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Cornerback Hill finds his niche outside of the starting lineup
By Jack Wang, Los Angeles Daily News
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A week ago, cornerback Trumaine Johnson’s return to the starting lineup seemed to spell an end for Troy Hill’s role on defense. After filling in at outside corner, the former Oregon star was relegated mostly to special teams, playing just eight defensive snaps in a loss to the Panthers.
But when Lamarcus Joyner briefly left Sunday’s 9-6 road win over the Jets due to injury, the Rams moved E.J. Gaines from outside corner to nickelback. That allowed Hill to play 31 snaps on defense (52 percent). He finished with four combined tackles, and a pass breakup that forced the Jets to punt early in the fourth quarter.
After being picked on by opposing quarterbacks during Johnson’s two-game absence last month (high ankle sprain), Hill turned in arguably the best performance of his career this past weekend. Pro Football Focus graded the former undrafted signee as the Rams’ best defensive player against the Jets.
“Troy just tackles well,” head coach Jeff Fisher said. “Recognizes things. Completely trust him. He can play. I’m glad we’ve got him. Because if he’s not in the defensive plan as one of those starters, he’s in a position on special teams where he’s having an impact.
“He’s an inside guy, despite his size. On kickoff coverage, he’s going down and weaving and moving and knocking returners down.”
Cornerback Hill finds his niche outside of the starting lineup
By Jack Wang, Los Angeles Daily News
Staff File Photo
A week ago, cornerback Trumaine Johnson’s return to the starting lineup seemed to spell an end for Troy Hill’s role on defense. After filling in at outside corner, the former Oregon star was relegated mostly to special teams, playing just eight defensive snaps in a loss to the Panthers.
But when Lamarcus Joyner briefly left Sunday’s 9-6 road win over the Jets due to injury, the Rams moved E.J. Gaines from outside corner to nickelback. That allowed Hill to play 31 snaps on defense (52 percent). He finished with four combined tackles, and a pass breakup that forced the Jets to punt early in the fourth quarter.
After being picked on by opposing quarterbacks during Johnson’s two-game absence last month (high ankle sprain), Hill turned in arguably the best performance of his career this past weekend. Pro Football Focus graded the former undrafted signee as the Rams’ best defensive player against the Jets.
“Troy just tackles well,” head coach Jeff Fisher said. “Recognizes things. Completely trust him. He can play. I’m glad we’ve got him. Because if he’s not in the defensive plan as one of those starters, he’s in a position on special teams where he’s having an impact.
“He’s an inside guy, despite his size. On kickoff coverage, he’s going down and weaving and moving and knocking returners down.”
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We should go Tru Johnson, Troy Hill, and EJ Gaines....and Hill should start on the outside OVER Gaines...
I'm interested in seeing Gratz play as well....
This should be a great test this week. Adam Gase offense (isn't our offense supposed to look like this?)...some great receivers (loved D. Parker in the draft)...and a powerful running game (Ajai looking good)...hold THIS team under 300 total yards, that's doing something
I'm interested in seeing Gratz play as well....
This should be a great test this week. Adam Gase offense (isn't our offense supposed to look like this?)...some great receivers (loved D. Parker in the draft)...and a powerful running game (Ajai looking good)...hold THIS team under 300 total yards, that's doing something
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I hear you champ, and I like most of what your saying, I'm just not sure about starting Hill ahead of Gaines! I need more input!
