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What a hell of a performance by the Rams offense. Below is my review of the O-line in pass pro. I did not review the run blocking due to time restrictions but was able to review each player each snap in pass pro and boy was it awesome. For those that have time to review the run blocking go for it and post here or post some PFF stats like last week as a worst case scenario.
First off let me say the pass pro was aided by lots of quick passes and some awesome red zone play calling by Mcvay. The TE TD screen to Higs was blocked up perfectly, the Kupp pick play TD was wide open, the Jackson deep pass was wide open on an awesome move by Jackson, perfect 4 second protection and a perfect ball by Stafford. The last Kupp TD is just insane with the quadruple move he made and a perfect timing throw by Stafford.
A few other things to mention, when I grade if a lineman gave a pressure I am talking about pressure in the face of the QB before he can setup and scan the field. There were a lot of quick throws that Mcvay called which negated pressure. But for the maybe 12-15 longer developing routes there is often late pressure but I do not count those because a lineman can't block forever. If I am honest our Oline pass pro isn't quite as dominant as we saw with the 2020 Packers or even the 2020 Bills where the QB's could often stand back there 5-7 seconds without any pressure whatsoever. We don't quite have that. What we have is everything blocked up well giving Stafford about 3 and sometimes 4 seconds on the deep shots, but even in Jacksons long TD you can see Vita bearing down on Stafford right as he is throwing. I don't see a completely dominant pass pro, I see a consistently strong pocket that does break down after 3 to 4 seconds.
Also, I noticed that Allen is often assisted by Corbs on most long developing plays and Edwards draws the one-on-one matchups which he does very well. I counted at least two long developing plays where Edwards stonewalled Vita Vea one-on-one, which is really noteworthy. When Allen did get a one-on-one assignment either Higbee or Michel would be behind him and pickup the block if Allen failed - this vs 4 man rush. When you watch a few of these you see that Allen isn't as consistent as Edwards or Corbs but the Rams (Carberry/Mcvay) are aware and adjusting likewise. You don't see Havenstein getting extra help this year because he has stepped up his game and is not yet requiring it.
Lastly, the role of the RB, TE and WR's in pass pro is always a big part of the equation. Sony is as advertised. This pickup is so underated because he is so good in pass pro. Smart, quick and physical, it's going to pay huge dividends. Higbee has been blocking up things real well this year as well. Last year when he was hurt he became a liability that popped up in pass pro over and over in my game film reviews.
Below are my game 3 grades and a note of pressures given up.
Whit - (B+) - 1 pressure given up on a bullrush, then inside move by Tyron early in the game.
Edwards - (A) - No pressures. He did allow a straight bullrush a few feet from Stafford but he stonewalled the defender at that point. He also held multiple one-on-one blocks on long developing plays. 2x against Vita.
Allen - (B) - No pressures given up but 2x this was because Higbee or Michel helped out after he lost his man on an inside move. Allen was helped by double teams with Corbs most of the day. He held his own and is playing solid ball but is not quite dominating people and needs help at times.
Corbs - (A) - No pressures given up in pass pro.
Havs - (B) - 1 sack given up to Gholston. This was a PA play where he had to execute an on-the-move block. Not a normal drop back set. I want to give him a pass here because he has been so good on typical dropback plays, but he did get beat on the sack and needs to find a way to execute that moving block better.
3 Week Compiled Scores:
Player - Week1/Week2/Week3
Whitworth - B+/B+/B+
Edwards - B/A/A
Allen - B minus/B/B
Corbett - B/B/A
Havs - A minus/B+/B
Totally psyched about the play of the O-line combined with the shift to the shotgun and innovative stuff Mcvay is adding. The Stafford and Jackson adds as others have mentioned are also a big part of making it all work. Let's Go Rams!
Thoughts from the O-line folks or anyone else??!!
What a hell of a performance by the Rams offense. Below is my review of the O-line in pass pro. I did not review the run blocking due to time restrictions but was able to review each player each snap in pass pro and boy was it awesome. For those that have time to review the run blocking go for it and post here or post some PFF stats like last week as a worst case scenario.
First off let me say the pass pro was aided by lots of quick passes and some awesome red zone play calling by Mcvay. The TE TD screen to Higs was blocked up perfectly, the Kupp pick play TD was wide open, the Jackson deep pass was wide open on an awesome move by Jackson, perfect 4 second protection and a perfect ball by Stafford. The last Kupp TD is just insane with the quadruple move he made and a perfect timing throw by Stafford.
A few other things to mention, when I grade if a lineman gave a pressure I am talking about pressure in the face of the QB before he can setup and scan the field. There were a lot of quick throws that Mcvay called which negated pressure. But for the maybe 12-15 longer developing routes there is often late pressure but I do not count those because a lineman can't block forever. If I am honest our Oline pass pro isn't quite as dominant as we saw with the 2020 Packers or even the 2020 Bills where the QB's could often stand back there 5-7 seconds without any pressure whatsoever. We don't quite have that. What we have is everything blocked up well giving Stafford about 3 and sometimes 4 seconds on the deep shots, but even in Jacksons long TD you can see Vita bearing down on Stafford right as he is throwing. I don't see a completely dominant pass pro, I see a consistently strong pocket that does break down after 3 to 4 seconds.
Also, I noticed that Allen is often assisted by Corbs on most long developing plays and Edwards draws the one-on-one matchups which he does very well. I counted at least two long developing plays where Edwards stonewalled Vita Vea one-on-one, which is really noteworthy. When Allen did get a one-on-one assignment either Higbee or Michel would be behind him and pickup the block if Allen failed - this vs 4 man rush. When you watch a few of these you see that Allen isn't as consistent as Edwards or Corbs but the Rams (Carberry/Mcvay) are aware and adjusting likewise. You don't see Havenstein getting extra help this year because he has stepped up his game and is not yet requiring it.
Lastly, the role of the RB, TE and WR's in pass pro is always a big part of the equation. Sony is as advertised. This pickup is so underated because he is so good in pass pro. Smart, quick and physical, it's going to pay huge dividends. Higbee has been blocking up things real well this year as well. Last year when he was hurt he became a liability that popped up in pass pro over and over in my game film reviews.
Below are my game 3 grades and a note of pressures given up.
Whit - (B+) - 1 pressure given up on a bullrush, then inside move by Tyron early in the game.
Edwards - (A) - No pressures. He did allow a straight bullrush a few feet from Stafford but he stonewalled the defender at that point. He also held multiple one-on-one blocks on long developing plays. 2x against Vita.
Allen - (B) - No pressures given up but 2x this was because Higbee or Michel helped out after he lost his man on an inside move. Allen was helped by double teams with Corbs most of the day. He held his own and is playing solid ball but is not quite dominating people and needs help at times.
Corbs - (A) - No pressures given up in pass pro.
Havs - (B) - 1 sack given up to Gholston. This was a PA play where he had to execute an on-the-move block. Not a normal drop back set. I want to give him a pass here because he has been so good on typical dropback plays, but he did get beat on the sack and needs to find a way to execute that moving block better.
3 Week Compiled Scores:
Player - Week1/Week2/Week3
Whitworth - B+/B+/B+
Edwards - B/A/A
Allen - B minus/B/B
Corbett - B/B/A
Havs - A minus/B+/B
Totally psyched about the play of the O-line combined with the shift to the shotgun and innovative stuff Mcvay is adding. The Stafford and Jackson adds as others have mentioned are also a big part of making it all work. Let's Go Rams!
Thoughts from the O-line folks or anyone else??!!
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