Game Thread: Carolina Panthers @ Los Angeles Rams, 11/06/16, 4:25 PM EST; CBS

[Battlelyon]

Every game thread should start with this picture

 

[Battlelyon]

 

[RamsFan88]

So, I didn't catch the game, but the offense was clearly inept. Was it a Keenum thing, o-line, all of the above? I want Goff to start, but not if it screws him up. His arm talent alone should be able to help the offense out and expand the playbook.

 

[Battlelyon]

It's always Keenum thing, a BORAS thing, A JEFF FISHER THING

 

[Retroram52]

Perhaps Norv Turner will get hired has an OC consultant similar to what Mike Singletary is doing for LBs. Maybe our O will be improved then. Maybe.

 

[nathans8823]

Panthers are now 3-5?

 

[ANGELAKERAMS]

The worst thing about this season is that Fisher is so stubborn that he keeps trotting out Keenum and not getting Goff any game experience in a season that is now clearly lost.

So, next season will be a lost season as well because Goff will still be a rookie with no game experience.

It truly baffles the mind how a team can invest so much draft capital to go get their "franchise QB" and then refuse to play him at all when their starting QB is nothing but a journeyman backup.

 

[Retroram52]

Fisher is an idiot in over his head. The only things he will achieve this year is a new record in the most losing games by a HC and destruction of several promising players' careers. That is all this dope is going to accomplish. Period!

 

[UVA_Guy81]

The worst thing about this season is that Fisher is so stubborn that he keeps trotting out Keenum and not getting Goff any game experience in a season that is now clearly lost.

So, next season will be a lost season as well because Goff will still be a rookie with no game experience.

It truly baffles the mind how a team can invest so much draft capital to go get their "franchise QB" and then refuse to play him at all when their starting QB is nothing but a journeyman backup.

I don't know why Fisher has a stick up his ass about refusing to hardly acknowledge that Mannion is even on the roster. It sounds obvious that Goff isn't ready and Keenum is trash, so what does this team have to lose by trying out Mannion for a few weeks?

 

[Smed55]

The Panthers offense adjusted at the half. Hope The Rams have as well.

Come on Bunc, have you EVER known us to adjust at halftime?

 

[ANGELAKERAMS]

Here's Jeff Fisher's full answer with regards to making a change at quarterback: "We're going to lick our wounds here, and it's still fresh. I'm going to look at the tape. I would submit that Case was not the reason we lost this game today. We just didn't make plays in all three phases. We'll circle the wagons with the coaches and look at the tape, but I'm pleased with the way Case has fought. As I say consistently, repeatedly, week after week, I'm pleased with Jared's progress."

And this is why Fisher is not a legit HC.

Case is not the reason you lost?

I honestly don't even know what to say about that.

 

[UVA_Guy81]

Here's Jeff Fisher's full answer with regards to making a change at quarterback: "We're going to lick our wounds here, and it's still fresh. I'm going to look at the tape. I would submit that Case was not the reason we lost this game today. We just didn't make plays in all three phases. We'll circle the wagons with the coaches and look at the tape, but I'm pleased with the way Case has fought. As I say consistently, repeatedly, week after week, I'm pleased with Jared's progress."

And this is why Fisher is not a legit HC.

Case is not the reason you lost?

I honestly don't even know what to say about that.

While I haven't watched the games since week 4, I might not be the best person to comment on this, so correct me if I'm wrong. From looking at the box scores and the play by plays, the last three games could definitely have been won with a competent quarterback. If Case wasn't the reason why the team lost today, I'd like to know who or what was because when the defense only allows 13 points, the blame can not be pointed at them.

I don't want a guy at quarterback that's a game manager, a guy that you hope just doesn't screw up enough to lose you the game. I want a leader that the guys can get behind and win the games instead. We all know that Keenum isn't that guy. Whether that's Mannion or Goff, we can't really say one way or the other but I think it's time to find out. If Goff isn't fully ready yet, then lets start Mannion. But I seriously doubt that'll happen because Fisher is probably afraid of putting his pride aside and being proven wrong if Mannion succeeds. This is one of the many reasons why (in my opinion) on why Fisher should've been shown the door at the end of last year or the year before.

 

[ANGELAKERAMS]

It looks like the Rams need to find a new kicker tomorrow as well.

2 missed FG's in a close game that could've been won should bring a kicker his walking papers.

But, this is a Fisher team, so absolutely nothing will be done.

 

[LongtimeRamsFan42]

Perhaps Norv Turner will get hired has an OC consultant similar to what Mike Singletary is doing for LBs. Maybe our O will be improved then. Maybe.

I have actually thought about something like that...How about hiring Turner and demoting Boras to an assistant? Boras doesn't like it??? I'm sure he knows where the door is..

 

[J-Rod]

Yesterday was the first game of the season I was completely out of it. I was just too disgusted to fully engage. I would think this is the perfect time for Goff to get experience. I don't see how you can get full experience just watching from the sideline and not getting live reps.

 

[zeke2829]

I missed the game as well, in fact I wasn't even able to log into the SportsHoopla website. I got some sort of maintenance error.

But I did see the team stats and play by play. What really made me sick was the fact that we again had 10 penalties for 109 yards , also 3rd down efficiency was 4-14 .......Same ole RAMS!!

One thing is for certain here.... a change needs to be made somewhere, coaching/players??

 

[27mtrcougar]

What excuses is Fisher saying now for not playing Goff? No way they start him on the road though for his first game it'll have to be a home game.

 

[RamsFan88]

It looks like the Rams need to find a new kicker tomorrow as well.

2 missed FG's in a close game that could've been won should bring a kicker his walking papers.

But, this is a Fisher team, so absolutely nothing will be done.

Those were Zuerlein's first misses of the year. Sorry, you don't cut a guy for one bad game.

 

[27mtrcougar]

Rams lose buzz and hear boos, while Jared Goff — who represents hope — goes unused


LA Fans bailing already?? Come on guys it's only been 8 games.

 

[DJ]

Stop it. You guys have made me spew my coffee all over my work computer a couple times this AM.