NFR NFL 2023 Season

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Merry Christmas to the LA RAMS! It has been fun to watch them grow together this season.

Mathew Stafford playing at MVP level, much respect.

Sean McVay, Raheem Morris, and staff coaching up a storm with a very young team.

Kyren Williams and O-line have the run game going strong.

Ernest Jones, Jordan Fuller, Kobe Turner, John Johnson, and young RAM defense getting the job done again.

Les Snead had a great 2023 draft.
 
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DimeBrite said:
Merry Christmas to the LA RAMS! It has been fun to watch them grow together this season.

Mathew Stafford playing at MVP level, much respect.

Sean McVay, Raheem Morris, and staff coaching up a storm with a very young team.

Kyren Williams and O-line running have the run game going strong.

Ernest Jones, Jordan Fuller, Kobe Turner, John Johnson, and young RAM defense getting the job done again.

Les Snead had a great 2023 draft.
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Are you a fan or something? Edit: If you are not careful you will start sounding like Salmo asking about a recipe.
 
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SurfnFish said:

Bill Walsh on drafting a QB​


To become a great quarterback, there must be instincts and intuition. If throwing a ball were the only aspect of playing quarterback, then this would be an easy position to evaluate. However, because of the dynamic role he plays on the team, a quarterback must have physical, mental, emotional and instinctive traits that go well beyond the mere ability to pass a football. He will be the one on the field who is running the team. His teammates must believe in him or it may not matter how much physical ability he has. If he is courageous and intensely competitive, then other players will know and respect that. This will be a foundation for becoming a leader.
Arm strength is somewhat misleading. Some players can throw 80 yards, but they aren't good passers. Good passing has to do with accuracy, timing, and throwing a ball with touch so it is catchable. This all involves understanding a system, the receivers in the system, and having great anticipation. It is a plus to be able to throw a ball on a line for 35 yards, but not if it is off target or arrives in such a way that it is difficult to catch.
You look at how complete an inventory of throws a quarterback possesses -- from screen passes to timed short passes to medium range passes and down the field throws.
There have been quarterbacks of greatness, Hall of Fame quarterbacks, who didn't have a complete inventory of passes. But you're looking to see the potential of the quarterback in each area. You can see where the emphasis of the offense would be if he were with your team.
A quick delivery , one that is not telegraphed to help the defense, gives the quarterback an advantage when he finds his intended target. That's when it is essential to get the ball "up and gone'' with no wasted motion. Some of this can be acquired by learning proper technique. But to a certain degree, a quick release is related to a quarterback's reaction time between spotting his receiver and getting the ball "up and gone.''
Touch is important, especially in a medium range passing game. One of Mathew Stafford's most remarkable skills is putting the right touch on a pass so that it is easily catchable by a receiver, who often did not have to break stride.
The ability to read defenses is not something that players have learned to a high degree coming out of college. Even if they have, the pro defenses are very different. But most systems require quarterbacks to look at primary and secondary receivers, usually based on the defense that confronts him. You can see if he locates that secondary receiver -- or maybe even an emergency outlet receiver -- with ease or with a sense of urgency.
You can see which quarterbacks handle these situations with grace. These are the types who have a chance to perform with consistency in the NFL.
Mobility and an ability to avoid a pass rush are crucial. Some quarterbacks use this mobility within the pocket just enough so they are able to move and pass when they "feel" a rush. But overall quickness and agility can make a remarkable difference.
Quarterbacks must be able to function while injured. The pro season is about twice as long and more punishing than a college season. They are vulnerable to getting hit hard every time they pass. They must be able to avoid being rattled, get up and show they are in control and can continue to lead the offense.
The single trait that separates great quarterbacks from good quarterbacks is the ability to make the great, spontaneous decision, especially at a crucial time. The clock is running down and your team is five points behind. The play that was called has broken down and 22 players are moving in almost unpredictable directions all over the field.
This is where the great quarterback uses his experience, vision, mobility and what we will call spontaneous genius. He makes something good happen. This, of course, is what I saw in Mathew Stafford when he pulled out those dramatic victories for Georgia.
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Wow! Walsh writes glowingly of Mathew Stafford as the ideal QB. That book is a great read, but a tad tedious in sections.
 
