[Elvis]

It makes no sense to move off of Jones. Havent heard where he was an issue at all, you would think Jourdan would have reported on it if he was....

I agree but it also makes no sense that they would do something that makes no sense, so i have to think they had a reason. But what?

Maybe it's as simple as what we're, more or less, being told: They like what they have in Reeder/Rozeboom plus the young guys coming up behind them, knew this would be Jones' last year regardless so decided to make the move now, the future begins today, etc.

Or maybe there's something we don't know?

[azramsfan93]

I read that Jared Verse leads the league in missed tackles with 11... 2nd place are players tied with 6.

I love the kid and I think he is gonna be a beast, but he has been mostly show and no go so far....

It makes no sense to move off of Jones. Havent heard where he was an issue at all, you would think Jourdan would have reported on it if he was....

Not saying Jones would fix everything, but cant imagine he wouldnt be providing more thump than what we have seen. So far our DL isnt doing its part either.

[actionjack]

I read that Jared Verse leads the league in missed tackles with 11... 2nd place are players tied with 6.

I love the kid and I think he is gonna be a beast, but he has been mostly show and no go so far....

he needs to finish plain and simple, gets his hands on a lot of people (good) but not yet finishing (bad)

[actionjack]

I agree but it also makes no sense that they would do something that makes no sense, so i have to think they had a reason. But what?

Maybe it's as simple as what we're, more or less, being told: They like what they have in Reeder/Rozeboom plus the young guys coming up behind them, knew this would be Jones' last year regardless so decided to make the move now, the future begins today, etc.

Or maybe there's something we don't know?

IMO that is the issue why move off Jones until you had to. All i can see is they thought Jones was going to be an issue. But again nothing reported and clearly we stepped back in talent.

The Rams have made odd LB moves in the past. I remember when they moved off of Kenny Young after he was playing very in the middle of the 2021 season. That ended up turning out well, but will see how this one goes.

Will the Rams try make moves to improve the defense this year and beyond?

[actionjack]

Missed tackles.

1. Verse (11)
18. Turner (6)
18. Rozeboom (6)


AD had 10 misses in first 3 seasons

[Elvis]

Remember how disciplined, fundamentally sound and well coached the defense appeared to be in the preseason?

I don't know what the rest of the season is gonna look like but once again i'm reminded that you just can't learn much of anything from watching preseason games…

[safer]

ok, yeah Verse needs to leave his feet at times to bring down quicker QB's. He is still trying to hook both legs instead of reaching a little further for one leg. He also needs more moves, but he leads all rookies in QB pressures, so I'd rather have him need to finish better than to have not gotten there at all He is also very tough vs. the run. He can handle the OG's and OT's. Super tough rookie.
As for Shula, yeah we got burned with holding calls against our secondary, but it should be easier to loosen them up a bit than to have the corners 8-9 yards off the LOS on 3rd and 5
I like his aggressiveness, we just need to stop reaching so much in the secondary.

[azramsfan93]

Remember how disciplined, fundamentally sound and well coached the defense appeared to be in the preseason?

I don't know what the rest of the season is gonna look like but once again i'm reminded that your just can't learn much of anything from watching preseason games...

I agree with this 100%. It's not only that you can't learn much, you also can learn things that just aren't so.

[actionjack]

Remember how disciplined, fundamentally sound and well coached the defense appeared to be in the preseason?

I don't know what the rest of the season is gonna look like but once again i'm reminded that your just can't learn much of anything from watching preseason games...

Yep pre-season is a nothing burger, especially (under McVay) where literally none of your starters are playing and zero game planning.

[/zn/]

I highly doubt that is why he was traded. Did the Rams try to remove a distraction before it possibly became one, possibly. Rams typically try to right by the player. Right now it wasnt a good reason. if they knew they were moving on from him they should have spent draft capital at the position.

I don't think of it as him becoming a distraction so much as a kneejerk overreaction to someone perceived as not "buying in."

The fact that they didn't prepare for him leaving is one hint that this was an emotional decision not a football decision.