Aaron Donald

[Legatron4]

I know numbers don't mean everything, but ADs stats have been down the past few games. He's totaled 1 tackle against SF and Minn. have teams finally figured out how to slow him down? Is he over pursuing too much? Opinions are welcomed :argue:

 

[RamzFanz]

I know numbers don't mean everything, but ADs stats have been down the past few games. He's totaled 1 tackle against SF and Minn. have teams finally figured out how to slow him down? Is he over pursuing too much? Opinions are welcomed :argue:

He sucks.

 

[ztoben]

Quinn and long didn't play against the vikings. With both of them out teams can focus much more on Donald. Notice that all of our DTs play well while Quinn is in. There's a reason he got that contract.

 

[RamzFanz]

The return of Quinn and soon Long should get him back on track.

 

[Tron]

Gurley had less than 100 yards!!! he must be over too.....alm:

You can't base a player off two games.....just saying..

 

[gabriel18]

He was close to taking the hand off on a couple plays . He'll be fine .

 

[snackdaddy]

Players don't get sacks, or even negative plays every game. It happens. The opposition made it a priority to limit his impact. That should open things up for the other linemen. Its not like they ran roughshod through the defense. They were held to 18 points in regulation even with all the offensive ineptitude.

 

[Robocop]

he was getting plenty of penetration last game but nobody else seemed to be so AP or Bridgewater would simply run away from him whenever he got through

 

[RamFan503]

Quinn and long didn't play against the vikings. With both of them out teams can focus much more on Donald. Notice that all of our DTs play well while Quinn is in. There's a reason he got that contract.

This. I would also say Long being out is contributing to Quinn's numbers being down this year and last. We really need them all working together. We have good back-ups but Long controls the QB's front side and keeps contain. He is both smart and relentless.

 

[Zaphod]

LOL, I know people like to overlook Long's contribution, but Quinn too? This aggression cannot stand man.

 

[LACHAMP46]

The opponents get paid too....I think the Minn. center is pretty damn good too....Plus, Vikes & Steelers practice vs some beastly DT's (Heywerd & Joseph), maybe they were ready for the AD show....

Still think when Quinn sits, that's a huge absence on the DL.

 

[jjab360]

Just because he hasn't been the one to take the ball carrier down doesn't mean he hadn't been making plays. He's been getting a ton of penetration, getting hurries, forcing bad throws, and being disruptive, allowing his teammates to clean up. Needless to say, still a beast.

Don't watch the stat sheet, watch the LOS. Donald is in the backfield at almost the same time the ball is snapped, it's just ridiculous.

 

[TheDYVKX]

Donald was destroying the Vikings. Statistics don't really mean much. He's still the most disruptive DT in the game for sure, and there's not one player I'd take over him.

 

[Legatron4]

Well...I guess that settled it then! Lol I appreciate the comments. I wouldn't say he's declined at all and I definitely noticed his presence vs the Vikings but he was getting sacks left and right every game and it just stopped happened. I just want 13 sacks a game is that too much to ask?

 

[rdlkgliders]

Like others have said the overall health of the D line coupled with teams figuring out how to be more effective against the young Tackle have affected his numbers. He certainly draws the attention of every OC we face and gets game planned for, affecting opponent offenses weekly.
I have also seen teams attempt to use his quick penetration against him and yes the competition has been strong.
He is still playing at a high level and will adjust to the new challenges. Getting Long and Quinn back will go a long way.

 

[CGI_Ram]

Of all positions on the field; a DT cannot be measured by stats. It's nearly a 100% tape thing to determine how well they performed their assignments.

The really good ones, happen to get sacks occasionally. Case in point, even the great HOF Warren Sapp only exceeded 10 sacks three times in 13 seasons. But his presence was felt in every game.

That's what Donald is doing.