New Defense - Ongoing season discussion

[So Ram]

Kobie Turner Mic’d up

— He is calling the D’ Front & taking a Leadership Role.Stays positive.There just a little light upfront. IMO - the 2 DT’s that are on the practice squad are better than that new guy from Dallas.Neville Gailore

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Kobie Turner Mic'd Up | The Conductor on the mic to kick off the Royal Tour | Week 1 vs. Detroit Lions at Ford Field

 

[fanotodd]

Yeah.. I think it’s a team game and the D did its job.
The O had critical errors..

You said it. When you play a legit contender, especially on the road, you can’t make the mistakes the Ram offense did and expect to win too often.
1) interception in the end zone. Those were a critical 3 points left on the field.
2) a face mask at the goal line, negating a TD—a resulting FG cost the Rams 4 more points.
3) 4th down drop by the best receiver on the team, extinguishing another good drive. Kupp makes that catch and the Rams’ drive continues, already in lions territory

Edit:
Sorry, I typed this before today. I just found it, waiting to be sent. Now I can move on to the defense vs Zona today. lol.

 

[fanotodd]

Two games in a row now that BB3 has not been able hold his position or push back the the IOL with any consistency. Who’s the next man up? Who wants to be the hero? BB3 needs to be replaced to give the LBs and SS any kind of chance to stuff the run.

I think I miss Kendrick already. I’ll take grabbing and holding over long TDs/completions. Yes, I know he gave up his share of those, but I’m not seeing anything out there yet in the Rams’ secondary that tells me they’re better this year than last.

When Verse starts learning how to finish the plays he’s narrowly missing…THEN this defense will start generating big plays and TOs. IMO, not only did he play better today than he did vs the lions, he was the ONLY Ram who impressed me on defense today.

 

[Ellard80]

Defense is lacking in experience in many spots... talent in other areas.

 

[Ellard80]

Saw this on ESPN

The Rams have allowed 67 points in two games, their third most through two games of a season in franchise history, according to ESPN Research. The Los Angeles defense is without future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald, who retired in March.

 

[Brasilrams]

Shulas has some explaining to do . I know this defense is depleted of talent but they also lack will and attitude . They look like they just don't care.

 

[Ram_Rally]

We need beef on defense, particularly on the line. Love Verse for his physicality but he's the only imposing figure on this entire defense. That's actually crazy when you think about it. It's time to stop neglecting the defense. Get us some heat seeking ilbs and some run stuffing linemen.

 

[HE WITH HORNS]

Saw this on ESPN

The Rams have allowed 67 points in two games, their third most through two games of a season in franchise history, according to ESPN Research. The Los Angeles defense is without future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald, who retired in March.

Our highest paid defender, is no longer on the team.

 

[Merlin]

Saw this on ESPN

The Rams have allowed 67 points in two games, their third most through two games of a season in franchise history, according to ESPN Research. The Los Angeles defense is without future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald, who retired in March.

It's all good. The boys are gonna hear everyone shitting on them this week, which is well deserved, and they'll bust their asses and keep working and hopefully get things fixed.

I'll add this too... If the defensive front rushes SF like they just did Purdy will run his ass off. He'll be ready to run, bank that shit, after watching this past game's film of what Murray did to us. They have to show a bit more discipline in their rush lanes. He is a QB you want to contain just like Murray.

 

[Psycho_X]

Not much else to add that hasn't been said already.

Reeder/Rozeboom is a liability.

BB3 has been hugely disappointing.

White is looking terrible, hopefully will get better as season goes. Leaving him on an island is a liability right now. If/when Williams comes back we'll be better hopefully.

I never saw much in Lake's game last season to make me excited to see more of him. I'm not sure what the hype around him has been for. I like the guy but he's not a playmaker.

Verse/Young are a great duo to build around. I just hope we fix enough around them to give meaningful pass rushing chances as the season goes.

 

[SoCalRam78]

AD retired. Rams defense make shift. Inexperienced. Young. And light in the box.

 

[snackdaddy]

There were a lot of times the first tackler missed and allowed extra yards. Seems like we do not have a good tackling team. We already know we don't have a good run defense. Which means needing to commit extra guys to try and slow it down. Leaving them vulnerable to plays down the field. I can imagine the 49er line and RB's licking their chops for this game.

 

[OldSchool]

Growing pains are to be expected. I didn't however expect Brown to be utterly useless. Time for our Clemson DT to step up and get snaps.

 

[snackdaddy]

It's all good. The boys are gonna hear everyone shitting on them this week, which is well deserved, and they'll bust their asses and keep working and hopefully get things fixed.

I'll add this too... If the defensive front rushes SF like they just did Purdy will run his ass off. He'll be ready to run, bank that shit, after watching this past game's film of what Murray did to us. They have to show a bit more discipline in their rush lanes. He is a QB you want to contain just like Murray.

He doesn't have the speed Murray has. But yeah, Purdy can run if he's flushed out of the pocket. Easier said than done but they gotta keep him from running to his right. He doesn't have the arm strength to complete passes downfield when running to his left.

 

[snackdaddy]

Groaning pains are to be expected. I didn't however expect Brown to be utterly useless. Time for our Clemson DT to step up and get snaps.

I think you meant growing pains but groaning is probably just as fitting.

 

[OldSchool]

I think you meant growing pains but groaning is probably just as fitting.

Lol thought I got they auto correct fixed fast enough lol

 

[DzRams]

Shulas has some explaining to do . I know this defense is depleted of talent but they also lack will and attitude . They look like they just don't care.

They certainly didn't look like that after the Lions.

 

[AvengerRam]

While I’m not downplaying the personnel and execution issues, I do think Shula (particularly yesterday) has schemed poorly. Too many nickel packages on early/run downs is contributing to the porous run defense. With a depleted back end, some of the big plays may be inevitable, but I’d prefer that over being gashed on the ground constantly.

 

[DeaconJones]

Reeder/Rozeboom is a liability.

Can we click the "Undo" button on the Ernest Jones trade? I peeked and saw he lead the Titans in tackles with some TFLs. Rozeboom made a glaring decision on one play opening up a lane allowing Murray to take off.

 

[Merlin]

He doesn't have the speed Murray has. But yeah, Purdy can run if he's flushed out of the pocket. Easier said than done but they gotta keep him from running to his right. He doesn't have the arm strength to complete passes downfield when running to his left.

What Purdy does well is move the chains with his runs. He isn't a big offsched threat, as you say, due to his arm. But if we rush him with the lack of discipline we showed vs AZ he will kill us with surgical runs.

I am worried the front will rationalize this last game was just Murray going off. They really need to work on rush lane spacing for some of these QBs.