Question no Lewis & Pickett

I was not able to see the game, but I've read that our run defense was bad. My question is how did Lewis and Pickett look? Previously there have been a lot of posts that have stated that they have looked good and have improved.

Since this has been an oft-discussed topic I am sure some of you watched them. How did they do? Were they the reason for the poor run defense or was it the LBs or?

[AvengerRam_old]

Re: Question no Lewis & Pickett

Actually, they looked okay in my opinion. Pickett was the only DL that held up at the point of attack, and Lewis was able to penetrate a couple of times. The DEs, on the other hand (particularly Flowers) were being blown off the line and sealed off constantly.

[theodus69]

Re: Question no Lewis & Pickett

Yea , Flowers did look pretty bad. And since when does Little not know how to tackle? Had a major sack- Blown opportunity! I guess he thought he could push Green down.

[AugustaRamFan]

Re: Question no Lewis & Pickett

From what I saw, Pickett and Lewis were unimpressive. On a few running plays, they over-ran or got pushed past the point of attack. They were not maintaining their lanes and were plagued by cut back runs.

On one play, the Chiefs gained 5 yards. But it looked as if he had only gained 2 or 3. BUT... the whole line had been blown off the line of scrimmage.

When Nick asked which ONE issue was the key for the Rams. I said the O-line, but after last night, I would have co-#1s (add the D-line).

I Know ... I Know it's the preseason. But you did ask.

ARF

[HUbison]

Re: Question no Lewis & Pickett

It's small comfort, but when evaluating Pickett, Lewis, & the rest of the D-line, they were going up against the best O-line in football. I had hoped they would rise to the occasion a little better, but this isn't exactly the typical O-line we were up against last night.

[Fargo Ram Fan]

Re: Question no Lewis & Pickett

Perhaps they were facing one of the best O lines in the NFL last night...but how about giving up around 8 yds a carry to Jones vs the Bears?? There will be an opportunity to hunt for an excuse every week Im afarid.

[HUbison]

Re: Question no Lewis & Pickett

Perhaps they were facing one of the best O lines in the NFL last night...but how about giving up around 8 yds a carry to Jones vs the Bears?? There will be an opportunity to hunt for an excuse every week Im afarid.

Yea, you're right, that's a different story, Fargo.
We've got to stop the run, no matter what.

[sprtsmac]

Re: Question no Lewis & Pickett

I thouht they both looked pretty good chasing Holmes from behind. Honestly I think Little set the tempo for the d-line with his non-tackle of Green. It was like the whole defense was afraid of being physical. Its too bad they didn't take after Massey, then maybe the game would have been different.

[majorram]

Re: Question no Lewis & Pickett

The more I read, my god this has to improve, we will go nowhere if we can't stop the run... Full stop!!!


steve :ramlogo:

[RAMMAN68]

Re: Question no Lewis & Pickett

Honestly I think Little set the tempo for the d-line with his non-tackle of Green. It was like the whole defense was afraid of being physical. Its too bad they didn't take after Massey, then maybe the game would have been different.

I totaly agree; I realy hope they come to thier senses on Friday.