0 comments by Tim Shields on 2/22/2014
The last day of workouts will feature the backend of the defense. And while they won’t break this group up in Indy, we will here at Ramsherd. There are some obvious team needs in the defensive backfield that will make this group a must-study. Let’s dive in. Cornerbacks NEED LEVEL – MEDIUM The Rams began […]
0 comments by Tim Shields on 2/21/2014
Monday morning of the NFL Combine will be the defensive prospects' turn to lace them up for all eyes to see. Members of the defensive front, linemen and linebackers, will get the first crack at it. The consensus for all sound minds is the Rams defensive front is the overwhelming strength of the team. There […]
0 comments by Tim Shields on 2/20/2014
The second day of workouts at the 2014 combine is easily the most intriguing for the Rams, and will easily be the most-discussed among Rams fans. As the quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers take the field at Lucas Oil Field, I expect Les Snead, Jeff Fisher and company to be fully attentive. Let's dive […]
0 comments by Tim Shields on 2/19/2014
The weekend of May 8-10 is undoubtedly one of the biggest turning points thus far in the Jeff Fisher & Les Snead era. The 2014 draft will provide the Rams with ample opportunities to continue to build this roster in hopes of catching the divisional front-runners, the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers. Of course, […]
0 comments by Tim Shields on 1/27/2013
The latest episode of the Shields of Dreams radio show took place during the second half of the AFC Championship game, with Baltimore and New England locked up at 14-13. Co-hosts Tim and Vinnie had to keep one eye on the scoreboard while keeping the conversation flowing. Guest list: Robert McBride, head coach of Lansing […]
0 comments by Tim Shields on 12/13/2012
Situation: 2nd and 10 from the Bills 13, 0:47 left in the 4th Quarter, trailing by 5 Personnel: 10 Play: Trips Right, Gun Left, 148 W Corner / Sneak Defense: Cover-1 Man Free This week we look at Brandon Gibson’s game-winning touchdown late in the 4th Quarter this past week against the Bills. The Rams come out […]
0 comments by Tim Shields on 12/7/2012
Situation: 2-point conversion try from the 7 yard line. 3:04 left in 4th quarter, trailing by 2 Personnel: 11 Play: Trey Left Motion, 67 X-Dig F Rub / Sneak Defense: Cover-1 Man This week we look at a pivotal two-point conversion by tight end Lance Kendricks. My initial thought when I first saw the play […]
0 comments by Tim Shields on 11/30/2012
Situation: 1st and 10 from the Rams 8 yard line, trailing by 3 with 11:11 left in the 3rd Quarter. Personnel: 12 Play: Duece Left Slot F Jam 26 Stretch Defense: Indy Base Cover 1 After a sluggish 1st half showing by the Rams offense, the offense gets the spark it needed on the 1st offensive […]
0 comments by Tim Shields on 11/23/2012
Situation: 3rd and 4 from the STL 47, 6:12 left in the 1st Quarter, tied at 0 Personnel: 10 Play: 4-vert Defense: 2-3-6 Dime, Cover-3 Zone Blitz Last Sunday marked the first time that Sam Bradford had faced a Rex Ryan defense, and the results generally did not go well. Bradford and the OL struggled to recognize […]
0 comments by Tim Shields on 11/16/2011
In recent weeks, the Rams rushing attack has taken off. Call it an adjustment on the part of offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. Credit SJ39 for finally being healthy. Whatever it is, it is working. The Rams have called on Steven the last three weeks and he has responded very well. SJ39 has had 81 carries […]
0 comments by Tim Shields on 11/8/2011
I've tried to remain open-minded about the progress of this team. I knew it would be hard for this team, with the schedule the Rams were given through the first half of the season, to have a better record than last season. But my faith in this team, its path and its head coach has […]
0 comments by Tim Shields on 9/30/2011
At the start of the year, Week 4 against the Washington Redskins looked like a game the Rams should win. The Redskins have played pretty good football up to this point and are only a few plays away from being 3-0. The Rams on the other hand are coming off their worst performance in the […]
0 comments by Tim Shields on 9/20/2011
Dominique Hixon gets credit for the catch. Craig Dahl gets the blame for the coverage. I always hate to lose. But, I hate it the most when you outplay the other team. You know the game when you beat not just your opponent but yourself. Monday Night’s 28-16 loss was a tough one to watch. […]
0 comments by Tim Shields on 9/19/2011
We’re two hours before kickoff, and one crucial matchup has already been determined: Steven Jackson vs his conditioning test. After failing to “look fluid” in a 40-yard dash, as Bernie Miklasz put it, the Rams’ workhorse has been stabled. (Cadillac Williams owners in fantasy all take a deep breath of relief.) With that out of […]
0 comments by Tim Shields on 9/17/2011
One particular match-up I imagine the Rams will try to exploit is Lance Kendricks working on the Giants linebackers and safeties. This is a similar game plan to the one they had against the Eagles. Perhaps if Kendricks does not drop two of the balls thrown his way, that plan would have been a little […]
