I once watched my brother playing goalie for our local H.S. varsity soccer team. Our team was playing another team from a big city, and from the start it was obvious we were going to get smoked. They way they knifed through our "defense" was laughable, they all knew their roles & played them to a 'T'. The passing was timely, and within 10-15 seconds they were taking shots on goal. On a penalty kick, we were used to lining a few guys up in front to screen the shot from the goal; the other team put some of their guys between our guys, and when their player kicked the ball they all dropped down to create gaps in our line! ball sailed right through us. They were playing chess & we were playing checkers. The frustration and helplessness was palpable, and I knew if we had the same level of coaching we might be competitive.
When Gurley has to sit after a 3-and-out and watch a real offense cut through our lauded defense, I can feel his frustration and aggravation. I don't blame him one bit. In fact if he's the only one feeling the frustration, the only one knowing this level of play & coaching is not acceptable, then the Rams have serious problems indeed.
