Rams Hire Raheem Morris as new DC

[Merlin]

He would have to be pretty bad not to succeed with the talenton this roster, even if Floyd and JJ leave via free agency.

I want to agree with you here Elm. But I expect this defense to take a step back as it is because Floyd's departure will be a net loss. Unlikely we hit on another one year rental that can do what he did for us this season. I also expect Williams to be signed away and we'll get a pick for him but that will also be a net loss as it is unlikely they find a guy for 2021 who can ball like he can.

I expect our safety position to be worse too. Losing JJ is part of this but also they might need to trade Rapp to a team that has a SS role for him. If Rapp can excel in this scheme that will help a lot but I'm not sure he can. This isn't the toughest thing to address however it's another need on the pile.

So right out the gate I expect a dip in Edge, Corner, and Safety due to roster changes. Then you get into the coach and gameplan layer with some unknowns. There's certainly room for Morris to kill it and get a HC job from this roster but we'll have to wait and see if he's as good as Staley was at identifying what he wants and ensuring the Rams go get it.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

I want to agree with you here Elm. But I expect this defense to take a step back as it is because Floyd's departure will be a net loss. Unlikely we hit on another one year rental that can do what he did for us this season. I also expect Williams to be signed away and we'll get a pick for him but that will also be a net loss as it is unlikely they find a guy for 2021 who can ball like he can.

I expect our safety position to be worse too. Losing JJ is part of this but also they might need to trade Rapp to a team that has a SS role for him. If Rapp can excel in this scheme that will help a lot but I'm not sure he can. This isn't the toughest thing to address however it's another need on the pile.

So right out the gate I expect a dip in Edge, Corner, and Safety due to roster changes. Then you get into the coach and gameplan layer with some unknowns. There's certainly room for Morris to kill it and get a HC job from this roster but we'll have to wait and see if he's as good as Staley was at identifying what he wants and ensuring the Rams go get it.

So you don’t think the Rams give DW a first round tender? I don’t think he gets signed if they do. He’s good but teams love their first round draft picks.

I agree on Rapp. That pick was a waste. 2nd round was too high for a box safety of his ability. Plus he’s had his share of injuries. I hated the trading back in that draft. Trade him if they can.

I won’t speculate on what happens with Floyd or JJ. I recall other years when RoD members were saying there is no way they can afford to sign free agents.

Is it likely the Defense takes a step back? I’d say yes. But I don’t expect a huge drop off.

 

[OldSchool]

View: https://twitter.com/JourdanRodrigue/status/1351626004947562496

 

[dieterbrock]

Morris would be great, and Pleasant would be wise to stick around under him. Surely would be the DC in waiting upon Morris getting a HC gig

 

[MadGoat]

The Rams already play a Version of the 4-3 with a lot of Nickle & dime packages. He is just a solid DC & football coach.

Yeah. I feel like almost every time I look at the Rams actual personnel on the field, they are in some version of the 3-3.

 

[OldSchool]

I feel like almost every time I look at the Rams actual personnel on the field, they are in some version of the 3-3.

Second ILB is usually the one to come off for the 3rd safety or CB so yeah it's usually a 3-3-5.

 

[Merlin]

So you don’t think the Rams give DW a first round tender? I don’t think he gets signed if they do. He’s good but teams love their first round draft picks.

I agree on Rapp. That pick was a waste. 2nd round was too high for a box safety of his ability. Plus he’s had his share of injuries. I hated the trading back in that draft. Trade him if they can.

I won’t speculate on what happens with Floyd or JJ. I recall other years when RoD members were saying there is no way they can afford to sign free agents.

Is it likely the Defense takes a step back? I’d say yes. But I don’t expect a huge drop off.

I think the threat to sign Williams are the good teams. The playoff teams. The late first round is where I think they won't mind giving up the pick for a guy of Williams' ability.

 

[jjab360]

Likely another 1 year DC to HC, but that would be a great hire imo

 

[kurtfaulk]

That's cool and all but I want another top performing unit. Very luke warm on this hire basically but I hope it works out because we'll get a pick when he's hired away which will be a nice fucking change lol.

But he's already been a head coach. Why should the Rams get a pick? They didn't develop him.

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[Merlin]

Second ILB is usually the one to come off for the 3rd safety or CB so yeah it's usually a 3-3-5.

Yeah and it makes me think about how nice it would be if an impact ILB were to fall into our laps for once.

 

[Merlin]

But he's already been a head coach. Why should the Rams get a pick? They didn't develop him.

Good question. Not sure if the rule goes that deep.

 

[OldSchool]

Yeah and it makes me think about how nice it would be if an impact ILB were to fall into our laps for once.

Working on a mock with us taking one in the 3rd round.

 

[Liberator]

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[NJRamsFan]

View: https://twitter.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1351668858944425989

I don’t see anything else saying it’s done and find it hard to believe @MySportsUpdate broke it. Not saying it won’t happen..just don’t think it has as this tweet indicated

edit* I see josina Anderson is breaking the news whoops

 

[Barrison]

View: https://twitter.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1351668858944425989

Fantastic! Thank God we didn't promote Joe Barry.

 

[Memento]

Hmm...I'd have preferred Pleasant.

 

[payote75]

You guys probably better than me at remembering but I know Fangio's defense gave mcvay fits but have we ever faced or had trouble with any Morris defense?

Granted our offense has trouble against most defenses now a days but still was curious.

 

[jrry32]

Likely another 1 year DC to HC, but that would be a great hire imo

I'm happy with it. Plus, Fangio might get fired after next year.

 

[Merlin]

I don't recall Morris' defense giving anyone fits tbh. But all that and my own reservations aside I suspect McVay is more involved in the defense than most of the offensively minded HCs around the league.

I am of the mind that McVay is on that Belichick path where he will master all three phases at some point. He's not there yet but I would guess his defensive knowledge is exceptional.

 

[MachS]

Yea looks like this is happening. Sucks to lose Staley but this is a nice hire. Very well respected around the league.


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