Yes. And Tru not being hung over. Because that's the only way I can describe how bad he looked today.
And they never jam WR's at the LOS to redirect them or mess with timing.
Barron has his strengths but pass D isn't one of them and he should never have been on the field in that situation much less tasked with the duties you say he was given. Failure to perform correctly in those types of situations is we we got a top 10 draft pick before his first contract expired. Is that just really bad coaching or does it point to our not having a great alternative?jrry32 missing a key ingredient in his pie:
Here's my best explanation I can give on the deep ball.
So I'd say it's the fault of both players. Joyner should have trailed Beckham Jr. which would have allowed Barron to play over the top. But Barron should have played it safe anyways.
QBs that can read the blitz have and will always give this D a problem. Well, if they have a good OL that is. At some point you need to see an adjustment, but I think GW is too stubborn to do that. He's fine against weaker teams, but most average to good teams find an answer. I was most annoyed that after 10 days off, the Rams looked tired and flat.
Here's my best explanation I can give on the deep ball. It appeared to me that Joyner was in Bronco technique. Which is a seam to flat zone. In Bronco technique, he's supposed to carry the 2(slot WR) vertically and pass him off when threatened in the flats. Seemed like Joyner misread things and doubled the WR underneath instead of carrying Beckham Jr. down the field. I think Barron overreacted and made a bad decision jumping outside trying to compensate for Joyner thinking that McDonald could get there if he made a mistake.
So I'd say it's the fault of both players. Joyner should have trailed Beckham Jr. which would have allowed Barron to play over the top. But Barron should have played it safe anyways.
But I could be wrong here. I just gleaned that from our defensive setup and the replay.
If communication continues to be the problem it's time to replace Chuck Cecil.Most of them seem like a communication issue, not sure a personnel change would do much good. They probably just need more time in the system to get on the same page..
If you are going to blitz 5-6 guys every play, you need a shutdown man to man cover corner who all but eliminates #1 WRs.
I have been banging the drum for a shutdown corner for 2+ years. That guy does not exist on this roster.