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The Film Don't Lie: Rams
By Nick Wagoner
http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/12826/the-film-dont-lie-st-louis-rams-2
A weekly look at what the St. Louis Rams must fix:
As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare for this week's game against the Rams, you'll have to excuse them if they salivate watching the Rams try to defend running plays outside the tackles. The Rams currently sit 28th in the league in rushing yards allowed per game but a closer look reveals they actually haven't been all that bad when it comes to slowing down the run, so long as it's coming up the middle.
The Chiefs' tape review will reveal a Rams defense capable of slowing top running backs around the league but getting gashed by secondary ball carriers who can do their damage on the perimeter.
Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson is the latest to exploit the Rams on the outside. For the year, the Rams have allowed 48 carries for 391 yards outside the tackles, an average of 8.15 yards per attempt, which ranks last in the league. The Rams have been solid inside, holding opponents to 485 yards on 127 carries, an average of 3.82 yards per attempt, which ranks 10th in the NFL.
Kansas City will put those numbers to the test this week, as the Chiefs rank fourth in the NFL on runs outside the tackles with an average of 5.96 yards per attempt.
One possible solution could be the pending return of cornerback Trumaine Johnson from a knee injury. Johnson is the Rams' biggest and most physical corner and his presence would help set the edge better but it remains to be seen when he'll be back. Beyond that, the Rams must get more production from linebacker Alec Ogletree, who has disappointed so far in 2014.
By Nick Wagoner
http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/12826/the-film-dont-lie-st-louis-rams-2
A weekly look at what the St. Louis Rams must fix:
As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare for this week's game against the Rams, you'll have to excuse them if they salivate watching the Rams try to defend running plays outside the tackles. The Rams currently sit 28th in the league in rushing yards allowed per game but a closer look reveals they actually haven't been all that bad when it comes to slowing down the run, so long as it's coming up the middle.
The Chiefs' tape review will reveal a Rams defense capable of slowing top running backs around the league but getting gashed by secondary ball carriers who can do their damage on the perimeter.
Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson is the latest to exploit the Rams on the outside. For the year, the Rams have allowed 48 carries for 391 yards outside the tackles, an average of 8.15 yards per attempt, which ranks last in the league. The Rams have been solid inside, holding opponents to 485 yards on 127 carries, an average of 3.82 yards per attempt, which ranks 10th in the NFL.
Kansas City will put those numbers to the test this week, as the Chiefs rank fourth in the NFL on runs outside the tackles with an average of 5.96 yards per attempt.
One possible solution could be the pending return of cornerback Trumaine Johnson from a knee injury. Johnson is the Rams' biggest and most physical corner and his presence would help set the edge better but it remains to be seen when he'll be back. Beyond that, the Rams must get more production from linebacker Alec Ogletree, who has disappointed so far in 2014.
