As of today what can Rams do to improve secondary?

[Jacksnow]

I have read all the threads and noted concern with secondary. But realistically what can the Rams do down the stretch to improve the group? What player out there would you want? At what cost? Or do you ride the horse you got and hope offense outscores all comers?

[unclesams]

Do not let Whitterspoon see the field!!!

[NorCal RF]

Well you want Lake back but that isn’t happening anytime soon………

Nothing. This is your secondary this deep into the season. The only thing you can consider doing is blitzing more but if you don’t get to the QB you are probably in deep bleep with this secondary how they have played the last 2 weeks……..

[ocram23]

Well you want Lake back but that isn’t happening anytime soon………

Nothing. This is your secondary this deep into the season. The only thing you can consider doing is blitzing more but if you don’t get to the QB you are probably in deep bleep with this secondary how they have played the last 2 weeks……..

agree. now if I am Shula he knows the weakness of this defense so blitz more to eliminate big plays. Then in the offseason address it in FA and the draft

[FelixTheStonerCat]

I have read all the threads and noted concern with secondary. But realistically what can the Rams do down the stretch to improve the group? What player out there would you want? At what cost? Or do you ride the horse you got and hope offense outscores all comers?

I would do absolutely nothing. I do want to see us blitz more but I understand why we dont. I have faith in this group and I guarantee we'll be better come playoff time.

[bigklein]

Maybe I shouldn’t ask this, but was Kendrick active today?

Half of AZ’s offensive starters were gone today, although Wilson and especially McBride are very good. Playing against Detroit’s receivers will be very different.

[NorCal RF]

I’ll throw in also we have to make the other teams offense one dimensional the rest of the season. This D has to stop the run, like they did today and didn’t do last week, and force the opponent into passing downs. D is in trouble if they allow big running games moving forward because I think we are limited in pass D which is rather obvious…….

[Utah Rams Fan]

And here comes Gibbs and Montgomery. Here comes St. Brown and Williams. We all know that blitzing Goff is the best way to slow down their passing game, but then you have to stop Goff from dumping off to Gibbs who will then run another 30 yards. Perhaps Landman can shadow Gibbs while the D line pressures Goff into fumbles and rushed throws. Lions are going to be a handful and if Goff has time, St. Brown will gash our weak secondary.

[brasilrams]

And here comes Gibbs and Montgomery. Here comes St. Brown and Williams. We all know that blitzing Goff is the best way to slow down their passing game, but then you have to stop Goff from dumping off to Gibbs who will then run another 30 yards. Perhaps Landman can shadow Gibbs while the D line pressures Goff into fumbles and rushed throws. Lions are going to be a handful and if Goff has time, St. Brown will gash our weak secondary.

I am fully expecting them to score 30-32 . We need 35 to win and I think we can do it because the lions defense is even worse than ours

[Cornell29]

I’ll throw in also we have to make the other teams offense one dimensional the rest of the season. This D has to stop the run, like they did today and didn’t do last week, and force the opponent into passing downs. D is in trouble if they allow big running games moving forward because I think we are limited in pass D which is rather obvious…….

Pooh was healthy enough to play alot of snaps this week, unlike against Carolina and all reports are he will be healthy next week, so that helps. With that said, I'm worried, one mistake and Gibbs takes it to the house. Rams secondary won't be able to hold. Rams must get pressure.

[Cornell29]

And here comes Gibbs and Montgomery. Here comes St. Brown and Williams. We all know that blitzing Goff is the best way to slow down their passing game, but then you have to stop Goff from dumping off to Gibbs who will then run another 30 yards. Perhaps Landman can shadow Gibbs while the D line pressures Goff into fumbles and rushed throws. Lions are going to be a handful and if Goff has time, St. Brown will gash our weak secondary.

I am fully expecting them to score 30-32 . We need 35 to win and I think we can do it because the lions defense is even worse than ours

The offense will have to be at its best against the Lions. No mistakes, no turnovers. 30 plus at a minimal

[NorCal RF]

I’ll throw in also we have to make the other teams offense one dimensional the rest of the season. This D has to stop the run, like they did today and didn’t do last week, and force the opponent into passing downs. D is in trouble if they allow big running games moving forward because I think we are limited in pass D which is rather obvious…….

Pooh was healthy enough to play alot of snaps this week, unlike against Carolina and all reports are he will be healthy next week, so that helps. With that said, I'm worried, one mistake and Gibbs takes it to the house. Rams secondary won't be able to hold. Rams must get pressure.

Stop Gibbs n get n Goff’s face period. Gibbs is the best back in the game you have to place top priority on him……

I feel we will keep him in check in the run game. Pass game is what concerns me……..

Offensively I think we will go up n down the field on them as long as Havs isn’t blocking Hutch. Their secondary continues to to be beat up n not very good this season…….

