Yeah... I really can't bitch about this game.
Moreover, the things that failed us come at a time and against a team that prime us to be very dangerous.
Things that are looking excellent going forward
1) If Staley needed any further evidence that he needs to blitz more, this game was it. It wasn't so much that the blitz was getting home, but it made Allen get off his spot and be much more inaccurate. I think we'll see more blitzes, although they'll be strategic, but yeah, we shouldn't see much more of that lay back D.
2) Between Terrell Lewis coming back and Jachai Polite in the wings as well as Ebu not holding contain on the edge, I think we're gonna see some shake up on the pass rush. No way we just sit back and wait for things to change. This D with more pass rush? Oof.
3) This team doesn't let a flat half get them down. I didn't see ONE guy hanging his head when the team was down 28-3. Teams aren't gonna go undefeated in this day and age. This team is gonna fight like hell for a full 60 mins or more if need be.
4) McVay is sticking with the run game. And Hendo... looks like a real find. Down 28-3 and he's sticking with the run. That's a sign of a team that doesn't panic.
I dunno.
The Rams came out super flat and spotted the #1 offense in the NFL a 28-3 lead and nearly pulled off the upset. But for a TERRIBLE call, they do.
When we don't come out flat, we dominate.
Moreover, the things that failed us come at a time and against a team that prime us to be very dangerous.
Things that are looking excellent going forward
1) If Staley needed any further evidence that he needs to blitz more, this game was it. It wasn't so much that the blitz was getting home, but it made Allen get off his spot and be much more inaccurate. I think we'll see more blitzes, although they'll be strategic, but yeah, we shouldn't see much more of that lay back D.
2) Between Terrell Lewis coming back and Jachai Polite in the wings as well as Ebu not holding contain on the edge, I think we're gonna see some shake up on the pass rush. No way we just sit back and wait for things to change. This D with more pass rush? Oof.
3) This team doesn't let a flat half get them down. I didn't see ONE guy hanging his head when the team was down 28-3. Teams aren't gonna go undefeated in this day and age. This team is gonna fight like hell for a full 60 mins or more if need be.
4) McVay is sticking with the run game. And Hendo... looks like a real find. Down 28-3 and he's sticking with the run. That's a sign of a team that doesn't panic.
I dunno.
The Rams came out super flat and spotted the #1 offense in the NFL a 28-3 lead and nearly pulled off the upset. But for a TERRIBLE call, they do.
When we don't come out flat, we dominate.
