Where was the defense?

[Tron]

Really now, where did it go? We bottle up Lynch who is much better than CJ1K but yet again give a struggling RB a career day. Soft coverage yet again.

Thought we were going to continue the attacking defense we used last week, more press on the wr's, more pressure on the qb, etc.

Disappointing to say the least.

 

[CGI_Ram]

This would be pretty high on my list of concerns too.

I feel like a broken record; but this team is heavily invested on defense with premium draft picks and FA dollars. The results are not there - consistently - this year.

 

[Tron]

This would be pretty high on my list of concerns too.

I feel like a broken record; but this team is heavily invested on defense with premium draft picks and FA dollars. The results are not there - consistently - this year.

In your opinion, is it on the coaches, or is it on execution? We have enough vets that it is hard to blame execution IMO. But i could be wrong.

 

[CGI_Ram]

In your opinion, is it on the coaches, or is it on execution? We have enough vets that it is hard to blame execution IMO. But i could be wrong.

I wish I knew.

I see enough in the scheme opposite of last year, off coverage and lack of blitzing, to suspect it's the scheme. It may also be wishful thinking, because if it's the players we got bigger problems.

 

[Tron]

I wish I knew.

It may also be wishful thinking, because if it's the players we got bigger problems.

If thats the case that is a massive problem. I hope its not.

 

[jjab360]

I think we just play power RBs like Lynch better than we do speed RBs like Johnson.

 

[jap]

Keep in mind that they lost a day in preparation coming off the Monday night game, plus we had a few key people hurting (e.g., The Mighty Quinn was sick). Nevertheless, this was another winnable game that the Rams seem to give away due to untimely mistakes.

 

[Thordaddy]

We flashed good and bad,which to me is people not playing their assignments,consistency is players,I think we played consistent disciplined and intense Mon. I think yesterday we had intensity but lacked the other two and FWIW I think some of the problem was THEY took advantage of our aggressiveness, when you play eight in the box ,if "the wall " breaks ,it goes a long way,we tried to give them nothing and if we failed there we gave them a lot.

 

[Angry Ram]

Thought about this last night. The defense's only problem was stopping Chris Johnson and getting chunks of yards. They did everything else right: pressuring Jake Locker, getting turnovers, stopping the pass, etc.

Monday night's defensive performance was historic, something that probably won't happen again this season. Find a middle ground b/w Monday night and yesterday and they'll be fine.

 

[JCBRAVE]

I think the Rams issue was less them and more about Chris Johnson on turf. I mean most can agree he's 2nd to none in the speed department, and on turf the game is faster.

 

[fearsomefour]

The second half no one, and I mean no one was getting off of blocks. Is this lack of effort? Is this the Titans making an adjustment at half time and the Rams not? Im not sure, maybe a mix. Either way the blame goes one place to me. The Titans scored on three straight possessions (if Im not mistaken)....chunk plays, runs and passes.
Walton F-

 

[Thordaddy]

Thought about this last night. The defense's only problem was stopping Chris Johnson and getting chunks of yards. They did everything else right: pressuring Jake Locker, getting turnovers, stopping the pass, etc.

Monday night's defensive performance was historic, something that probably won't happen again this season. Find a middle ground b/w Monday night and yesterday and they'll be fine.

What is needed is to discover how to get these guys play all the time like it's a nationally televised game,and to that end IMO we lack THE GUY who chews asses on the field and makes them play that way ,FWIW and I hate the guy ,but Ray lewis did that and was of value to his team for that well past his physical zenith.

 

[mr.stlouis]

I wish I knew.

I see enough in the scheme opposite of last year, off coverage and lack of blitzing, to suspect it's the scheme. It may also be wishful thinking, because if it's the players we got bigger problems.

Yep. I'm wondering if it's the scheme...

We need 8 in the box all the time.

 

[Sgt. Ram]

Really now, where did it go? We bottle up Lynch who is much better than CJ1K but yet again give a struggling RB a career day. Soft coverage yet again.

Thought we were going to continue the attacking defense we used last week, more press on the wr's, more pressure on the qb, etc.

Disappointing to say the least.

Still thinking about their Monday night game, maybe worn out and Tennessee fresh legs off a bye.