[ocram23]

Pooh was healthy enough to play alot of snaps this week, unlike against Carolina and all reports are he will be healthy next week, so that helps. With that said, I'm worried, one mistake and Gibbs takes it to the house. Rams secondary won't be able to hold. Rams must get pressure.

Stop Gibbs n get n Goff’s face period. Gibbs is the best back in the game you have to place top priority on him……

I feel we will keep him in check in the run game. Pass game is what concerns me……..

Offensively I think we will go up n down the field on them as long as Havs isn’t blocking Hutch. Their secondary continues to to be beat up n not very good this season…….

have to put a TE next to Hav for sure when Hutch is lined up against him

[Rampager66]

Maybe I shouldn’t ask this, but was Kendrick active today?

Half of AZ’s offensive starters were gone today, although Wilson and especially McBride are very good. Playing against Detroit’s receivers will be very different.

If you remember, all SF's were out too and CMC and they had their back-up QB starting and the 9ers still successfully passed it all day long.
You have to stick with and play what/who you got at this point. Change the rotation a bit and get to the QB more is about all you can do. Which would be awesome but neither are long term solutions to blown up coverage....

[NorCal RF]

Stop Gibbs n get n Goff’s face period. Gibbs is the best back in the game you have to place top priority on him……

I feel we will keep him in check in the run game. Pass game is what concerns me……..

Offensively I think we will go up n down the field on them as long as Havs isn’t blocking Hutch. Their secondary continues to to be beat up n not very good this season…….

have to put a TE next to Hav for sure when Hutch is lined up against him

I say let’s see if McClendon can handle him early. If not then yep………

[EastBayRamsFan]

PANIC!

[Cornell29]

Do the Rams turn to DK?

[malibu]

I feel the coverage isn't the best for sure, but get more pressure earlier on the QB that will help the secondary. Getting out to a good lead forcing detroit to throw more which makes the dline to focus on the pass rush.

[Claremontram]

Sack the opposing QB on a regular basis; problem solved.

[RAMFAN71]

Keep Akelo out for starters...then yes- sack the QB before he throws.

[GoldenRam]

And here comes Gibbs and Montgomery. Here comes St. Brown and Williams. We all know that blitzing Goff is the best way to slow down their passing game, but then you have to stop Goff from dumping off to Gibbs who will then run another 30 yards. Perhaps Landman can shadow Gibbs while the D line pressures Goff into fumbles and rushed throws. Lions are going to be a handful and if Goff has time, St. Brown will gash our weak secondary.

I don't see Landman having the speed to do much if they dump to Gibbs .. that's where Lake would be useful, or McCreary if he was healthy .. We need to find a way to make Goff uncomfortable .. a guy who hits 70% .. against our secondary .. that could go badly very quickly

[GoldenRam]

And here comes Gibbs and Montgomery. Here comes St. Brown and Williams. We all know that blitzing Goff is the best way to slow down their passing game, but then you have to stop Goff from dumping off to Gibbs who will then run another 30 yards. Perhaps Landman can shadow Gibbs while the D line pressures Goff into fumbles and rushed throws. Lions are going to be a handful and if Goff has time, St. Brown will gash our weak secondary.

I am fully expecting them to score 30-32 . We need 35 to win and I think we can do it because the lions defense is even worse than ours

They score 30 a game .. if Goff isn't made uncomfortable .. against OUR secondary .. I would expect that number to increase

[GoldenRam]

Sack the opposing QB on a regular basis; problem solved.

and we have done that SO successfully recently

[brasilrams]

And here comes Gibbs and Montgomery. Here comes St. Brown and Williams. We all know that blitzing Goff is the best way to slow down their passing game, but then you have to stop Goff from dumping off to Gibbs who will then run another 30 yards. Perhaps Landman can shadow Gibbs while the D line pressures Goff into fumbles and rushed throws. Lions are going to be a handful and if Goff has time, St. Brown will gash our weak secondary.

I don't see Landman having the speed to do much if they dump to Gibbs .. that's where Lake would be useful, or McCreary if he was healthy .. We need to find a way to make Goff uncomfortable .. a guy who hits 70% .. against our secondary .. that could go badly very quickly

they need to keep 2-3 guys focused on gibbs really . Goff dumps the ball to him now basically every other snap. Gibbs is so fast and breaks so many tackles that one guy spying on him won't do it .

[DVA_ram33]

Sack the opposing QB on a regular basis; problem solved.

and we have done that SO successfully recently

That's pretty unfair.. we generate a lot of pressure.. just not sacks.

[GoldenRam]

and we have done that SO successfully recently

That's pretty unfair.. we generate a lot of pressure.. just not sacks.

How is it unfair? The post was SPECIFICALLY about SACKS which even you admit we are nor getting