Michael Brockers...afterthought

[leoram]

While Suh is perennially recognized as a force since he entered the league and Donald has erupted as a generational force, Brockers has consistently performed as an elite run stopper and when freed to pass rush, more than capable of disrupting offenses. When he left the playoff game against the Falcons, there was a noticeable dropoff in the defense’s ability to slow them down.

I post this because it angers me every time Suh and Donald are mentioned and then occasionally someone says, “Brockers is no slouch either.” At this stage in their careers, I’d prefer Brockers on my team over Suh. Fortunately, we have all three so a debate is unnecessary. I just believe my Ram brothers agree that the largest man of the three and the most effective at his technique should never be “overlooked.” If a team can run it down our throats at any position MB isn’t holding fort, the entire gameplan is compromised. Micheal Brockers deserves our love.

 

[Corbin]

No debate when Brockers left the field against the Falcons they started ramming it down our throats. To compound that issue we had no real NT anyways to make up for Brockers loss so we literally had to DL positions getting manhandled by a playoff OL and damn good backs running through.

One of my first thoughts on learning Suh signed with us is that essentially leaves Brockers guaranteed to be 1 v 1 which I really really like! I expect this to be his best year to date and that's saying something. I don't expect the windpipes to know or talk about Brockers but they are forced to talk about us because of the off season moves. They don't know our team but I guarantee they can rattle off the players on the Cheats, Cowtits, and Seagulls. This is the year of The Ram. Time to rise up from that dark place we have been residing in all these years and start a dynasty. Horns Up Bros!!

 

[den-the-coach]

He won't be during the season, but Armstrong & Aldrin needed Michael Collins, Moe & Curly Howard needed Larry Fine and of course the Father & Son had the Holy Ghost, so Brockers will get his just due even if he's listed behind Donald & Suh.

 

[Ram65]

I think Brockers gets his share of sugar here at ROD.

Brockers can move around the 3-4 defensive line. He is best at stopping the run. I don't see him as a great pass rusher. IIRC Brockers best season sack total is 4.5. He should be able to show much rush skills with Suh around to help with the rush defense. Sorry, this from a Suh article but, it shows Brockers versatility to move around the line. Brokers is above average defensive lineman while Suh is Elite and Donald is Super Elite. All three played a lot of downs last year. It will be interesting seeing how they move them around. It will be great to see them playing together.

https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-ndamukong-suh-signs-with-the-los-angeles-rams
What will be interesting to see is how the move impacts Michael Brockers. He saw 150 snaps at 1-tech, 162 at 2-tech, 90 at 3-tech and 226 at 4-tech. With the Rams giving Donald 788 snaps and Brockers 727 including the playoffs in 2017, and with Suh seeing 877 with the Miami Dolphins, it’s likely that Brockers will see a reduction in snaps in 2018. That being said, with three talented players, this move will allow the Rams the opportunity to rotate more, keeping the trio fresher late in games.

 

[LARAMSinFeb.]

Oh the agony of a team loaded with talent.....

 

[ReekofRams]

I think Brockers gets his share of sugar here at ROD.

Brockers can move around the 3-4 defensive line. He is best at stopping the run. I don't see him as a great pass rusher. IIRC Brockers best season sack total is 4.5. He should be able to show much rush skills with Suh around to help with the rush defense. Sorry, this from a Suh article but, it shows Brockers versatility to move around the line. Brokers is above average defensive lineman while Suh is Elite and Donald is Super Elite. All three played a lot of downs last year. It will be interesting seeing how they move them around. It will be great to see them playing together.

https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-ndamukong-suh-signs-with-the-los-angeles-rams
What will be interesting to see is how the move impacts Michael Brockers. He saw 150 snaps at 1-tech, 162 at 2-tech, 90 at 3-tech and 226 at 4-tech. With the Rams giving Donald 788 snaps and Brockers 727 including the playoffs in 2017, and with Suh seeing 877 with the Miami Dolphins, it’s likely that Brockers will see a reduction in snaps in 2018. That being said, with three talented players, this move will allow the Rams the opportunity to rotate more, keeping the trio fresher late in games.

Though it may be true that Brockers best sack total was 4.5 sacks in one season, we must also remember that until last season his job has been to take up space and being willing to being double teamed, thus allowing other outside defenders a better chance of rushing the quarterback. And even though he was eventually taken away from the nose tackle position in about the mid way through last year, he was still being double teamed. Adding to that is the fact that there really never was an emphasis for him to fight through those double teams, such as there will be this off season, plus this coming season he will most likely see the fewest double teams between him, Suh, and Donald. So I expect Brockers to make a huge impact on QB pressures and sacks this coming season.

As always, this is my opinion only.

 

[Soul Surfer]

Something still tells me that Donald and Suh on the ends and Brockers at about 320 at nose tackle would be our best lineup.

 

[ReekofRams]

Something still tells me that Donald and Suh on the ends and Brockers at about 320 at nose tackle would be our best lineup.

