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[SJ76]

And Suh played a nice game tonight.

If Littleton catches that pass from Dak, it’s 6 and this game would have gotten ugly

 

[Jermaine133]

I wonder if going from a 4-3 to a 3-4 has anything to do with this? We don’t rush a lot of people out of 3 downs, but Fowler and Ebukan rush a little. Got to think Wade has these guys ready in the playoffs. Everyone has to step up besides Donald

I'm on the fence about Suh's performance.. I mean 1 yr deal for 14 million and not having to commit after that wasn't a bad move because in all honesty Suh is a 4-3 DT whom played out of position therefore I expected him to have a down year so to speak. He basically took a back seat to Donald, being a NT in a 3-4 defense means you gotta eat up blocks for the LBs and we saw from our defense that it wasn't very effective because our LBs are terrible against the run. Maybe that affected his stat line some; same with Brockers' another run stuffer moved to the edge but doesn't have any pass rush abilities.

 

[SJ76]

I'm on the fence about Suh's performance.. I mean 1 yr deal for 14 million and not having to commit after that wasn't a bad move because in all honesty Suh is a 4-3 DT whom played out of position therefore I expected him to have a down year so to speak. He basically took a back seat to Donald, being a NT in a 3-4 defense means you gotta eat up blocks for the LBs and we saw from our defense that it wasn't very effective because our LBs are terrible against the run. Maybe that affected his stat line some; same with Brockers' another run stuffer moved to the edge but doesn't have any pass rush abilities.

Suh came up big tonight. Wasn’t great all season but he also played NT in a 3-4. Not going to light up the stat sheet

 

[Jermaine133]

Interesting development. Gregg Williams has been released from the Browns. If Phillips goes for whatever reason at the end of this season, is Williams making a return to LA?

I honestly would welcome Greg Williams back in LA if he brings back the 4-3 defense.

DL Fowler, Suh, Donald, Brockers
LBs Littleton, FA, rookie LB

DBs, SS JJ, cb 1 (Patrick Peterson or Ramsey) Cb2 - FA/rookie Nickle - Roby-Coleman FS (Joyner)

 

[Retroram52]

Yea, I agree on Suh. He showed-up tonight and he paid dividends. If we win it all, I don't think he'll be back. We shall see though.

 

[Retroram52]

I think Phillips may retire at the end of the season. He has been dropping hints in that direction. Williams would bring a better defense because he is as meticulous as McVay; well maybe not that anal.

 

[SJ76]

Yea, I agree on Suh. He showed-up tonight and he paid dividends. If we win it all, I don't think he'll be back. We shall see though.

I don’t think he will be back either. But I hope he keeps playing like he didn’t tonight. Stuffed Zeke a few times and that Dline got in Daks head

 

[Retroram52]

Two guys we def need to resign: Fowler and Anderson. We package Peters and Hill and maybe some picks for Jalen Ramsey. Then, let Joyner walk, encourage Talib to become a coach under Gregg Williams, and get on with the draft.

 

[shopson67]

I just don't like Gregg Williams. His attitude may curdle this roster, would rather see new blood if Phillips retires.

 

[Retroram52]

Well Shopson, there are plenty of candidates out there who would do well working in the McVay culture.

 

[Battlelyon]

 

[Smed55]

Im not sure, but I think he might make a difference?

 

[Retroram52]

It is beginning to look like Talib may be the difference maker on the D overall and especially in the secondary.

 

[SJ76]

Saints had 48 yards rushing and Michael Thomas had 36 yards receiving

We actually got pressure on Brees this game and sacked him twice.

Defense was huge early holding the
Saints offense to FGs as well

So we somehow beat the Saints in New Orleans in the dome. Now on to Brady in Atlanta

 

[Jermaine133]

retro if we let joyner walk...which I'm okay with based off how he's been playing as of late. Maybe the rams convince Talib to switch to FS... then we package Peters, Hill with a cpl draft picks for Ramsey?

 

[SJ76]

retro if we let joyner walk...which I'm okay with based off how he's been playing as of late. Maybe the rams convince Talib to switch to FS... then we package Peters, Hill with a cpl draft picks for Ramsey?

Let Joyner walk. Sign Earl Thomas. Keep Talib at CB and then trade for Ramsey

 

[SJ76]

Let Barron walk too. Sign a thumper. 6’2-6’3 245-255 ILB

Littleton gain some weight. Keep Fowler and Ebukan. Suh probably walks and draft a Vince Wilfork type (320lb) NT

 

[LongtimeRamsFan42]

Let Barron walk too. Sign a thumper. 6’2-6’3 245-255 ILB

Littleton gain some weight. Keep Fowler and Ebukan. Suh probably walks and draft a Vince Wilfork type (320lb) NT

What the hell ever happened with Oko??? Wasn't he supposed to be back and contributing by now??? Will he be a secret weapon in the SuperBowl?

 

[Retroram52]

OKO is still having some foot problems but he may show-up on D. Fowler reduced Oko's D participation but he may show-up in the bowl.

 

[ozarkram]

The way to beat Brady is to rattle him IMO. You have to hurry him, hit him, knock him down. Once rattled he loses his composure quickly. Now its not as easy as just saying it but I believe we have the people to do it. The other thing would be to do to them what they did to us. Mug their receivers. Jam them at the line. Make them pay for every yard. Throw their timing off. They (the refs) have been letting them play so far in the playoffs. So we need to get after them. Suh has stepped up so running on us will be tough.