Woodman
09-07-2022, 02:00 AM
https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2022/9/7/23340233/bills-vs-rams-five-questions-with-turf-show-times
1) The Rams won the Super Bowl and are at the top of the heap for now. What big changes have come to the roster and staff since then that makes you think they might take a step back in 2022?
For one, the Rams lost offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell to the Vikings for their head coaching vacancy. The team also most notably lost Von Miller (free agency), Robert Woods (trade) and Andrew Whitworth (retirement). Those players were replaced with Bobby Wagner, Allen Robinson and Joe Noteboom. It’s kind of expected that LA will take a step back to some degree because it’s so difficult to repeat.
2) Buffalo’s cornerbacks are young and green outside of Taron Johnson, the slot CB who will be focused on trying to slow Cooper Kupp. How can the Bills slow down the L.A. passing attack and protect their boundary youngsters?
Cooper Kupp will always find a way to get open no matter what. There’s going to be very little if anything that can be done to limit him. The Bills can protect their boundary youngsters by trying not to stay fixated on Kupp the entire game. I know that’s easier said than done but LA has other receivers that can step up which will make live even harder on such a young secondary. To slow down the Rams’ passing attack, pressure Stafford into making mistakes. As well as he played last season, Matthew led the NFL in interceptions for a reason. He can be baited into a boneheaded turnover or two if the defense is hungry enough to feast.
3) What is the weak point of the Rams defense that the Bills can exploit with their potent offense?
LA’s cornerbacks, besides Ramsey and Troy Hills are incredibly inexperienced heading into Thursday’s game. Youngsters David Long and Robert Rochell have promise but had their ups and downs last season. Behind them are rookies Decobie Durant and Derion Kendrick. There’s enough depth at the position but the experience is lacking which if it comes down to the Rams playing all these young guys, Josh Allen will rudely welcome them to the NFL.
1) The Rams won the Super Bowl and are at the top of the heap for now. What big changes have come to the roster and staff since then that makes you think they might take a step back in 2022?
For one, the Rams lost offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell to the Vikings for their head coaching vacancy. The team also most notably lost Von Miller (free agency), Robert Woods (trade) and Andrew Whitworth (retirement). Those players were replaced with Bobby Wagner, Allen Robinson and Joe Noteboom. It’s kind of expected that LA will take a step back to some degree because it’s so difficult to repeat.
2) Buffalo’s cornerbacks are young and green outside of Taron Johnson, the slot CB who will be focused on trying to slow Cooper Kupp. How can the Bills slow down the L.A. passing attack and protect their boundary youngsters?
Cooper Kupp will always find a way to get open no matter what. There’s going to be very little if anything that can be done to limit him. The Bills can protect their boundary youngsters by trying not to stay fixated on Kupp the entire game. I know that’s easier said than done but LA has other receivers that can step up which will make live even harder on such a young secondary. To slow down the Rams’ passing attack, pressure Stafford into making mistakes. As well as he played last season, Matthew led the NFL in interceptions for a reason. He can be baited into a boneheaded turnover or two if the defense is hungry enough to feast.
3) What is the weak point of the Rams defense that the Bills can exploit with their potent offense?
LA’s cornerbacks, besides Ramsey and Troy Hills are incredibly inexperienced heading into Thursday’s game. Youngsters David Long and Robert Rochell have promise but had their ups and downs last season. Behind them are rookies Decobie Durant and Derion Kendrick. There’s enough depth at the position but the experience is lacking which if it comes down to the Rams playing all these young guys, Josh Allen will rudely welcome them to the NFL.