he is willing to take the hits when he must. Keenum also threw two interceptions. “But I tried to help Case as much as could and be the best teammate I could be”.
“That will change this week”, receiver Kenny Britt said. You over-think stuff because you don’t want to miss stuff. “I was seeing things that weren’t there”. The results? Four catches for 13 yards.
THOUSAND OAKS The honeymoon is over and, when it comes to the Rams’ fan base, Coach Jeff Fisher is sleeping on the couch. “We just play and try to hang on”. Defensively, San Francisco is allowing zero points and 185 yards per game.
Key stat: 3.71. The yards per attempt on the night for Keenum. But to do that, they’d have to go.500 or better in the last 15 games of the season.
The Rams’ official injury report designated Gurley’s lack of participation Wednesday as “rest”.
Starting defensive tackle Michael Brockers has agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with the Rams. With E.J Gaines a pregame scratch because of a thigh injury, one position where the team is thin is cornerback.
“Just standing up for my rights”, Quinn said. That was all par for the course in a wacky opening victory for former Missouri quarterback Blaine Gabbert on Monday night.
“Big stage, Monday night, everybody watching us – why not take that stand and speak for people that don’t have a voice?” he said. It’s sweet revenge for St. Louis football fans. A shutout in the National Football League is impressive no matter who it is, and regardless of how this season goes, this is a good first step for the new Chip Kelly offense.
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Stan Kroenke, per various published reports, bought 40 percent of the Rams for $80 billion in 1995, then bought the remaining 60 percent for $450 million in 2010.
