Readers had quite a bit on their minds after the Rams’ bye week and the Chargers’ loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Rams beat author Gary Klein and Chargers beat author Jeff Miller subject some questions:
How unhealthy is Justin Hebert damage?
On a Hail Mary cross to finish the half final week he couldn't come near the top zone, about 15 yards quick and he might solely throw it round 50 yards within the air. That isn't Justin Hebert, his entire season has been off since he was injured.
Michael Eriksson, Natalia, Texas
Miller: On that play you’re referencing, should you return and watch it once more, Herbert was rushed to do away with the ball as a result of a defender was closing in on him with a couple of 12-yard working begin. He needed to make the throw after which attempt to defend himself from the hit that was about to occur. Personally, I feel he’s hurting greater than he’ll admit. He appeared shaky within the Seattle sport after trying extra like himself for a few weeks there. This week off can’t do something however assist him bodily.
The place is the critique of Rams administration for spending greater than half the cash on 4 gamers and completely nothing on offensive linemen since returning to LA?
James Douglas, Huntington Seashore
Klein: The Rams spent some huge cash this offseason to increase quarterback Matthew Stafford, defensive lineman Aaron Donald and receiver Cooper Kupp. Two years in the past, in addition they spent quite a bit to signal cornerback Jalen Ramsey — and can most likely spend extra after this season to increase his contract. However I’m unsure there's a lot cause to complain. They gained the Tremendous Bowl with these gamers as cornerstones. And it’s not correct to say they spent “completely nothing” on offensive linemen. Earlier than this season, they gave Joe Noteboom $25 million in ensures and heart Brian Allen obtained $8 million. On the eve of the opener, Rob Havenstein signed a brand new take care of practically $25 million in ensures. Sadly for the Rams, Allen injured his knee once more and sat out 5 video games. Noteboom is out for the season after struggling a season-ending Achilles harm towards the Carolina Panthers.
I used to be impressed with the way in which the 49ers put collectively and pulled off the commerce for [Christian] McCaffery, a valiant try and salvage an injury-ridden season.
Why can’t the Chargers do one thing like this? Do the Chargers wish to compete or will they at all times be also-rans? Not McCaffery, however trades earlier than the deadline in an try and salvage the season?
Is it Telesco or possession?
How scorching is Telesco’s seat?
Joe G, Montgomery Creek
Miller: Tom Telesco has taken a conservative strategy all through his profession with reference to creating trades. He by no means has made a deal for a participant at or close to the NFL’s commerce deadline in 10 years because the Chargers’ GM. However there’s an opportunity that would change over the following week. Till March, Telesco additionally by no means had traded a decide as excessive because the second spherical for a participant. Then he acquired Khalil Mack from Chicago for a second and a sixth. I do suppose he's extra beneath the gun, so to talk, this 12 months. I wouldn’t be shocked if the Chargers made a commerce, however I wouldn’t count on something too dramatic.
Is SoFi Stadium accountable for Chargers’ slew of accidents?
Miller: I’m guessing you imply the turf at SoFi and aren’t asking if the stadium is by some means cursed or one thing. That is an especially onerous query to reply with any certainty. However I might say that, sure, the turf utilized in most stadiums right now isn’t serving to the gamers keep any more healthy. Joey Bosa, J.C. Jackson, Mike Williams, Keenan Allen, Jalen Guyton, Joshua Kelley and Chris Rumph II all have suffered decrease physique accidents this season at SoFi Stadium. In all honesty, although, I’m unsure anybody might show those self same accidents wouldn’t have occurred at one other stadium with an identical enjoying floor. The underside line is that soccer must be performed on pure grass to greatest defend the gamers, however these days are gone and doubtless by no means coming again.
When are the Chargers going to deal with teaching? This workforce is consistently gradual beginning. That’s teaching. He can’t learn his workforce, his gamers — he has to go. No, I don’t need Sean Payton! Lombardi has to go too.
Don Pedersen, Highland Heights
Miller: After the season is when all this can be addressed and doubtless not earlier than, I’m guessing. Except issues go horribly incorrect from right here, I can’t see the Chargers making important teaching adjustments throughout the season. This franchise hasn’t operated that manner, significantly in Tom Telesco’s decade as GM. I can guarantee you the gradual beginning factor — they’ve been outscored 41-3 within the first quarter over the previous three video games — is one thing they're addressing.
Post a Comment