Morris needs to be gone...NOW
Posted: November 22nd, 2021, 8:56 am
I've gone back and had a look at the Rams' defense these past few games. Many of the problems are not that subtle:
(1) DL and linebackers practically invite opponents to run between the tackles ...terrible pre-snap alignments and even worse pursuit angles once the ball is snapped;
(2) DL often fails to maintain pass rush lane discipline and leaves the edges or center of the field open for opposing QBs to avoid the rush;
(3) Blitz packages are almost laughably simple and predictable.
Much of the above centers on a poorly coached defensive unit. The DC is clearly in over his head. Period. The result is that Morris' defense as a whole is far worse than the quality of the players he is coaching.
McVay needs to make a mid-season change at DC. Either that or the season's a lost cause.
(1) DL and linebackers practically invite opponents to run between the tackles ...terrible pre-snap alignments and even worse pursuit angles once the ball is snapped;
(2) DL often fails to maintain pass rush lane discipline and leaves the edges or center of the field open for opposing QBs to avoid the rush;
(3) Blitz packages are almost laughably simple and predictable.
Much of the above centers on a poorly coached defensive unit. The DC is clearly in over his head. Period. The result is that Morris' defense as a whole is far worse than the quality of the players he is coaching.
McVay needs to make a mid-season change at DC. Either that or the season's a lost cause.