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We had 12 this preseason, compared to just one last year. I don't care if it is the preseason, that's something to get excited about. You can't chalk up 11 additional takeaways to "it's just the preseason."
Thoughts?
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You sure we had 12 take-aways this preseason?
I thought I saw that it was +7 compared to a -5 from last year for an improvement of +12?
Yeah, this higher math gets me too... ;)RnD
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I completely agree, shower. A ratio from -5 last year to +9 this year?!?! A 14 TO swing?!?!? That's beautiful, preaseason or not.Originally posted by shower beers View PostThe more things change, the more they stay the same.Comment
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Originally posted by ramsanddodgers View Post
I saw this in the espn recap of the game, so I only assumed as much. You could be right, though. Regardless, it's still a very good number.Comment
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how come when a good thing or stat is put up guys say it's preseason but it's still great but when you comment on something that went wrong, guys say oh it's no big deal it's only preseason don't worry about it. Just a question ? but back to the post,that is really good and nice to see by the defense but the offense still needs to take advantage of those turnovers and put some points on the board to win games.Last edited by jkramsfan; -09-04-2009, 09:57 AM.Comment
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JK's right, in that good things we attribute to it being more than just the preseason, and it's true it was just the preseason, but I think that it's a significant trend change with a +14 TO change in just 4 games.
That said, how many of those takeaways came from the first string offenses? Those are the ones that really count.I believe!:ram:Comment
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Just like I prefer they be 3-1 instead of 1-3 in preseason, I'd rather they were +9 than -5. Preseason or not.Comment
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The defense had 2 takeaways in the first game, 3 in the second, 4 in the fourth and 3 last night.
Preseason or not, this is the one area the Rams were consistently solid. 12 forced turnovers is impressive and if the trend can continue, it will be a difference maker. Little, Laurinaitis, Atogwe, Q. Butler and King were all contributors to the turnover fest.Comment
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I agree, it is only preseason, but its nice to see them winning games. Winning means they are improving. I know they have allot of work to do, but I think they are headed in the right direction.Comment
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I'd certainly trade some of the more fortunate bounce/right place & right time turnovers for a few more 3 & outs by the D but we DID convert quite a few into points which is significant.
From no picks last year by the D in preseason to 5 this year is a hopeful trend. I think we forced one fumble; this year 7 or 8.
Same with sacks; our D got 5 in'08 & 12 this year.
QB protection is still shaky and Boller was lucky not to be picked a couple of times but with the injuries on the O-line,at QB, a new system and new WRs, I thought the ball protection in & out of the QB's hands looked better as well.
Playing mistake-free football through their first few games is the only thing,imo, that kept The Skins from a miserable season as opposed to disappointing one. We need that same help this year & looked better-equipped to help ourselves if we get the chances.
Not having Stoner StoneHands (aka Fakhir), So Bad We Paid Him Twice, on the field is a good start.Comment
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I'll defer to Nick, I was only repeating what I thought I heard during the broadcast.
Gets me in trouble pert near every time.
Regardless of the number, it shows improvement and that is a positive.
Yup, I feel like I lost an electron! >8)RnD
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Ah yes, the fun of pre-season. Does it matter or not? I see that a lot on these boards. One side makes "too big of a deal" about pre-season and the other could care less.
What is your take on it, in detail?
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(Disclaimer; This is my opinion and as such I am in no way attempting to be needlessly negative and hereby allow anyone to ignore such perceived negativity in anyway. Furthermore, I would ask that you not respond to me if you see this as unnecessary negative and wish to argue with me which, ironically would result in a lot of negativity and a waste of time arguing over opinions.)
- I think pre-season is important to bad teams. I think how the starters look, is important.
Nothing cements this in my head more than after the 99' Superbowl, we were playing Tennessee in the pre-season rematch. Our defense could not stop anything. There was a clear and scary drop off. Our defense went on to struggle during the regular season.
So yes I think Pre-season matters. Especially with bad teams. The good teams usually rest their starters so much that you can't make judgements. Bad teams on the other hand usually try to play everyone as long as they can. Injuries do cloud things up a bit of course, but those injuries could linger into the regular season anyway.-08-23-2009, 01:07 AM -
A guy on ESPN suggested eliminating two preseason games and, instead, add two regular season games. Your thoughts on the topic.YES, preseason doesn't matter, make the games count1NO, leave it the way it is0NO, drop the preseason games, but keep 16 as the magic #0-08-12-2004, 05:07 PM
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When I was younger, I used to love preseason. After months without football, I was just thrilled to have it back.
Now, no so much. I find preseason to be stressful, due to the fear of injuries. I also find myself constantly tempering my reaction to what the Rams do on the field. I know that strong performances don't guarantee regular season success, and many great teams have poor preseason showings.
So, how do you feel about the preseason?Its the delicious appetizer before the main course that is regular season football.14It is a bigger tease than the plastic-wrapped copy of Maxim at the news stand.7Glad to have football back, but this is not REALLY football.12-08-15-2011, 11:33 AM -
The more I think bout this issue the more I hate Pre-season, it just seems a waste of great players, aka RT Jansen of the Redskins..and I'm sure the body count we grow.....What about reducing the number of games to two instead of four... is it greedy owners looking for more revenue???????....I know you need to see what sort of squad you have and get these guys up to game speed, look at different players etc....
But to me I just PRAY that we get through these dam 4 games with NO injuries...
Does anybody feel the same!!!!!!
thoughts guys
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Preseason is not entirely meaningless. There are certainly aspects of a team's performance in the preseason that can be indicative of how the team will do during the season.
That said, you can't put too much stock in the scores and outcomes of preseason games.
Don't believe me? Well, consider this.
From 1999-2001, the Rams had a combined regular season record of 37-11 (.771) and averaged 32.7 points per game.
In the preseasons of those three years, the Rams went 7-6(.538) and scored 19.2 points per game.-08-20-2007, 04:29 PM
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