Dare wrote:Even just bringing 4 the Rams can bring substantial pressure. Young and Verse bring power and speed outside and Turner with Fiske can bring power and quickness inside. It's that inside pressure by Turner and Fiske that potentially be the biggest factor in pressuring Goff. I don't think 5 OL can block all 4 of those DL one on one. The center will have to double up on Fiske or Turner with the RB staying in and picking up Turner or Verse.
I will bet Goff is under more pressure through the game than Stafford. Also, look who the 3 starting WRs are. They are far and away better than the Lions starting WRs who are good but aren't nearly the threat that that the Rams bring. Now add in the Ram's TE and the Lion's secondary will be stretched thin. I think the Rams could have the better secondary as well. Goff will be throwing quickly which plays right into the hands of the secondary.
If Shula sends 5 Goff will be in trouble. Hoecht is a legit threat as a pass rusher. The key will be to limit the Lions run game and to play with a lead. They do that and the Rams will control this game. I feel much better about this matchup this year than last.
I think we could see Lake replacing Williams. Williams is slightly faster but much shorter at 5'9". Lake is 6'1" tall and that extra length allows him to compensate for Williams slightly better speed. That said if the Ram DL can get pressure the ball will be coming out early, so again Quentin's length is an advantage. Lake proved himself in coverage last year as SCB is a much harder position to play as the receiver has more route options and requires a CB to be quicker and more agile. I think if Shula decides to play Lake as a stand in for Williams it will be fine.
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