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 by Elvis
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https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2018/0 ... qib-talib/

Rams defense dominates Ravens with interception frenzy

By: Cameron DaSilva | 4 hours ago

Much has been made about the Los Angeles Rams’ outstanding offense after leading the NFL in scoring a year ago. They swapped out Sammy Watkins for Brandin Cooks, extended Todd Gurley and kept the starting offensive line intact.

However, the defense could be the better half of the team in 2018 after adding the likes of Marcus Peters, Aqib Talib and Ndamukong Suh. It’s only training camp, but the defense has been very good in practice, which Jared Goff and Sean McVay have discussed multiple times.

Instead of Goff throwing into the tight windows created by Peters, Talib and the rest of the secondary, it was Joe Flacco and the Ravens’ quarterbacks’ turn. The Rams defense dominated the Ravens in practice on Tuesday to the tune of five interceptions.

“Yeah, we had like five today,” Talib said after practice. “It’s how they come, man. You know how those interceptions – that’s how they come. They come in bunches. So, we got one early and they kept on coming. They kept on rolling.”

Talib had a strong day of practice outside of being beat for a 25-yard score, continuing what’s been a great few weeks of training camp. He and Peters are meshing well in the secondary, which is bad news for opposing quarterbacks.

“It’s been cool. It’s been real cool. He’s learning the defense, I know the defense, man. But at the same time, we’re just helping each other through seeing the game a certain way. So, it’s been real good,” Talib said of Peters.



If the Rams can keep up this dominance on defense in the regular season, they’re truly going to be a force to be reckoned with – especially if/when Aaron Donald finally ends his holdout.

 by Turtle
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United States of America   LA Coliseum
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Talib knowing the defense is Huge. I don't think that can be understated.

Talib seems to relish the chance to be a leader of this defense. For now he is fine with being the elder statesman to Peters, but it sure appears he is taking a veteran leadership role on this defense.

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