DimeBrite said:
Merry Christmas to the LA RAMS! It has been fun to watch them grow together this season.

Mathew Stafford playing at MVP level, much respect.

Sean McVay, Raheem Morris, and staff coaching up a storm with a very young team.

Kyren Williams and O-line have the run game going strong.

Ernest Jones, Jordan Fuller, Kobe Turner, John Johnson, and young RAM defense getting the job done again.

Les Snead had a great 2023 draft.
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Everyone wrote them off this season...
DimeBrite said:
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Offensive rookie of the year! Puka!
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You know what Puka means in Hawaiian?...Hole...like a Black Hole, every ball gets sucked in...he's having a rookie great year
 
Brute said:
Everyone wrote them off this season...

You know what Puka means in Hawaiian?...Hole...like a Black Hole, every ball gets sucked in...he's having a rookie great year
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Yeah, the guy’s real good. Photogenic too. Waiting on the barrage of Puka insurance commercials next season.
 
DimeBrite said:
Wow! Walsh writes glowingly of Mathew Stafford as the ideal QB. That book is a great read, but a tad tedious in sections.
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all depends on what year you're discussing

2021​

  • Stafford missed eight games and about half of a ninth. He missed Week 10 in the concussion protocol and then was knocked out of Week 11 with another concussion plus a spinal cord contusion.
  • In his eight healthy games, Stafford averaged:
    • 241 passing yards
    • 1.0 passing TDs
  • Stafford ranked just 22nd among QBs in fantasy points per game over that stretch.
  • He finished as a top-12 fantasy QB in just one of those eight games. He ranked outside the top 20 in four of them.
  • Stafford completed a career-high 68.0% of his passes last season.
  • But his 6.9 yards per pass attempt was his worst mark since 2018 and the fifth-worst mark among his 14 NFL seasons. Stafford averaged 8.1 yards per pass in his first season with the Rams.
  • Stafford’s average pass traveled just 6.7 yards past the line of scrimmage last year. That ranked 30th among 33 qualifiers and was way down from his 8.5-yard mark in 2021.
 
SurfnFish said:
all depends on what year you're discussing

2021​

  • Stafford missed eight games and about half of a ninth. He missed Week 10 in the concussion protocol and then was knocked out of Week 11 with another concussion plus a spinal cord contusion.
  • In his eight healthy games, Stafford averaged:
    • 241 passing yards
    • 1.0 passing TDs
  • Stafford ranked just 22nd among QBs in fantasy points per game over that stretch.
  • He finished as a top-12 fantasy QB in just one of those eight games. He ranked outside the top 20 in four of them.
  • Stafford completed a career-high 68.0% of his passes last season.
  • But his 6.9 yards per pass attempt was his worst mark since 2018 and the fifth-worst mark among his 14 NFL seasons. Stafford averaged 8.1 yards per pass in his first season with the Rams.
  • Stafford’s average pass traveled just 6.7 yards past the line of scrimmage last year. That ranked 30th among 33 qualifiers and was way down from his 8.5-yard mark in 2021.
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Your post above is incorrect.

In 2021 Mathew Stafford lead the LA RAMS to a Super Bowl championship.

4,886 yards
41 Touchdown passes
102.9 Passer rating

In the second half of 2023 he has been playing even better. Having a running game and a vastly improved O-line has helped him immensely. MVP chatter is building.
 
The MVP debate will be settled on Monday when the 2 conference leading teams meet, not on a Thursday night when a team barely climbed above .500.
 
DimeBrite said:
MVP chatter is building.
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Stafford is an excellent QB when healthy. As to the MVP chatter for this year..as of today

Odds to win 2023-24 NFL MVP​

Player
DraftKings
FanDuel
Caesars
49ers
Brock Purdy		-200-200-230
Ravens
Lamar Jackson		+450+500+525
Cowboys
Dak Prescott		+600+800+750
49ers
Christian McCaffrey		+1,000+1,600+550
Eagles
Jalen Hurts		+1,500+2,000+2,500
Dolphins
Josh Allen		+1,600+800+900
Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes		+1,600+2,000+2,500
Dolphins
Tyreek Hill		+2,500+2,500+2,000
 
There is a way to send the message without over-reaching. The fine should of been the same amount as what Greenlaw received. Point and example made IMHO....
 
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