Nate Landman ~ Record Breaker -Appreciation

[Flint]

Let’s hope the Rams take a shot and hit on something similar with CB next year.

At this rate they’re going to need to hit on a middle linebacker to replace him

 

[majrleaged]

I look at it this way, I love Land Man's play and would love to resign him. But the Rams have a price limit they would pay out and because they've been able to find a lot of talent via draft and FA over the years they are more likely to let good players go who are out of their range. And regarding Rams players (and coaches) Shawn's mindset has been happy for them and good luck wherever they go if they seek a promotion, and we'll just find another stud with our excellent talent scouts.

If he continues to play like this all season and the fact that the players voted for him to be a captain, could signal a reasonable signing.

 

[DzRams]

Landman is definitely a step up. I would not call him elite. To me he looks better than Jones but, not by a whole lot. I think he fits the locker room way better than Jones. The mediocre play we are so used to has lowered your expectations.

By subjective measurements, maybe he's not elite. I'm saying by objective measurements, he has elite numbers.

Jones never approached elite numbers in our defense. Night and day.

 

[Noregar]

Over the years the Mike linebacker position has proven to be one of the primary positions where intangibles like instinct, heart, and passion can compensate for lack of elite physical talent.

 

[JonRam99]

With Landman and Dolac on the field, we look unbeatable.
Defense is flooowing to the ball smoothly, almost ideally.
Not over-penetrating on run downs. Keeping contain, & when that goes, Stewart, Dolac & Lake are there to seal the edges.
Speed where it matters. Instinct.
Landman has changed the whole look of this D over 1 short season.

 

[dieterbrock]

Jones never approached elite numbers in our defense. Night and day.

In 15 games as a 3rd year player, EJ had 145 tackles, 14 for loss. He had 15 tackles in 2 separate games, double digits in 8 games. I dont know what happened behind the scenes or what not but EJ was approaching that elite status. Alas, love what Landman is bringing, he's a ton of fun to watch. Glad he's on our side

 

[DzRams]

In 15 games as a 3rd year player, EJ had 145 tackles, 14 for loss. He had 15 tackles in 2 separate games, double digits in 8 games. I dont know what happened behind the scenes or what not but EJ was approaching that elite status. Alas, love what Landman is bringing, he's a ton of fun to watch. Glad he's on our side

Agreed. I was just looking at Jones' 3rd year again because it stands out. 145 Tackles, 14 TFL, 4.5 Sacks, 6 PD.

Those are elite or near elite numbers.

I think Jones had the concerning knee injury going against him and his prior years didn't look like that. But the biggest difference I see is in forced turnovers.

Jones didn't do forced fumbles, fumble recoveries, or INTs. Landman and Baun are both high in the turnover categories. Landman is on pace to have a combined 10-12 forced fumbles and fumble recoveries. That's amazing!

Not to mention he's on pace for 11 passes defensed. He's all over the place!

 

[Merlin]

Jones is a great comp, in many ways... including their physical profiles. Neither has elite speed, and that's what's going to prevent Landman from making huge $.

Either way.. he's balling and I'm just going to enjoy the show for now.

Similar types yes. Difference is that Jones plays on one good knee now (since they're both big and slow for ILB that means Jones is even slower now) and is a far greater injury risk to lose time.

 

[majrleaged]

By subjective measurements, maybe he's not elite. I'm saying by objective measurements, he has elite numbers.

Jones never approached elite numbers in our defense. Night and day.

I like him. He is good for this team. Just not worried that his price will be to high.

 

[majrleaged]

With Landman and Dolac on the field, we look unbeatable.
Defense is flooowing to the ball smoothly, almost ideally.
Not over-penetrating on run downs. Keeping contain, & when that goes, Stewart, Dolac & Lake are there to seal the edges.
Speed where it matters. Instinct.
Landman has changed the whole look of this D over 1 short season.

Our interior DL has a lot to do with it. 3 new players in the middle plus Landman.

 

[thirteen28]

Oh Jesus Fuck. Can't we just enjoy Landman outperforming his contract for a few games without stressing out about the future with him and what we need to pay him.

Not allowed. Against forum rules.

Also, forum rules state that should we resign him, a minimum of 25% of the posters must bitch incessantly about how we overpaid him.

Sorry, I don’t write the rules, it’s just the way it is.

 

[TSFH Fan]

As far as situation goes, I see similarities between Land-Man and Marquez Pope.

The Rams picked up Marquez Pope for pocket lint from a third-rate garbage franchise and he instantly changed the defense with his physicality and aggressiveness. Dude was the Pounding Pontiff. Pope ended up among the team leaders in tackles. Unfortunately, the Rams didn't want to meet his contract demands and they let him walk after one year. He went on to have a pretty good career at places unmentionable.

Now we have Land-Man. I'm hoping he gets signed. I don't want the Rams to Pope on the Land-Man.