You could be right, but there have been statements from those in the media saying that Wade and/or McVay told them that Duh would the starting nose tackle. Now that doesn't mean there won't be any rotations or shifting that would change all of that. Personally I think that McVay and Wade are just being coy.

As always, this is my opinion only.

 

[Ram65]

Though it may be true that Brockers best sack total was 4.5 sacks in one season, we must also remember that until last season his job has been to take up space and being willing to being double teamed, thus allowing other outside defenders a better chance of rushing the quarterback. And even though he was eventually taken away from the nose tackle position in about the mid way through last year, he was still being double teamed. Adding to that is the fact that there really never was an emphasis for him to fight through those double teams, such as there will be this off season, plus this coming season he will most likely see the fewest double teams between him, Suh, and Donald. So I expect Brockers to make a huge impact on QB pressures and sacks this coming season.

As always, this is my opinion only.

I tried to say he should have more pass rush ops this year. I was a little hasty writing it out. Made the corrections in CAPS.

He should be able to show much BETTER rush skills with Suh around to help with the RUN defense.

I don't think Brockers was doubled that much on pass plays. As I said he is above average. Looking forward to seeing what he can do this year with Suh.

 

[jap]

The Incredible Brock lost weight to play in Wade's defensive schemes . . . down from some 335 (2016) to about 305-310 last season. He was our strongest DL guy up to now. I do not know if Suh has displaced him there, but Michael has commanded his share of double teams in the past. So now you have three DL guys who often require double teaming lining up abreast of each other. What happens if the Horns' O gets proficient at scoring early & often, allowing these guys to pin their ears back and savagely assault the opposing backfield?

 

[Prime Time]

View: https://twitter.com/MichaelBrockers/status/971937294050570240

 

[Florida_Ram]

Yes Brockers deserves Love and he's quietly earned his paycheck year in and year out. His best years statistically were 2017 and 2013. The man has always been willing to do the dirty work on the D-Line and that takes away from the stat sheet.

We all know Brockers'is setup to probably have his best season in 2018 playing next to Donald and Suh. He's probably as excited about the addition of Suh as anyone else on the team or coaching staff.

No more of this crap in the coming post season party.

 

[Loyal]

I think Brockers is well known and respected by those who know the team, which includes those of us here. More importantly, Les Snead knows and interjected in the Suh coming out party that Michael Brockers should be remembered and respected. What the talking heads say (or don't say) about him, doesn't matter. Suh will unleash Brock in ways that we have never seen before, so that will be noticed by the ignorant...almost against their wills...lol

 

[Karate61]

I bet as the season rolls along, all three of the guys are going to make their marks. They'll be known as a group of three, not two...

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

When Brockers went out and the Falcons ran at will, the Rams needed a backup or rotational DT that is better at stopping the run. Having Suh would cover the depth issue. Having Easley back should help too. Is Walker still on the team? Beyond this year there will be a need for a big body in the middle. Adding Suh and Easley makes a DLine addition in the draft less likely this year.

 

[Karate61]

Is Walker still on the team?

He is now a free agent!

 

[DaveFan'51]

Something still tells me that Donald and Suh on the ends and Brockers at about 320 at nose tackle would be our best lineup.

IDK! But with Wade as DC I look for all three to be moved around a lot!

 

[So Ram]

When Brockers went out and the Falcons ran at will, the Rams needed a backup or rotational DT that is better at stopping the run. Having Suh would cover the depth issue. Having Easley back should help too. Is Walker still on the team? Beyond this year there will be a need for a big body in the middle. Adding Suh and Easley makes a DLine addition in the draft less likely this year.

Brockers got the Sack & Donald ran into his knee. The RAms defense was dominating!!!!
When Brockers went out it was the opposite.

I think Brockers stays at DT & Suh switches up in the rotation. Suh will stay on the field a lot . Wade will put them in positive match ups like he says.

 

[Soul Surfer]

You could be right, but there have been statements from those in the media saying that Wade and/or McVay told them that Duh would the starting nose tackle. Now that doesn't mean there won't be any rotations or shifting that would change all of that. Personally I think that McVay and Wade are just being coy.

As always, this is my opinion only.

And a damn good opinion it is.

My reasoning is this.
Brockers is probably the best run stuffer/immovable force of the three.

Why not put him a shade to the left or the right of the center and watch the guards get confused which opens up a rush lane/penetration possibility for Donald or Suh.

Brockers at 320 and shading would require a double team on a smaller center or a chip block by the guard.

That would allow sewer Donald to do their penetrating thing.

These veterans know how to stunt and shift as well, so yes to keep the offense sweating why not swap out Brockers and Suh sometimes?

Short answer; they will.

And when they start bringing up a linebacker on top of that it's going to be hell on the opposing offensive line.
I'm telling you.

 

[Soul Surfer]

View: https://twitter.com/MichaelBrockers/status/971937294050570240

Nothing about being a "Solar reptile" though.