Ram fan perspective

[LA_Ram_Fan]

I use to post on the old Seattle PI board (if anyone remembers). I'm here to give my perspective on yesterday's game. First, obviously I'm happy with the result. But, weren't for an incredible Special Teams performance the Hawks win this game. The 2nd half woes for the Rams defense nearly did them in again and I put that clearly on the shoulders of the DC, Greg Williams. He has been a total disaster for the Rams, imo. Keep in mind, up until yesterday's game the Rams had 1 sack!! ONE! The same team last year led the league in sacks and had the sack leader..Quinn. Under Williams, not only have sacks dried up...players have regressed in his system. But Williams biggest failure is being unable to make proper adjustments. Yesterday marked the 3rd game this season where the Rams have been completely out-coached in the 2nd half. Players out of position...poor tackling...unable to apply consistent pressure on the QB. Luckily for the Rams, they made some plays on Special Teams and Austin Davis (The Anti-Bradford) was his steady self. But it sure wasn't because of the defense, imo.

As for my take on the Hawks as a team? First, Seattle has been hit by the injury bug. It's hard to win in this league when your team is missing a bunch of players. Trust me, I know. The Rams always seem to be w/o key players. Also, where is your pass rush?? Austin Davis was never really pressured yesterday and I hate to say it, but the Rams O line isn't very good (they probably had their best game yesterday, however). Is Bruce Irvin not panning out? Lastly, Russell Wilson is incredible. As long as you have that guy under center? The Hawks will always be in the game. Also, he's a class act. I watched him after the game congratulating Rams players..especially, Austin Davis. So impressive. Anyone who dissess this kid on this board is a troll.

Good luck against the Panthers.


LA Ram Fan

[mykc14]

Great perspective. I totally agree with you about Williams, he is killing your D. He blitzes waaaaaay too much, negating one of the Rams strengths, their front 4. Why they would turn to him after last year is beyond me. Austin Davis played a very controlled game yesterday, which is impressive for a young guy. As far as the Hawks go, you are pretty spot on about their pass rush, non existent. Irvin has moved away from the LEO spot for the most part, especially with Wags out. In the past few games, he has been able to move to DE in pass rushing situations while Smith takes his spot but with Wags out and KJ moving to the middle it shifts everybody around. Irvin, sadly, was our most consistent pass rusher against the Cowboys so it certainly hurt not having him rushing yesterday. ultimately that is not the issue. IMO the issue is we lost too much in free agency along the D line and haven't been able to replace that pressure. We were at our best rushing the passer last year with Avril, Bennett, Clemons and McDonald but two of them are gone as so is our pass rush. We need to find some way to pressure the QB, hopefully without having to blitz too much or it is going to be tough to repeat. What am I saying it is always tough to repeat, I mean it will be even tougher to repeat.

[LA_Ram_Fan]

Thanks. Free Agency and injuries are the great equalizer in the NFL. Add to that, the Hawks are defending World Champs. They have a huge target on their back....especially the hawks, who, based on the success of last season have a perception of confidence...borderline cockiness? Anyway, other teams really want to beat these guys!!

I cannot imagine the Hawks not getting back on track. They'll get healthy. The schedule is favorable. They probably start getting momentum right when it'll matter most - The quarter half of the season. I fully expect it to happen.

[monkey]

This thread is outstanding.
Great take Rams fan!

[Futureite]

I did not watch the game, but I saw the boxscore. Anytime you throw for 300 and rush for 100 you have done something amazing. Congrats to RW on an incredible game.

[FolkCrusader]

Thanks for your take. I always am amazed when great coached and great players can't seem to get on the same page. I agree with you on Williams, although history would show he is a great DC it sure doesn't look like it this year. And I am a huge fan of the Rams front seven personnel.